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his fall we welcomed 260 first-year students, along with 36 LL.M. students from 22 different countries, 12 Hubert H. Humphrey Human Rights Fellows, and 18 international exchange students. With a median LSAT score at the 96th percentile nationally and a median GPA over 3.7, the entering class is among the most talent- edT and diverse in the Law School’s 122-year history. We also welcomed two outstanding new faculty. Antony Duff, perhaps the world’s leading DEANDEAN BOARDBOARD OF ADVISORS OF ADVISORS philosopher of criminal law, came from Scotland’s Stirling University to join one of the best DavidDavid Wippman Wippman GrantGrant Aldonas Aldonas (’79) (’79) criminal law faculties in the country, and Hari Osofsky, a rising star in international environ- The HonorableThe Honorable Paul H.Paul Anderson H. Anderson (’68) (’68) mental law, joined us from Washington & Lee to add new depth and energy to our international ASSISTANTASSISTANT DEAN DEAN AND AND The HonorableThe Honorable Russell Russell A. A. and environmental law programs. CHIEFCHIEF OF STAFF OF STAFF AndersonAnderson (’68) (’68) After 18 months of discussion and consultation among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and Nora NoraKlaphake Klaphake GovernorGovernor James James J. Blanchard J. Blanchard (’68) (’68) friends of the Law School, the faculty unanimously approved a new strategic plan that will serve JamesJames L. Chosy L. Chosy (’89) (’89) as the foundation for our direction in the coming years. Developed to keep the Law School on DIRECTORDIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS Jan M.Jan Conlin M. Conlin (’88) (’88) the cutting edge of teaching, research, and policy development, both nationally and internation- CynthiaCynthia Huff Huff WilliamWilliam E. Drake E. Drake (’66) (’66) ally, the plan will remain flexible to adapt to new opportunities and circumstances but is built DavidDavid M. Eldred M. Eldred (’02) (’02) on five key goals that will guide the Law School at least through 2015: SENIORSENIOR EDITOR EDITOR AND ANDWRITER WRITER KristineKristine S. Erickson S. Erickson (’72) (’72) • Create “arcs to excellence” to prepare students for legal practice in fields of their choosing CorrineCorrine Charais Charais JosephJoseph M. Finley M. Finley (’80) (’80) • Focus investment in four existing or emerging areas of strength—business law; international PatricePatrice A. Halbach A. Halbach (’80) (’80) law; law, science, and technology; and criminal law—while still maintaining strength in other DIRECTORDIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT OF ADVANCEMENT CatharineCatharine F. Haukedahl F. Haukedahl (’79) (’79) areas for which the Law School has been and continues to be highly regarded Jean JeanM. Sazevich M. Sazevich Joan JoanS. Humes S. Humes (’90) (’90) • Recruit a more diverse faculty and student body HarveyHarvey F. Kaplan F. Kaplan (’64) (’64) • Engage alumni and friends of the Law School as full partners in building toward the future ASSOCIATEASSOCIATE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR OF OF DavidDavid M. Kettner M. Kettner (’98) (’98) DEAN DAVID WIPPMAN • Manage the rapid decline of state funding through increased fundraising, tuition, class size, ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT DavidDavid V. Lee V. (’70) Lee (’70) external grants, and other revenue-generating programs Joe ThiegsJoe Thiegs JeannineJeannine L. Lee L. (’81) Lee (’81) These are ambitious goals, but meeting them will enable us to compete successfully in a MarshallMarshall S. Lichty S. Lichty (’02) (’02) changing economy and adapt effectively to an increasingly global contemporary law practice. CONTRIBUTINGCONTRIBUTING WRITERS WRITERS K. ThorK. LundgrenThor Lundgren (’74) (’74) Each goal builds on the Law School’s tradition of training the next generation of multi-dimen- Sue BartoluttiSue Bartolutti AmbassadorAmbassador Tom McDonaldTom McDonald (’79) (’79) sional leaders. The curricular goals will be met by creating new concentrations, capstone cours- CorrineCorrine Charais Charais The HonorableThe Honorable Peter PeterA. Michalski A. Michalski (’71) (’71) es, clinics, joint degree programs, and unique practical skills courses. ValerieValerie Figlmiller Figlmiller RebeccaRebecca Egge EggeMoos Moos(’77) (’77) Our graduates’ placement statistics remain strong, but competition for traditional associate KarenKaren K. Hansen K. Hansen RichardRichard G. Morgan G. Morgan (’84) (’84) positions is intense as law firms continue to be fiscally conservative in their hiring. We have Alan HaynesAlan Haynes DennisDennis L. T. Nguyen L. T. Nguyen (’98) (’98) added staff in our Career Center to provide more one-on-one guidance to our current students CathyCathy Madison Madison PatriciaPatricia A. O’Gorman A. O’Gorman (’71) (’71) and recent graduates, and we continue to explore opportunities to expand our post-J.D. fellow- KelseyKelsey Dilts McGregorDilts McGregor PaulaPaula K. Richey K. Richey (’76) (’76) ship program. We are also working hard to enlist alumni in the effort to place our students in Todd ToddMelby Melby The HonorableThe Honorable James James M. M. rewarding positions and hope you will partner with us in this critical endeavor. NicoleNicole Elsasser Elsasser Watson Watson RosenbaumRosenbaum (’69) (’69) As the strategic plan unfolds, we will provide updates through the magazine, our Web site, MatthewMatthew Webster Webster RachnaRachna B. Sullivan B. Sullivan (’96) (’96) and our e-newsletters. This fall we launched an addition to our quarterly e>Perspectives: the new Paul ZhangPaul Zhang The HonorableThe Honorable John JohnR. Tunheim R. Tunheim (’80) (’80) e>Perspectives International Edition, which highlights recent international programs and faculty FordamFordam Wara Wara(’03) (’03) PerspectivesPerspectivesis a generalis a general interest interest magazine magazine published published in in news. If you’d like to receive an alert when they are posted, let us know at [email protected]. COVERCOVER ILLUSTRATION ILLUSTRATION the fall theand fall spring and ofspring the academicof the academic year for year the forUniversity the University As Dean Acheson once observed, “the future comes one day at a time.”We are working to StephenStephen Webster Webster of Minnesotaof Minnesota Law School Law Schoolcommunity community of alumni, of alumni, friends, friends, make each day count. We hope you will continue to work with us to secure the Law School’s and supporters.and supporters. Letters Letters to the editorto the oreditor any orother any communi- other communi- future and to help us prepare our students to meet tomorrow’s world. PHOTOGRAPHERSPHOTOGRAPHERS cation regardingcation regarding content content should shouldbe sent be to sent Cynthia to Cynthia Huff Huff JaymeJayme Halbritter Halbritter ([email protected]),([email protected]), Director Director of Communications, of Communications, Best wishes to you and yours for a happy holiday season. KarenKaren K. Hansen K. Hansen UniversityUniversity of Minnesota of Minnesota Law School, Law School, 229 19th 229 Avenue 19th Avenue South, South, KharyKhary Hornsby Hornsby 421, Minneapolis,421, Minneapolis, MN 55455. MN 55455. Larry LarryMarcus Marcus Tim RummelhoffTim Rummelhoff The UniversityThe University of Minnesota of Minnesota shall provide shall provide equal access equal accessto to and opportunityand opportunity in its programs, in its programs, facilities, facilities, and employment and employment DESIGNERDESIGNER withoutwithout regard regardto race, to color, race, creed, color, religion,creed, religion, national national origin, origin, Carr CreativesCarr Creatives gender,gender, age, marital age, marital status, status,disability, disability, public assistancepublic assistance David Wippman status, status,veteran veteran status, status,sexual orientation,sexual orientation, gender gender identity, identity, Dean and William S. Pattee Professor of Law or genderor gender expression. expression.

