Melissa Goodman

Melissa Goodman serves as a Partner at Ciresi Conlin LLP since February 2015, where the firm engages in high-risk cases with a mission to make a positive impact in courtrooms and communities. Additionally, Melissa is a Board Member of the National Governing Board of Directors for the Jeremiah Program since January 2017 and held leadership roles, including Past President and Vice-President, at the Allegro Choral Academy from September 2012 to February 2019. Previous experience includes practicing law at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. from October 2004 to January 2015, serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable Judge David Minge at the Minnesota Court of Appeals from August 2003 to August 2004, and gaining exposure to the legal field as a Prosecuting Intern at the Johnson County Attorney’s Office in the summer of 2002. Early career roles included Legislative Assistant and Legislative Aide, where Melissa conducted research and provided analysis on various legislative issues. Melissa holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science and History from Luther College.