Professional Notes for May 7, 2018
Professional Notes highlight the accomplishments of St. Thomas faculty and staff throughout the year.
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Meet Paris Yarbrough, St. Thomas School of Law student, Page Scholar, proud east St. Paul native, world traveler and smoothie lover.
Law Students Argue Prisoner’s Religious Liberty Case Before U.S. Court of Appeals
Law students from the University of St. Thomas law school’s federal appeals clinic defended a Muslim man’s religious freedom on April 12 before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, in what was the school’s sixth year in a row arguing a prisoner’s rights case before the court.
Professor Tom Berg Again Joins Constitutional Law Scholars to Oppose Trump Travel Ban
University of St. Thomas law school Professor Tom Berg has again joined an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration’s travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries, this time in a suit that will be argued this week by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Law Student Mimi Levin Named Becker Legal Services Award Recipient
Mimi Levin’s service to the Volunteer Lawyers Network is just the latest entry on a lengthy record of service work that has spanned both decades and continents.
Humans of St. Thomas – Jules Porter
Meet Jules Porter, the joint J.D./MBA graduate student who developed the idea for video game company Seraph 7 Studios and won $16,000 in the Fowler Business Concept Challenge and $10,000 in the St. Thomas Business Plan Competition.
St. Thomas Connects with Global Arbitration Community in Peru
Faculty from the University of St. Thomas law school have been invited to speak at the 12th International Arbitration Congress in Lima, Peru.
Race and Justice 50 Years After MLK’s Assassination
The final installment of the 2018 “Hot Topics: Cool Talks” series from the Terrence J. Murphy Institute saw a packed atrium at the Law School on Monday for ”50 Years After the King Assassination: A Barometer Panel on Race and Justice.”
St. Thomas Law School IP Moot Court Team Heads to Nationals
Law students Jay Singh and Lee Bannin are taking the University of St. Thomas Intellectual Property Moot Court Team to nationals later this month. They earned a spot in the Washington, D.C., competition after beating out 14 Midwest law school teams in a regional competition in March.
Can 1,946 St. Thomas Lawyers Change the World?
While the majority of our School of Law alumni continue to advance the common good in Minnesota and the surrounding states, we asked 17 of our 1,946 alumni what they do each day and what impact they hope to have on the communities they serve outside the Upper Midwest.
Primed for Impact
Benjamin Hargrove '18 J.D.'s internships and externship have prepared him for his current work with the FBI's Minneapolis office.
Murphy Scholars Fellowship Program Expands Eligibility to Law Students
The Terrence J. Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law, and Public Policy has expanded eligibility for its Murphy Scholars fellowship program to include all J.D. students.
St. Thomas Law Students Recognized for Brief Writing at Jessup International Moot Court Competition
A University of St. Thomas law school moot court team was recognized with the third best brief among 18 teams at the regional Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Denver in February.
Online Master’s Degree is Newest Addition to St. Thomas Ethics and Compliance Program
A completely online master’s degree program in organizational ethics and compliance will be offered this fall at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Building Relationships Through Real-World Experience
Law students get on-the-job experience with externships
Helping Law Students Succeed
Jerry Organ, who was named No. 19 in a list of Most Influential People in Legal Education, discusses helping law students succeed.
Does Our Mission Matter?
Law professor Mark Osler discusses how the School of Laws' mission still motivates him.
Faculty Promotions and Tenure Announced
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce affirmative decisions on promotion and tenure following the conclusion of the Tenure and Promotion Committee meetings in December 2017.
Law Student Wins Fowler Social Venture Concept Challenge with Video Game Company Idea
Jules Porter’s idea for an African-American-owned and -directed video game company earned her first place in the social venture category of the Ninth Annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge. Porter, a joint J.D./M.B.A. student graduating in December, was awarded $16,000 to further develop her idea.
Preet Bharara Speaks at St. Thomas Law – Why Integrity and Ethics Matter in the 21st Century
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara gave the 2017 Fredrikson Law Firm Lecture at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in October.
St. Thomas Law School Launches Trademark Clinic for Students Interested in Intellectual Property Law
The Trademark Clinic will become St. Thomas law school’s 12th legal clinic when it’s offered for the first time in January.
Beyond Black and White: Educating Compliance Leaders Who Flourish in the Gray
'The most challenging issues facing compliance professionals today are not black and white, but shades of gray,' according to School of Law Dean Robert Vischer. Several alumni working in the field give voice to this issue.
Five Observations: Confederate Monuments Debate
Deans Robert Vischer and Yohuru Williams discussed whether Confederate monuments should be brought down across the United States.
Protecting the Elderly Through Elder Law
A growing need for experienced elder law attorneys to serve an aging population has compelled St. Thomas Law students to specialize in this area.