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Gun Violence Prevention Clinic and State of MN Prevail in Motion to Compel Hearing Against Fleet Farm
On March 12, 2024, Gun Violence Prevention Clinic students Will Roberts ’25 and Arielle Hugel ’25 argued in Federal District Court on behalf of the State of Minnesota before Magistrate Judge John Docherty ’86. The Gun Violence Prevention Clinic, led by Visiting Assistant Professor of Law Megan Walsh, is assisting the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office in their lawsuit against Fleet Farm, in which the State alleges that Fleet Farm negligently sold firearms to straw purchasers.
Students Compete in the Maynard Pirsig Moot Court Honors Tournament
Shayna Korsh '25 and David Lindgren '25 argued before Justice G. Barry Anderson '79, Justice Karl Procaccini, and Justice Gordon Moore of the Minnesota Supreme Court, in the final round of the Maynard Pirsig Moot Court Honors Tournament last week. Korsh won the closely contested argument, with both students receiving tremendous praise for their skills.
Tribute: Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Peter H. Benzian ’70
Peter H. Benzian ’70, a retired partner in the Los Angeles-based firm of Latham & Watkins, passed away on February 25, at age 81. Raised in Anoka, Minnesota, Benzian earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College. After serving three years in the United States Army, he was accepted into the University of Minnesota Law School.
The Fighting Mondales Battle UST Law School for the Golden Gavel!
Minnesota Law’s Inaugural Sports Law Competition Team Wins National Championship
Carter Allen ’24 and Jack Tate ’24, along with the team of Spencer Rojas ’24 and Ryan Clemmons ’25, made up the Law School’s first-ever sports law moot court competition team. The two teams competed at Tulane University’s Mardi Gras Moot Court Invitational in early February. Both teams advanced to the quarterfinals, and the Tate/Allen team won the national championship.
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.
Kachow! Get Your Tickets for Moot (Cars) the Theatre of the Relatively Talentless' 2024 Performance
Join Minnesota Law's Theatre of the Relatively Talentless for its 2024 Performance of (Moot) Cars!
Grateful Gopher Week: Celebrating the Power of Philanthropy at Minnesota Law
This week, we are celebrating Grateful Gopher Week, a week dedicated to expressing gratitude to the generous donors who have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of Minnesota Law. As we celebrate, we reflect on the transformative power of philanthropy.
Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic Partners with the American Immigration Council to Draft and Publish a New Practice Advisory
Minnesota Law’s Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic (FILC) — part of the James H. Binger Center for New Americans— has partnered with the American Immigration Council to publish a new practice advisory to assist practitioners in advocating for noncitizen clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) and the U.S. Courts of Appeals, particularly in cases in which the government contends that a criminal conviction renders the client removable from the United States.
Tribute: Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Thomas Holloran ’55, an Early Executive at Medtronic and Long-Time Supporter of the Law School and University of St. Thomas
Thomas Holloran ’55 passed away on February 15, at age 94. Tom, an active supporter of the University of Minnesota Law School, grew up in south Minneapolis, attended Washburn High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1952-54 before starting his career at Wheeler and Fredrikson law firm, which evolved into Fredrikson & Byron, becoming a partner after two years.