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his fall we welcomed 260 first-year students, along with 36 LL.M. students from 22 different countries, 12 Hubert H. Humphrey Human Rights Fellows, and 18 international exchange students. With a median LSAT score at the 96th percentile nationally and a median GPA over 3.7, the entering class is among the most talent- edT and diverse in the Law School’s 122-year history. We also welcomed two outstanding new faculty. Antony Duff, perhaps the world’s leading DEAN BOARD OF ADVISORS philosopher of criminal law, came from Scotland’s Stirling University to join one of the best David Wippman Grant Aldonas (’79) criminal law faculties in the country, and Hari Osofsky, a rising star in international environ- The Honorable Paul H. Anderson (’68) mental law, joined us from Washington & Lee to add new depth and energy to our international ASSISTANT DEAN AND The Honorable Russell A. and environmental law programs. CHIEF OF STAFF Anderson (’68) After 18 months of discussion and consultation among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and Nora Klaphake Governor James J. Blanchard (’68) friends of the Law School, the faculty unanimously approved a new strategic plan that will serve James L. Chosy (’89) as the foundation for our direction in the coming years. Developed to keep the Law School on DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jan M. Conlin (’88) the cutting edge of teaching, research, and policy development, both nationally and internation- Cynthia Huff William E. Drake (’66) ally, the plan will remain flexible to adapt to new opportunities and circumstances but is built David M. Eldred (’02) on five key goals that will guide the Law School at least through 2015: SENIOR EDITOR AND WRITER Kristine S. Erickson (’72) • Create “arcs to excellence” to prepare students for legal practice in fields of their choosing Corrine Charais Joseph M. Finley (’80) • Focus investment in four existing or emerging areas of strength—business law; international Patrice A. Halbach (’80) law; law, science, and technology; and criminal law—while still maintaining strength in other DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Catharine F. Haukedahl (’79) areas for which the Law School has been and continues to be highly regarded Jean M. Sazevich Joan S. Humes (’90) • Recruit a more diverse faculty and student body Harvey F. Kaplan (’64) • Engage alumni and friends of the Law School as full partners in building toward the future ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF David M. Kettner (’98) DEAN DAVID WIPPMAN • Manage the rapid decline of state funding through increased fundraising, tuition, class size, ADVANCEMENT David V. Lee (’70) external grants, and other revenue-generating programs Joe Thiegs Jeannine L. Lee (’81) These are ambitious goals, but meeting them will enable us to compete successfully in a Marshall S. Lichty (’02) changing economy and adapt effectively to an increasingly global contemporary law practice. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS K. Thor Lundgren (’74) Each goal builds on the Law School’s tradition of training the next generation of multi-dimen- Sue Bartolutti Ambassador Tom McDonald (’79) sional leaders. The curricular goals will be met by creating new concentrations, capstone cours- Corrine Charais The Honorable Peter A. Michalski (’71) es, clinics, joint degree programs, and unique practical skills courses. Valerie Figlmiller Rebecca Egge Moos (’77) Our graduates’ placement statistics remain strong, but competition for traditional associate Karen K. Hansen Richard G. Morgan (’84) positions is intense as law firms continue to be fiscally conservative in their hiring. We have Alan Haynes Dennis L. T. Nguyen (’98) added staff in our Career Center to provide more one-on-one guidance to our current students Cathy Madison Patricia A. O’Gorman (’71) and recent graduates, and we continue to explore opportunities to expand our post-J.D. fellow- Kelsey Dilts McGregor Paula K. Richey (’76) ship program. We are also working hard to enlist alumni in the effort to place our students in Todd Melby The Honorable James M. rewarding positions and hope you will partner with us in this critical endeavor. Nicole Elsasser Watson Rosenbaum (’69) As the strategic plan unfolds, we will provide updates through the magazine, our Web site, Matthew Webster Rachna B. Sullivan (’96) and our e-newsletters. This fall we launched an addition to our quarterly e>Perspectives: the new Paul Zhang The Honorable John R. Tunheim (’80) e>Perspectives International Edition, which highlights recent international programs and faculty Fordam Wara (’03) Perspectives is a general interest magazine published in news. If you’d like to receive an alert when they are posted, let us know at [email protected]. COVER ILLUSTRATION the fall and spring of the academic year for the University As Dean Acheson once observed, “the future comes one day at a time.”We are working to Stephen Webster of Minnesota Law School community of alumni, friends, make each day count. We hope you will continue to work with us to secure the Law School’s and supporters. Letters to the editor or any other communi- future and to help us prepare our students to meet tomorrow’s world. PHOTOGRAPHERS cation regarding content should be sent to Cynthia Huff Jayme Halbritter ([email protected]), Director of Communications, Best wishes to you and yours for a happy holiday season. Karen K. Hansen University of Minnesota Law School, 229 19th Avenue South, Khary Hornsby 421, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Larry Marcus Tim Rummelhoff The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment DESIGNER without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, Carr Creatives gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance David Wippman status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Dean and William S. Pattee Professor of Law or gender expression.

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20 WHERE THE TRIALS ARE

Criminal law is challenging but satisfying, say alumni from all sides of the courtroom.

by Cathy Madison Illustration by Stephen Webster

26 Supremely Just: Two Minnesota Chief Judges

Chief Justice Russell A. Anderson (’68) and Chief Judge James M. Rosenbaum (’69) contemplate their careers and new lives in retirement. by Karen K. Hansen

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1 Dean’s Perspective Securing Our Future 4 At the Law School Contents 4 New Course, Expanded Clinics on Environment 5 Nicola Lacey: Horatio Ellsworth Kellar Distinguished Visitors Lecture 6 Class of 2010: Ready to Make Their Own Paths 8 China Summer Program Teaches Law, Politics, Culture 9 New Students Get to Know the Law School 17 10 Youth Experience Legal Career at Summer Legal Institute • Commemorating Constitution Day 2010 11 Law & Inequality Symposium Focuses on International 20 Criminal Law WHERE THE TRIALS ARE 12 Ways to Give 13 Andrew Ashworth: William B. Lockhart Lecture 14 New 2010 Law School Staff • Employee Milestones Criminal law is challenging 15 Minnesota Law Review Symposium Tackles Financial Crisis 16 Consortium Renewed as a University-Wide Center • 2010-11 but satisfying, say alumni Lectures and Conferences 17 Women in Higher Education Spotlighted in Conference from all sides of the courtroom. 18 Career Center Works to Meet Student Needs • Alumni, Reconnect Online in the Law School’s e>Community 19 Experience That Matters: The STEP-UP Program by Cathy Madison 35 28 Faculty Perspective Illustration by Stephen Webster 28 Faculty Awards, Grants, and News 31 Faculty Works in Progress 32 New Faculty Publications 33 Faculty in the Community 34 New 2010 Faculty and Affiliated Faculty Members 35 Donald G. Marshall: Leaving a Legacy of Commitment and Justice 36 Student Perspective 36 Student Profiles 26 Supremely Just: 39 Life Balance Week 40 Student News Two Minnesota Chief Judges 41 Career Center Thanks Employer Participants 40 Chief Justice Russell A. Anderson (’68) and Chief Judge 42 Alumni Perspective James M. Rosenbaum (’69) contemplate their careers 42 Alumni Profiles and new lives in retirement. 44 Walter Mondale: A Life in American Politics 45 Alumni News and Awards by Karen K. Hansen 46 2010 Spring Alumni Weekend 47 Super CLE Week 48 Class Notes 50 San Francisco and Duluth Alumni Receptions 51 Chicago Alumni Reception 52 Lockhart Club Dinner • Thank you, Partners at Work 53 Upcoming Alumni Events 54 Partners in Excellence 55 Alumni and Faculty Tributes 56 In Memoriam 46

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Nicola Lacey, Horatio Ellsworth Kellar Distinguished Visitors lecture

SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes (left), former SEC Secretary Jack Katz (center), and former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins Prof. Kathryn Sikkink, Journal of (right), Minnesota Law Review symposium Law & Inequality symposium

