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Summer Law Extern: Gabi Bartlett, Target Corporation
Business & LawLaw students who are interested in business law have a variety of career paths to choose from. Major corporations, like Target where 3L Gabi Bartlett is an extern, must comply with laws and regulations regarding taxes, trade, privacy, product safety, sustainability, data security, health care and employment and labor issues – and have an attorney…
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New Opus College of Business Dean Looks to the Future
Business & LawSince transitioning from associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship to dean of Opus College of Business on July 1, Dr. Laura Dunham was busy preparing for the academic year. The Newsroom recently connected with Dunham on her time at the Schulze School, her new focus at Opus College and more. This conversation has… -
A Winning Team in Business Law
Business & LawIn August, Susan Marsnik, Dale Thompson and Susan Supina of Opus College of Business were honored by the Academy of Legal Studies in Business at the annual meeting in Louisville. Each year, the academy’s top pedagogy journal chooses one article published the previous year to receive its prestigious Hoeber Memorial Award for excellence in research.… -
Students Learn Entrepreneurial Mindset at Freshman Innovation Immersion
Business & LawFor the more than 100 students attending Freshman Innovation Immersion Aug. 30-31, their first taste of college was gaining an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset. The students, who represented 41 different majors, learned how entrepreneurship can apply to any subject area. Non-entrepreneurship majors ranged from actuarial science to neuroscience to social work and more. “If… -
Summer Law Extern: Esha Syal, Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office
Business & LawFrom their first day at St. Thomas Law, one thing students hear often is that being a lawyer is about relationships. To best serve their clients, they must be good listeners, build trust and operate with integrity. Students are also provided with ample opportunities to cultivate these skills. Second-year law student Esha Syal did just… -
Summer Study Abroad Exposes Law Student to Foreign Legal Systems
Business & LawWhen Brady Jensen sat down last spring to plan his final year of law school, he knew he wanted a study abroad trip to be part of it. “I knew that it was something I always wanted to do, but never had the time,” he said. Jensen started law school in the fall of 2020,… -
Lenway Reflects on Opus Deanship, Looks Ahead to Business in a Digital World
Business & LawAs St. Thomas' fall 2022 semester begins, several new faces can be found in leadership positions across the university. These leadership changes, though, also carry forward important legacies. One such legacy is the work of Dr. Stefanie Lenway, who on July 1 officially stepped down after eight years as dean of the Opus College of… -
gener8tor gBETA Accelerator Program Announces the St. Thomas 2022 Cohort
Business & LawNationally ranked venture capital firm and accelerator start-up, gener8tor, announced the gBETA Accelerator start-up companies selected for its St. Thomas summer 2022 cohort. This year’s cohort includes Axon Athletics, Drvn, COYABLU, Virontir and Jay Victoria. Each company was recruited from the University of St. Thomas alumni network with at least one founder being a graduate… -
Students Gain Real-world Skills Through Opus Tech Program
Business & LawThis summer, St. Thomas students were busy collaborating online with a museum in New Mexico, gaining transferable skills, new friendships, and accomplishments to be proud of. Six students, spanning different majors and backgrounds, participated in a three-week online sprint with the Business in a Digital World (BDW) initiative at the Opus College of Business. The… -
Super Lawyers Recognizes 164 School of Law Alumni
Business & LawSuper Lawyers magazine has recognized 164 St. Thomas Law alumni in 10 states during the first half of 2022. Among those honored, 36 graduates have been named Super Lawyers and 124 have been named Rising Stars. In addition, 46 alumnae were named Rising Stars or Super Lawyers on the lists of Top Women Attorneys in…