High School Diploma, 1982; Ascension Academy, (now St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School); Alexandria, Virginia.

Bachelor of Arts, (B.A.), 1988; Washington & Jefferson College; Dual Major in English and Psychology; Academic Minor in Philosophy, (Honors).

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1993; William Mitchell College of Law.

Solo Practice, St. Paul, Minnesota; 1993-1997.

Associate Attorney, Westrick and Mcdowall-Nix, PLLP; St. Paul, Minnesota; 1997-2000.

Associate Attorney, Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, PLLP; St. Paul, Minnesota; 2000-2001.

Solo Practice; St. Paul, Minnesota; 2001-Present.