Q: Tell us about your practice.
A: I work in family law and litigation. I enjoy the challenges of general litigation, and family law is fulfilling because I’m able to help people in very difficult situations and make the process smoother for them. I also serve as a mediator in family law cases.
Q: What got you interested in litigation?
A: My parents told me that I was tremendous at arguing and that I should consider a career in law. When I graduated from college, I shadowed a couple of attorneys and decided it was something I would enjoy.
Q: What accomplishments are you especially proud of?
A: I was part of the team that worked on a meat products case known as the “pink slime” case. It was the largest piece of litigation that South Dakota had ever seen. A news organization had repeatedly referred to our client’s product in a defamatory way. We filed a defamation suit, and it was settled after many months of hard work. It was incredible to be part of such a high-profile, high-stakes situation.
Q: What do you do when you’re not working?
A: My husband and I have three boys. So, when I’m not working, I'm usually sitting on a bleacher watching a ball game or watching my Oklahoma Sooners on TV.
Bar Admissions
Iowa State Bar
South Dakota State Bar
South Dakota Federal Court
Affiliations and Memberships
Iowa State Bar Association (Sections of Family and Juvenile Law & Litigation)
State Bar of South Dakota
Woodbury County Bar Association
Education
Eastern New Mexico University
University of South Dakota School of Law, high honors