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> This fall the Law School offered Sciences. Concurrently a Ph.D. student University’s Civil Engineering and an exciting and timely new course: in geography at the University of Public Health schools on a program Environmental Justice and the BP Oregon, she brings an interdisciplinary to facilitate the availability of carbon Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. It law and geography perspective to the credits for cook stove change-outs in combined an introduction to environ- classroom. developing countries. mental justice law with submission of The land use environmental research memoranda to the National One clinic into two sustainability clinic, directed by Adjunct Commission on the BP Deepwater The Environmental Sustainability Professor Jean Coleman, focuses on Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Clinic, building on the success of its public policies on land use, develop- Drilling, which is charged with first year in 2009-10, this year divided ment patterns, transportation, and reporting on causes of the recent into a clinic focused on energy policy urban growth management that have disaster and options for preventing and another focused on land use. significant implications for natural future problems. Students provided The energy policy environmental resources. Students work with local factual and legal background memos sustainability clinic concentrates on government to provide environmental on various environmental issues arising public policies promoting renewable sustainability solutions to land use from the spill for the Commission’s energy production and reducing the problems and this year are bringing the consideration in preparing its final environmental impact of energy use. Federal Clean Water Act down to local report. Course director,Associate Students work on research and policy action.Working with the Washington Professor Hari M. Osofsky, recently projects under the guidance of County Conservation District, students joined the Law School faculty and is Professor Prentiss Cox and this year are reviewing local land use ordinances also associate director of law, geog- will work with the City of Falcon and identifying opportunities to apply raphy, and environment with the Heights on developing a residential development design standards that Consortium on Law and Values in renewable energy program.They also minimize environmental impacts and Health, Environment & the Life will work with faculty from the improve water quality.

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Faculty and Minnesota Law Review staff and symposium panelists at Spill the Wine restaurant for former Vice President Walter Mondale’s (’56) pre-symposium keynote address Bearmon Orientation Keynote speaker Prof. Amy B. Monahan and Laurie (’10) and Michelle Miller (’86) Jim Bardenwerper

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> Nicola Lacey, Senior Research aries and thinking about women’s Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford, agency and criminality as they devel- delivered the Horatio Ellsworth Kellar oped into the late 19th century, particu- Distinguished Visitors Lecture, “Could larly as reflected in the writings of He Forgive Her? Gender, Agency and Anthony Trollope. Two attitudes about Criminality in 19th Century Law and female self-assertion mark his novels, Literature” in April 2010. Until recently, Lacey said: a deep ambivalence about she was a professor of criminal law and women who exercise their intellectual legal theory at the London School of and practical capabilities through acts Nicola Lacey Economics and Political Science. She of independence from men, and an has also taught at Australian National inclination to associate female criminal University’s Research School of Social and moral transgressions with a deep- Distinguished Visitors Program in Sciences; New York University’s Global rooted capacity for deception. The more memory of his father in 1996. His desire, Law School; Yale’s Program for Ethics, widely studied Victorian belief associ- in keeping with his father’s many inter- Politics and Economics; and Harvard’s ated female criminality with madness ests, was to support an interdisciplinary Center for European Studies. She was or other pathology, Lacey said. She lecture series connecting emerging elected a Fellow of the British Academy offered literary examples of appropriate issues in the law with other disciplines, in 2001 and was a Leverhulme Major and inappropriate femininity, the social such as art, drama, and literature. Curtis Research Fellow in 2006-09. Her inter- and political world that produced them, Kellar retired in 1981 as associate general ests include criminal law theory and and the evolving position of women in counsel of Mobil Oil Corp. He served on comparative analysis of political criminal and civil courts. the Law Alumni Association’s Board of economics of crime and punishment. The late Curtis B. Kellar (’40) Directors and the Law School’s Board of Her lecture examined social bound- established the Horatio Ellsworth Kellar Visitors.

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1. Class of 2010 award winners and presenters, officers, and commencement speakers. Front row: Assistant Dean of Students Erin Keyes, Brianna Mooty, Allison Cross, Amy Bauer, and Adosh Unni. Second row: 11 4 5 Jennifer Lange and Anthea Dexter-Cooper. Third row: David Couillard, Cameron Wood, Joseph C. Hansen, and Khaled Al Tal. Top: Eugene Kim > Family and friends joined the she advised graduates, carry with you the Law School.The legal education contributions during their Law School widely recognized commercial law 2. Cameron Wood Law School community at Northrop the spirit of law school, when “it was “and the experiences I take with me years. Brianna Mooty received the scholar. Honorees were Judith T. 3. Regent Patricia Simmons Auditorium on May 15, 2010, to see your job to think through both sides from here,”Al Tal said,“will be part of Excellence in Public Service Award, Younger, Chaired Teacher of the Year; 4. Dean Wippman (center) with the Class of 2010 off to their futures. of an argument and to give credence my capital as I strive to make a better presented by Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Laura Thomas, Clinical Teacher of the Stanley V. Kinyon Teaching Award Also present were University of to the legitimate points for the other person of myself, and make a better and Eugene “Hard Knocks” Kim Year;Alexandra B. Klass,Teacher of the recipients Judith T. Younger, Niel Willardson, Minnesota Vice Provost for Faculty side.” Cases and situations are rarely place of my nation.” received the Most Outstanding Year; and Niel Willardson,Adjunct Laura Thomas, and Alexandra B. Klass and Academic Affairs Arlene Carney black or white, she said, and “the best Cameron Wood presented the J.D. Contribution Award, presented by Teacher of the Year. and Board of Regents member lawyers still see those shades of gray.” Class Graduation Address, describing Adosh Unni. Joseph C. Hansen was “Law is, by its nature, learned 5. Brianna Mooty Patricia Simmons, who conferred Throughout your life as a lawyer, his classmates as “among the most gen- selected by the faculty to receive the looking backward,” Dean Wippman 6. Eugene "Hard Knocks" Kim their degrees on the J.D. and LL.M. “wherever you go, and whatever kinds uinely passionate people I have ever William B. Lockhart Award for told the class.“As lawyers, we are, 7. Joseph C. Hansen graduates. of jobs you hold, whether your clients met.” Their legal interests may vary, he Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, perhaps above all others, enamored 8. Tatewin (Tatuye) Means (’10) with niece Commencement speaker Senator are rich or poor, whether you repre- said,“but a common thread is the level and Service, presented by Dean David of precedent. But law, like life, is lived Erika Phelps, nephew Riley Casey, and son Amy Klobuchar recalled her own law sent the state or the defendant,” seek of devotion to those interests.” The Wippman. Many additional student going forward.” Now prepared by their Mankato LeBeaux school and political internship days, justice, Senator Klobuchar counseled. generous volunteer community awards and honors were presented at a Law School education “to undertake 9. Kate Crampton (’10) with sister Elizabeth telling graduates to take their intern- Classmates selected Khaled Al Tal service, formal and informal men- May 14 special awards ceremony and the kinds of reasoning and analysis ships seriously and to persevere in the of Jordan to give the LL.M. Class toring, and participation in multiple reception. necessary to illuminate hard questions,” Henry and holding nephew Connor Henry tough job market.“One day you may Graduation Address. He commented activities inside and outside the class- Dean Wippman also presented the the Class of 2010 is ready,Wippman 10. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar delivers be an intern doing a furniture inven- on his superficial view of Americans room demonstrate “the spirit of this Stanley V. Kinyon Teaching Awards for said, to “use the skills you have learned Keynote Address tory,” she said, referring to her first job before experiencing “the family values, class,” Wood said. Excellence in Education, named in looking backward to illuminate a 11. Khaled Al Tal in Washington,“and the next day the work ethic, and the pride of the Student award recipients were honor of the late Stanley V. Kinyon better path, your own path, going you’re a Senator.” During your careers, everyday Minnesotan” as a student at selected by their classmates for superior (’33), a 40-year faculty member and a forward.”

