Robert graduated from Harvard University with a degree in sociology in 1998. He then developed software for the financial industry for 10 years. While working full time, he received a master’s in information systems from Dakota State University in 2001. Mr. Trzynka received a law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2011. He was a member of USD Law School’s Trial Team. Robert competed at several trial team competitions, and, among other things, he and his partner defeated Harvard Law School’s team at the American Bar Association National Criminal competition in Chicago, Illinois.