Admissions: State of Minnesota, 2000 U.S. District Court of Minnesota Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit Education: University of Iowa, 1999, J.D. with distinction Member, Moot Court Board; University of Iowa National Trial Advocacy Team (1998-1999); recipient, Iowa Law Foundation ScholarshipBates College, B.A. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation from the International Foundation of Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of Business Professional Memberships/Affiliations: Member, Hennepin County Bar Association Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Member, American Bar AssociationInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansInternational Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists