Appointed/Elected:
Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on July 6, 2010. Elected in 2012 and 2018. Current term expires Jan. 2025.
Education:
J.D., magna cum laude, Georgetown University Law School in Washington, D.C., 1985
B.S., magna cum laude, Georgetown University, 1981
Employment:
United States Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota, 1990-2010
- Counsel to the United States Attorney, Aug. 2009-2010
- United States Attorney, 2008-Aug. 2009 (appointed by the Attorney General of the U.S. and the U.S. District Court)
- First Assistant United States Attorney, 2007-2008
- Chief, Economic Crimes Section, 1998-2007
- Line Assistant United States Attorney, 1990-1998
Civil litigation associate, Dorsey and Whitney law firm in Minneapolis, 1985-1990
Professional Memberships:
Federal Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Professional and Community Activities:
Volunteer, Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program
Speaker, numerous continuing legal education seminars and community events
Guest instructor, Twin Cities law schools
Assignment History:
Civil/Criminal, 8/11/2014-Present
Juvenile Court, 6/2011-8/8/2014
Criminal Court, 5/2010-5/2011