(Law)maker. (History)maker. (Change)maker: Kathleen Blatz
Kathleen Blatz, Minnesota's first female Supreme Court chief justice, says she never set out to accomplish the extraordinary.
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Minding the Gap … in Equality
Nationwide studies show women are paid less, promoted less and are represented less in high-ranking positions compared to their male colleagues in the law profession.
Judge Mariana Vielma ’05 J.D. Leads in the Fight for Access to Justice
Mariana Vielma J.D. is only the fifth Latina woman appointed to the bench in Adams County, Colorado, where more than 21% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
From Lima to Minneapolis: Sandra Mercado Azurin Makes a Difference Far From Home
Sandra Mercado Azurin, an LL.M. in U.S. Law student, is making a difference for future female Peruvian St. Thomas Law students.
Judge Diana Murphy’s Legacy
Lisa Brabbit from the School of Law remembers her mentor Judge Diana Murphy.
Tomenes Receives Inaugural Diana Murphy Scholarship
Shana Tomenes 3L was chosen for the scholarship in recognition of her many achievements. Next year she will clerk on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Dean’s Column: Shaping the Legal Profession of Tomorrow
School of Law Dean Robert Vischer comments on the difficult path that many women still experience in legal practice.
Advocate for Her Own Life
Elizabeth Bakewicz '07 J.D. is a spokesperson in the fight against physician-assisted suicide.
‘All Rise!’: Tom Alford ’07 J.D. Rises Through the Ranks
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Tom Alford '07 J.D. is one of the youngest judges in U.S. Military.
The Citizen Lawyer
St. Thomas Law alumni strengthen their communities through advocacy and leadership
The Return of the Citizen Lawyer
School of Law Dean Robert Vischer discusses St. Thomas' dedication to training lawyers who exhibit the ideal of citizenship.
10 Things That Make Professor Julie Oseid Remarkable
School of Law Professor Julie Oseid is a remarkable writer and an even more remarkable person.
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.
Right on the Money
Mary Rosen ’06 J.D., an expert in international trade finance law, has been named to the International Chamber of Commerce Banking Commission Legal Committee.
The Power of Empathy
School of Law Professor Robert Kahn excels at connecting with his students.
Dean’s Column – Engaging the World
Dean Robert Vischer discusses how School of Law graduates contribute to the "globalization of solidarity."
Home Away From Home
School of Law faculty, staff and J.D. students welcome international students from its LL.M. in U.S. Law program into their classrooms and homes.
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.
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.
Published Opinion: A Case for Cuba
School of Law adjunct professor Santo Cruz shares his thoughts on Cuba.
A Gentleman and a Scholar
School of Law professor Robert Delahunty brings expertise from far and wide to our university.