Judge Lisa Beane: Biography & Judicial Service | KnowJudges


# Lisa Beane
Court of Appeals Judge · Minnesota Court of Appeals

## Current judicial service
Appointment announced December 22, 2025 to replace retiring Louise Bjorkman. Do not use the announcement date as the oath date.
[Minnesota Court of Appeals](/kyj/court/mn/minnesota-court-of-appeals) — Court of Appeals Judge
Service sources and dates[Walz appoints Lisa Beane to Court of Appeals](https://mn.gov/governor/appointments/judicialappointments/judicialnews.jsp?id=1055-717228) · Checked October 17, 2026

## Biography

### Professional career

- Newly appointed judge for District 5 of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, serving from January 26, 2026, until January 2, 2029, appointed by Governor Tim Walz to replace Louise Dovre Bjorkman
- Governor Tim Walz announced Beane’s appointment on December 22, 2025, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Louise Dovre Bjorkman
- She previously worked as an associate in the Minneapolis office of Jones Day and at Robins Kaplan LLP
- She also held the role of a law clerk to Honorable Wilhelmina M. Wright on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the Minnesota Supreme Court
- In summary: Lisa Beane is a distinguished legal professional now serving as a Minnesota Court of Appeals judge, bringing a blend of appellate experience, public service, and community engagement to the bench

### Education

- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D.

### Additional information

- Before her judicial role, Lisa Beane is a senior associate general counsel in the University of Minnesota’s Office of the General Counsel.
- Active in professional organizations, including the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association and the Minnesota Women Lawyers Foundation.
- Beane now serves in the at-large District 5 seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
- Recognized for her appellate expertise, diverse perspective, and commitment to justice, with endorsements from retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justices Margaret Chutich and Wilhelmina Wright.

## Sources

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### Office of Governor of Minnesota
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