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Seventh Annual MLK Convocation Focuses on Voting Rights
Without the right to vote, one has limited power. Which is why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pushed hard for voting rights throughout his career, urging Congress to guarantee the franchise to Black Americans.
Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Prof. Anna Shavers ‘79, Who Established the Law School’s First Immigration Law Clinic
University of Nebraska College of Law Professor Anna W. Shavers ‘79, who began her academic career at Minnesota Law in 1986 and established the Law School’s first immigration law clinic, died on Jan. 22.
Minnesota Law Mourns the Passing of Fred Pritzker '75, Pioneer in Foodborne Illness Cases
Minneapolis attorney Fred Pritzker '75, the founding partner of Pritzker Hageman, has died at 71.
Q&A: Tonia Teasley '83, CEO, American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region
The career path of Tonia Teasley '83 has taken her to a number of leadership positions in academia, corporate America, business consulting, and law firms.
Dean Jenkins and 13 Other Law Deans Collaborate on Newly Released Jan. 6 Book
Dean Garry W. Jenkins, along with 13 deans from law schools around the country, recently co-authored a newly published book on the events of Jan. 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.
2L Samia Osman Initiates Relief Effort to Aid People of Drought-Stricken Somalia
Rather than spending her winter break recreating or relaxing, 2L Samia Osman decided to do something to help with the humanitarian crisis faced by her drought-stricken homeland of Somalia.
So, amid the rigors of preparing for finals, Osman found herself searching plane ticket prices and organizing a fundraising campaign so that she could return to the country that she once fled as a refugee to bring some measure of relief to its suffering people.
Two Minnesota Law Professors & Initiatives Plus 29 Alumni Are Honored for Excellence by Minnesota Lawyer
A total of 29 Minnesota Law alumni and the efforts of two Minnesota Law professors who spearhead experiential learning initiatives at the Law School were recognized by Minnesota Lawyer in its annual Attorney of the Year awards honoring the best of the legal profession in Minnesota.
As a Result of Tax Clinic's Advocacy, Minnesota DOR Makes Changes That Benefit Low-Income Taxpayers
Tax time may be less stressful for some low-income Minnesotans who have difficulty paying their tax bills thanks to recent state policy changes resulting the efforts of two students working through Minnesota Law’s Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic.
Minnesota Law Competes in National Moot Court Regional Competition
Two teams of Law School students participated in the regional competition of the National Moot Court Competition from November 12-14, 2021.
All of the 3L team members were selected for the competition team based on their strong performances in National Moot Court as 2L students. The competition team members also serve as student directors for the National Moot Court course.
Prof. Schwarcz Delivers Appointment Lecture on 'Rules of Medical Necessity'
Professor Daniel Schwarcz, appointed the Fredrikson & Byron Professor of Law in 2019, delivered his appointment lecture on "Rules of Medical Necessity" earlier this evening in Room 25 of Mondale Hall. The event was also live streamed for those unable to be physically present at the lecture.
