Recognitions & Accolades

Honors & Awards

  • 2019 Elder Law Section Hall of Fame, Minnesota State Bar Association, in recognition of years of service to the growth and development of Elder Law in Minnesota

  • 2005 Mary Alice Gooderl Award, Minnesota State Bar Association, a prestigious award for her contributions to Elder Law in Minnesota

  • Minnesota Super Lawyer (2001 -2023)

  • Minnesota Rising Star (1999,2001)

  • Top 100: 2008 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers

  • Top 100: 2007 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers

  • Top 100: 2006 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers

  • Top 100: 2005 Women Minnesota Super Lawyers

  • Top 40 Estate Planning and Probate Super Lawyers

  • Top 5 Elder Law Super Lawyers

  • Top 50 Female Attorneys by Minnesota Law and Politics

Publications

  • Editor, Elder Law Handbook, Minnesota CLE (MSBA) (2006 - 2024)

  • “Medical Assistance Programs, Services and Eligibility” co-Author, Elder Law Handbook (MSBA)(2006 - 2017)

  • MSBA Continuing Legal Education Materials, 1993 - 2024 (past 10 years available on line through Minnesota CLE (MSBA))

  • Hamline Law Review, Senior Associate (1990-1991), Associate (1989-1990); Author: “Note, Discharge of Debt under Chapter 13: The Eighth Circuit’s Failure to Balance a Debtor’s Right to a Fresh Start Against a Victim’s Right to Compensation” 13 Hamline Law Review 66, 1990.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Elder Law Governing Council (Education and Legislative Committees; Past Medical Assistance Chair; Past Secretary)

  • Elder Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association

  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (National and Minnesota Chapters)

  • Hennepin County Bar Association

  • Minnesota State Bar Association

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