Credentials
- William Mitchell College of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2005
- The University of Iowa, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies
- Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), History, cum laude
- Minnesota
Insights
The Ministerial Exception: Recent Decisions in Minnesota and Washington
What is the ministerial exception? It’s a constitutional doctrine, rooted in the Church Autonomy principle, that protects religious institutions from government interference in their internal…Read
Oct 13, 2025
Minnesota Paid Leave Law & IRS Form 8274 (Self-Employed Non-Ministerial Employees)
As discussed in my recent post about ministers and the Minnesota Paid Leave Law, self-employed individuals are not covered by the Minnesota Paid Leave Law….Read
Oct 1, 2025
Minnesota Captive Audience Law Survives Challenge: Related Considerations for Religious Organizations in Minnesota
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed an anti-captive audience law, which prohibits employers from taking any adverse employment action against an employee for refusing or…Read
Sep 10, 2025