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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • JD, Hamline University School of Law, 1995-1998
  • BA, Philosophy/Psychology, Saint Louis University, 1991-1995

Professional Experience

  • JD, Hamline University School of Law, 1995-1998
  • BA, Philosophy/Psychology, Saint Louis University, 1991-1995
  • Litigation Attorney, Lesch Law Firm, 2016-present
  • Executive Officer, Minnesota National Guard, 2015-present
  • Staff Officer, United States Army, 2009-present
  • Legislative Intern, Representative Andy Dawkins, Minnesota State House of
  • Assistant City Attorney, City of Saint Paul, 2001-2016
  • Legislative Aide, Saint Paul Councilman Chris Coleman, 1999-2000
  • 4th Congressional District Coordinator, Humphrey for Governor, 1998

Political Experience

  • JD, Hamline University School of Law, 1995-1998
  • BA, Philosophy/Psychology, Saint Louis University, 1991-1995
  • Litigation Attorney, Lesch Law Firm, 2016-present
  • Executive Officer, Minnesota National Guard, 2015-present
  • Staff Officer, United States Army, 2009-present
  • Legislative Intern, Representative Andy Dawkins, Minnesota State House of
  • Assistant City Attorney, City of Saint Paul, 2001-2016
  • Legislative Aide, Saint Paul Councilman Chris Coleman, 1999-2000
  • 4th Congressional District Coordinator, Humphrey for Governor, 1998
  • Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 66B, 2002-present
  • Former Minority Whip, Minnesota State House of Representatives
  • Chair, Senate District 66 Democrat Farmer Labor Party, 2000-2002

Former Committees/Caucuses

Board Member, Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force, 2009-present

Former Ranking Minority Member, Civil Law and Data Practices Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules and Legislative Administration Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans Affairs Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce

Chair, Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division

Member, Legislative Commission on Data Practices

Member, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division

Member, Taxes

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Hamline University School of Law, 1995-1998
  • BA, Philosophy/Psychology, Saint Louis University, 1991-1995
  • Litigation Attorney, Lesch Law Firm, 2016-present
  • Executive Officer, Minnesota National Guard, 2015-present
  • Staff Officer, United States Army, 2009-present
  • Legislative Intern, Representative Andy Dawkins, Minnesota State House of
  • Assistant City Attorney, City of Saint Paul, 2001-2016
  • Legislative Aide, Saint Paul Councilman Chris Coleman, 1999-2000
  • 4th Congressional District Coordinator, Humphrey for Governor, 1998
  • Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 66B, 2002-present
  • Former Minority Whip, Minnesota State House of Representatives
  • Chair, Senate District 66 Democrat Farmer Labor Party, 2000-2002
  • Commissioner, State of Minnesota Commission on Pensions and Retirement, 2013-present
  • Board Member, Catholics for Choice, 2011-present
  • Member, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local #3757
  • Volunteer, District 6 Community Council
  • Volunteer, Great Northern Corridor Redevelopment
  • Volunteer, North End Area Revitalization
  • Delegate, Saint Paul Trades and Labor Assembly
  • Founding Member, South Como Block Club
Events

2020

Jun. 18
Thursday Rally: Cloud of Witnesses for Police Accountability

Thur 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Minnesota State Capitol Saint Paul, MN

Feb. 25
Caucus for John Lesch!

Tue 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CST

Washington Technology Magnet School 1495 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Saint Paul, MN

Jan. 15
Rep. John Lesch Birthday Party Fundraiser

Wed 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST

1211 W Como Blvd, St Paul, MN 55103-1025, United States