Nicholas Anderson
About Nicholas Anderson
Nicholas Anderson is an attorney currently working at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2020. He has held various legal positions, including Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General and Associate Attorney at Johnson, Killen & Seiler.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Nicholas Anderson has been employed as an Attorney at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2020. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support on various health-related issues. His work contributes to the department's mission of promoting public health and ensuring compliance with state health laws and regulations. Anderson's experience in health law is instrumental in addressing legal challenges faced by the department.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Prior to his current position, Nicholas Anderson served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure in St. Paul, Minnesota, he handled legal matters for the state, representing it in various cases and providing legal advice to state agencies. This role enhanced his expertise in public law and state governance.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Anderson earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, graduating Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.75 in 2016. He also studied at William Mitchell College of Law for one year before completing his degree. Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both legal and economic principles.
Legal Career Progression
Anderson's legal career began with various roles that provided him with diverse experience. He worked as an Associate Attorney at Johnson, Killen & Seiler from 2016 to 2018 and held positions as a Law Clerk at Ramsey County Public Defender and Northwest Justice Project. He also gained valuable experience as a Student Attorney at the University of Minnesota Detainee Rights Clinic and as a Summer Law Clerk at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. These roles contributed to his development as a legal professional.
Internships and Early Experience
Before pursuing his legal career, Nicholas Anderson completed internships that focused on human rights and public health. He worked as a Human Rights Intern at World Education in Laos in 2011 and as an Onboard Coordinator at McKinley Chalet in Denali National Park in 2012. These early experiences provided him with insights into international human rights issues and operational management.