Prior to joining Parsons Behle & Latimer, Kirsten served the District of Idaho for over 22 years as the career law clerk for three district of Idaho federal judges - United States Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale (2008 – 2025); United States Magistrate Judge Mikel H. Williams (2007 – 2008); and United States Bankruptcy Judge Jim D. Pappas (2002 – 2006). She has drafted hundreds, if not thousands, of memorandum decisions for the judges’ review and signature and has clerked complex jury and bench trials. As a result, Kirsten has extensive expertise in a broad array of practice areas as well as experience with the intricacies of motion practice in federal district and bankruptcy court. Prior to her career clerkships, Kirsten was a deputy attorney general for the State of Idaho, serving as the prosecuting attorney for 22 state licensure boards, including the Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Nursing, the Board of Dentistry and various other professional and occupational licensing boards.
Upon the retirement of the Honorable Candy W. Dale, Kirsten chose to pivot to private practice and specialize in fields where she feels she can best serve clients in a meaningful and impactful way.
Outside of the office, Kirsten is often found riding her bike in the Boise foothills or in Idaho’s backcountry, training her Weimaraners to compete in North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association events and traveling the globe.
