My goal is to help you achieve your dreams.
Contact: P /612.604.6669E /[email protected]
Administrative Contact: Jill Walker P /612.604.6409E /[email protected]
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2021
Florida State University, M.S., Food Science, 2002
Florida State University, B.S., Dietetics, 1999
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2021
My favorite aspect of my role as a trademark attorney is getting to work with clients who are excited and passionate about developing their company or brand, and helping them reach their goals. Law is a second career for me; I previously worked with several large food manufacturers, navigating nutrition communications and strategy, claims, and regulatory issues. With this experience, I deeply understand how important it is not only to protect my clients’ brands, but also to guide how those brands are presented to the world. I love being able to bring that foundation to my current representation of clients as a trusted advisor, and helping them create and maintain their brands.
Even outside of work, I love to be busy and can’t sit still. I’m always hopping between hobbies, like gardening or running – the constants are yoga and playing video games, especially World of Warcraft.
I represent clients in all aspects of the trademark prosecution process, including trademark clearance searches, preparing and filing trademark applications, responding to office actions, and proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
Prior to joining the firm, I was a Trademark Examining Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and have an extensive understanding of the trademark application process from the examiner’s side, which I apply to help clients in crafting their applications.
Secretary, 2022-present