Experience

Weld Riley, S.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Feb 2023 - Present



City Of Wausau

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant City Attorney

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2023

  Prosecute municipal ordinance violations in Municipal and Circuit Court. Collaborate with City staff to update and amend the Wausau Municipal Code to ensure compliance with state and federal law. Train City staff and elected officials on legal updates and statutory changes on topics including open meetings and open records laws, record retention schedules, alcohol licensing, and contracts. Draft documents on the City’s behalf, across all departments, including easements, raze orders, contracts, resolutions, letters, and memoranda. Appear before City Standing Committees and the Wausau Common Council to answer questions and provide legal guidance. Regularly attend meetings for the Wausau Downtown Airport, Public Health & Safety, and Human Resources Committees to provide guidance and draft necessary documents. Bargain with police and fire unions to negotiate mutually acceptable collective bargaining agreements. Show less



FITCH JOHNSON LARSON, P.A.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

  Evaluate workers’ compensation claims for compensability by reviewing extensive medical records, employer documents, and deposition transcripts. Conduct employee, employer, and third-party depositions in preparation for trial. Secured numerous favorable trial and administrative conference verdicts through oral argument, direct-examination, cross-examination, and presentation of exhibits. Draft exposure analysis and settlement recommendations, Stipulations for Settlement, cover letters to Independent Medical Examination doctors, and various Motions to further the clients’ position. Reach mutually favorable settlements at mediations and settlement conferences. Presented on a wide range of topics including surveillance and employer prohibited acts to claim adjusters to assist them in efficient and effective claim handling. Show less



LaBore, Giuliani, & Viltoft

• Hopkins, Minnesota

• Associate Attorney

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  Analyze and investigate motor vehicle accident claims for potential No-Fault insurance fraud by conducting Examinations under Oath (EUO) and comparing the testimony to the submitted medical bills and records. Prepare and conduct thorough EUOs. Draft legal opinions, Motions to Compel EUO’s and Independent Medical Examinations, and legal memorandum on numerous research topics such as chiropractor solicitation, arbitration claim waiver, and chiropractor initial examinations. Argue motions in front of District Court Judges and defend at arbitrations. Defended several diminished value suits in Conciliation Court. Show less



Old Republic Title

• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  Research issues in many legal areas, including title insurance, real estate, and regulatory compliance. Complete nationwide surveys on statutory variations among states. Draft legal memoranda on various topics, including subsurface mineral interests, option-to-purchase contracts, anti-trust issues, joint-venture operations, and in-house counsel best practices. Report research findings orally to attorneys and participate in conference calls and other meetings. Track new developments in title insurance and real property law. Show less



Conflict Resolution Center

• Minneapolis

• Mediator and Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Mediate diverse cases, including tenancy disputes, employment disputes, and other court-ordered mediations. Facilitate agreements between parties by encouraging open discourse on disputed issues. Research online training formats and network with other mediation centers to determine best practices for Conflict Resolution Center. Analyze new advancements in mediation technology and train staff on how to properly incorporate technology into their work. Mediate diverse cases, including tenancy disputes, employment disputes, and other court-ordered mediations. Facilitate agreements between parties by encouraging open discourse on disputed issues. Research online training formats and network with other mediation centers to determine best practices for Conflict Resolution Center. Analyze new advancements in mediation technology and train staff on how to properly incorporate technology into their work.



State of Minnesota District Court - 4th District

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Judicial Extern for Judge Susan Burke

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Conduct legal research and prepare bench memoranda. Draft judicial opinions and orders on a variety of civil cases. Observe courtroom proceedings and pretrial conferences. Conduct legal research and prepare bench memoranda. Draft judicial opinions and orders on a variety of civil cases. Observe courtroom proceedings and pretrial conferences.



TCF Bank

• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Branch Supervisor

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2014

  Identified customer needs and offered range of products and services to meet those needs, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Communicated effectively with customers. Visited local businesses to promote TCF products and services. Handled day-to-day operations of bank branch. Identified customer needs and offered range of products and services to meet those needs, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Communicated effectively with customers. Visited local businesses to promote TCF products and services. Handled day-to-day operations of bank branch.



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Home Theater Sales Associate

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  Listened to the customer’s needs and set them up with a total home theater solution. Trained in all the various home theater products. Listened to the customer’s needs and set them up with a total home theater solution. Trained in all the various home theater products.



University of Minnesota Psychology Department

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Researched and conducted experiments on subjects to determine if an operational sex ratio influenced the perceptions of romantic partners. Researched and conducted experiments on subjects to determine if an operational sex ratio influenced the perceptions of romantic partners.