Joining Brown & Carlson in 2024 as a Law Clerk and became an Associate in November 2025 upon her bar admission, Daphne supports clients through all stages of the workers’ compensation claims process. She finds the most rewarding part of her work to be helping employers and insurers navigate complex claims while ensuring the process remains fair and compliant.
As a skilled communicator with a strong understanding of workers’ compensation law, Daphne builds collaboration with clear communication, mutual respect, and a shared focus on client needs. It’s this balanced approach that allows her to foster trust and deliver effective results throughout her work.
Away from the office, Daphne enjoys long-distance running, having completed several half marathons, and volunteers with Girls on the Run to inspire young girls and build their confidence.
In Rowe v. City of Minneapolis, No. A24-1465 (Minn. 2026), the Minnesota Supreme Court contemplated ways in which an employer can rebut the statutory presumption that an employee’s PTSD diagnosis is an occupational disease “due to the nature of employment”
In a recent decision, Eastlund v. Another Man’s Treasure, No. WC25-6624 (W.C.C.A. July 6, 2026), the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals provided clear guidance on two threshold issues involved when an injured person claims a work injury. The first
The Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals recently vacated an Award on Stipulation that attempted to extinguish the rights of out-of-state providers, resulting in significant implications for multi-state workers’ compensation claims. In Humble v. N. Cent. Serv. Inc., an Oklahoma