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Journal Article by Law Professor Gregory Sisk Quoted in Successful Supreme Court Petition
University NewsThe 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.
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President Julie Sullivan and Dr. Yohuru Williams Named to TCB100 List
Diversity, Equity and InclusionTwin 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
University NewsAn 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
Philanthropy in ActionSchool 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.
University NewsThe 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
University NewsSt. 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
Diversity, Equity and InclusionArchie 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. -
School of Law Symposium Addresses Racial Injustice, Protests and Reform
University NewsIn 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. -
Professional Notes: Oct. 15
University NewsRead the recent professional accomplishments of University of St. Thomas faculty. -
From Ethiopia to Minnesota to Pursue a Career in International Law
University NewsMulualem Getachew Adgeh has an extensive career in foreign affairs that includes representing Ethiopia, his home country.