Education:

• J.D. -- University of Kansas, 1994
• B.A. Business -- University of Kansas, 1991
• Bishop Miege High School, 1987

Career History:

• 2004-2012: Private law practice, Gyllenborg & Dunn
• 1994-2004: Assistant District Attorney, Johnson County, Kansas
• 1992-1994: Law Student Intern Prosecutor, Johnson County, Kansas
• 1991: Congressional Intern, Senator Robert J. Dole, Office of the U.S. Senate Majority Leader

Civic and Professional Activities:

• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
• Johnson County Bar Association (Member, 1994-present; Ethics & Grievance Committee, 2007-2012; Board of Directors Secretary-Treasurer, 2010-present; Nominating Committee, 2010; Criminal Law Bench/Bar Committee, 2004-present)
• Johnson County Bar Foundation (Member, 1994-present; Board of Trustees Treasurer, 2010-present; Finance Committee, 2010-present; Gold Fellow, 2003-present; Legacy Celebration Committee, Member, 2007-present and Chairperson 2009-2010)
• Kansas Bar Association
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of Court, Member, 2010-2015
• Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2008-2012
• Kansas County & District Attorneys Association, Member, 1994-2004
• Johnson County Regional Police Academy, Instructor, 2000-2004
• Ladies of Charity of Metropolitan Kansas City, Member 2012-present

Legal Presentations Prior to Taking Bench:

• Johnson County Bar Association's Annual Bench/Bar Conference Continuing Legal Education
• 2012--Prosecutorial Misconduct and Rules of Disclosure
• 2011--Lawyers Charged With or Convicted of a Crime
• 2010--Ethical Quandaries and Dilemmas With Evidence
• 2009--The Duty to Communicate