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China Summer Program > Dean David Wippman, other Law The Indianapolis native completed School administrators, and Law a B.A. at Indiana University in 1971 Teaches Law, Politics, Culture Council President Catherine Kedzuf and an M.A. in counseling at Southern (’11) led off the Orientation Program Methodist University in 1977. She on Aug. 31, 2010, with welcoming worked as a teacher, counselor, and remarks to first-year, transfer, and college administrator before entering visiting students. the Law School and completing her Over the course of the program, J.D. in 1986. She practiced with which ended Sept. 3, students were Leonard, Street and Deinard before introduced to the Law School academic joining Medtronic. experience, effective case briefing, and Miller has been a special master for the basics of legal research, analysis, the Federal District Court of and writing by faculty members.They Minnesota and the Eastern District of learned about structured study group Michigan on employment discrimina- programs, Career Center services, tion class actions. She has served the public interest and service opportuni- community through Twin Cities ties, and the University and Law Diversity in Practice, volunteer youth- School technology resources that are service organization The Link, the available to support their academic and boards of the Minnesota State Bar personal success. Association Labor/Employment Law Student leaders, current students, Governing Council and Minnesota alumni, and local bar association repre- Women Lawyers, and as Racial Justice Top: Welcoming remarks for the Class of 2013 sentatives spoke with students, and a Commissioner for the Minneapolis Bottom: Lee Bearmon (’56), Barbara Bearmon, Michelle Miller special session introduced parents and YWCA. She has also shared her (’86), and Dean David Wippman partners to the demanding schedule expertise with Law School 1Ls at the > The University of Minnesota Law School’s International and Graduate The relationship between the Law and requirements of law school. Faculty, Dean’s Leadership Breakfasts. School continues to provide an oppor- Programs and currently treasurer of the School and Renmin University con- staff, and student leaders met and She is a member of the Council of partners, and 2 are public prosecutors. tunity for its students and those of American Association of Law Schools’ tinues to flourish, with two Renmin welcomed new students at several Diversity Executives of the Conference Former Law School Adjunct other law schools to gain sensitivity Section on Graduate Programs for scholars making trips to Minnesota. social activities. Board and a charter member of the Professor Brad Delapena, an appeals to Chinese culture and understanding Non-U.S. Lawyers, served as the China Professor Gao Shengping visited the Minnesota Association of Black attorney, taught the rigorous of the country’s political and legal program’s on-site director. Law School in November and Bearmon Orientation Keynote Lawyers. Recently she was appointed Introduction to American Law course systems through its summer study As part of their study, students Professor Jiang Dong intends to make Address to the Board of Governors at the to the LL.M. students, who were abroad program in China.Ten students visited Chinese political and legal a visit during the 2011-12 academic This year’s Bearmon Orientation University of St.Thomas Law School. joined by 12 Humphrey Human participated in the 2010 summer institutions in Beijing, including the year. Keynote Address was presented The Bearmon Address is a tradi- Rights Fellows and 18 exchange program, held from June 18 to July 23 National People’s Congress, the China The Law School plans to build by Michelle Miller (’86), vice president tional part of the Law School’s new- students. Law School professors in conjunction with Renmin International Economic and Trade on the success of its China summer and senior counsel in employment law student orientation program and is lectured on legal research, civil and University School of Law (formerly Arbitration Commission, and the program by adding more professional and chief diversity and inclusion officer designed to foster awareness, interest, criminal procedure, and many other People’s University of China) in Supreme Court of China. and cultural events to the 2011 pro- at Medtronic. Miller was named one of and research in legal ethics. It is made topics. Civil litigation and dispute reso- Beijing, one of China’s top universities Students and faculty members gram, which will be held from June 17 the “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks possible by an endowment from Lee lution attorney Paul C. Peterson (’83) and a leader in its legal education. also had opportunities to experience to July 22. Professor Stephen Befort in Corporate America” in a 2008 Bearmon (’56). lectured on torts. Professor Prentiss Cox (’90) taught China’s rich culture and history (’74) will teach Comparative Labor listing by Savoy Professional business International Student and Scholar Comparative Consumer Protection through optional trips to the and Employment Law and Clinical magazine of leaders in global-focus LL.M. program Services counselor Gabriele Schmiegel Law and Adjunct Professor Niel Forbidden City complex in Beijing Professor Jean Sanderson will teach corporations. In 2007, she was chosen The three-week orientation and intro- spoke on cultural adjustment issues, Willardson (’87), Senior Vice President and the Jinshanling section of the Comparative Family Law. one of 102 “Women Worth Watching” ductory course for the LL.M. Program Career Center advisor Vic Massaglia and General Counsel of the Great Wall of China. Some program More information about the 2011 by Profiles in Diversity Journal. for Foreign Lawyers ran from Aug. 12 explained his department’s services, and Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, participants did additional sightseeing, China summer program can be found Miller joined Medtronic in 1996 to Sept. 2, beginning with welcoming Dean David Wippman, Hennepin taught Financial Institutions Law and taking trips to cities such as Shanghai at www.law.umn.edu/prospective/ and became its vice president and remarks from Khary D. Hornsby (’05), County Judge Denise D. Reilly, and Control. Professor Wang Ling of the and Xi’an. Students also ventured out chinasummer.html, and application senior counsel in employment law in Director of International and Graduate LL.M. alumni met with students. University of Minnesota Department on their own on foot and by bicycle, materials are available at the site or 1998. Her current responsibilities Programs.Among the 16 men and 20 In addition, students toured the of Asian Languages and Literature subway, and taxi to explore the Beijing by contacting Paul Zhang at include identifying and addressing legal, women from 22 countries that make Federal Reserve Bank and the State taught beginning and intermediate area, shop for bargains, and test their [email protected]. policy, and diversity issues and over- up the Class of 2011, 12 have a Capitol, met Justice Paul H.Anderson Chinese language courses. Khary newly developed Chinese language seeing employment and immigration master’s degree, 3 have been university (’68) and toured the Minnesota Hornsby (’05), Director of the Law skills. By Paul Zhang, China program assistant law, the Office of Workplace Inclusion, lecturers, 1 has been a judge, 3 are cor- Supreme Court, and picnicked at and the Office of Issue Resolution. porate in-house counsel, 2 are law firm Minnehaha Falls.

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Youth Experience Legal Career at Summer Legal Institute

> The Twin Cities’ second annual the U.S. District Court of Minnesota. sponsors, Perkins Coie LLP, Schiff Summer Legal Institute (SLI), presented SLI is part of JTBF’s Pipeline Hardin LLP,Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and by Just the Beginning Foundation Programming, designed to help young the Law School Admission Council; (JTBF) and hosted by the Law School students from diverse backgrounds and to its Twin Cities program spon- Law & Inequality Symposium on July 8-16, 2010, introduced the pursue and succeed in higher educa- sors, the ABA Council on Legal opportunities of a legal career to 16 tion and beyond. In its fifth year in Educational Opportunity, Faegre & Focuses on International diverse Minnesota high school students. Chicago, SLI is expanding into cities Benson LLP, General Mills, Robins During the program, numerous across the nation (www.jtbf.org). Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP,Thrivent Criminal Law attorneys working in various areas of JTBF’s focus has evolved since its 1992 Financial, and UnitedHealth Group. law met the students at receptions, creation in Chicago, from preserving The SLI program also received major lunches, and programs addressing such the rich experiences of judges and support from the University of > On Sept. 28, 2010, the Journal topics as business etiquette, financial lawyers of color to opening opportuni- Minnesota’s College Readiness of Law & Inequality hosted a sympo- responsibility, and negotiation. JTBF ties for young persons and increasing Consortium through a generous “Ramp sium at the University of Minnesota staff presented daily spotlights on diversity among legal professionals. Up to Readiness” grant. Ramp Up Law School entitled “International prominent minorities in the legal field, Dedicated to diversity in all its grants support initiatives at the Rights, International Wrongs: The Use and Law School Professor Ann programs and opportunities, the Law University that foster access to and of Criminal Law to Protect Human Burkhart led students through a mock School strives to prepare students success in post-secondary education Rights.” law school class. to make a difference in the world. for diverse students. The keynote speaker was Luis Students toured the University of “Programs such as SLI are an excellent For sponsorship information, Moreno-Ocampo, who began his Minnesota and received admissions and way to show young people what a contact Dana Horst, JTBF Director career as a prosecutor in Argentina and other college preparation information. career in law can do,” says Dean David of Development and Marketing, at has been the International Criminal They learned networking, critical rea- Wippman,“for them personally and dhorst@jtbf or 312-258-4574. For Court Prosecutor since June 2003. He Luis Moreno-Ocampo soning, and analytical skills, and pre- for the people they touch.” program information, contact Assistant spoke about ongoing cases in Uganda, pared and presented an oral argument. SLI was free to students through Dean of Students Erin Keyes at the Democratic Republic of the In addition, they spent one day visiting the generosity of its 2010 national [email protected]. Congo, the Central African Republic, and Darfur. Moreno-Ocampo has maintained that the international community should send a strong message that human rights violations Commemorating Constitution Day 2010 cannot continue, that “a head of State Lead Symposium Editor Matthew Webster (‘11) cannot commit crimes against his > On behalf of the University of the Consortium on Law and Values in own citizens.” Minnesota, the Law School presented Health, Environment & the Life Sciences, International criminal law has Leigh Payne and Kathryn Sikkink the 2010 “We the People” program to described the two basic types of climate become important in preserving and of the University of Minnesota commemorate Constitution Day on Sept. change litigation: claims under existing ensuring the human rights of all Department of Political Science, 17. The U.S. Constitution remains a docu- statutory law and common law claims. people.Abusive corporations, military and local practitioners John Docherty ment of “remarkable effectiveness and She discussed some ground-breaking dictators, sex traffickers, and terrorists (’86), Cheryl Heilman (’81), and durability,” noted Dean David Wippman cases in U.S. courts, such as are just a few of the actors that inter- Jennifer Prestholdt (’96). in his introductory comments.Also, he Massachusetts v. EPA, and in courts national criminal law seeks to hold The panels focused on the preven-

