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Alumni Success Story: Laura Nelson Olmstead
Apollo Alumna Laura Nelson Olmstead always aspired to be a judge. Starting June 1, her dream is coming true. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton just appointed Nelson Olmstead, a ’96 Apollo graduate, to the Second Judicial District Court of Minnesota.
Nelson Olmstead attributes much of her learning to her mentor, Honorable Judge Kathryn Quaintance of the Fourth Judicial District Court of Minnesota. Nelson Olmstead clerked for Quaintance out of law school, leading to her appointment to the bench.
Nelson Olmstead attributes much of her learning to her mentor, Honorable Judge Kathryn Quaintance of the Fourth Judicial District Court of Minnesota. Nelson Olmstead clerked for Quaintance out of law school, leading to her appointment to the bench.
Quaintance says of her former clerk, “She is one of the smartest people I’ve ever met. She is down-to- earth, a good communicator and fun to be with.”
Quaintance explains that Nelson Olmstead has always wanted to follow in the judge’s footsteps. They both practiced at the same law firm and both worked with Advocates for Human Rights.
“There was a running joke that she [Nelson Olmstead] would run against me and replace me because she was doing all the work,” Quaintance laughs.
Looking back on her education, Nelson Olmstead contributes much of her enthusiasm to “Boots” Roland Froyen, her high school language arts teacher at Apollo. Read more.
Quaintance explains that Nelson Olmstead has always wanted to follow in the judge’s footsteps. They both practiced at the same law firm and both worked with Advocates for Human Rights.
“There was a running joke that she [Nelson Olmstead] would run against me and replace me because she was doing all the work,” Quaintance laughs.
Looking back on her education, Nelson Olmstead contributes much of her enthusiasm to “Boots” Roland Froyen, her high school language arts teacher at Apollo. Read more.