Institute News & Events

David F. Fisher Named Executive Director of Corporate Institute
David F. Fisher has been appointed Executive Director of the University of Minnesota Law School's recently created Corporate Institute, announces Law School Dean David Wippman.

Mary Alton Named Minn. Minority Small Business Champion of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Professor Mary Alton the Minnesota Minority Small Business Champion of the Year. A champion is selected in each state annually for outstanding advocacy efforts on behalf of minority-owned small businesses.

Corporate Institute Co-Sponsors "Exploring Careers in Business Law" Program
On March 28, 2012, the Corporate Institute, in conjunction with the Minnesota State Bar Association Business Law Section and the Business Law Association, presented "Exploring Careers in Business Law." A panel discussion and reception gave students a chance to hear from a diverse group of business lawyers, in-house counsel, and business executives about the array of opportunities available to those with a law degree and an interest in business. Students learned what they do, why they love what they do, and what they could do to prepare themselves for a successful career in law and business.

3Ls Ben Tozer and Bobby Mir Win ABA National Negotiation Competition
The ABA National Negotiation Competition is the culmination of many local and ten regional tournaments. On Feb. 2, 2012, the Law School's competitors and alternates for the competition traveled to the ABA mid-winter meeting in New Orleans to vie with 228 teams representing 116 law schools. Ben Tozer (’12) and Bobby Mir (’12) emerged as the 2011-12 ABA Negotiation champions.

Law School Negotiation Team: On to the Nationals
The University of Minnesota Law School negotiation teams, sponsored by the Corporate Institute, made a great showing at the ABA Region 5 Negotiation Competition this fall at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law. This year's topic was real property. The teams represented virtual clients who brought new issues to each of three rounds of negotiations.

Corporate Institute Co-Sponsors NYC Conference on Extraterritorial Securities Litigation, Oct. 24
The Corporate Institute co-sponsored, with Dorsey & Whitney, a conference in New York City on extraterritorial securities litigation after Morrison v. National Australia Bank, a 2011 case in which the Supreme Court limited the reach of federal securities laws to transactions inside the United States.

The University of Minnesota Law School Launches New Corporate Institute
The University of Minnesota Law School is expanding its business law program with the establishment of the Corporate Institute. Building upon the strength of its internationally recognized business law faculty, the Corporate Institute combines current business-oriented activities with new programs to provide more business-related legal opportunities for students, faculty and alumni. The Institute has been established through generous support from alumni and local business leaders.