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Law Professor Teresa Collett Honored by Archdiocese
Business & LawLaw Professor Teresa Collett received a John Paul II Champion for Life Award in the Adult Pro-Life Professional category from the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The annual awards program recognizes individuals who “love, respect and promote life.” Collett was presented with her award by Archbishop Bernard Hebda during a Mass on Jan. 22…
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Law Professor's Paper Explores Compensation for College Athletes
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas Law Professor David Grenardo has published "Preparing for the Inevitable – Compensating College Athletes for Playing – By Comparing Two Pay-For-Play Methods: The Duke Model Versus the Free Market Model." It is forthcoming in volume 53 of the University of Memphis Law Review. Grenardo will speak at the journal's symposium, (How… -
Law Professor Helps Lawmakers Find Balance, Protect Freedoms and Pass Respect for Marriage Act
Business & LawThe Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) was passed by the U.S. Senate on Nov. 29 with the help of analysis and support from a group of leading religious liberty scholars that included School of Law Professor Thomas Berg. The bill, which was signed into law on Dec. 13, requires all states to recognize same-sex unions… -
St. Thomas One of Few U.S. Law Schools Ranked as Politically Moderate
Law NewsSt. Thomas Law is ranked among the country's politically moderate law schools according to a new report by preLaw magazine. Just under 12% of law schools fell into this category. “We’re pleased for another validation of the balance we seek to achieve,” interim Dean Joel Nichols said. “In pursuit of our mission, we work to… -
Law Professor Publishes Paper on Lack of Black Owners in Sports
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas Law Professor David Grenardo has published "Getting to the Root of the Problem: Where Are All the Black Owners in Sports?" The article, forthcoming in the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Review, discusses the lack of Black owners, head coaches and other lead team executives in professional sports in the U.S.… -
Professor Julie Jonas Receives Distinguished Service Award
Professional NotesLaw Professor Julie Jonas is the recipient of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (MACDL) 2022 Ronald I. Meshbesher Distinguished Service Award. Each year, MACDL honors a Minnesota attorney for a lifetime of achievement and devotion to the practice of criminal defense. Jonas received the award at the organization's annual celebration on Sept. 16.… -
Summer Extern: Tanner Larson, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
Business & LawExternships offer law students the opportunity to have hands-on experiences with the law. To move them from studying it in a classroom to practicing it in a legal setting, such as a corporation, nonprofit, government agency or within the court system. Tanner Larson, a second-year law student, had the chance this summer to build his… -
Q&A With School of Law Alumna Jacqueline Congello ’20 J.D./LL.M.
AlumniJacqueline Congello ’20 J.D./LL.M. is the director of boards and commissions for the Office of Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. She joined the office right after she graduated from law school as the associate director of the boards and commissions and judicial appointments teams. She started her role as director in July… -
Summer Law Extern: Gabi Bartlett, Target Corporation
Business & LawLaw students who are interested in business law have a variety of career paths to choose from. Major corporations, like Target where 3L Gabi Bartlett is an extern, must comply with laws and regulations regarding taxes, trade, privacy, product safety, sustainability, data security, health care and employment and labor issues – and have an attorney…