Events

The University of Minnesota Law School proudly hosts a variety of events open to the local legal community and to the public. Please note that many events are online at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event format is listed on each corresponding event page below.

The 2024 James H. Binger Center for New Americans Fall Immigration Forum

October 11, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The James H. Binger Center for New Americans invites you to attend the 2024 Fall Immigration Forum on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the University of Minnesota Law School, Walter F. Mondale Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year’s forum will focus on immigrants’ right to thrive in the U.S. economy that has historically extracted immigrant labor with minimal worker protection.  Sessions will provide historical perspective and present innovative ideas for protecting and advancing the rights of noncitizens in the workplace.

4.0 Standard and 1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE credits requested (in-person); event code: #513776 & 4.0 Standard and 1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE credits requested (on-demand); event code: #515208 (10/11/2024-10/11/2025)
2024 BCNA Annual Immigration Forum

Consumer Protection in the Era of Social Media Commerce: A TikTok Case Study 

October 16, 2024, 12:15 to 1:15 pm

Laura Aade, PhD candidate at the University of Luxembourg Law School, will present this roundtable exploring the rise of e-commerce on social media platforms, using TikTok as a case study. The presentation and discussion will include and examination of the role of EU an US consumer law in this context. 

Those interested in attending can email Professor Prentiss Cox at coxxx211@umn.edu.

Environmental and Energy Regulation Reformation: Challenges and Solutions After West Virginia v. EPA, Sackett v. EPA, and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

October 18, 2024, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Minnesota Law Review is excited to present the Fall 2024 Symposium, Environmental and Energy Regulation Reformation: Challenges and Solutions After West Virginia v. EPASackett v. EPA, and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.

4.75 standard CLE credits have been requested; pending event code: #515174
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Justice for All: Minnesota's Civil Legal Aid and Pro Bono Landscape

October 22, 2024, 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Please join us for this event to celebrate Pro Bono Week at Minnesota Law for a presentation on Civil Legal Aid and Pro Bono in Minnesota.
1.0 Elimination of bias CLE credit requested (in-person); event code: #514556 & 1.0 Elimination of bias CLE credit requested (on-demand); event code: #514557 (10/22/2024-10/22/2025)
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Women at Work 

October 24, 2024, 1:30 pm - October 25, 2024, 5:30 pm

On October 24-25, 2024, the University of Minnesota Law School will be hosting a conference, “Women at Work,” inspired by the new book Fair Shake: Women & The Fight to Build a Just Economy, by Naomi Cahn, June Carbone and Nancy Levit. Conference sessions will feature one with the book’s authors, others directly relating to the book, and still

10.5 standard CLE credits requested, pending code: #513536 (Day 1: 3 credits; Day 2: 7.5 credits)
Women at Work

Gopher Gratitude Day: The Law School's Celebration of Philanthropy

November 21, 2024, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Gopher Gratitude Day is a schoolwide celebration of the impact of philanthropy on the University of Minnesota Law School. Minnesota Law students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the donors whose generosity makes the Law School an amazing place to study and work.

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Minnesota Law Corporate Institute Winter Market

December 2, 2024, 12:00 to 3:00 pm

Please join us at Mondale Hall for the fourth annual Minnesota Law Corporate Institute Winter Market!

This market features former and current Business Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic clients, as well as other small businesses and entrepreneurs who bring treats to the Law School for the last week of classes and gift options to purchase for those looking to do some holiday or winter shopping. 

Past events

(Un)intentional bias in AI

September 12, 2024
1 Standard CLE credit requested (in-person); event code: #514100 & 1 Standard CLE credit requested (on-demand); event code: #514101 (9/12/2024-9/12/2025)
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