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Five Observations: The Chauvin Trial and St. Thomas Law Professors

March 9, 2021

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St. Thomas law professors explained in a panel discussion ahead of the week what the public can expect to see as the Derek Chauvin trial unfolds, including an explanation of the multiple charges he faces.

Law Alumni Receive Honors

Carrie Hilger

February 24, 2021

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Several St. Thomas School of Law graduates have recently been recognized by local and national organizations and publications.

Religious Liberty Clinic Brief Argues Universities Can’t Discriminate Against Faith-Based Student Groups

Carrie Hilger

February 11, 2021

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The University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court InterVarsity Christian Fellowship v. Board of Governors of Wayne State University....

Dr. Yohuru Williams: Celebrate Black Achievement, Yet Remember the Challenges

Sheree Curry

February 2, 2021

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Being Black in America comes with complications embedded in American history.

Taking Action

Amy Carlson Gustafson

January 28, 2021

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As St. Thomas looks back on this challenging year, here are some ways university members moved forward with purpose.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Olivia Chutich

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

January 27, 2021

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Please remember in your prayers Olivia Chutich, daughter of Board of Trustees member Dr. Penny Wheeler and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich.

Phyu-Sin Than: Working Locally, Thinking Globally

Carrie Hilger

January 15, 2021

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Last summer when George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, just a few miles from the St. Thomas School of Law, 2L Phyu-Sin Than says she felt compelled to act.

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7 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day

Vineeta Sawkar

January 13, 2021

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As Americans continue to confront issues of systemic racism in the United States, the holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday can be a good time to pause, reflect and act.

The UST School of Law building is pictured as the snow falls on March 3, 2015, in downtown Minneapolis.

Giving Impact: Scholarships

Carrie Hilger

January 12, 2021

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Through the generosity of donors, each year St. Thomas Law is able to offer scholarships to students.

Actualizing Diversity and Inclusion

Gloria Myre '07 J.D.

January 12, 2021

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Many among the Twin Cities legal community reacted with swift and certain condemnation of Minneapolis police following George Floyd’s death, and then began reckoning with anti-Black racism and systemic injustices, particularly within the legal system.

Masking Issues

Amy Carlson Gustafson

January 12, 2021

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COVID-19 has resulted in a range of economic and social impacts, from rising unemployment rates to health disparity among racial and ethnic populations. Amid the fallout, the pandemic has also highlighted the divisiveness over face covering guidelines and mandates.

Robert Vischer Joins Law School Deans in Joint Statement on the 2020 Election and Events at the U.S. Capitol

Carrie Hilger

January 12, 2021

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University of St. Thomas School of Law Dean Robert Vischer is one of 157 law school deans from across the country to sign a published statement addressing the 2020 election and the events that took place in the U. S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Restorative Justice Grows at St. Thomas

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

January 12, 2021

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Restorative justice, an alternative approach to dealing with harm, is taking hold at the School of Law in the form of a new class.

The School of Law’s Pandemic Journey

Amy Carlson Gustafson

January 12, 2021

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Successfully navigating the pandemic has required collaboration across all aspects of the School of Law.

Mariana Vielma ‘05 Named 2020 Law Alumna Award Recipient

Carrie Hilger

December 22, 2020

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The St. Thomas School of Law honored Mariana Vielma ’05 J.D. with an Alumna Achievement Award on Nov. 7 during an online ceremony for the 10th annual Law Alumnae Brunch. Vielma is a judge in Adams County, Color...

Journal Article by Law Professor Gregory Sisk Quoted in Successful Supreme Court Petition

Carrie Hilger

December 11, 2020

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The U.S. Supreme Court has granted review in Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, in which the successful petition for writ of certiorari repeatedly quoted from an article written by St. Thomas Law Professor Gregory Sisk.

President Julie Sullivan and Dr. Yohuru Williams Named to TCB100 List

Brant Skogrand '04 MBC

December 9, 2020

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Twin Cities Business magazine recognized President Julie Sullivan and Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Yohuru Williams on its “TCB100: The People to Know in 2021” list at a virtual ceremony last night.

