Monica Tranel

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Monica Tranel
Personal details
Born
Monica Joan Tranel

(1966-05-04) May 4, 1966 (age 55)
Big Horn, Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (former)
Democratic
EducationGonzaga University (BA)
Rutgers University, Camden (JD)
Sports career
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  United States
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1995 Tampere W8+
Silver medal – second place 1994 Indianapolis W8+
Silver medal – second place 1994 Indianapolis W4-
Silver medal – second place 1999 St. Catharines W8+
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Račice W4x

Monica Joan Tranel, is an American rower and Montana lawyer. She finished 4th in the women's eight at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[1][2] She competed at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.

Early life[]

In 1988, Tranel earned a Bachelor of Arts from Gonzaga University. In 1991, she earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University–Camden.[3]

Legal career[]

Tranel began her career working as a law clerk at the state and federal level before serving as a staff attorney at the Montana Public Service Commission from 2001 through 2005, where she focused on telecommunications law. She received the governor's award for excellence in service in 2003 for her work. She then went to Washington, D.C., to serve as legislative counsel to U.S. Senator Conrad Burns. Later,[when?] she returned to Montana where she entered private law practice in Helena. Tranel's work has focused on energy and regulatory law, water rights, and litigation. She has represented her clients before state agencies, in state and federal district court trials, and in appeals before the Montana Supreme Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

From 2014 to 2016, Tranel worked for the Montana Office of Consumer Counsel.

Tranel practices law at the Monica Tranel Firm in Missoula, Montana.

Elections[]

Montana Public Utilities Commission[]

In 2004, as a Republican, Tranel sought election to the Montana Public Utilities Commission. She was defeated in the Republican Primary.[4]

In 2020, as a Democrat, Tranel sought election to the Montana Public Utilities Commission.[5][6] She was defeated in the general election by Republican then-Montana Senator Jennifer Fielder.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Monica Tranel". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
  2. ^ Monica Tranel at World Rowing (archived)
  3. ^ Harrington, John (May 8, 2009). "Disappointment on Olympic Stage Helped Shape Helena Attorney's Career". Independent Record. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "2004 Statewide Primary Canvass - June 8, 2004". Montana Secretary of State. Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  5. ^ State Bar of Montana: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.montanabar.org/resource/collection/EAA30F23-4767-49DA-BBE7-152CF93C8535/October2011MTLawyer.pdf
  6. ^ Missoula Curerent: https://www.missoulacurrent.com/government/2019/09/montana-psc-race/
  7. ^ "2020 General Election - November 3, 2020". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved July 8, 2021.

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