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Metrics Are Great, but Can’t Capture It All
Business & LawWe have so much to celebrate as we end 2023-24! Highlighting what’s great about St. Thomas Law has been one of the best parts of serving as interim dean, so I’m delighted to do so one last time as I depart this role. By any metric, it was a banner year. It’s so gratifying that…
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Finding His Role: Travis Clark Impacts Policy From Washington, D.C.
Business & LawAs a paramedic, Travis Clark (Tzi-Zho-Ki-He-Kah – Eagle Chief) responded to hundreds of calls across Cherokee Nation. It didn’t take long before he started to notice patterns. “Every day was Groundhog Day – seeing the same health emergencies over and over again,” Clark said. “I felt like a gerbil on a wheel.” An enrolled citizen… -
The Sharpening of a Scholar
Business & LawProfessor Michael Stokes Paulsen is known for shining a light on obscure corners of constitutional history, often employing his irreverent wit in journal articles like “Is West Virginia Unconstitutional?” and “Let’s Mess with Texas.” Though Paulsen’s writing can be playful, he almost always has a serious purpose: to illuminate a neglected or misunderstood aspect of… -
Dan Kelly: New Law School Dean Is Ready to Listen, Learn and Lead
Business & LawDan Kelly, the newly appointed dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recalls an early memory watching the Minnesota Twins defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 World Series. “My father and brother are both named ‘Tom Kelly,’” he said. “So, I thought it was cool that legendary Twins’ manager, Tom… -
Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Files Supreme Court and 9th Circuit Briefs
Business & LawThe School of Law’s Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic, led by Professor Thomas Berg, has filed amicus curiae briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court case disputes the higher fees charged to religious broadcasters versus secular broadcasters. The 9th Circuit case involves the First Amendment religious… -
Professor Jerry Organ Named One of the Most Influential People in Legal Education
Professional NotesJerry Organ, Bakken Professor of Law and co-director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, was recognized as one of the Top 20 Most Influential People in Legal Education for 2024 by the National Jurist magazine. “Legal education has seen dramatic improvements over the years, and our list of the Most Influential… -
School of Law Celebrates 2024 Commencement
PhotosThe University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 188 students on May 11, 2024. Among them, 160 students earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.), 18 earned an LL.M. in U.S. law and 10 earned a master’s degree in organizational ethics and compliance. Professor David Grenardo, who was elected professor of the year by… -
Law Professor Honored for His Work as a Religious Liberty Scholar and Advocate
Professional NotesLaw Professor Thomas Berg was recognized with a Religious Freedom Scholar Award by the Seventh-day Adventist Church North American Division for his contributions to the scholarship of religious liberty and his work as an advocate. He received the honor at the 18th annual Religious Liberty Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 30. “Professor Berg is… -
2024-25 Law Alumni Board Announced; Meet New President Chris Vatsaas
Business & LawThe School of Law is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Alumni Board. A special welcome to the new directors and incoming secretary. Thank you to the outgoing board members for their years of dedicated service, including past president Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell ’06 and directors Chuck Berendes ’07 J.D., Nicolet Lyon ’10 J.D., Jules Porter ’17… -
Holloran Center Receives Major Gift to Support Professional Formation Among Law Students
Business & LawThe law school’s Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions has received a major gift from Jake Marvin, former CEO of Marvin Companies, to establish the Steve Tourek and Jake Marvin Scholars Endowment. The fund will be used to engage students in the mission and work of the Holloran Center, which provides innovative interdisciplinary…