thanked Matthew and Terri Stark, lifelong around the world. The issues raised, accountable.The symposium, which tive aspects of international criminal cus defenders of constitutional rights, for including standing and political question focused on issues of international law, transitional justice, and the modern their gift to the Law School: a limited- doctrine, are complex, intense, and criminal law, among others, provided face of international human rights. edition lithograph of the original U.S. deeply intersectional, Osofsky said, but Matthew and Terri Stark present limited-edition a forum for progressive scholarship More than 300 students, faculty, and Constitution, commissioned for repro- the constitution “is a flexible document,” lithograph of U.S. Constitution to Dean David and an open venue for discussing an local practitioners attended the event. o: Larry Mar

duction in 1934 by the widow of consti- and it continues to be useful even in Wippman and the Law School emerging, dynamic area of law. This year’s symposium was gener- Phot tutional scholar Harry S. Atwood. issues that are still evolving. Joining Law School panelists Dean ously sponsored by the University of Alexandra B. Klass, Professor of Law In “The Constitutional Dimensions of interstate commerce. Critics say the fee David Wippman, Professors Jennifer Minnesota Human Rights Center, Luis Moreno-Ocampo (left) with and Associate Dean for Academic Health Care Reform,” Associate is not a tax and the act does not regu- Green, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, and David Gray Plant Mooty, Dorsey & Whitney, Dean David Wippman and former Affairs, introduced the speakers and Professor Amy B. Monahan discussed late commerce, but rather, compels com- Weissbrodt, and Adjunct Professors Lexis Nexis, the Center for Victims of Vice President Walter F. Mondale (’56) topics, explaining that the Law School constitutional issues surrounding the merce, she explained. Without the “indi- Duane Krohnke and Barbara Frey Torture, and the Robina Foundation. at a reception hosted by the Center has dedicated the CLE-accredited Patient Protection and Affordable Care vidual mandate” that challengers con- were visiting Professors Andrew To learn more and watch a video for Victims of Torture to celebrate its Constitution Day programs to examining Act, which mandates, beginning in 2014, sider a violation of constitutionally Ashworth of the University of Oxford, of the symposium, visit www.law.umn. 25th anniversary, sponsored by cutting-edge constitutional issues. that Americans purchase health insur- ensured liberties, health care reform will Ruti Teitel of New York Law School, edu/lawineq/symposiummain/ Thomson Reuters Legal In “Climate Change Meets the ance coverage or face a monetary collapse, Monahan said. and Catherine Turner of the University september-2010. Constitution,” Associate Professor penalty. Promoters say the legislation The program is available on the Law of Ulster. Hari Osofsky, also Associate Director of is constitutional via the federal govern- School’s archived lecture site (www.law. Additional panelists were Professors By Matthew Webster (’11) Law, Geography, and Environment with ment’s power either to tax or to regulate umn.edu/events/archive.html).

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Law & Inequality Symposium Focuses on International Criminal Law

> On Sept. 28, 2010, the Journal of Law & Inequality hosted a symposium at the University of Minnesota Law School entitled “International Rights, International Wrongs: The Use of Criminal Law to Protect Human Rights.” The keynote speaker was Luis Moreno-Ocampo, who began his career as a prosecutor in Argentina and has been the International Criminal Court Prosecutor since June 2003. He Luis Moreno-Ocampo spoke about ongoing cases in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, and Darfur. Moreno-Ocampo has maintained that the international community should send a strong message that human rights violations cannot continue, that “a head of State Lead Symposium Editor Matthew Webster (‘11) cannot commit crimes against his own citizens.” International criminal law has Leigh Payne and Kathryn Sikkink become important in preserving and of the University of Minnesota ensuring the human rights of all Department of Political Science, people.Abusive corporations, military and local practitioners John Docherty dictators, sex traffickers, and terrorists (’86), Cheryl Heilman (’81), and are just a few of the actors that inter- Jennifer Prestholdt (’96). national criminal law seeks to hold The panels focused on the preven-

accountable.The symposium, which tive aspects of international criminal cus focused on issues of international law, transitional justice, and the modern criminal law, among others, provided face of international human rights. a forum for progressive scholarship More than 300 students, faculty, and and an open venue for discussing an local practitioners attended the event. o: Larry Mar

emerging, dynamic area of law. This year’s symposium was gener- Phot Joining Law School panelists Dean ously sponsored by the University of David Wippman, Professors Jennifer Minnesota Human Rights Center, Luis Moreno-Ocampo (left) with Green, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, and David Gray Plant Mooty, Dorsey & Whitney, Dean David Wippman and former Weissbrodt, and Adjunct Professors Lexis Nexis, the Center for Victims of Vice President Walter F. Mondale (’56) Duane Krohnke and Barbara Frey Torture, and the Robina Foundation. at a reception hosted by the Center were visiting Professors Andrew To learn more and watch a video for Victims of Torture to celebrate its Ashworth of the University of Oxford, of the symposium, visit www.law.umn. 25th anniversary, sponsored by Ruti Teitel of New York Law School, edu/lawineq/symposiummain/ Thomson Reuters Legal and Catherine Turner of the University september-2010. of Ulster. Additional panelists were Professors By Matthew Webster (’11)

