In these tumultuous and uncertain days, it can be difficult to feel hopeful. But Minnesota Law is built for times like this. We are devoted to training talented students who become problem solvers ready to tackle some of our society’s great challenges — a theme highlighted in this magazine. Turning these pages filled me with pride in the work we do every day and optimism for the future, and I hope you feel the same.
Our feature story explores our commitment to environmental and energy law. We profile five alumni leading their industries by advocating for cleaner energy, fighting climate change with tangible solutions, and shaping policy. The need for their contributions has never been greater! You will also see how we support the research and teaching that prepare our students to follow in their footsteps.
In addition, you’ll learn about many other outstanding faculty, alumni, and students who make an impact every day, across so many domains. We are nearly unique in American legal education because we combine superb doctrinal and theoretical education with one of the very best clinical and experiential learning programs in the nation. You will find countless examples of both commitments in this issue, from Professor Dan Schwarcz’s innovative research into artificial intelligence and the legal profession to simulation courses with professional ensemble actors to the transformation of our courtrooms into state-of-the-art facilities for modern legal education.
It will take all of us to continue building the legal profession into a bulwark for democracy and justice — and you can be proud that Minnesota Law is leading the way.
Warmly,
William McGeveran
Dean and William S. Pattee Professor of Law
University of Minnesota Law School