Judge Rykken's Legal Assistant, Samantha Cosgriff, may be reached at (651) 361-7845 or via email at samantha.cosgriff@state.mn.us.
Judge Rykken has been a Workers’ Compensation Judge since 2011. Her responsibilities include conducting evidentiary and special term hearings, administrative conferences and settlement conferences on workers’ compensation claims.
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
600 North Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 64620
St. Paul, MN 55164-0620
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., Concordia College, magna cum laude
EMPLOYMENT
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals, Judge (1999-2011). Appellate review of decisions issued by the Office of Administrative Hearings. Related legal research and drafting decisions.
Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A., Trial Attorney (1987-1999). Primary area of specialization: Workers’ compensation. Related areas of concentration: Employment and insurance coverage issues related to workers’ compensation; toxic tort litigation.
University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service, Administrative Fellow (1978-1985)
Senior High School Instructor, West Fargo Public School District No. 6 (1976-1978)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
National Association of Women Judges
Minnesota Women Lawyers
Qualified Neutral Rule 114
Admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota; U.S. District Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit; and District Court, Federal District of Minnesota
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Judge & Attorney Coach, YMCA Youth in Government & MSBA High School Mock Trial Program
Former Representative, City of St. Paul Youth Program Fund Board and Business Review Council
Volunteer Reader for “Everybody Wins” statewide elementary school reading program
