Law School News

Professor Marc-Olivier Baruch, a director of studies at the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris, will speak on French WWII anti-semitic legislation.

Janette Brimmer, Legal Director of the MN Center for Environmental Advocacy, will present a lecture on the MCEA and the aspects of environmental law practice.

State Rep. Steve Simon ('96) and former Governor Al Quie will host a forum on judicial elections. Simon represents Dist. 44A. Quie was MN governor from '79 to '83.

Professor Prentiss Cox and Assistant Professor Barbara Frey have been chosen as recipients of the U. of MN's 2008 Outstanding Community Service Staff Award.

Linda K. Kerber, a history professor from the U. of Iowa, will present the Law School's inaugural presentation in its new Legal History Lecture Series

Berkeley Law Professor Angela P. Harris will deliver the Dewey Lecture, "The 'L' Word: Love in the Restorative Justice Movement and in Legal Theory," this Tuesday, April 15.

Based on findings in a Constitutional Commentary article, a recent editorial in the New York Times urges the Senate to "upgrade the confirmation process" of Supreme Court Justices.

Be a part of the U of MN Law School’s largest public interest fundraiser! The 6th Annual Race for Justice 5K Fun Run and Walk will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2008. Register now for early registration discounts.

Professor Robert A. Stein will deliver the Everett Fraser Professor of Law Appointment Lecture, "The Rule of Law," on April 8th, in room 25 at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow.

Professor Thomas P. Gallanis has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

The University of Minnesota Law School 2008 Graduation Committee is pleased to announce that the annual silent auction is open for business for "anyone with money".

Susan M. Wolf, an expert on health law, law and science and bioethics will deliver the Faegre & Benson Professorship lecture on April 1st at 3:30.