Kimberly L. Peterson, JD

Chief Operating Officer

Kimberly joined Lillestol Research in 2006 as its Chief Operating Officer. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of North Dakota. Kimberly also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Chemistry from UND. Kimberly negotiates clinical trial budgets and contracts, prepares for regulatory submission, and is responsible for overall clinic management/operation. She and her husband, Matt, have three children; Hunter, Connor, and Anna.

Education

University of North Dakota School of Law
- Juris Doctorate - 2005
  - With Distinction
University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Science - 2002
  - Magna Cum Laude

Licensure

North Dakota State Bar Association
- I.D. 05981
Minnesota State Bar Association
- I.D. 0386390

Work Experience

2006–present: Lillestol Research LLC, Fargo, ND
- Chief Operating Officer; In-House Counsel
2005–2006: Nilles Law Firm, Fargo, ND
- Associate Attorney
2005: Grand Forks District Court, Grand Forks, ND
- Judicial Clerk
2005: LexisNexis Research System, Grand Forks, ND
- UND School of Law Student Representative
2004: Grand Forks State's Attorney's Office, Grand Forks, ND
- Externship
2004: Conmy Feste Ltd. Law Firm, Fargo, ND
- Clerkship

Organizations and Affiliations

2010–2016: March of Dimes North Dakota Chapter, Fargo, ND

Board Member
Bowls for Babies Event Chair: 2010 and 2011
Signature Chef's Auction Committee Member: 2012–2015

2005–2013: Fargo Area Dollars for Scholars, Fargo, ND
- Board member
2002–2005: University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, ND
- Federalist Society Secretary
- Law Review
- Blue Book Cite and Source
1998–2002: Alpha Phi International Sorority, Grand Forks, ND
- Formal Recruitment Advisor
- President
- Executive Council
- Judicial Board

Honors

UND School of Law, Grand Forks, ND
- Law Review Article - Case Comment, Schmidt v. Schmidt
  - Publishable Quality Submission
- Alan J. Larivee Memorial Scholarship Recipient
- Glenn and Mary Geiger Scholarship Recipient
- Dean’s List
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
- Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- University of North Dakota Dean's List
- Gamma Sigma Alpha National Honor Society
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
- Outstanding Greek Senior Nominee
- Outstanding Greek Chapter President Nominee
- UND Homecoming Court
- Outstanding Greek Woman
Alpha Phi International Sorority, Grand Forks, ND
- Outstanding Senior
- Outstanding G.P.A. [8 semesters]
- 2 time H.G. Muzette and Lux Endowment Scholarship Recipient

It Started with a Letter…

In 1991, Dr. Michael Lillestol received a letter at home from a pharmaceutical company offering him the opportunity to participate as a doctor in a clinical trial for a new osteoporosis medication. With three generations of his family—himself included—having either suffered from or continuing to battle osteoporosis, he was intrigued. He thought it over, but concluded that he should maybe pass on adding clinical trials to his busy primary care practice. He tossed the letter in the trash.

Fate intervened when his wife, Mary, a nurse, noticed the letter. She was excited about being a part of researching new treatment options for osteoporosis. She encouraged him to apply for the trial and promised to help him conduct the study. And so they began their first research project together. It was the success of this first study and the personal family history that prompted Dr. Lillestol and Mary to open an independent research facility in 2004 dedicated to discovering treatment options and preventive measures for chronic and hereditary diseases.

At that time, the clinic had two employees and ran about eight trials at any given time. Throughout the years, the company has grown tremendously and seen great success including being named the 2010 Small Business of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce.

Lillestol Research currently has more than 20 employees and seamlessly operates an average of 40 clinical trials at any given time.

Would You Like to Join Our Team?

Lillestol Research is always looking to add valuable members to our team. Job opportunities occur from time to time throughout the year. We keep all employment applications on file for times of hiring. Visit our careers page to learn more.