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Megan Bond

International Falls,MN

Summary

Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing strategies, and negotiating and mediating settlements. Well-versed in principles of environmental policy. Advocate for natural places. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Public Defender

Minnesota Board of Public Defense
12.2021 - Current
  • Supported and represented indigent clients out-of-court, in-court and post-trial.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Negotiated favorable plea agreements for clients by presenting persuasive arguments to the prosecution.
  • Managed high caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks and working diligently to meet deadlines.

Attorney

Bond Law Office, PLLC
12.2020 - Current
  • General law practice with experience in mediation, criminal defense, divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, harassment restraining orders, civil commitments, guardianships and conservatorships, child protection, probate, and real property law

Judicial Law Clerk

Minnesota Judicial Branch
01.2015 - 09.2020
  • Conducted legal research on law, providing thorough memoranda.
  • Ensured timely delivery of orders, drafting judgments and other written materials for judge's review.
  • Provided valuable insight into case law trends through continued monitoring of legal publications and news sources related to assigned areas of jurisprudence.

Policy Coordinator

Voyageurs National Park Association
08.2012 - 02.2014
  • Researched and tracked proposed legislation and budgets in the U.S. Congress and Minnesota State Legislature, and developed and articulated policy positions on legislation for members, the general public, and elected representatives in Congress and the Minnesota legislature
  • Wrote grant submissions for advocacy campaigns and outreach programs.

Community Program Specialist

Orange County Registrar of Voters
02.2008 - 08.2008
  • Provided complex technical assistance and customer service to election board members requiring factual explanation of the California Elections Code, the Federal Voting Rights Act and other legal directives.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations, bolstering support for community initiatives in relation to voter accessibility.
  • Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.

Election Aide

Orange County Registrar Of Voters
08.2007 - 02.2008

Office Assistant and Intern- Management Services

Las Vegas Valley Water District
06.2003 - 01.2024
  • Edited grant proposals.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Supported executive staff with well-prepared reports, presentations, and meeting materials.

Education

Dual Degree: Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership - Law And Public Policy And Leadership

University of St. Thomas School of Law & College of Education, Leadership And Counseling
Minneapolis, MN
09.2013

University of California, Los Angeles Extension

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration -

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06.2007

Public Policy and Management

University of Southern California

Skills

  • Settlement Negotiation
  • Client Advocacy
  • Environmental Law
  • Case analysis
  • Case Management
  • Building Trust and Relationships
  • Writing
  • Research

Certification

  • Social Early Neutral Evaluation and Financial Early Neutral Evaluation, 02/2021, Mediation Center
  • Divorce and Family Mediation- The Transformative Approach, 08/2021, Simon Mediation

Community Service

  • Voyageurs Conservancy, 09/2017-Present, Board of Directors
  • DFL Environmental Caucus, Chair 6/2021-Present,

     Executive Committee Member 2018-2021

  • DFL Rural Caucus, Executive Committee Member, 10/2020-Present
  • DFL Senate District 3 Chair, June 2022-Present

     Secretary April 2018-June 2022

  • Koochiching County Food Access, 02/2021-01/2024 Board of Directors Member, Chair, Personnel Committee
  • International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club Radar Run for Cancer, 02/2015-Present, Event day volunteer
  • Frostbite Falls Open Charity Ice Golf Tournament, International Falls Icebox Days, 10/2015-Present, Organizer, Steering committee chair, Event day volunteer
  • ISD 361, 362, 363/Rainy River Recovery Adolescent Aftercare Committee, 03/2019-09/2020, Representative of the District Court, Assist in committee coordination, grant writing, and hiring of a pro-social activities coordinator

Certifications and Training

  • Social Early Neutral Evaluation and Financial Early Neutral Evaluation
  • Transformative Approach to Divorce and Family Mediation

Timeline

Assistant Public Defender

Minnesota Board of Public Defense
12.2021 - Current

Attorney

Bond Law Office, PLLC
12.2020 - Current

Judicial Law Clerk

Minnesota Judicial Branch
01.2015 - 09.2020

Policy Coordinator

Voyageurs National Park Association
08.2012 - 02.2014

Community Program Specialist

Orange County Registrar of Voters
02.2008 - 08.2008

Election Aide

Orange County Registrar Of Voters
08.2007 - 02.2008

Office Assistant and Intern- Management Services

Las Vegas Valley Water District
06.2003 - 01.2024

Dual Degree: Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership - Law And Public Policy And Leadership

University of St. Thomas School of Law & College of Education, Leadership And Counseling

University of California, Los Angeles Extension

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration -

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Public Policy and Management

University of Southern California

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