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Julia Potach, 3L, Hillary Richard ’21 Named Equal Justice Works Fellows
Julia Potach, 3L, and Hillary Richard ’21 were recently named Equal Justice Works fellows.
Equal Justice Works fellows, in collaboration with a legal services organization, work on a project to address the unmet legal needs of the community they will serve.
Professor Brad Clary '75 Earns First-Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
Retirement has hardly slowed Clinical Professor of Law Emeritus Brad Clary ’75. Two years after retiring, Clary continues teaching at the Law School and, at age 71, recently earned his first-degree black belt in Taekwondo.
3LÂ Zoe Psiakis Receives MSBA's Becker Student Volunteer Award
The Minnesota State Bar Association has named Zoe Psiakis, 3L, as the 2022 recipient of the Bernard P. Becker Student Volunteer Award.
The award is presented to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to the provision of legal services to low-income persons.
Vice President Walter F. Mondale '56 Eulogized at Memorial Service at Northrop
Vice President Walter F. Mondale '56 was remembered today at a memorial service held at Northrop.
Mondale passed away on April 19, 2021, but the public memorial was delayed until now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the two-hour service, many prominent speakers reflected on Mondale's life and legacy, including President Joseph R. Biden, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, Governor Tim Walz, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel, and Mondale's sons, Ted and William.
3L Katherine Chen Named Recipient of President’s Student Leadership Award
Katherine Chen, 3L, is a 2022 recipient of the President’s Student Leadership Award.
The award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding student leaders at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. It is presented to students for their exceptional leadership and service to the University of Minnesota and the surrounding community.
Professor Klass Tapped by Biden-Harris AdministrationÂ
Professor Alexandra Klass has been appointed to serve as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, Regulation, and Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Professor Zamoff Named Law School’s First-Ever Assistant Dean of Experiential Education
Professor Mitch Zamoff was recently named Minnesota Law’s inaugural assistant dean of experiential education. He will start in this new role this summer.
Two New Faculty Hires Deepen the Law School's Strength in Labor & Employment Law
Two recently hired faculty members will strengthen Minnesota Law's nationally recognized expertise in labor & employment law.
Professors Charlotte Garden and Matthew Bodie—both of whom have taught and written extensively on labor and employment issues—will join the Law School's faculty this summer.
Minnesota Law Partners with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid for Community Fellowships
The Community Legal Fellows Initiative, funded by The Minneapolis Foundation, provides much-needed legal support for low-income persons in North Minneapolis and the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. Through a community partnership model with a civil legal aid organization and community health clinics, the initiative supports Minnesota Law graduates working with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid to expand service capacity to clients in need while simultaneously training new public service lawyers in Minnesota.
Students, Adjunct Professor Create Innovative AILA Student Affiliate Beta Program at Minnesota Law
Did you know that Minnesota Law is the host site for the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA) first and only student affiliate beta program?