Episode 128: Laurie McKinnon

You can never have too much experience in this field, especially as you transition to the bench. In fact, the more places you’ve been and positions you’ve had, the more knowledge you bring to the court. Justice Laurie McKinnon is no stranger to this in her professional journey. Justice Laurie McKinnon is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law and began practicing in 1987 as a prosecutor in the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office. She later moved to Montana as a Deputy Glacier and Teton County Attorney and, in 2012, was elected to the Montana Supreme Court. Join her in this episode as she shares with MC Sungaila her inspiring story—from clerkship to the bench to the Supreme Court—where she provides great wisdom and advice on being elected, writing opinions and briefs, doing oral arguments, and more!