NEW SBAND PRESIDENT TAYLOR OLSON : A focus on rural recruitment and community involvement
CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND FAMILY ?
I was born and raised in Williston , N . D . I graduated from Williston High School and attended Williston State College for one year . I transferred to St . Cloud State University where I received a bachelor of science degree in accounting . I worked in public accounting for three years doing audits , financials , and taxes . I continued my education at the University of North Dakota ( UND ) by enrolling at the UND School of Law in the fall of 2008 . I participated in Law Review , the Law Women ’ s Caucus , Moot Court , and the externship program at UND Law . I graduated with distinction in 2011 and moved back to Williston . My husband , Jordon Evert , and I have been in private practice in Williston since 2011 .
We have three daughters , Dylan ( 9 ), Andilyn ( 6 ), and Ellery ( 4 ), who keep us on our toes . We also have a golden retriever named Kirby who weighs many pounds , yet thinks he is a lap dog . Our kids are active in dance , gymnastics , volleyball , basketball , and golf
( to name a few ), and we have more Barbies , dolls , makeup , and nail polish in our house than my husband ever could dream would be possible .
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE A CAREER IN LAW ?
I decided in high school I wanted to pursue a career in the law . I have always enjoyed hearing people ’ s stories and problem solving . I chose accounting for my undergraduate degree knowing it would provide me a good background for law .
WHAT TYPE OF LAW DO YOU PRACTICE ?
I have a general practice focusing mainly on municipal law and estate planning / probate / trust . Our office has the contract as the municipal attorneys for the city of Williston and I do some parttime tribal judge work for the MHA Tribe in New Town . I also enjoy guardianship and adoptions .
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