Janelle Walkden ’25
A Series of Fortunate Events

The Bill ’68 and Carol Tempest Scholarship helped Janelle Walkden ’25 find her path as an environmental lawyer.

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Professor Francis Shen
A Pioneer in Law and Neuroscience

Minnesota Law welcomed back Professor Francis Shen to campus in early January after his 18-month stint on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital and as an affiliate professor at Harvard Law School. 

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Roxanne Rothschild ’93, Eric Chen ’00, Sara Kalis ’07, Shea Holman ’20, Scott Wright ’88, Lauren Wood ’08
Getting Down to Work

Six Minnesota Law alumni who focus on labor and employment law discuss the business of work.

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Dean William McGeveran
Announcing Dean William McGeveran

After a University-wide search committee conducted a national search that resulted in extensive screenings and three finalist candidates, the University of Minnesota Law School is thrilled to announce the appointment of William McGeveran, Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett Professor of Law, as the next dean of Minnesota Law, effective June 17, 2024.

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