Vice President Walter F. Mondale '56 was remembered today at a memorial service held at Northrop.

Mondale passed away on April 19, 2021, but the public memorial was delayed until now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the two-hour service, many prominent speakers reflected on Mondale's life and legacy, including President Joseph R. Biden, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, Governor Tim Walz, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel, and Mondale's sons, Ted and William.

Professor Mitch Zamoff was recently named Minnesota Law’s inaugural assistant dean of experiential education. He will start in this new role this summer.

Katherine Chen, 3L, is a 2022 recipient of the President’s Student Leadership Award.

The award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding student leaders at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. It is presented to students for their exceptional leadership and service to the University of Minnesota and the surrounding community.

Professor Alexandra Klass has been appointed to serve as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, Regulation, and Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

A team of Minnesota Law students performed well at the 2021-22 Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition. The national competition was held in New York City from February 26-28, 2022.

Two recently hired faculty members will strengthen Minnesota Law's nationally recognized expertise in labor & employment law.

Professors Charlotte Garden and Matthew Bodie—both of whom have taught and written extensively on labor and employment issues—will join the Law School's faculty this summer.