612-746-6638
kgaulke@fitchjohnson.com
Assistant
Marie Miller
612-746-6640
mmiller@fitchjohnson.com
Experience
Attorney: Fitch Johnson Larson, P.A.
(2026-Present)
- Employer and insurer defense in workers’ compensation matters from initiation of litigation through appellate work.
Litigation Law Clerk: Jardine, Logan, & O’Brien P.L.L.P. (2024-25)
- Supported attorneys in all stages of litigation across practice areas including government liability, healthcare law, and workers compensation, with responsibilities spanning trial preparation, discovery, and motion practice.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memorandum to assist in developing case strategies and analyzing potential defenses.
Criminal Prosecution Law Clerk: Washington County Attorney’s Office (2024)
- Responsible for preparing arguments and representing the state in court hearings for first appearances, arraignments, and probation violation hearings.
- Assisted attorneys by completing assignments including document review and legal research.
Education
- J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law (2026)
- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s Honors List (Spring 2025)
- Activities: St. Thomas Law Journal Board Member and Senior Editor; High School Street Law Educator (2024)
- Certifications: Compliance Concertation
- B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2023)
- Major: Political Science
- Minor(s): National Security; Global Studies
- Honors: Graduated with Honors and High Distinction, Deans List (all semesters), University Honors Program (2019-2023)
- Activities: Alpha Phi, Nu Chapter (2019-2023)
- Certificate of Completion, University of Oxford, England (2022)
- Visiting Student Program, Mansfield College for Hillary and Trinity Terms
Admission to Practice
- State of Minnesota, admitted 2026
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association