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Robina Supports LaPPS “The whole thing cost about With $2 Million Gift $1,000,” recalls the class of 1963 graduate, who was the beneficiary of two > The Robina Foundation has scholarships at the Law School. extended its support of the University Aware of rising tuition costs and of Minnesota Law School’s Program competition with other area schools’ on Law, Public Policy, and Society large scholarship offers, Fruth felt a (LaPPS) with a $2 million gift.The sense of urgency to make his alma pledge will enhance LaPPS’s continued maters more competitive. In Brainerd, development, including recruitment he established a scholarship for students and retention of high-quality faculty who have completed two years of members and implementation of ini- Terence M. Fruth community college to go on to St. tiatives to advance the curriculum John’s.At the Law School, he estab- reform that is making the Law School lished the Terence M. Fruth Scholarship a national model. fund to recruit top students, ideally The gift builds on the Robina reserved when it comes to talking from St. John’s. Foundation’s earlier grant of $6.01 mil- about his achievements throughout his With typical modesty, Fruth says lion for 2008-12, which jump-started legal career. Instead, he speaks passion- of his scholarship gifts,“It’s a three-fer. the new LaPPS program.The program ately about what he is most grateful I’m doing something for my commu- supports innovative public policy for—his St. John’s University and nity, my college, and my law school.” research and an enriched curriculum University of Minnesota Law School that prepares law students to serve as educations, which have provided a New Scholarship Through agents of social transformation. broad spectrum of knowledge and Mary Goff Fiterman Estate Robina funding has supported new served him well in building his success faculty in international law, criminal as an attorney. His educational experi- law, and law and science; new capstone ences concentrated less on providing courses for upper-level students; faculty answers, he says, and focused more on research on cutting-edge public policy asking questions and teaching how to problems; and new student internships find answers in a dynamic and and post-J.D. fellowships.The new gift changing field. will continue promotion of inventive After establishing the labor law new policy proposals, visionary and practice (which later blossomed into pragmatic approaches to law, and prac- labor and employment law) at tical solutions to complex problems. Fredrikson & Byron, Fruth turned to The Robina Foundation was cre- business litigation in 1985, which led ated by James H. Binger (’41) shortly to the first litigation boutique in Mary Goff Fiterman before his death in 2004 to fund for- Minneapolis, Fruth & Anthony, co- ward-thinking projects at major insti- founded with Joseph Anthony. In > Mary Goff Fiterman was born in tutions. His goal was to encourage 2001, Fruth took a brief retirement but 1913, seven years before the 19th new ideas and transformative missed the excitement and challenge of amendment granted women the right approaches that will have a positive litigation, so he started the business liti- to vote. She took her first job at age effect on critical social issues.The Law gation firm Fruth, Jamison & Elsass. 18 as a stenographer, and from that School,Abbott Northwestern Hospital Growing up in Brainerd, Minn., early start she went on to become the in Minneapolis,The Council on Fruth noted that many of the leading administrator of the Hennepin County Foreign Relations, and Yale University citizens in the tightly knit community Attorney’s office.Those who knew were selected to receive major Robina had attended St. John’s University, and her say that, without question, she funding. he decided to follow suit. He had would have made a first-rate attorney. always known that he wanted to be in Instead, Fiterman “practiced” vicari- Terence M. Fruth Establishes private practice and a trial lawyer, so it ously through the attorneys she served. Scholarship Fund was almost a given that he “would go Her work became her passion. 60 miles down the road to the Attorney William Ecklund (’68) > One notable characteristic about University of Minnesota” to attend the knew Fiterman well. She was a lifelong Terry Fruth (’63) is that he is painfully Law School. friend of his mother and spent many

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Robina Supports LaPPS “The whole thing cost about holidays at their home, often discussing passed away peacefully. President’s Scholarship Match With $2 Million Gift $1,000,” recalls the class of 1963 grad- interesting cases going on in Hennepin She had made thoughtful philan- Program Ends Dec. 31 uate, who was the beneficiary of two County and the many lawyers she had thropic arrangements, and the Law > The Robina Foundation has scholarships at the Law School. come to know. School was one of the fortunate Donors interested in creating endowed scholarship extended its support of the University Aware of rising tuition costs and Kristine Erickson (’72) met recipients of her estate and her desire funds that will qualify for the President’s Scholarship of Minnesota Law School’s Program competition with other area schools’ Fiterman as a young clerk, and the two to make opportunities available to its Match Program still have time to do so before the on Law, Public Policy, and Society large scholarship offers, Fruth felt a became fast friends.“Everybody loved students. program ends on Dec. 31, 2010. (LaPPS) with a $2 million gift.The sense of urgency to make his alma her,” Erickson reflects.“She was 100% The Mark and Mary Goff The program began in 2004 to encourage creation pledge will enhance LaPPS’s continued maters more competitive. In Brainerd, Irish, with gorgeous red hair, and Fiterman Scholarship carries forth of new endowed scholarships of $25,000 and more development, including recruitment he established a scholarship for students always had her finger on the pulse her gratitude to the profession she by offering a 1:1 match, in perpetuity, on the payout and retention of high-quality faculty who have completed two years of of what was happening in Hennepin valued so much.The inaugural generated by each fund. The Law School currently members and implementation of ini- Terence M. Fruth community college to go on to St. County.” recipient will be named in the fall has 30 scholarship funds that benefit from the pro- tiatives to advance the curriculum John’s.At the Law School, he estab- Later in life, Mary met Mark of 2011. gram and expects to receive match revenue reform that is making the Law School lished the Terence M. Fruth Scholarship Fiterman and the two had a loving of an estimated $92,500 for this year alone. a national model. fund to recruit top students, ideally marriage until his death. One month By Kelsey Dilts McGregor To learn more, please contact Jean Sazevich at The gift builds on the Robina reserved when it comes to talking from St. John’s. shy of her 97th birthday, Fiterman [email protected] or (612) 625-8435. Foundation’s earlier grant of $6.01 mil- about his achievements throughout his With typical modesty, Fruth says lion for 2008-12, which jump-started legal career. Instead, he speaks passion- of his scholarship gifts,“It’s a three-fer. the new LaPPS program.The program ately about what he is most grateful I’m doing something for my commu- supports innovative public policy for—his St. John’s University and nity, my college, and my law school.” research and an enriched curriculum University of Minnesota Law School that prepares law students to serve as educations, which have provided a New Scholarship Through agents of social transformation. broad spectrum of knowledge and Mary Goff Fiterman Estate William B. Lockhart Lecture Robina funding has supported new served him well in building his success faculty in international law, criminal as an attorney. His educational experi- law, and law and science; new capstone ences concentrated less on providing > On Sept. 23, 2010, leading among the basic doctrines of criminal courses for upper-level students; faculty answers, he says, and focused more on criminal law scholar Andrew Ashworth law are the requirements of voluntary research on cutting-edge public policy asking questions and teaching how to delivered the William B. Lockhart lecture action and culpability. Does mere pos- problems; and new student internships find answers in a dynamic and entitled “Crimes of Possession: The session of an article, without proof of and post-J.D. fellowships.The new gift changing field. Liberal Criminal Lawyer at the Edge.” intent to commit a crime, constitute an will continue promotion of inventive After establishing the labor law He also served on a panel of experts at offense? “There is a case for requiring new policy proposals, visionary and practice (which later blossomed into the Sept. 28 Journal of Law & Inequality more than simple possession if one takes pragmatic approaches to law, and prac- labor and employment law) at symposium on using international crim- the basic culpability requirement seri- tical solutions to complex problems. Fredrikson & Byron, Fruth turned to inal law to protect human rights around ously,” Ashworth said. Another approach The Robina Foundation was cre- business litigation in 1985, which led the world. links possession of an article with the ated by James H. Binger (’41) shortly to the first litigation boutique in Mary Goff Fiterman Ashworth has been the Vinerian possibility of a wrongful future act, before his death in 2004 to fund for- Minneapolis, Fruth & Anthony, co- Chair of English Law at the University labeling it an endangerment offense, ward-thinking projects at major insti- founded with Joseph Anthony. In > Mary Goff Fiterman was born in of Oxford since 1997 and was previously or “proxy” crime. Perhaps separate tutions. His goal was to encourage 2001, Fruth took a brief retirement but 1913, seven years before the 19th a professor of criminal law and criminal jurisprudence is required for endanger- new ideas and transformative missed the excitement and challenge of amendment granted women the right justice at King’s College London. He ment crimes, such as speeding and approaches that will have a positive litigation, so he started the business liti- to vote. She took her first job at age served on the Sentencing Advisory Panel drunk driving, Ashworth suggested, Professor Andrew Ashworth effect on critical social issues.The Law gation firm Fruth, Jamison & Elsass. 18 as a stenographer, and from that for England and Wales from 1999 to noting that “Possession offenses seem School,Abbott Northwestern Hospital Growing up in Brainerd, Minn., early start she went on to become the 2010 and is a Fellow of the British to stand outside the normal paradigms in Minneapolis,The Council on Fruth noted that many of the leading administrator of the Hennepin County Academy. Among his 2010 publications of criminal law.” support to the Law School. Over the Foreign Relations, and Yale University citizens in the tightly knit community Attorney’s office.Those who knew are Sentencing and Criminal Justice (5th This annual lecture honors William B. course of his 28 years as a professor at were selected to receive major Robina had attended St. John’s University, and her say that, without question, she ed.) and The Criminal Process (4th ed., Lockhart, who served as Dean of the the Law School (1946–74) Dean Lockhart funding. he decided to follow suit. He had would have made a first-rate attorney. with Mike Redmayne). University of Minnesota Law School from shared his gifts of teaching excellence always known that he wanted to be in Instead, Fiterman “practiced” vicari- In his lecture, Ashworth presented 1956 until 1972. Instrumental in enriching and scholarly leadership with students Terence M. Fruth Establishes private practice and a trial lawyer, so it ously through the attorneys she served. numerous issues for consideration in the Law School curriculum and in and faculty. Following his retirement at Scholarship Fund was almost a given that he “would go Her work became her passion. risk-based possession offenses, or attracting highly qualified faculty and Minnesota, he taught on the faculty of 60 miles down the road to the Attorney William Ecklund (’68) wrongdoing that is criminalized by the students, he also cultivated a strong the University of California, Hastings > One notable characteristic about University of Minnesota” to attend the knew Fiterman well. She was a lifelong risk of harmful use of certain posses- relationship with the Minnesota Bar, College of Law (1974–94). Dean Terry Fruth (’63) is that he is painfully Law School. friend of his mother and spent many sions, such as handguns. For example, which continues to provide essential Lockhart died on Dec. 18, 1995.

