Joan N. Ericksen

Personal

Birthday: 
1954
Birthplace: 
St. Paul, MN
Race or Ethnicity: 
White
Gender: 
Female
Prior Employment: 

Private practice, Minnesota, 1981-1983, 1993-1995
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Minnesota, 1983-1993
Judge, Minnesota District Court, Fourth Judicial District, 1995-1998
Associate justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2002

Appointed as Joan Ericksen Lancaster

Education

Name of School: 
St. Olaf College
Degree: 
B.A.
Degree Year: 
1977
Name of School - Second: 

University of Minnesota Law School

Our faculty ranks in the top nationally as some of the most productive and influential scholars in legal education. At the same time, in true Minnesota tradition, they pride themselves on accessibility and the quality of their teaching. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and doors that are always open, you will get to know your professors, and you will enjoy your classroom experience.

Degree - Second: 
J.D.
Degree Year - Second: 
1981

Judicial Career

Court Name: 
U. S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Court Name: 

Minnesota District Court

President Nominating: 
George W. Bush
Party Affiliation of President: 
Republican
Commission Date: 
5/1/2002