Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation. Civil practice focuses on non-family law matters, such as personal injury, property injury, products liability, shareholder disputes, harassment proceedings, contract disputes, and landlord-tenant proceedings.

Conducted legal research and drafted orders for civil, criminal, and family law matters. Prepared bench memorandums for hearings and motions. Facilitated settlements between parties in conciliation court.

Represented a clinic client in an unemployment compensation case at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Drafted the appellate brief and argued the merits under the supervision of Professor Peter Knapp. Received a favorable outcome: Wiley v. Robert Half Int’l, Inc., 834 N.W.2d 567 (Minn. Ct. App. 2013).

Prepared briefs and office memoranda on issues relating to constitutional law, criminal procedure, evidence, expungement of criminal records, statutory analysis, adult certification of juveniles, and probable cause. This writing experience involved drafting multiple appellate briefs, including a favorable decision in State v. Nelson, 823 N.W.2d 908 (Minn. Ct. App. 2012).Represented the State of Minnesota at court trials, contested omnibus hearings, probable cause challenges, probation revocation hearings, and arraignments.

Prepared complaints, motions to compel discovery, motions for summary judgment, settlement agreements, and wage garnishment documents. Researched and drafted office memoranda on issues relating to employment law, family law, and evidence.

Advocated for indigent clients at arraignments, bail hearings, and first appearances.Obtained information from clients under significant time constraints.

Prepared complaints, discovery requests, motions for summary judgment, administrative appeals, and office memoranda.

Conferred with state and local elected officials, legislative staff, and governmental relations personnel to write and pass legislation. Worked with constituents to solve issues.

Interacted with prospective students and their families as well as other University guests in a variety of settings.