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James Sheehy ’89 Contributes to a Scholarship in Loving Memory of His Late Brother, John Sheehy ’84
“Larger than life. Intellectual. Fantastic memory. Fearless warrior for the underdog.” That’s how James Sheehy ’89 describes his late brother, John Sheehy ’84, an accomplished trial attorney who was managing partner at Meshbesher & Spence, where for 30 years he practiced initially in criminal defense and then plaintiff’s personal injury.
Tribute: Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Ronald A. Erickson ’60
Ronald A. Erickson ’60, passed away on December 7, at age 88. He was born in Osceola, Wisconsin, and lived in Centuria, Wisconsin, until age 10, when his family moved to the Twin Cities. He graduated from the Blake School and the University of Minnesota, before attending the University of Minnesota Law School, where he graduated in 1960. Erickson went on to work in his family’s business which consisted of petroleum refining, retail petroleum and convenience store sales, wholesale distribution, and outdoor sporting goods.
The Gun Violence Prevention Clinic Joins Minnesota Attorney General's Office and Giffords Law Center in a Lawsuit Against Glock
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison '90 (AG) filed a lawsuit last week against gun manufacturer Glock and its Austrian parent company for manufacturing, marketing, and selling semi-automatic handguns that can easily be converted into illegal machine guns with a device known as a “Glock switch.” Minnesota Law's Gun Violence Prevention Clinic, led by visiting clinical professor of law Megan Walsh
Professor Thomas Cotter Testifies Before U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
Professor Emeritus Antony Duff Receives AALS Section on Jurisprudence Hart-Dworkin Award
Perry Moriearty Recommended for Promotion to Professor of Law
Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Judith T. Younger
It is with deep sadness that the University of Minnesota Law School announces the passing of Professor Emeritus Judith T. Younger.
A highly regarded scholar and teacher known for her intellect and for breaking new ground in the legal profession, Younger came to Minnesota in 1984 as a visiting professor and joined the faculty permanently in 1985. She was the Joseph E. Wargo and Anoka County Bar Association Professor of Family Law at the Law School until she retired in 2022.
Professor Caleb Smith Appointed Assistant Dean for Clinical Education
Caleb Smith, clinical professor of law and director of the Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic has been appointed assistant dean for clinical education, effective July 1, 2025. Smith oversees clinic students who represent low-income clients in tax controversies on cases that include audits of tax returns, filing and trying cases in Minnesota Tax Court and Federal District Court, and bringing taxpayers into collection compliance.
Samuel Makikalli: A Scholarship Recipient Tackling Climate Change with Tax Law
When 3L Samuel Makikalli decided to attend the University of Minnesota Law School, he wasn’t just looking for a degree—he was searching for a way to combine his passion for addressing climate change with the practical tools needed to make a real-world impact. At Minnesota Law, he found the perfect blend of analytical rigor, hands-on experience, and a supportive community that is empowering him to turn his vision into action. However, one factor made Minnesota Law stand out among several strong contenders.
