She has successfully tried to verdict numerous automotive product liability cases involving a variety of defect allegations, and has extensive experience in the defense of rollover cases. She represents both domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers, in both domestic and multinational cases. Her work in product liability defense has also included a variety of non-automotive products. She is also an experienced commercial litigator, handling matters ranging from employment and contract disputes to copyright litigation.
Ms. Bolkcom is a frequent lecturer, both nationally and locally, for continuing legal education seminars concerning product liability and trial related topics.

Ms. Bolkcom is a graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1980), clerked for the late Honorable Edward J. Devitt, Chief Judge of the United States Court for the District of Minnesota, and was formerly an Associate Professor of Law at Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California. She is admitted to practice law in Minnesota, New York
and California, as well as various federal courts throughout the country.