JEAN B. HOPPE, associate

Practice Areas:	Professional Licensing, Medical Malpractice Defense, Health Law, Employment Law
Bar Admissions:	Minnesota (1993) Federal District Court, Eighth Circuit (1994) U.S. Supreme Court (1998)
Education:	University of Minnesota Law School (Minneapolis, MN) J.D., cum laude, 1993 University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) B.S.N., with honors, 1987
Certifications/Licensure:	Registered Nurse (Minnesota, 1987 to present)
Professional Affiliations:	American Bar Association Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Minnesota Nurse Attorney Association Minnesota State Bar Association Minnesota Women Lawyers Association Ramsey County Bar Association
Career Overview:	Prior to joining Geraghty, O'Loughlin & Kenney in 1993, Jean gained experience in both the medical and legal fields. During law school she worked in the Attorneys' Office for the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. She has also served as an investigator for six years on the Ramsey County Second District Ethics Committee. Before attending law school, Jean worked as a nurse in areas including newborn intensive care and pediatrics. She also spent time as a volunteer nurse in the West Indies.