Panel Chaired by Law Professor Mark Osler Releases Report on Myon Burrell Conviction and Sentence

Carrie Hilger

December 8, 2020

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An independent panel of national legal experts chaired by Professor Mark Osler released its report on the conviction and sentencing of Myon Burrell, who is currently serving a life sentence in Minnesota for the 2002 death of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.

Donor Funds New Archbishop Ireland Fellowship to Expand Work of Community Justice Project

Carrie Hilger

December 3, 2020

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School of Law alumna Tori Kee ’20 J.D. has been hired as the clinical law fellow for the St. Thomas Community Justice Project (CJP), the newest donor-funded St. Thomas Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellowship.

Q&A with School of Law Alumna Athena Hollins ‘11 J.D.

Carrie Hilger

November 30, 2020

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The Newsroom recently caught up with Athena Hollins '11 J.D., director of diversity and inclusion for the Minnesota State Bar Association, who also was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 66B.

Law Students Assist in Ongoing Research to Create a New Legal Test for Establishment Clause Cases

Joan Wieland

November 24, 2020

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St. Thomas Law students Annie Boeckers and Megan Massie have been collaborating with law professor Greg Sisk to compile data for a third installment of his research into religious liberty decisions in the federal courts.

Five Observations: First Friday with Archie Black

Jamie Tjornehoj ’22 and Brant Skogrand ’04 MBC

November 9, 2020

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Archie Black, CEO and president of SPS Commerce, sat down with Distinguished University Chair, Professor and Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams on Nov. 6 for the First Friday Speaker Series.

The School of Law building on a beautiful fall day on October 24, 2019, in Minneapolis.

School of Law Symposium Addresses Racial Injustice, Protests and Reform

Carrie Hilger

November 5, 2020

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In late October, the University of St. Thomas Law Journal held Protests and Reform, a day-long symposium examining how lawmakers and the legal profession have responded to demands for change in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

From Ethiopia to Minnesota to Pursue a Career in International Law

Carrie Hilger

October 8, 2020

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Mulualem Getachew Adgeh has an extensive career in foreign affairs that includes representing Ethiopia, his home country.

Prolife Center Files Motion with Louisiana District Court Regarding June Medical Services v. Russo

Carrie Hilger

October 2, 2020

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Attorneys for the University of St. Thomas Prolife Center have filed a motion to intervene on behalf of journalists, legal academics and Louisiana legislators in a Louisiana federal district court.

Humans of St. Thomas: Talia Nadir

Humans of St. Thomas: Haison Nguyen ’23

Humans of St. Thomas: Chalon Coley

Humans of St. Thomas: Pascale Kunda ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Kelly Saybe ’22

Humans of St. Thomas: Michael Sullivan ’21

Humans of St. Thomas: Gaba Palazzo ’21

Rallying Behind Our Students: St. Thomas Responds to COVID-19

A Business-Oriented IT Leader

Film Roll Jumbo Racking: A 3M Collaboration

Engineering a Higher Bar for the Design Experience

Five Observations: The Chauvin Trial and St. Thomas Law Professors

Law Alumni Receive Honors

Religious Liberty Clinic Brief Argues Universities Can’t Discriminate Against Faith-Based Student Groups

Please Remember in Your Prayers Olivia Chutich

Giving Impact: Scholarships

Robert Vischer Joins Law School Deans in Joint Statement on the 2020 Election and Events at the U.S. Capitol

The School of Law’s Pandemic Journey

Mariana Vielma ‘05 Named 2020 Law Alumna Award Recipient

Journal Article by Law Professor Gregory Sisk Quoted in Successful Supreme Court Petition

President Julie Sullivan and Dr. Yohuru Williams Named to TCB100 List

Panel Chaired by Law Professor Mark Osler Releases Report on Myon Burrell Conviction and Sentence

Q&A with School of Law Alumna Athena Hollins ‘11 J.D.

Law Students Assist in Ongoing Research to Create a New Legal Test for Establishment Clause Cases

Five Observations: First Friday with Archie Black

From Ethiopia to Minnesota to Pursue a Career in International Law

Prolife Center Files Motion with Louisiana District Court Regarding June Medical Services v. Russo