Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Member
Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
Minnesota Women Lawyers, Member
Recognitions and Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, mergers and acquisitions law, corporate law, 2019-2020
Named "Notable Practitioner" by IFLR 1000 for banking/financial services, 2018-2020
Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2003, 2004, 2006-2008, 2015, 2016; Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota, 2016; Rising Star, 2004
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal – Top Woman in Business, 2014; "Forty Under 40," 2004
Finance & Commerce – Top Woman in Finance, 2013
Publications
Co-author, "Ballard Spahr Gears Up for a Busy 2019," M&A Magazine, January 2019
Speaking Engagements
Presenter, "Best Law Firms for Women - Policies, Practices, and Initiatives that Work," Minnesota CLE (also 2013), January, 2014
Panelist, "Capital Raising Under the JOBS Act: One Year Later," 27th Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference, January, 2013
Moderator, "Alternative Funding Options in a Challenging Market," LifeScience Alley 12th Annual Conference & Expo, January, 2013
Moderator, "Views From Serial Entrepreneurs: The Landscape Today vs. 5-10 Years Ago," MidAmerica Healthcare Venture Forum, January 1, 2012
Community Activities
FINNEGANS Community Fund, Volunteer Attorney