GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD MEMBER
What is your current position?
I am the representative for the Southeast Judicial District. I also serve as the president of the Southeast Judicial District Bar Association.
What is your hometown, college attended, and law school attended?
I grew up in Wahpeton and I now live in Carrington. I attended the North Dakota State College of Science and have an associate’ s degree in pharmacy technology. I also attended North Dakota State University, and have a bachelor’ s degree in criminal justice with a minor in history, and I went to law school at the University of North Dakota.
What professional work did you do before law school?
I was a pharmacy technician for about five years before I went back to school.
What led you to a career in law?
My dad is a police officer and I always wanted to be like him but didn’ t think I wanted to carry a gun, so lawyer seemed like the next logical choice( in my 10-yearold mind).
How long have you been on the SBAND Board?
Since May 2025
Kara Brinster SBAND Board Member
What is your favorite quote?
“ Well behaved women seldom make history.” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
What is the last book you read( good or bad)?
If I’ m reading outside of work, it has to be a light, quick, and entertaining read.
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IT ' S YOUR IVIEIVIBERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAIVI WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT
Since January 2008, SBANO has offered a member assistance program for its members and their families. More information on the program is available at the SBANO website, http:// www. sband. org.
PERSONAL PROBLEMS: The MAP Program offers counseling services to SBANO members and their families for personal problems such as marriage and other family concerns. The focus is not on who is at fault, but how to reach a solution. Most people get the help they need in the eight sessions a year that are provided at no cost.
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The SBANO Member Assistance Program offers confidential, professional counseling services in locations across the state of North Dakota for a variety of concerns, emotional crisis, financial and family difficulties, substance abuse evaluations and workrelated problems. Members and their families are entitled to receive up to eight counseling sessions per identified problem area at no charge for each calendar year.
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