The State Bar Association of North Dakota Fall 2013 Gavel Magazine | Page 20

YOUNG LAWYER’S SHOWCASE LINDSAY M. HARRIS is an associate at Maring Williams Law Office in Bismarck. Lindsay is licensed to practice law in North Dakota and Montana, and she focuses her practice on plaintiff ’s personal injury and wrongful death law. Lindsay grew up in Bismarck. After graduating from Bismarck High School, she attended North Dakota State University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in statistics and a minor in mathematics. After receiving her undergraduate education, Lindsay attended the University of North Dakota School of Law. While in law school, Lindsay served as the co-captain of the law school trial team, Symposium Editor of the North Dakota Law Review, and teaching assistant for Trial Advocacy. In recognition of her oral advocacy skills, Lindsay was elected to the Order of Barristers. Lindsay earned her law degree in 2012, graduating cum laude. Following law school, Lindsay returned to Bismarck and served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Muehlen Maring of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Lindsay is also active in the community. While attending NDSU, she volunteered as an ARC Buddy in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Currently, she volunteers with Junior Achievement and serves as co-chair for the Community Service Committee of the Young Lawyer’s Section. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with family and friends. TAYLOR OLSON is a shareholder at Furuseth, Kalil, Olson & Evert in Williston.  She practices in municipal law, oil and gas law, probate, estate planning, and real estate.  Taylor is currently the city prosecutor for the City of Williston and works for other various municipalities.  She is also currently working as the Interim McKenzie County State’s Attorney.   Taylor grew up in Williston.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Cloud State University in 2005.  She worked in public accounting for 3 years before attending law school.  She graduated law school from the University of North Dakota with distinction in 2011 where she participated in Law Review, Moot Court, and the internship program. Taylor is currently licensed in North Dakota and Montana.   Taylor resides in Williston with her husband, Jordon Evert, and their yellow lab, Cooper. She spends her extra time sitting on various committees and volunteering whenever possible. 20 The Gavel February 2013