Overview

Josephine advises clients on product regulatory compliance and helps defend companies in complex product liability and mass tort litigation. Josephine combines her legal research skills with her background in the biological sciences to navigate consumer protection regulations and resolve environmental and food-related matters.

Prior Experience

Josephine started with Faegre Drinker as a summer associate, where she performed legal research, drafted motions and memoranda, and reviewed discovery on various matters involving agribusiness, food products, intellectual property and toxic torts. Prior to her work as a summer associate, Josephine was a legal services and provider contracting intern with BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont. As a student clinician in law school, Josephine assisted small businesses with food labeling matters and analyzed farmer assistance programs to advance state legislation. Before law school, Josephine worked in food science, bioinformatics and sustainability at some of the top companies and federal agencies.

Personal Interests

Outside of the office, Josie enjoys skiing, golfing, hiking, reading historical fiction and exploring New England.

Related Industries

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Minnesota

Education

Vermont Law School
J.D. summa cum laude, with a concentration in Food and Agriculture Law & Policy, Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (senior notes editor) (2024)

Drake University
B.A. in Molecular and Cellular Biology/Biochemistry, summa cum laude (2021)

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024
  • Vermont Law and Graduate School — Learned Hand Award, 2024
  • Vermont Law and Graduate School — Scholarship & Leadership Award, 2024