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In the News: Mark Osler on Trial Delay of State Senator
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke to Minnesota Public Radio regarding the trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. A Becker County judge has delayed Mitchell’s criminal burglary trial indefinitely, following the weekend shootings of two fellow Minnesota lawmakers. From the story: Mitchell is facing two felony burglary charges for allegedly…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Pardons and Restitution
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke with ABC News on how lawyers say that President Trump’s pardons have shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution. From the story: In April, fresh off a presidential pardon that sprung him from prison, convicted fraudster Jason Galanis embarked on a new and audacious… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Public Officials and Federal Charges
In the NewsLaw Professor Rachel Moran spoke to KARE 11 about former state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who filed to dismiss the federal charges against him for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. From the story: In court documents filed Friday, Eichorn moved to dismiss the charges based on what his lawyers called “vindictive and selective prosecution.” “They’re… -
Law Students Selected for Blackstone Christian Legal Fellowship Program
Business & LawSecond-year University of St. Thomas School of Law students Kyle Devich ’24 and Zachary Liebl have been selected for the competitive Blackstone Legal Fellowship program. The summer program for Christian law students includes lectures given by esteemed legal professionals and professional development opportunities, while also giving students time to participate in a legal internship. Upon… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Financial Impact of Pardons
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler provided insights to PolitiFact for an article analyzing the cost of pardons issued by President Donald Trump. Liz Oyer, a former Justice Department attorney handling pardons, has publicly criticized the administration, including its approach to pardons. From the story: Liz Oyer, a longtime Justice Department… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Prison Sentences for Human Smugglers
In the NewsMark Osler, law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke to MPR News about the prison sentences for convicted human smugglers after an Indian family’s deaths on the Canada-U.S. border. From the story: More than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Minneapolis Consent Decree
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked with KARE 11 about the consent decree for the Minneapolis Police Department being dismissed. From the interview: Host: The words like consent decree could be a little bit confusing. What does that mean? Tell us what a consent decree is and why, in… -
Law Alumni Earn Awards, Elected to Lead Bar Associations
Business & LawSeveral University of St. Thomas School of Law graduates have recently been recognized with awards and elected to lead as president of their professional organizations. Congratulations to the following alumni: The Power List, Minnesota Lawyer Alumni Jon Farnsworth and Alyssa Troje were named to two of Minnesota Lawyer’s Power Lists. The publication’s Power List feature… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Broadening Religious Rights
In the NewsThomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, commented on a recent Supreme Court case in a Reuters article about broadening religious rights. From the article: Thomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, said the Oklahoma case could have a major impact on the establishment clause… -
School of Law Celebrates 2025 Commencement
PhotosThe University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 170 students on May 17, 2025. Among them, 145 students earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.), 15 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…