Two Briefs Filed by Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic in Supreme Court Cases
The St. Thomas Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic filed two amicus curiae briefs in February with the United States Supreme Court.
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Update on St. Thomas’ Response to COVID-19
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President Julie Sullivan has announced all classes will temporarily move online starting Monday, March 16. No in-person classes will be held until Tuesday, April 14 (students’ first day back from the Easter holiday), at the earliest.
Law Student Awarded Immigrant Justice Corps Fellowship
Third-year law student Michelle Gonzalez has been awarded a postgraduate fellowship with Immigration Justice Corps (IJC). She is one of just 26 law students from across the country to be chosen by IJC as a Justice Fellow in 2020.
Law School to Expand, Rename Post-Grad Fellowship Program
The University of St. Thomas School of Law has announced it is launching a campaign to grow its post-graduate fellowship program, providing expanded opportunities for recent graduates to serve the poor. The fellowship program, which began in 2014, will also be newly named the Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellows in honor of John Ireland, the founder of the University of St. Thomas.
Jerry Organ Named Inaugural Bakken Professor of Law
Jerry Organ has been named the inaugural Bakken Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Professional Notes: Feb. 4
Professional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from November 2019-January 2020.
Please Remember in Your Prayers School of Law Student Jon Husted
Please remember in your prayers School of Law 3L student John Husted. He died Jan. 31.
Q&A with School of Law Alumnus Justin Bruntjen ’11
Justin Bruntjen ’11 is the owner of Decerto Law LLC in Hopkins, Minnesota, where he focuses on civil litigation and contract work for businesses, entertainers and athletes.
Protecting Trademark Rights Heart of St. Thomas Law’s Trademark Clinic
The School of Law's Trademark Clinic, established less than a year ago, has had an impact on the business community and on its student participants.
Blockchain in Law: ‘Ethics Have to Rule’
One of the pre-eminent voices on blockchain in the legal field, Professor Wulf Kaal, is writing a book on the subject.
Eduardo Salgado Diaz: From Teacher to Law Student
Second-year law student Eduardo Salgado Diaz ‘14 said he never aspired to be a lawyer, but was motivated to attend law school while working as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for Minneapolis Public Schools.
Tech-Savvy and Human-Centric: School of Law Alumni Embrace Artificial Intelligence
St. Thomas lawyers embrace artificial intelligence’s growing role within the law.
School of Law Prolife Center Files Brief in Supreme Court Case June Medical Services v. Gee
The University of St. Thomas Prolife Center has filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of Concerned Women for America and the Charlotte Lozier Institute with the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December 2019.
Summra Mohammadee Shariff ’07 Named 2019 Law Alumna Award Recipient
At the ninth annual Alumnae Brunch on Nov. 2, the St. Thomas School of Law honored Summra Mohammadee Shariff ‘07 as the 2019 Law Alumna Achievement Award recipient.
School of Law Board of Governors’ Eileen Lach – Trailblazer, Thought Leader, Giver
Minnesota native Eileen Lach, a member of the School of Law's board of governors, is a thought leader in ethics and artificial intelligence.
St. Thomas Law Ranked Among Best Law Schools by The Princeton Review
The University of St. Thomas School of Law is #3 for Best State and Local Clerkships and #7 for Best Quality of Life in The Princeton Review’s 2020 Best Law Schools rankings released on Nov. 5.
‘Pathways to Inclusion: Our DEI Journey’ Panel Brings Valuable Discussion
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Nearly 150 community members gathered Tuesday in O'Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium for “Pathways to Inclusion: Our DEI Journey,” a 12-person panel discussion hosted by Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Kha Yang and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion.
Eden Fere: Advocate for International Human Rights
This past summer School of Law 2L Eden Fere investigated and exposed human rights violations around the globe as an international justice intern.
School of Law’s Holloran Center Leads Professional-Formation Movement
The Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the School of Law is at the heart of a national professional-formation social movement focused on two learning outcomes.
School of Law Announces Wellness Partnership with Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, EXOS
The University of St. Thomas School of Law, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine and EXOS have formed a collaborative relationship to support the well-being of St. Thomas law students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Q&A With School of Law Alum Roger Maldonado ’13
Roger Maldonado ‘13 is an associate at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP in Minneapolis who works with clients on a variety of business-related issues including bankruptcy cases, equipment leasing issues, receiverships, and related commercial and financial litigation.
Academic Convocation: A Year of Completion, Celebration and Transition
Big things are happening at the University of St. Thomas, and the upcoming 2019-20 year should prove to be an exciting one.
Summer Extern: Carly Foor, Stearns County Public Defender’s Office
Working as a certified student attorney and law clerk this summer for the Stearns County Public Defender’s Office in St. Cloud, Minn. has sharpened 2L Carly Foor’s legal skills and cemented her goal of one day working as a criminal defense attorney.
St. Thomas Bites and Brews at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair draws hundreds of food and beverage companies ever year, including many owned by St. Thomas alumni.