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Jonathan Wolf '11 J.D. Honored With Prestigious Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Service
Business & LawLaw school alumnus Jonathan Wolf '11 J.D. has been chosen by the American Inns of Court to receive its 2021 Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service. This prestigious, national award is given each year to an Inns of Court member who has been in practice for less than 10 years to recognize excellence in…
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Outside Consultant: How Do I Successfully Exit My Franchise Business?
Outside ConsultantThis "Outside Consultant" column by Dennis Monroe, senior distinguished fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, ran in the Star Tribune on Nov. 15, 2021. There are several factors you need to take into consideration when selling. Franchises are valued on a unit level based on free cash flow. For a national concept, a multiple is applied to that cash… -
Honoring the Communion of Saints With St. Paul Iconographer
Faith and MissionThis story is featured in the fall/winter 2021 issue of Lumen. As part of an ongoing commitment to amplify the rich cultural and racial diversity within the Catholic Church, the Murphy Institute initiated a collaboration with a local artist this spring to begin work on a series of icons that will be housed at the… -
Outside Consultant: What Should I Focus on When Operating my Franchise Business?
Outside ConsultantThis "Outside Consultant" column by Dennis Monroe, senior distinguished fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, ran in the Star Tribune on Nov. 8, 2021. Training. Franchises are developed by an experienced businessperson with a proven track record, so start by tapping into this success model. Take advantage of the franchisor’s experience – and… -
Bassford Remele Establishes Diversity Scholarship for St. Thomas Law Students
Business & LawMinneapolis law firm Bassford Remele has made a $60,000 gift to the University of St. Thomas School of Law to create a new scholarship for law students aimed at promoting diversity in the legal profession. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to St. Thomas students who are interested in civil litigation, have a strong academic… -
In the News: Where to focus in a franchise business
In the NewsSenior Distinguished Fellow at the St. Thomas School of Law Dennis Monroe wrote a column for the Star Tribune offering advice on how to successfully operate a franchise business. From the column: Franchises are developed by an experienced businessperson with a proven track record, so start by tapping into this success model. Take advantage of… -
Law Alumnus Plays Pivotal Role in Veterans Restorative Justice Act
AlumniWhen Ryan Else’s active military duty ended in 2006 after nearly a decade of service with the Army National Guard, he contemplated his next steps. The veteran toyed with the idea of working in law enforcement or intelligence work. Ultimately, he was drawn to the law. At St. Thomas School of Law, Else ’11 J.D. discovered a passion… -
Outside Consultant: What Are the Best Practices for Financing a Franchise?
Business & LawThis "Outside Consultant" column by Dennis Monroe, senior distinguished fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, ran in the Star Tribune on Nov. 1, 2021. The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which the franchisor is required to provide potential franchisees, will have a specific section titled “Estimated Initial Investment.” This section outlines a range, depending… -
Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic Defends Prisoners' Rights to Spiritual Comfort
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Ramirez v. Collier. The brief was submitted on behalf of several major Christian religious organizations, including Southern Baptists, Seventh Day Adventists and Anglicans. The case challenges the constitutionality of… -
Father David Link, St. Thomas School of Law Founding Dean, Dies
In Our PrayersFather David Link, St. Thomas School of Law founding dean, died Oct. 28 at age 85. Link was part of a core team of individuals assembled in 1999 to hire faculty and staff, establish temporary facilities, recruit students, apply for accreditation and more when the university was examining its options for a law school. He was named founding dean, a role he held…