Burgum names Mandan attorney Ryan Norrell as Governor's Office general counsel effective Feb. 28

Press Release

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that Mandan attorney Ryan Norrell will serve as the next general counsel for the Governor's Office, effective Feb. 28, citing his broad experience in both the private and public sectors, including as legal counsel for the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) and as state's attorney for LaMoure County.

Norrell has served as general counsel for Farm Credit Services of Mandan since 2015, managing the legal functions of the customer-owned financial cooperative. He previously served as an attorney focused on water law at Dwyer Law Office in Bismarck and as legal counsel for the PSC, focusing on the Public Utility Division. Prior to that, Norrell operated his own law practice in LaMoure, serving as the elected state's attorney in LaMoure County from 2011 to 2013 and as city attorney for multiple cities.

"Ryan brings a broad range of experience in government and the private sector, from working on critical water issues and testifying before legislative committees to providing legal advice to county and city officials and arguing criminal matters before the North Dakota Supreme Court," Burgum said. "He also has represented North Dakota farmers and ranchers and has the ability to translate the law into common language to serve clients of all backgrounds. Combined with his work in state government and on federal issues, his diverse background and expertise will serve the citizens of North Dakota well."

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