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career coach. relations at Wisconsin Singers in Minnesota Law Review Symposium Dan Cheng joined Previously, at the Madison. the Admissions staff Benjamin N. Tackles Financial Crisis as assistant director Cardozo School on July 26, from of Law in New York Jessica Kubis the University’s City, she organized joined the staff on Office of the externship- August 23 as a fac- > Academic luminaries and Undergraduate Admissions, where for-credit program, edited the monthly ulty administrative renowned experts from governmental he was the multicultural recruitment newsletter, and advised J.D. and LL.M. assistant. She has institutions gathered at the Law School coordinator. He completed a B.S. in students. Before entering administra- worked as office on Oct. 15, 2010, to address the many business at the University and a double tion, she served as staff attorney for manager and executive assistant for the complex issues related to the financial major in marketing and entrepre- the Youth Advocacy Center of CEO of the air conditioning and crisis at the Minnesota Law Review’s Prof. Richard neurial development at the Carlson Covenant House in New Jersey and roofing contractor SMARCA and has annual symposium,“Government Painter and SEC School of Management. practiced law in Boston. She received taught middle school language arts. Ethics and Bailouts:The Past, Present, Commissioner her B.A. from Brown University and and Future.” Lawyers from across the Troy Paredes her J.D. from Northeastern University country with interests ranging from Kyle Lewis (’07) School of Law. Noelle Noonan corporate law to government service joined Admissions joined Student attended. as a recruitment Services as senior specialist. He was Valerie Figlmiller executive assistant Ethics, capitalism, bailouts previously a project joined the staff as on July 26, from the At the pre-symposium welcoming director at the communications School of Music, banquet, former Vice President Walter Human Rights Center and practices assistant on July 26. where she was executive account Mondale (’56) addressed panelists and criminal defense in The Lewis Firm. She received her specialist. She graduated in music and Law Review staff on the importance of B.A. in journalism French from Bethany College in 2001 transparency in government on both Claudia Melo joined the Career and mass communication from the and completed her Master of Music in sides of the political aisle.William Center staff in August as a career University of Wisconsin in 2010 and Vocal Performance degree at the State Black, University of Missouri-Kansas counselor from the Carlson School has completed internships in marketing University of New York College at City School of Law, and Jeffrey Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins of Management, where she was a at Alliant Energy Center and in public Fredonia in 2003. Lipshaw, Suffolk University Law School, led off the symposium with Former SEC Secretary Jack Katz the question: Did capitalism fail? Black emphasized capitalism’s criminogenic quality in creating perverse incentives and Claire Hill tackled ongoing ques- directors. Steven Davidoff, University EMPLOYEE MILESTONES for fraudulent business practices, and tions about the limits of fiduciary of Connecticut School of Law (also On Sept. 30, 2010, 24 members of the • Marie Lodermeier, principal office and • Dan Kane, IT professional, Law Lipshaw assessed how to delineate duties in shoring up conflicts of known as the New York Times’ “Deal > Law School community reached a student services specialist, Student Computing Services, 5 years meaning from financial systems in crisis. interest in government and business. Professor”) underscored the meaning years-of-service milestone. We extend Admissions, 10 years • Erin Keyes, assistant dean of students, A panel of government ethics, In his keynote address, SEC of federal corporate ownership in the our sincere thanks to all of the following • Marsha Patten, IT specialist, Law Student Services, 5 years corporate governance, and securities Commissioner Troy Paredes empha- midst of the financial crisis. Political employees for their commitment and Information Technology Services, • Anne Lundberg, faculty administrative regulation experts addressed the ethics sized the Commission’s formidable and legal blogger Stephen Bainbridge, contributions to their department and 10 years assistant, 5 years of government bailouts of private regulatory task of deciding what to UCLA School of Law, characterized the Law School. • Dorothy Schlesselman, assistant, • Vic Massaglia, career advisor, Career industry in a free market system. Paul permit, prohibit, and mandate during the Dodd-Frank legislation that fol- International and Graduate Programs, Center, 5 years Atkins, former Commissioner of the this historic time.An important con- lowed the financial crisis as “quack • Laurie Newbauer, faculty administra- 10 years • Kristen Quevi, executive accounts U.S. Securities and Exchange cern coming out of the financial crisis, corporate governance.” tive assistant, 35 years • Sue Bartolutti, director, Human specialist, Finance, 5 years Commission (SEC), discussed trans- he said, is what makes an effective Articles by Bainbridge, Clark, • Claire Stuckey, cataloging, Law Resources, 5 years • Nick Wallace, director, Admissions, parency as a fundamental regulatory board of directors and, more specifi- Davidoff, Fairfax, Hill, Katz, Lipshaw, Library, 35 years • Greg Carr, manager, Educational 5 years principle. Jack Katz, former SEC cally, an independent director. and Painter, plus one on corporate • Brian Lake, bindery, Law Library, Technology, 5 years • Piper Walters, interlibrary loan and Secretary,“followed the money” to governance by Usha Rodrigues, 30 years • Mike Galegher, registrar, Student document delivery assistant, Law assess who really benefited from the Future ramifications University of Georgia School of Law, • Phyllis Walker, principal accounts Services, 5 years Library, 5 years bailout. Kathleen Clark,Washington A panel of leading corporate law will be published in Vol. 95, the sym- specialist, Finance, 25 years • Dawn Hoover, accountant, Law • Kathleen Weston, office manager, University School of Law, analyzed scholars looked to the future and long- posium issue, of the Minnesota Law • Carol Bruner, executive office and Library, 5 years Law Clinics, 5 years what the U.S. Department of the term ramifications of government bail- Review.To view the symposium, go administrative specialist, Law Clinics, • Angie Huckleby, assistant registrar, • Steve Winckelman, director, IT Treasury got right and wrong in the outs. Lisa Fairfax, George Washington to www.minnesotalawreview.org/ 20 years Student Services, 5 years Administration, 5 years Troubled Asset Relief Program University Law School, considered the content/symposium. • Ben Johnson, IT professional, Law • Sara Jones, senior major gifts officer, regarding bailout contractor ethics. problem of regulations giving full-time Student Computing Services, 10 years Advancement, 5 years By Sue Bartolutti Law School Professors Richard Painter responsibilities to part-time outside By Nicole Elsasser Watson (‘11)

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Minnesota Law Review Symposium Tackles Financial Crisis

> Academic luminaries and renowned experts from governmental institutions gathered at the Law School on Oct. 15, 2010, to address the many complex issues related to the financial crisis at the Minnesota Law Review’s Prof. Richard annual symposium,“Government Painter and SEC Ethics and Bailouts:The Past, Present, Commissioner and Future.” Lawyers from across the Troy Paredes country with interests ranging from corporate law to government service attended.

