Experience

Casey’s past - adopted at birth and growing up on a rural family farm in southwestern Minnesota – is a prologue to her personal values and professional passions. She is the third enrolled member in the history of the Yankton Sioux Tribe to become an attorney and represents tribes across the country. She is a zealous litigator who practices in a variety of areas, including business litigation disputes, personal injury, and medical malpractice claims. The lessons Casey learned on the farm continue to guide her as a lawyer: tenacity, old-fashioned hard work, and most importantly, never giving up on a neighbor in need. Casey’s unique life experiences are an important asset to her clients because they guide her creative and unrelenting approach to difficult situations. She has experience in federal, state, and tribal courts at nearly every stage of litigation, including trial.

Casey is actively involved in bar associations, non-profits, and community service activities. She is the immediate past President of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association and dedicates a significant portion of her career to promoting justice and educating the public about legal issues affecting Native American people.

Prior to Robins Kaplan, Casey worked for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Parliament of the United Kingdom, and a highly regarded lobbyist during a South Dakota Legislative Session. Outside of her law practice, Casey enjoys painting, golfing, and is a certified yoga sculpt instructor.