Deborah Jean Palmer

Background

Palmer, Deborah Jean was born on October 25, 1947 in Williston, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Everett Edwin and Doris Irene Palmer.

Education

Bachelor, Carleton College, 1969; Juris Doctor cum laude, Northwestern University, 1973.

Career

Economics analyst, Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, 1969-1970; associate, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP, Minneapolis, 1973-1979; partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP, Minneapolis, since 1979.

Achievements

• Deborah Jean Palmer has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Carleton College, 1984-1988. Member board religious education Plymouth Congressional Church, 1992-1995. Board directors Minneapolis Young Women’s Christian Association, since 1996.

Member District Minnesota CivilJustice Reform Act Advisory Group, 1990-1993. Member American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers Association (secretary 1976-1978), Minnesota Federal Bar Association (chapter board directors 1996-1998), Hennepin County Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Foundation (board directors 1978-1981), Carleton College Alumni Association (board directors 1978-1982, secretary 1980-1982), Women's Association of Minnesota Orchestra (board directors 1980-1985, treasurer 1981-1983).

Connections

Married Kenneth L. Rich, March 29, 1980. Children: Andrew, Stephanie.

Father:

Everett Edwin Palmer

Mother:

Doris Irene Palmer

Spouse:

Kenneth L. Rich

child:

Andrew Palmer

child:

Stephanie Palmer