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Religious Liberty Clinic Files Supreme Court Brief in Church’s Freedom of Speech Case
The case is a challenge by a small church to an ordinance that severely restricts the church’s ability to display temporary signs announcing and providing information about its Sunday worship services.
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1971 Alumnus Named Archbishop of Chicago
University NewsBishop Blase Joseph Cupich, a 1971 St. Thomas alumnus, has been named the new archbishop of Chicago by Pope Francis. -
Minnesota Lawyer Recognizes Three UST Law Alumni as 'Up & Coming Attorneys'
The award honors Minnesota attorneys who have demonstrated significant professional accomplishments, leadership in their community, and commitment to the law in their first ten years of practice. -
The New York Times Endorses Osler's Proposal to Restructure Clemency
The New York Times Editorial Board this month endorsed a proposal to restructure clemency that was brought forth by Professor Mark Osler and New York University’s Rachel Barkow. -
University of St. Thomas Appellate Clinic Wins Major Victory in Prison Litigation for Arizona Death Row Inmate
The case, Scott Nordstrom v. Charles Ryan, et al., was argued in April by then third-year law students Joy Nissen and Michelle King, who worked on behalf of the school’s Appellate Clinic led by Professor Gregory Sisk. -
Forty-six Alumni Named Minnesota Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
The accolades are given as part of an effort by the Super Lawyers organization to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. -
Thirty-six Alumni Recognized by MN Bar for Pro Bono Service
Thirty-six alumni of the University of St. Thomas School of Law were recognized as North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association for their commitment to service in their professional lives. -
Berg's Work Cited in Justice Ginsburg's Hobby Lobby Opinion; Prof Weighs in For National Media
Berg has long been a leading advocate of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the statute involved in the Hobby Lobby case. -
White House Honors Daryl Atkinson ‘07 With Champions of Change Award
Atkinson receives the award today for his work on criminal justice reform issues, particularly removing the legal barriers triggered by contact with the criminal justice system.