Carrie Ryan Gallia at a glance
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Carrie Ryan Gallia
Biography
Professional career
- Joined the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Court on June 16, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz, filling the seat previously held by Judge Charlene W. Hatcher
- Employment: Senior Associate General Counsel, University of Minnesota, 2016-2025
- Before her judicial appointment, Gallia held the role of Senior Associate General Counsel at the University of Minnesota from 2016 to 2025, advising on student affairs, constitutional issues, civil rights, and litigation.
- Employment: Partner and associate, Lindquist & Vennum LLP, 2011-2016
- She previously served as a partner and associate at Lindquist & Vennum LLP (2011–2016) and as an associate at Fish & Richardson, P.C. (2010–2011)
- Employment: Associate, Fish & Richardson, P.C., 2010-2011
- Employment: Law clerk, Hon. Carlos T. Bea, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2008-2009
Education
- Princeton University — B.A.
- Columbia University School of the Arts
Additional information
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed June 16, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz.
- Gallia has an extensive academic background.
- received the William B. Lockhart Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
- She has also volunteered at Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Minnesota
- She serves as a board member for Xperitas, volunteers as a Girl Scout troop leader and mentor, and has taught judicial writing as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School.
- Gallia is actively involved in her community.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Minnesota Judicial Branch remote-hearing guidance says recording or broadcasting a remote proceeding is not authorized except as provided by court rules.
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Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Minnesota court guidance cites Rule 4 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and says pictures or voice recordings are not allowed except the official court record.
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
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Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Court
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