GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD MEMBER
What is your current position ? I am an associate attorney at Vogel Law Firm in Fargo and Grand Forks .
What is your hometown , college attended , and law school attended ? I grew up in Bismarck . I attended college at North Dakota State University , and I went to law school at the University of North Dakota School of Law .
What led you to a career in law ? I wanted a job where I could make a positive impact on my community and help people . I come from a law enforcement family , so I have always had a connection with the criminal justice system . However , I fully realized my passion for advocacy and the law after participating in “ We the People ,” which is a national high school constitutional competition where students defend various constitutional principles in a simulated congressional hearing . During the competition , I had a really great teacher who pushed me to succeed . I was also introduced to , and inspired by , North Dakota lawyers and judges who served as our guest judges and mentors .
How long have you been on the SBAND Board ? I was elected to serve as the board ’ s Young Lawyer Representative in June 2022 .
What other involvement have you had with SBAND prior to being on the board ? I was the president of the Young Lawyers Section ( 2021-2022 ) and am a member of the Criminal Law Section and Women Lawyers Section .
What is your favorite quote ? “ Fight for the things that you care about , but do it in a way that will lead others to join you .” – Ruth Bader Ginsberg
What is the last book you read ( good or bad )? “ Under the Banner of Heaven ” by Jon Krakauer . It is a fascinating true crime nonfiction book . There is also a Hulu television series , which I plan to watch after finishing the book .
Erica Hovey SBAND Board Member
Call for CLE Speakers
SBAND and the North Dakota CLE Commission sponsor seminars and programs throughout the year in all sorts of formats , including live , webinars and IVNs .
We want to know about SBAND members who have ideas for topics or who are interested in being a presenter .
Contact Carrie Molander at carrie @ sband . org .
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