Experience

TurnSignl

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO & General Counsel

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Minnesota, United States



University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  St Paul, Minnesota, United States



Cerebro NeuroTech

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Mentor

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States



Mitchell Hamline School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



Foley Mansfield

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Diversity & Inclusion

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

• Attorney

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2020

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area o Address the legal concerns and drive strategies related to a technology company’s growing platforms. o Lead a team of three lawyers and several paralegals in creating innovative solutions to counsel clients’ regarding their complex legal issues. o Successfully provide legal advice to technology clients by collaborating with subject matter experts to understand and communicate legal risks and strategies o Draft various commercial agreements on behalf of clients to ensure their… Show more o Address the legal concerns and drive strategies related to a technology company’s growing platforms. o Lead a team of three lawyers and several paralegals in creating innovative solutions to counsel clients’ regarding their complex legal issues. o Successfully provide legal advice to technology clients by collaborating with subject matter experts to understand and communicate legal risks and strategies o Draft various commercial agreements on behalf of clients to ensure their business goals are met while shielding them from legal liability. o Proficient in all aspects of litigation including drafting and analyzing discovery, deposing experts, and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions in complex contract and business litigation matters. o Implement a national program to bolster the amount of female and diverse candidates considered for internal promotions and lateral hires, leading to promotion to the position of Director of Diversity.



Larson • King

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2016

  o Spearheaded initiative to launch electronics consumer product retailer’s product line while minimizing legal risks, by creating a national 50-state roll out plan in compliance with respective local laws. o Used written and oral communication skills to build influence with business and cross functional legal colleagues by delivering targeted legal opinions to external business clients, senior partners, and judges. o Structured and prioritized a working case load of various… Show more o Spearheaded initiative to launch electronics consumer product retailer’s product line while minimizing legal risks, by creating a national 50-state roll out plan in compliance with respective local laws. o Used written and oral communication skills to build influence with business and cross functional legal colleagues by delivering targeted legal opinions to external business clients, senior partners, and judges. o Structured and prioritized a working case load of various multimillion-dollar commercial transactions. o Successfully obtained defense verdict for clients in court proceedings, including a Fortune 10 retailer. Show less



Ramsey County Public Defender

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Student Attorney

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Argued on the record in probation violation and arraignment hearings for hundreds of clients • Negotiated plea agreements and terms of release with prosecutors on behalf of my clients

• Certified Law Clerk

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Argued on the record in probation violation and arraignment hearings for hundreds of clients • Negotiated plea agreements and terms of release with prosecutors on behalf of my clients



3M

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2013

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area o Delivered Senior Counsel a concise analysis of partnership agreement requirements, provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies to support the design, development and commercialization technological devices. o Leveraged previous hands on coding, hardware, and software experience to act as a liaison between internal business clients and Senior Counsel to support hardware and software development and engineering… Show more o Delivered Senior Counsel a concise analysis of partnership agreement requirements, provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies to support the design, development and commercialization technological devices. o Leveraged previous hands on coding, hardware, and software experience to act as a liaison between internal business clients and Senior Counsel to support hardware and software development and engineering teams. o Conducted a comprehensive analysis of service agreements to identify challenges, and opportunities prior to presenting specific recommendations to Senior Counsel. Show less



Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Connection Advisor

  • Sep 2009 - 2012

  • Created and implemented new promotional systems to drive sales within specified markets • Organized, planned, and executed events at the Ordway for St. Thomas Students



3M

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• E-Business Analysis Intern

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

  Maplewood • Directed and presented the intern project to 3M’s IT Operating Committee, which aimed to implement global collaboration by presenting raw statistical data using visual analytics software • Communicated with 3M product managers to understand and improve the functionality of each category landing page to drive traffic and sales on the website • Created a standardized migration system from a legacy online program to an up to date program for 3M employees



CenturyLink

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Internship System Analysis Team

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  • Designed and built automated macros to effectively improve system use • Implemented the automated macro systems, which cut operating costs by $5MM annually



North St. Paul High School

• Tutor

  • 2009 - 2010