Admitted: 1986, South Dakota

Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., with honors, 1986

College: Augustana College, B.A. with honors, 1983

Member: State Bar of South Dakota (Disciplinary Board, 2007-present; Bar Commissioner, 2005-2008; Chair CLE Committee, 2001-2005; Civil Pattern Jury Instruction Committee, 1991-2000); American Bar Association; South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (President, 2000-2001); American Association for Justice; International Society of Barristers.

Biography: South Dakota representative for Employment Law Alliance. Recognized in "Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business", "Best Lawyers in America" for Labor and Employment Law and Personal Injury Litigation and named in "Great Plains Super Lawyers" (published by Minnesota Law and Politics Magazine). Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Former Editor, South Dakota Employment Law Letter. Frequent speaker at seminars and the University of South Dakota School of Law.