The National Jurist has named Rajin S. Olson (’16) to its inaugural “Law Students of the Year” feature. The magazine asked more than 200 law schools for “stories of their most devoted students with unparalleled attitudes” and selected 25 individuals from among the nominees, based on such factors as leadership, focus, and commitment to justice.
Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted by CNN in its story previewing the Hulk Hogan privacy lawsuit against Gawker Media. The news site posted a tape of the wrestler having sex, arguing that the wrestler had already made his personal life public. The trial begins on March 7 in Florida.
Robina Executive Director Kelly Mitchell offered proposals to the Minnesota Prison Population Task Force, chaired by Senator Ron Latz, aimed at reducing or controlling prison population growth in Minnesota. Mitchell was asked to sit on the task force that began convening last September. Their final meeting was this week.
Carl Warren, a clinical education and civil rights professor, participated on a panel co-sponsored by the Minnesota Bar Association and the Association of Black Lawyers on Feb. 24 that discussed the affirmative action case Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. In responding to a remark by Justice Scalia that “it does not benefit African Americans to get them into the University of Texas where they do not do well, as opposed to having them go to a less advanced school, a ...
The Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) has selected two Law School alumni, Jim Long (’84) and Tom Walsh (’04), as recipients of the organization’s 2016 Pro Bono Publico awards, which recognize significant contributions to pro bono service in Minnesota’s most populous county.
Minnesota Lawyer writer Mike Mosedale recounts the experience of law students, faculty and legal partners of the Center for New Americans who visited Dilley, Texas over winter break to help detainees facing deportation. The legal team from Minnesota were scheduled for pro bono work when their visit coincided with the controversial raids of legal immigrants over New Years. The team was able to divert deportation proceedings for a large proportion of those arrested.
Ann Burkhart, the Curtis Bradbury Kellar Professor of Law, has been chosen to receive a 2016 University of Minnesota Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education. This honor, also known as the Graduate-Professional Award, is given to no more than eight University professors each year. Recipients are chosen for excellence in instruction; involvement in students’ research, scholarship, and professional development; development of instructional programs; and advising and mentoring of students.
Professor Carl Warren will participate on a panel discussion about the Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin case, launching a broader conversation about the value of diversity in education and legal practice. Convened by the Minnesota State Bar Association, this panel will also consider the challenges and contributions of black attorneys and law students in Minnesota.
