Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Lisa Beane and the Honorable Anne M. Rasmusson to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Beane and Rasmusson will fill the vacancies that will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Louise Dovre Bjorkman and the Honorable Randall J. Slieter.
ANNE M. RASMUSSON
The Honorable Anne M. Rasmusson will replace the Honorable Randall J. Slieter, whose seat is designated for Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District.
“Judge Rasmusson is a remarkable judge who has dedicated her career to administering fair and equitable justice in Greater Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “Having her perspective on the Minnesota Court of Appeals not only enriches and informs the court’s work, but it deepens the bench’s understanding of the communities it serves throughout the state.”
“The Governor made a wise choice in elevating Judge Anne Rasmusson of Crookston to the Court of Appeals,” said Justice David Lillehaug, retired Minnesota Supreme Court justice. “She’ll bring to the Judicial Center a Greater Minnesota sensibility, having litigated and decided business and family disputes in the ag-based economy of the northwest. Those who appear before her will notice her strong work ethic, keen eye for fairness, and easy laugh.”
“Judge Anne Rasmussen’s elevation from the Minnesota District Court to the Minnesota Court of Appeals is a testament to her common sense, exceptional people skills, and deep understanding of the values rooted in our state’s rural communities,” said Justice Anne McKeig of the Minnesota Supreme Court. “Her journey reflects a dedication to justice that resonates with all Minnesotans. Congratulations to the Governor on a great choice.”
About Anne Rasmusson:
Anne Rasmusson is the assistant chief judge of the Ninth Judicial District and is chambered in Polk County. Through her work, she established and served on the White Earth/Mahnomen DWI and Drug Courts, and the DWI Courts for Polk, Red Lake, and Norman counties. Rasmusson was previously a partner at Rust, Stock, & Rasmusson, P.A. She is chair of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the General Rules of Practice, chair of the Ninth Judicial District Case Flow Committee, and a member of the Children’s Justice Initiative Committee. Rasmusson’s community involvement includes chairing the RiverView Healthcare Association Board of Directors and the Polk County Developmental Achievement Center. She earned her B.A. from St. Catherine University, M.A. from the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Policy, and her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.
LISA BEANE
Lisa Beane will replace the Honorable Louise Dovre Bjorkman, who serves in an at-large capacity.
“I’m honored to appoint Lisa Beane to help tackle the evolving challenges facing the Minnesota Court of Appeals,” said Governor Walz. “Her diverse perspective and lived experience, coupled with an appellate background on par with some of Minnesota’s most revered jurists, will add to the wealth of talent already on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.”
“I’m delighted to hear of Lisa’s appointment to the Minnesota Court of Appeals,” said Justice Margaret Chutich, retired Minnesota Supreme Court justice. “Her impressive intellect, appellate expertise, diligence, and collegial demeanor will make her an outstanding addition to the court. The people of Minnesota will be well-served by her presence there.”
“I can think of no one more able and deserving to serve the people of Minnesota on the Court of Appeals,” said Judge Wilhelmina Wright, retired United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and former Minnesota Supreme Court justice. “Lisa understands that the law affects everyday people in their most important affairs. I know that she will serve our state, the people of Minnesota, and the interest of justice with great intellect, integrity, empathy, and respect.”
About Lisa Beane:
Lisa Beane is a senior associate general counsel in the University of Minnesota’s Office of the General Counsel. She previously was an associate in the Minneapolis office of Jones Day and at Robins Kaplan LLP. Beane also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Wilhelmina M. Wright on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and Minnesota Supreme Court. Her community involvement includes serving on the boards of the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association and the Minnesota Women Lawyers Foundation. Beane earned her B.A. from Augustana College, her M.P.A. from the University of Wisconsin, LaFollette School of Public Affairs, her M.A. in political science from Pennsylvania State University, and her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.
For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments webpage.
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