Katie J. Schmidt

Katie J. Schmidt was born and raised in Rochert, Minnesota. She attended Bemidji State University for undergraduate studies and received a degree in Criminal Justice, graduating with honors. She graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law, with distinction, in 2011. Prior to joining Ohnstad Twichell in 2015, Katie served as a law clerk for the judges of the Northwest Judicial District of North Dakota, for Judge Shon Hastings at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota, and for Judge Kermit E. Bye of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Katie practices in the West Fargo office and is licensed to practice law in North Dakota and Minnesota. She concentrates her practice in municipal law, water law, public finance, and employment law. She enjoys athletics and spending time outdoors. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Katie J. Schmidt included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Order of the Coif – Member Order of Barristers – Member Rising Star, Super Lawyers Great Plains – 2019 Other Sources of Feedback About Katie J. Schmidt Included on the 2021Great Plains Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list

• Shareholder

• Chief Judge Shon Hastings with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota, Law Clerk
• Judge Kermit E. Bye with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Law Clerk

• North Dakota
• Minnesota
• U.S. District Court District of North Dakota
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota

• Cass County Bar Association
• State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Young Lawyers Section of SBAND
• Women Lawyers Section of SBAND
• Consumer Protection Committee of SBAND
• National Association of Bond Lawyers
• American Bankruptcy Institute
• West Fargo Exchange Club
• Sanford Health Foundation Board of Directors – Hillsboro
• Make-A-Wish North Dakota
• United Way 35 Under 35 – Class of 2018