Defend clients against state and federal criminal charges. Conduct the vast majority of the firm’s legal research and writing, including drafting of motions, briefs, memoranda, proposed orders, position pleadings, and petitions for review to the Minnesota federal and state district courts, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Solely responsible for the firm’s appellate practice, including investigating and researching appellate cases, drafting appellate pleadings, and participating in oral arguments.

Defended clients against state and federal criminal charges. Conducted the vast majority of the firm’s legal research and writing, including drafting of motions, briefs, memoranda, proposed orders, position pleadings, and petitions for review to the Minnesota federal and state district courts, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Solely responsible for the firm’s appellate practice, including investigating and researching appellate cases, drafting appellate pleadings, and participating in oral arguments. Independently managed and successfully negotiated favorable resolutions in numerous criminal, civil, and conciliation cases. Regularly appeared for a variety of hearings before the Minnesota district courts.

Independently drafted, reviewed, and revised a variety of legal documents for state and federal courts, including appellate briefs, memoranda of law, motions, plea petitions, position pleadings, proposed orders, etc. Served as “second-chair” for multiple trials, including a first-degree criminal sexual conduct trial (Dakota County, 2011) and a second-degree murder trial (Scott County, 2011). Assisted extensively in trial preparation. Conducted initial client consultations and witness interviews. Responsible for maintaining and updating client billing system and generating account statements. Provided professional support and assistance. Oversaw a re-design project for firm’s website.

Assisted in the preparation of legal documents and client correspondence for multiple labor law cases. Compiled legal research and composed interoffice memoranda. Drafted written content for firm website and contributed to website design. Attended depositions, client board meetings, and court proceedings.

Aided in the preparation of legal documents for multiple personal injury cases. Assembled and maintained client files. Assisted attorneys and paralegals with daily office tasks. Attended various legal proceedings, and observed client and staff meetings.