Spring Alumni Week 2024
April 15 - April 21, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
Virtual CLE: What's in the Works? Developments from the Frontlines of American Labor Law
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.Â
1 Standard CLE Credit (#502367)
Join Professor Charlotte Garden, Julius E. Davis Professor of Law, and Professor Matthew Bodie, Robins Kaplan Professor of Law, for a CLE that will explore "All the news that's fit to organize," explaining what the resurgence of the American labor movement means for American workers, unions, and employers, and what’s in the pipeline. Register here.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Virtual CLE: The Case for Crisis Communication: What Lawyers Need to Know
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Â
1 Standard CLE Credit (#502288)
In today’s world, there is rarely a crisis that doesn’t involve legal issues—whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of an issue. Today’s accident is tomorrow’s regulatory investigation and next week’s lawsuit. Now more than ever, lawyers need the skills to respond to unexpected events with immediacy and finesse. Prof. David Cleveland will lead panelists Chris Schmitter ‘13, Chief of Staff at the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, and Stacy Bettison ’99, Owner and President of BETTISON, in an engaging conversation about why today’s lawyers need crisis communications skills and practical tips and tools on how to build this skill.  Register here.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Human Rights Center CLE and Reception (Mondale Hall)
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. CLE Â | Â 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. reception
1.5 Standard CLE Credit
Join faculty, students, and partners of the Human Rights Center for this special CLE event showcasing three current projects focused on the human rights of women and LGBTQ communities in Bolivia, Nepal, and Minnesota. Each team will explain the human rights challenges and context of their project and the legal research, analysis, or advocacy advanced by their project. Their presentations will illustrate how international human rights law and standards can be leveraged to contribute to efforts to diagnose and address systemic human rights violations faced disproportionately by women and LGBTQ individuals. Following the event, join the HRC and our presenters at a reception in Auerbach Commons.
Friday, April 19, 2024
All-Alumni Reception (Mondale Hall)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate 135 years of Minnesota Law with a reception for the entire Law School community. Network and socialize with fellow alumni while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Hosted by the Office of Advancement.
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Stefan A. Riesenfeld Rare Books Library Open House
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Mondale Hall)
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6:30 p.m.
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Student & Alumni Affinity After-Party (Town Hall Brewery)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join students from affinity student organizations at this fun get-together. All alumni who affiliate with or support an affinity group are invited to attend and celebrate our vibrant Minnesota Law community. Appetizers hosted by the Office of Advancement.
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Minnesota Law Group Tickets to Richard II (Guthrie Theater)
7:30 p.m.
Enjoy this Shakespearean classic with fellow alumni. Please note that tickets are limited, and this discounted price is only available through the Spring Alumni Week registration website.
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OutLaw Student & Alumni After-Party (LUSH)
9:00 p.m.
Keep the festivities going with OutLaw alumni, students, and friends! Celebrate and connect at this fun and informal event at LUSH in NE Minneapolis. All are welcome; no registration is required. We have a block of tables—look for the Minnesota Law alumni sign and join the party!
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
AluMNae Brunch (Nicollet Island Inn)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Minnesota Law AluMNae Board invites fellow alumnae to its annual event. Join us for a special brunch and program.
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Fighting Mondales Student-Alumni Hockey Game (Parade Ice Garden)
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Â
Watch current students take on Fighting Mondales alumni in this friendly match.
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
Golden Society Brunch (Jax Cafe)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Minnesota Law alumni from the Class of 1974 and prior are invited to a celebratory brunch. Programming will feature a special "Great Cases of the Supreme Court: Brown v. Board of Education (1954)" by Prof. Bob Stein '61 and welcome remarks by Interim Dean Bill McGeveran.
Please contact the Office of Advancement at lawalum@umn.edu or 612-626-8539 with any questions.