Driven by a strong passion for all aspects of workers’ compensation claims handling, Ms. Stanton is an associate attorney at Brown & Carlson, where she focuses her practice on the defense of workers’ compensation claims.
Ms. Stanton received her associate degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Crookston, and her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. While in law school, she served as president of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. As a first-generation lawyer, Ms. Stanton brings a unique perspective and a strong commitment to advocating for her clients.
Prior to joining Brown & Carlson, Ms. Stanton began her legal career as a law clerk with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, where she assisted attorneys in the prosecution of misdemeanor and felony offenses. She then served as a legal resident for the Honorable Justice Gordon Moore, assisting with appellate matters through legal research, preparation for oral arguments, and assisting with drafting judicial opinions. Following law school, Ms. Stanton began practicing workers’ compensation defense and quickly developed a genuine passion for the practice area.
Outside of her practice, Ms. Stanton enjoys spending time with friends and family and traveling to new places.
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