A 2009 Concordia University Wisconsin graduate serves communities through a new role in the justice system.
Alumna Alexis Nash, ’09, has been appointed Price County district attorney by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, according to a March 12 press release from the governor’s office.
Nash will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Price County District Attorney Matthew McElroy and will serve the remainder of the term ending in January 2029.
“Alexis Nash’s years of service and commitment to justice and collaboration will serve the Price County community well,” Evers said in the release.
Nash, who earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2009, currently serves as an assistant district attorney in Milwaukee County, a role she has held since 2023. She manages a high-volume caseload ranging from misdemeanors to serious violent felonies and has tried 16 cases to verdict over the past three years.
She has also worked with the Family Drug Treatment Court, gaining experience in collaborative approaches to drug treatment and child welfare cases.
Former Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm praised Nash’s work as a prosecutor.
“As a prosecutor in Milwaukee County, Alexis has ensured justice for the victims of crime and worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of children in unsafe living conditions,” Chisholm said in the release. “She has also played a pivotal role in the Family Drug Treatment Court program, displaying a firm commitment to the rights and dignity of all who interact with the criminal justice system.”
Earlier in her career, Nash practiced family law and worked in financial services. She also served as the volunteer executive director of Impact Coalition for Families Inc., a Milwaukee nonprofit focused on strengthening families and preventing domestic and community violence, from 2012 to 2018.
Nash earned additional degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Widener University Commonwealth Law School.
She has relocated to Price County for the position.
“I’m honored by the governor’s trust and the opportunity to serve the people of Price County,” Nash said. “The role of a prosecutor is to pursue justice with fairness, sound judgment, and respect for the law. My focus will be on doing the work carefully and consistently; supporting victims, working collaboratively with law enforcement, and ensuring that the justice system serves the community with integrity.”
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