Judge Laura Nelson

Appointed/Elected:

Education:

• J.D., University of Minnesota. 
• B.A., University of Redlands, Johnston Center 

Past Employment:

• Attorney, Robins Kaplan, LLP
• Staff attorney, The Advocates for Human Rights
• Judicial law clerk, Honorable Kathryn L. Quaintance, Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. 

Professional and Community Activities:

• Presiding Judge, Second Judicial District, Civil Division
• Chair, Second Judicial District Calendar Committee
• Chair, Second Judicial District Training Committee
• Member, Second Judicial District Courtroom Technology Committee
• Member, Bench & Bar Benefit Committee, Ramsey County Bar Association
• Mentor, University of St. Thomas Law School
• Adult Leader, Scout Troop 297, Roseville
• Troop Leader, Girl Scout Troop 57900, St. Paul
• Volunteer and past board member, Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association
• Volunteer, Every Meal
• Past Tri-Chair, Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative
• Former Secretary, Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
• Former board member, Hennepin County Domestic Fatality Review Board
• Former volunteer mock trial coach, University of St. Thomas Law School
• Past volunteer lawyer, The Advocates for Human Rights