Minnesota Law

Spring 2020
Issues/Contents
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Cover Story

Propelling the Emerging Economy

From Uber to Tesla, from big data to CBD, Minnesota Law alumni are creating the future of work and leisure.
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Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World

Minnesota Law’s field-leading faculty are blazing new trails on the cutting edges of emerging and evolving disciplines.
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Theory at Work

The Energetic Environmental Advocate: Professor Alexandra Klass brings a wealth of field experience to her work inside and outside the classroom.
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Online Exclusive: Minnesota Law Students Flock to Aid George Floyd Protesters, Advocate for Change

When Professor Perry Moriearty put a call out for Minnesota Law students and recent graduates to help individuals arrested protesting the tragic killing of George Floyd, she had no idea that, only four hours later, she’d have 100-plus volunteers register for training.
From the Dean

Legal Education Rising to the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow

The unexpected challenges we’ve faced this year remind us of the importance of identifying and cultivating opportunities in new situations. These ideas are nothing new at Minnesota Law.

Sections

For the Record

For the Record

Justice Alan Page ’78 Featured at MLK Event

His message: Give substance not just to King’s words, but also his work.
For the Record

Impact of Giving

The Charles Nauen ’80 and Pati Jo Pofahl ’86 Diversity Scholarship aims to support diversity of students.
For the Record

Two Law Library Exhibits Feature Rare Treasures

Exhibits highlight the depth of the Rare Books Collection and Swedish treasures.
For the Record

COVID-19 Response

In mid-March, the Law School moved all its classes online and transitioned all work to remote as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following are just a few of the stories of how Minnesota Law faculty, students, and staff found new ways to teach, learn, socialize, and serve the community.
For the Record

Building Practical Skills From the Get-Go

Innovative Law in Practice course for 1Ls sets Minnesota Law apart.

Faculty Focus

Faculty Focus

Well Argued: Celebrating a Distinguished Career

Retiring Professor Brad Clary ’75 made writing and advocacy twin strengths of Minnesota Law.
Faculty Focus

Author in Question: Professor Richard Frase

Professor Richard Frase's book takes deep dive into the issue of prior convictions in sentencing procedure.
Faculty Focus

Faculty News, Awards & Grants

Professor Jill Hasday’s book, Intimate Lies and the Law, was awarded the 2020 Scribes Book Award “for the best work of legal scholarship published during the previous year.”

All Rise

All Rise

Student Profile: Ana Delgado Hualde, 3L, Concentrating in Human Rights & International Law
All Rise

2L Testifies on Amendment That She Proposed

Kristin Trapp, 2L, seeks to replace gender-specific language in Minnesota’s 162-year-old Constitution.
All Rise

Leading Questions

Eduardo Castro, 3L, a former AmeriCorps member, is a student leader with a penchant for service.
All Rise

Student News

Students make a strong showing in moot court competitions.

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Q&A: Cassie Fortin ’08, Legal Counsel at Volvo Group in Sweden
Raising the Bar

Alumni Interrogatory: Divya Mehta ’05

Divya Mehta ’05 is the senior vice president and general counsel of KONE Americas.
Raising the Bar

Class Notes

Bethany Owen ’95 Promoted to CEO of Allete Inc. See more news about your classmates and colleagues.
Raising the Bar

Alumni Voices: Peter Doely ’13 on Co-Teaching Insurance Law Clinic

Minneapolis attorney Peter Doely ’13, who co-teaches Minnesota Law’s Insurance Law Clinic, shares his perspective as part of our Alumni Voices series.
Raising the Bar

Alumni News

Anna Beadle ’10 Named Executive Director of Minnesota Justice Foundation. See more alumni news.

Why I Give

Why I Give

Why I Give

Dafei Chen ’00, a corporate lawyer in Hong Kong, says that the financial commitment he's made to Minnesota Law is his way of giving back.