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Nick Larson has been leading people and driving change through organizational management since graduating from the University of MN – Duluth in 2004. Nick began his career as the first employee of a start up company, and helped build it into a leading consumer electronics brand. He helped grow the business by forming strategic partnerships with vendors and well known retailers. He transitioned his skills in leadership and business management to Sand Law as the Director of Operations in the St. Paul, MN office. Nick is a firm believer in doing the right thing, which translates well for Sand Law’s clients.
During his free time, Nick enjoys time with his wife and three children, cabin life, riding motorcycles, and spending time in the great outdoors.
Carol Thuente (pronounced tin-tee) is an experienced HR Generalist at Sand Law. With a wealth of knowledge in human resources, Carol brings a unique blend of skills to her role, ensuring that Sand Law’s HR operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Outside of the office, Carol leads a fulfilling life centered around her family. In her free time, Carol finds joy in cabin life, is an avid reader, and loves music and cooking.
Jori Davis is an experienced legal professional. She joined Sand Law PLLC in September 2023, bringing her expertise and passion for justice to the firm. Armed with a paralegal degree from Lake Superior College, Jori is known for her meticulous attention to detail, adept understanding of legal intricacies, and dedication to legal excellence.
Outside work, she is a proud parent to two sons. One of Jori’s sons is a proud firefighter. Her other son is a high school athlete who plays football, basketball, and track. She enjoys watching him compete in all his favorite sports. Balancing her work with her family time is Jori’s forte since they are both so important to her.
As an integral part of our legal team, Amy brings a wealth of experience and education to our firm as a Paralegal at Sand Law PLLC, working out of the Bismarck, North Dakota office. She is crucial in ensuring our clients receive top-notch legal support by assisting our attorneys with her exceptional organizational skills and knowledge gained through her education at Dickinson State University.
Outside of work, she is a proud parent to two children. She enjoys spending time with her children, friends, brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and two nieces and watching all their sports. If she is not outside watching sports, she is inside listening to a true crime podcast or watching a true crime show.
Christine Cermak has been a legal assistant since 2010 where she has experience working with Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil matters, and Probate matters. Christine uses her interpersonal communication skills to help our clients and to provide support to our Criminal Defense Attorneys, assisting them in matters pertaining to our cases.
In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and friends. She also enjoys spending her leisure time snuggling with her beautiful Cavalier Briar Rose.
Aoife is a Paralegal at Sand Law. She assists primarily with all phases of litigation. This includes organizing case files, drafting pleadings, discovery development, and trial preparation.
Aoife graduated from Hamline University with a bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and Women Studies, a minor in Business, and a Paralegal Certificate.
In her free time, Aoife enjoys running, playing polo, and spending time with friends and family.
Christin joined Sand Law in February 2020. She has over 20 years of experience working on personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. Her current focus at Sand Law is writing demand letters to insurance companies to assist in settling cases. Christin obtained her paralegal degree from Inver Hills Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Metropolitan State University.
Zoa started with Sand Law in June of 2019, as the Firm’s Intake Director. Now, she uses her considerable multitasking skills and customer service experience to offer detailed support to Criminal Defense Attorneys, clients, and other staff throughout the firm. Outside of the office, Zoa enjoys spending time with family and friends on the lake and traveling.
Max Shellum is the Client Intake Coordinator at Sand Law. A graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth, he serves as the first point of contact for new clients seeking legal representation in any of the firm’s practice areas.
When he’s out of the office, Max enjoys playing golf and hanging out with his friends.
Jordan graduated from Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Outside of the office, he enjoys watching and playing sports, hanging out with friends, and traveling.
Katie Shea is a legal assistant at Sand Law. She assists attorneys in the firm on personal injury matters and enjoys interacting with clients on a daily basis.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.