Judgeship

2023 - present
Judge of the County Court, 6th Judicial District
Burt, Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Thurston, Washington Counties

Experience

2018-2023
City of Council Bluffs, Iowa
Assistant City Attorney
Council Bluffs, IA
 
2013-2018
Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
Director of Nebraska Litigation
Omaha, NE

2003-2013
Brumbaugh & Quandahl, P.C. LLO
Compliance Attorney/Senior Associate
Omaha, NE

2001-2003
Dwyer, Smith, Gardner, Lazer, Pohren, Rogers & Forrest
Associate
Omaha, NE

1997-2001
Copple & Rockey P.C.
Associate
Norfolk, NE

Education

Creighton University School of Law, 1997
Juris Doctorate

Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame, 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Judicial/Law Related Professional Activities

Professional Affiliations
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2021 
Southern District of Iowa, 2002
Iowa State Courts, 1999
Nebraska State Bar Association, 1997 
United States District Court, District of Nebraska, 1997

Community Activities/Associations

Ladyhawk and Fremont Force softball teams, Volunteer Coach
Archbishop Bergan Elementary, Volleyball Volunteer Coach
YMCA Youth basketball and soccer, Volunteer Coach