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About

Respectful representation.

For about 20 years, I have been practicing public interest environmental, energy, natural resources, and land use law on behalf of individuals and organizations.

I understand how important natural resources, land use, and environmental decisions are to the people who are affected by those decisions. I am also mindful of resource limitations. So I work with my clients to create a balanced strategy to advocate effectively for their interests, without straining their resources.

Education, Experience & Activities

Schreiner University, Kerrville, Texas (Bachelor of Arts, 1995)

 

University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas (Juris Doctorate, 2002)

 

Lower Colorado River Authority (2001-2002)

 

Texas Office of Attorney General, Natural Resources Division, Austin, Texas (2002-2004)

 

Olson, Bzdok & Howard, Traverse City, Michigan (2004-2008, 2017-present)

 

U.S. Air Force, JAG Environmental Litigation Division, Bolling AFB, Andrews AFB (2009-2013)

 

The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay (2005-2009; 2013-present)

Traverse Area Women Lawyers Association (2004-2009; 2013-2018)

Grand Traverse County Democratic Party Vice-Chair (2015-2020)

Grand Traverse County Commissioner District 7 (2023-present)

State Bar of Texas (2002-present)

 

Michigan State Bar (2005-present)

 

Ashtanga North, Traverse City, Michigan

 

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