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Video Available: Chief Justice Natalie Hudson '82 Delivers Minnesota Law's 10th Annual MLK Convocation 

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson '82 provided the keynote address for the 10th MLK Convocation in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Realizing Dr. King's Dream: The Role of Justice and Public Service in Advancing Equality and Access,” on Friday, February 14. Dean William McGeveran, William S. Pattee Professor of Law, provided opening remarks.

Professor Christopher Roberts and Minnesota Chief Justice Natalie Hudson '82

Minnesota Law’s Human Rights Center Works with U.N. Women to Advance Global Human Rights

During the spring semester, second-year law student Madeleine Kim ’25 spent hours poring over reports about the Nepali Civil War, which lasted a decade starting in the mid-1990s. She dug into the nuances of Nepali law, researched legislative reforms that happened in the aftermath of the war, and studied their impact on women and the LGBTIQ+ community. 

Megan Manion '16, Katin Liphart Massad ‘25, and Madeleine Kim ’25

Professor Michele B. Goodwin Delivers Minnesota Law’s 9th Annual MLK Convocation

At the end of February, Minnesota Law welcomed Professor Michele B. Goodwin to deliver the 9th Annual MLK Convocation in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While Dr. King is well known for his advocacy concerning racial acceptance and equality, Goodwin and Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ra’Shya Ghee ’13 reminded audience members of King’s often forgotten legacy of promoting reproductive justice during the MLK Convocation entitled, “Dr.

Professor Michele B. Goodwin and Assistant Dean of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Ra'Shya Ghee '13

Jadyn Lovelady ’26 Named First Recipient of the Jones Day Diversity Fellowship

Fascinated with human psychology and the law, incoming 1L Jadyn Lovelady ’26 planned to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist. She thoroughly enjoyed her work counseling youth in the juvenile justice system. But even as she was building trust with clients and helping them get on a better path in life, she realized she could make a bigger impact as a lawyer. 

Jadyn Lovelady

Meet Interim Dean William McGeveran

William McGeveran, Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett Professor of Law, stepped into the role of interim dean of the Law School on July 1. To this critical role, Dean McGeveran brings 17 years of experience as a faculty member, four years as associate dean of academic affairs, and deep enthusiasm for the Minnesota Law community.

Dean McGeveran Seated