Pamela Nesvig Biographical Information Monday, July 15, 2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Central Judicial District, State of North Dakota September 2015 to Present
Judicial Referee & Magistrate Bismarck, ND
 Preside over hearings in the following case types:
o juvenile court
 delinquent and unruly
 deprivation
 termination of parental rights
 guardianship of minors
o orders of protection
 domestic violence protection order
 sexual assault restraining order
 disorderly conduct restraining order
o evictions
o adult guardianships
o traffic
o small claims
o stipulated divorces
o child support enforcement order to show cause
o mental health preliminary hearings
o criminal initial appearances (as needed)
 Approve or deny petitions for orders of protection, petitions for mental health involuntary commitments, juvenile delinquent/unruly acts, or deprivation actions including termination of parental rights and guardianships of a minor
 Approve or deny applications for emergency guardianships of adults
 Review and approve paperwork filed in stipulated divorces, child support waivers, and criminal complaints
 Perform legal research, issue written findings and orders, issue correspondence, schedule hearings, review case filings, provide guidance to court clerks and court staff, ensure compliance with court rules and state law, follow and abide by the rules of judicial conduct, provide training on various legal issues to the public, attorneys, judges, court staff, students, and professionals, maintain my own continuing judicial education, and ensure compliance with docket currency
 Member of Juvenile Drug Court, Guardianship Workgroup, the North Dakota Indian Child Welfare Act State Design team, Dual Status Youth Initiative Executive Committee, Case Flow Management Committee, Advisory Commission on Cameras in the Courtroom, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Court Improvement Project Task Force, Big Muddy Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section of the State Bar Association of North Dakota
 April 2019 Graduate of the National Judicial College General Jurisdiction Course in Reno, Nevada

Burleigh County State’s Attorney January 2010 to August 2015

Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Bismarck, ND
 Prosecution of criminal offenses with extensive trial experience
 Supervisory responsibility for attorneys and staff, including assuming the duties of the state’s attorney in his absence
 Negotiated cases, worked with victims/witnesses, obtained search warrants, drafted motions and responses
 Answered inquires of law enforcement officers regarding criminal or civil matters
 Advised county department heads and county commissioners on civil issues
 Authored briefs and presented oral argument at the North Dakota Supreme Court
 County bankruptcy reviews
 Reviewed County contracts to ensure legality
 Member of organizations including: SAVIN (VINE) Governance Committee; Sanford Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Board; People United Living In Safe Environments; Sexual Assault Protocol Team; Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; STOP Funding Grant Committee
 Provided training to law enforcement, advocates and new attorneys on topics including driving
under the influence, sexual assault, and domestic violence
 Reviewed documentation for Sexually Dangerous Individuals (SDI), filed appropriate paperwork,
and handled SDI hearings

Assistant State’s Attorney January 2007 to December 2010
 Prosecution of criminal offenses requiring charging decisions, filing formal charges, providing sentencing recommendations, represented the State at a jury or bench trial
 North Dakota Supreme Court appeals
 Assisted law enforcement and domestic violence advocates

Bismarck Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit May 2006 to December 2006

Special Assistant State’s Attorney Bismarck, ND
 Orders to Show Cause, bench trials, and various other court appearances
 Calculated child support obligations, drafted pleadings, motions, correspondence, etc.

Pearson Christensen Cahill & Clapp, PLLP August 2005 to May 2006

Associate Attorney Grand Forks, ND
 Performed legal research on a wide variety of issues
 Drafted legal documents including a U.S. Supreme Court Writ of Certiorari
 Various different court appearances and jury trial experience
 Managed primarily civil cases and communicated frequently with clients, witnesses, attorneys, and the court

Pearson Christensen Cahill & Clapp, PLLP May 2003 to May 2005

Law Clerk Grand Forks, ND
 Performed legal research
 Drafted legal briefs, motions & memoranda
 Trial preparation including exhibits and summaries

ND Safety Council August 2001 to August 2002

Safety Consultant Bismarck, ND
 ND SAFE KIDS Coalition Coordinator
 ND Operation Lifesaver Coordinator
 Safety & Health Conference Awards Coordinator
 Safety Trainer (Various Topics)
 Worksite Safety Belt Coordinator

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor with Distinction May 2005

University of North Dakota School of Law Grand Forks, ND

Activities
 North Dakota Law Review – Associate
Editor
 Student Trial Lawyers Association –
Secretary
 Delta Theta Phi
 Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and Loislaw training

B.S. in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Summa Cum Laude May 2001

University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND

Honors and Activities
 President’s Honor Roll
(all semesters)
 Dean’s List (all
semesters)
 Golden Key National
Honor Society
 All American Scholar
 Gamma Sigma Alpha
Honor Society
 UND Wildlife Society
 Epsilon Pi Tau
 Academic Excellence
Award
 Phi Beta Lambda
 National Dean’s List
 Kappa Alpha Theta (VP Administration, Recruitment Chair, Awards Coordinator, & Various Committees)

Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts May 1998

Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND