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In the News: Charles Reid on Dartmouth Basketball Team Unionizing
In the NewsCharles Reid, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the different forms of compensation that D-I athletes receive and whether student-athletes should be considered employees. From the interview: Host: “It is fascinating to me, and the more you think about it, the more you understand, at…
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In the News: Rachel Moran on Charges Against Minnesota State Trooper in the Killing of Ricky Cobb II
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 and KSTP about recent charges in an officer-involved shooting case that led to the death of Ricky Cobb II in July. From KARE 11: "What does today's announcement mean for a possible trial," inquired staff... "I would say… -
In the News: University of St. Thomas School of Law Selects Its Next Dean
In the NewsDan Kelly, long-time Notre Dame law professor, was recently named the new dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Kelly spoke with the Pioneer Press about why he was interested in this role and what drew him to St. Thomas. From the story: After a national search, the University of St. Thomas… -
Law Professor Earns Award for Role in Driver’s License for All Bill
Business & LawProfessor Virgil Wiebe has been named a 2023 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer for the contributions made by the law school’s Immigration Law Practice Group clinic, which he leads, for Minnesota’s new Driver’s License for All legislation. Wiebe is recognized among a group of immigration lawyers and professors who played a critical role… -
Interim Law School Dean Becomes American Bar Foundation Fellow
Professional NotesInterim law school Dean Joel Nichols has been elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Membership is limited to just 1% of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and selected by the ABF Board. The ABF Fellows is a global honorary society that recognizes attorneys, judges,… -
University of St. Thomas School of Law Appoints Daniel Kelly as New Dean
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas School of Law has selected Daniel B. Kelly, an accomplished University of Notre Dame law and economics researcher with strong experience creating multidisciplinary programs, as the fourth dean to lead the Minnesota-based law school. Kelly has taught as a professor at Notre Dame since 2009 and currently serves as both… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on New Police Misconduct Reporting Requirements From Hennepin County Attorney
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about new requirements for disclosing an officer’s history of misconduct. From the story: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty sent a letter to police chiefs last month announcing new requirements on what their agencies must disclose… -
Law Professor’s New Book Teaches Lawyers to Be More Persuasive
Law Professional NotesA new book, Law and Rhetoric: A Primer, co-authored by law professor Julie Oseid proposes that rhetoric, a technique used by authors and public speakers to persuade readers and listeners, should also be embraced by law students and lawyers. The book shares persuasive techniques drawn from classical rhetoric and contemporary rhetorical theories relating to argumentation, metaphor, analogy and… -
St. Thomas Law Students Receive MABL Scholarships
Business & LawStudents from the University of St. Thomas School of Law swept this year’s scholarships at the 2023 Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Gala. Three St. Thomas law students were honored for the work they do both on and off campus. Nominated by law school faculty, each student expressed their gratitude at being selected by the… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Forgotten Tradition of Clemency
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently published an article in The Atlantic about petitions for clemency and how Minnesota reformed its system for granting mercy to those in prison. From the story: The governor, attorney general, and chief justice of the state supreme court sat atop a wide…