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Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson ’83 to Deliver Law School Commencement Address
Arne Sorenson ’83, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International Inc., will be the Law School’s 2018 commencement speaker.
Three 3Ls Helped Prep SCOTUS Case on Polling Place Restrictions
When the U.S. Supreme Court issues its eagerly anticipated ruling clarifying the limits of imposing political-speech restrictions at polling places, the opinion will be of more than just academic interest to three 3Ls at the Law School.
Service-Minded Students Spent Spring Break Helping Immigrants in Rural Midwest
As many students across the country flew off to warm tropical beaches and other fun-filled destinations to celebrate their spring break, a small cadre of dedicated Law School students and a Humphrey School graduate student embarked on a six-day road trip to such exotic locales as Le Sueur, Minnesota, and Brookings, South Dakota.
These five intrepid students generously gave up their vacation time to help service the legal needs of immigrants in the rural Midwest. The Law School’s James H. Binger Center for New Americans organized the trip and provided the training.
Law School Mourns the Passing of William E. “Bill” Mullin ’58
William E. “Bill” Mullin ’58, a prominent Twin Cities family law practitioner, longtime activist with Minnesota’s Democratic party, and dedicated benefactor of the Law School, passed away March 10 after a 10-year battle with the motor disorder apraxia. He was 83.
Two Law School 2Ls Selected as ACS Next Generation Leaders
Bess Boever ’19 and Charlie Niemann ’19 were recently named American Constitution Society (ACS) Next Generation Leaders.
Every year, ACS selects a small group of students from its nearly 200 chapters to be part of its Next Generation Leader program. Students who have demonstrated commitment to ACS engagement and strong leadership qualities are selected through a competitive application process.
It is very rare for the ACS to select two students from the same school during the same year, according to Meghan J. Paulas, director of ACS Student Chapters.
Humphrey School of Public Affairs To Dedicate Its Commons To Joan and Walter Mondale ’56
On April 5, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs will hold a dedication event at the Humphrey School’s newly named Joan and Walter Mondale Commons.
Frank Guenthner ’18 Wins Burton Award for Legal Writing
The Burton Foundation has announced that Frank Guenthner ’18 is the winner of a 2018 Distinguished Legal Writing Award—one of only 15 students from U.S. law schools to be so honored. In the 19 years since the award’s creation, Law School students have received it 10 times.
Profs. Clary, Welke to Receive University’s Graduate-Professional Teaching Award
Law School professors Brad Clary ’75 and Barbara Welke have been chosen to receive the 2018 University of Minnesota Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education. This honor, the University’s highest teaching award, was given to eight of the institution’s 3,800-plus professors. Recipients were chosen for excellence in instruction; involvement in students’ research, scholarship, and professional development; development of instructional programs; and advising and mentoring of students.
Matthew Krueger ’06 Sworn in as U.S. Attorney in Wisconsin
On Feb. 22, Matthew D. Krueger ’06 was sworn in as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Krueger was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 15.
International Moot Court Team Wins Competition in Mumbai
On its first trip outside U.S. borders, the Law School’s International Moot Court Competition team took first-place honors in the D.M. Harish Memorial Government Law College International Moot Court Competition, held February 9-11 in Mumbai, India. (The team, which focuses on issues in international law, typically competes in events held in the United States.) At the Mumbai event, the 19th annual D.M.
