BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS:
Appointed District Court Judge on Oct. 3, 2007 by Governor Tim Pawlenty,
after screening and recommendation by the Commission on Judicial Selection.
Leadership & Professional Activities:
Anoka County Law Library Board
Judicial Outreach Committee
Minnesota District Judges' Association
Judge and coach, Minnesota State High School Mock Trial Competitions (1990-2010)
Judge, University of Minnesota Law School Mock Trials
District Ethics Committee (2007)
Faculty member, National District Attorneys' Association (2001-07)
Lecturer, Minnesota County Attorneys' Association (1990-2004)
Speaker, Minnesota Crime Victims Conference (1996)
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Minnesota State Bar Association
Anoka County Bar Association
National College of District Attorneys Alumni Association
Education:
The George Washington University National Law Center, J.D. 1984
Carleton College, B.A. 1981, cum laude
Experience:
23 years courtroom experience as attorney, including prosecution of homicides, child abuse, and other violent crimes
Prosecutor, Anoka County Attorney's Office 1990-2004; performed civil and appellate legal work for Anoka County 2004-07
Prosecutor, Wright County Attorney's Office 1988-90
Executive Director and Attorney, Legal Assistance of Dakota County 1986-88
Community Activities:
Council Vice President, Living Waters Lutheran Church, Lino Lakes, MN
Coach for Recreational Soccer, Lino Lakes Park & Recreation
Volunteer for Centennial Youth Hockey