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Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences has named Professor Susanna Blumenthal as one of its 2020-21 fellows.

Blumenthal, William Prosser Professor of Law and Professor of History and co-director of the Program in Law and History, is one of 38 selected scholars representing 20 U.S. institutions and 11 international institutions and programs.

The Innocence Project of Minnesota (IPMN), working with Minnesota Law students, recently helped overturn the conviction of a man who steadfastly maintained his innocence throughout five years of incarceration.

Javon Davis had been sentenced to 28 years in prison after he was convicted in 2015 on attempted murder charges arising out of a shooting outside of Target Field. The conviction came despite a dearth of evidence tying Davis to the scene and highly inconsistent witness accounts.

Clinton A. Schroeder ’55, a lifelong leader and innovator in the field of charitable estate planning, died March 12 at his home in Edina, Minnesota. He was 89.

Hailing from west-central Minnesota, Schroeder graduated from Fergus Falls High School, where he was class president and salutatorian. At the University of Minnesota, he graduated from both the Carlson School of Business Administration and the Law School in 1955. He joined the Minneapolis-based firm of Gray Plant Mooty (now Lathrop GPM) in 1957; he remained a principal with the firm until 2016.

To the Law School Community:

First, let me extend my appreciation and best wishes to all of you during a challenging time.  As we continue to receive important updates from Governor Walz, the Minnesota Department of Public Health, and President Gabel on the University of Minnesota’s efforts to keep our students, staff, and faculty healthy and safe with the current COVID-19 public health concern, I am reaching out to update you on the Law School’s plans.  

To the Law School Community:

Earlier today, you received an update from President Gabel on the University of Minnesota’s efforts to keep our students, staff, and faculty healthy and safe with the current COVID-19 public health concern.

Professor Paul Vaaler has been elected as a fellow by the Academy of International Business.

AIB Fellows consist of a select group of distinguished AIB members recognized for their outstanding contributions to the scholarly development of the field of international business or have made significant contributions to the AIB. 

Richard G. “Dick” Lareau ’52, a longtime leader in the Twin Cities’ legal and business communities, died Feb. 22 at his home in Fort Myers, Florida. He was 91.

Kristin Trapp, 2L, recently had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of testifying before a committee of lawmakers on the merits of a constitutional amendment that she conceived of and helped draft.

Minnesota Law students and teams fared well at the recent William E. McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition.

The team of Jackie Fielding, 3L, Nadia Mezic, 2L, and Chuqiao Yu, 2L, finished among the Top 3 briefs overall and advanced to the quarterfinals. Fielding also took home the Best Oral Advocate Award for the entire competition. 

The other team composed of 3Ls Jake Gray, Emily Franco, and Andrew Prunty also made an excellent showing among a field of 26 teams from across the country. 

The teams were coached by Professor Jon Lee.