Janet Astrup
Administrative Assistant
Janet currently works in the fields of criminal and employment law. After graduating from Moorhead Area Vocational Technical Institute, Janet worked at several law firms for a few years before coming to Wold Johnson, P.C. Janet and her husband, Paul, reside in Moorhead, Minnesota. They have one daughter, Anna, and two delightful granddaughters. In Janet’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being involved in church activities, reading, and doing crafts.
Michelle Hallman
Paralegal
Michelle joined Wold Johnson, P.C. in 2015 as a paralegal. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1996. She completed a paralegal Certificate with the University of North Dakota in 2015. Michelle and her husband, Jeff, reside in Fargo. Michelle enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and traveling.
Miranda Klemetson
Receptionist / Client Billing
Miranda has been with Wold Johnson, P.C. since December 2023, with the Turman & Lang, Ltd. merger. She graduated from NDSCS with an Associates of Science Degree for Administrative Assisting in 2010. She is currently the primary receptionist and client billing specialist. Miranda and her husband, Jacob, reside in Moorhead, MN with their 4 children. Miranda enjoys baking, quilting, and attending the many various musical events of her children.
Julie Koppelman
Paralegal
Julie joined Wold Johnson in 2025 as a paralegal. She brings more than 20 years of experience as a paralegal specializing in probate and estate planning. Julie grew up in West Fargo and graduated from Concordia College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and minor in Office Administration. Julie and her husband Ben have two children and two grandchildren and look forward to traveling as they become empty nesters.
Courtney Kosse
Paralegal
Courtney joined Wold Johnson, P.C. in 2025 as a paralegal. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies. Courtney received her Advanced Certified Paralegal certification through NALA in September 2019 and yearly attends paralegal conferences to advance her education and networking. Courtney has many years of paralegal experience in civil and commercial litigation, juvenile matters, real estate law, employment law, trusts and estates, criminal law, family law, social security disability, and business law. She grew up in a small town in southern Minnesota, but currently resides in West Fargo, North Dakota with her adorable puppies. Courtney actively volunteers with Make-A-Wish Foundation, Pray for Gray, and numerous other charitable organizations. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys traveling around and out of the country, kayaking, reading, going to wineries, driving around on her Cam-Am, attending concerts, and watching Netflix.
Jack Lepley
Bookkeeper
Jack is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in both the private and public sectors. Currently working as a bookkeeper, Jack brings a wealth of knowledge from previous roles, including Comptroller in the U.S. Air Force, where he oversaw financial operations and managed multi-million-dollar budgets. Jack has also held positions as a Budget Analyst, Financial Controller, and Financial Travel Manager. Additionally, Jack has provided support for operations at Ramstein Air Force Base and Tinker Air Force Base, further strengthening his expertise in large-scale financial operations. In his free time, Jack enjoys long walks with his dog, Chowder, and is an avid fan of the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Cowboys, and Austin FC. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jack is excited to start this next great chapter of his life in Fargo, where he's looking forward to becoming a part of the local community.
Gayla McGoldrick
Paralegal
Gayla joined WJ as a paralegal after moving to Fargo from Denver, CO in 2021. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado/Denver with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and minor in Law Studies. She received her Paralegal Certificate after completing a two-year program in Paralegal Studies and graduating magna cum laude from Arapahoe Community College in Denver, CO. Gayla and her husband Mick have four children spread out across the Mid-west and Western US. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, running, reading, and hanging out with the most amazing kids on the planet, her five granddaughters.
Vanessa Wanner
Legal Assistant
Vanessa joined Wold Johnson Law Office, P.C. in June 2025 as a legal assistant, bringing with her over a decade of experience in various aspects of the legal field. She earned her Associate degree from North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS). Outside the office, Vanessa enjoys music, cooking, outdoor activities, working on puzzles, and finding time to relax whenever she can. Her favorite moments are those spent with her family including a daughter, 2 sons, a granddaughter, and her much-loved grand-puppy.