Ethics, capitalism, bailouts At the pre-symposium welcoming banquet, former Vice President Walter Mondale (’56) addressed panelists and Law Review staff on the importance of transparency in government on both sides of the political aisle.William Black, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, and Jeffrey Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins Lipshaw, Suffolk University Law School, led off the symposium with Former SEC Secretary Jack Katz the question: Did capitalism fail? Black emphasized capitalism’s criminogenic quality in creating perverse incentives and Claire Hill tackled ongoing ques- directors. Steven Davidoff, University for fraudulent business practices, and tions about the limits of fiduciary of Connecticut School of Law (also Lipshaw assessed how to delineate duties in shoring up conflicts of known as the New York Times’ “Deal meaning from financial systems in crisis. interest in government and business. Professor”) underscored the meaning A panel of government ethics, In his keynote address, SEC of federal corporate ownership in the corporate governance, and securities Commissioner Troy Paredes empha- midst of the financial crisis. Political regulation experts addressed the ethics sized the Commission’s formidable and legal blogger Stephen Bainbridge, of government bailouts of private regulatory task of deciding what to UCLA School of Law, characterized industry in a free market system. Paul permit, prohibit, and mandate during the Dodd-Frank legislation that fol- Atkins, former Commissioner of the this historic time.An important con- lowed the financial crisis as “quack U.S. Securities and Exchange cern coming out of the financial crisis, corporate governance.” Commission (SEC), discussed trans- he said, is what makes an effective Articles by Bainbridge, Clark, parency as a fundamental regulatory board of directors and, more specifi- Davidoff, Fairfax, Hill, Katz, Lipshaw, principle. Jack Katz, former SEC cally, an independent director. and Painter, plus one on corporate Secretary,“followed the money” to governance by Usha Rodrigues, assess who really benefited from the Future ramifications University of Georgia School of Law, bailout. Kathleen Clark,Washington A panel of leading corporate law will be published in Vol. 95, the sym- University School of Law, analyzed scholars looked to the future and long- posium issue, of the Minnesota Law what the U.S. Department of the term ramifications of government bail- Review.To view the symposium, go Treasury got right and wrong in the outs. Lisa Fairfax, George Washington to www.minnesotalawreview.org/ Troubled Asset Relief Program University Law School, considered the content/symposium. regarding bailout contractor ethics. problem of regulations giving full-time Law School Professors Richard Painter responsibilities to part-time outside By Nicole Elsasser Watson (‘11)

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Consortium Renewed as a University-Wide Center Women in Higher Education Spotlighted in Conference

The Provost’s Interdisciplinary programs, establishing a national iden- Team unanimously endorsed this tity for the University of Minnesota as recommendation, and Senior Vice a leading institution working on the President for Academic Affairs and societal implications of developments Provost E.Thomas Sullivan approved in health, environment, and the life continuation of the Consortium as a sciences.The Consortium conducts University-wide center. Provost original research funded by the Sullivan congratulated the Consortium National Institutes of Heath, the on its remarkable achievements, saying National Science Foundation, and > In 2009-10, the Consortium on “Our Consortium on Law and Values private foundations. It also sponsors Law and Values in Health, Environment in Health, Environment & the Life extensive programming and publishes & the Life Sciences underwent a year- Sciences is one of the University the Minnesota Journal on Law, Science & Phoenix Award recipients Prof. Laura Cooper, Kim Chandler, director of athletics, Macalester College; long process of strategic planning and of Minnesota’s most distinguished Technology. Andrea Rubenstein (’77), Dr. Shyamala Rajender, Dr. Patricia Frazier, University of Minnesota Department Prof. Michelle Oberman, Santa Clara Law School; and review, ending in enthusiastic recom- interdisciplinary programs.The The Consortium is one of six and Dr. Blenda Wilson with Women’s Faculty of Psychology; Dr. Caroline Hayes, University Dr. Patricia Y. Jones Blessman, president, Institute for mendation that it continue as a Consortium’s ability to bridge law, University-wide centers, together with Cabinet chair Prof. Michele Goodwin. Department of Mechanical Engineering; and State Psychodiagnostic Interventions and Services University-wide center. values, medicine, science, and policy the Center for Cognitive Sciences; the Not shown: Carolyn Chalmers (’77) Representative Phyllis Kahn Strategic planning involved all key is renowned and respected around the Minnesota Population Center; and the constituencies, including Consortium world.We are pleased that the Institutes for Advanced Study, member centers; the Joint Degree Consortium continues to bring such Translational Neuroscience, and the > The University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering, spoke on science, technology, and medicine; Program in Law, Health & the Life remarkable faculty and students Environment. In accordance with Women’s Faculty Cabinet and the why equity studies matter. Hennepin when and where women enter the Sciences community Advisory Board together to work, here on our campus, University policy, each center is University of Minnesota Law School County District Court Judge Pamela effort for diversity in higher education; and internal Governing Committee; on some of the most pressing and reviewed every five years. hosted “Women in Higher Education: Alexander (’77), the first black female and the new era of leadership. faculty; and students. Four distinguished profound issues of our times.” To learn more on the Consortium, Power, Progress, & the Promise of Hennepin County prosecutor and A major pay-equity study on external reviewers spent two days on The Consortium crosses nearly all visit www.lifesci.consortium.umn.edu. Equality” on Oct. 7 and 8, 2010.The President of the Council on Crime women in higher education, the first campus meeting with a wide range colleges at the University.The program To learn about the University-wide conference was open to the commu- and Justice, gave closing remarks. in-depth analysis of the topic at the of stakeholders and issued a positive coordinates among and builds on the centers, visit academic.umn.edu/ nity and focused on breaking the glass Oct. 8 featured a full day of panel University in 20 years, was unveiled at recommendation. strengths of 19 University centers and provost/interdisc/cigp.html. ceiling in leadership, pay equity, diver- discussions by numerous distinguished the conference. In “Beyond Rajender: sity, and academic quality of life. women, among the most prominent in Pay Equity 30 Years Later,” findings In addition, Minnesota’s pioneering their fields.They represented tribal were discussed by University faculty women who sparked equity-in-hiring government, athletics and diversity members Dr. Patricia Frazier, advances and challenged universities offices, sciences, research centers, and McKnight Professor, Department of 2010-11 LECTURES AND CONFERENCES > nationwide to live up to their ideals and more and offered both academic Psychology; Michele Goodwin, Everett values were honored with Phoenix observations and pragmatic views of Fraser Professor of Law & Professor of Thursday, December 2, 2010 Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Thursday, March 31, 2011 awards, presented by State Representative life in leadership roles. Medicine and Public Health; Dr. Room 15, 4:05 p.m. Lockhart Hall (Room 25), 4:00 p.m. Lockhart Hall (Room 25), 12:15 p.m. Phyllis Kahn. Among academic luminaries on Hayes; and Dr. Linda Kinkel, Professor Tomiko Brown, Professor of Law and History, Professor Ann Burkhart, University of Wilma B. Liebman, Chair, National Labor Honorees were Carolyn Chalmers the panels were Dr. Sylvia Daunert, of Plant Pathology. University of Virginia Minnesota Law School Relations Board (’77), University Director of the Chair of the Department of The study was sponsored by the “Rights Lawyers and the 1960s ‘Movement of “Bringing Manufactured Housing into the Real “Reviving American Labor Law” Office for Conflict Resolution; Laura Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Women’s Faculty Cabinet, a cross-dis- Movements’” Estate Finance System” Lecture sponsored by Fredrikson & Byron Cooper, J. Stewart and Mario Thomas University of Miami; Dean Phoebe ciplinary organization of tenured and Program in Law and History Seminar Curtis Bradbury Kellar Professorship of Law McClendon Professor in Law and Haddon, University of Maryland tenure-track women faculty chaired by Reappointment Lecture Friday & Saturday, April 15-16, 2011 Alternative Dispute Resolution; Dr. School of Law; Dean Jessie Owens, Professor Goodwin. It was created in Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Lockhart Hall (Room 25), 8:00 a.m. Shyamala Rajender of Rajender Law Division of Humanities,Arts and 2005 by Provost E.Thomas Sullivan to Lockhart Hall (Room 25), 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 “Human Dignity and the Criminal Law” Offices;Andrea Rubenstein (’77) of Cultural Studies, University of provide leadership in improving and Professor Daniel Gifford, University of Room 50, 3:30 p.m. Symposium sponsored by the Robina Schaefer law firm; and Dr. Blenda California-Davis; Dr. Mary Simmerling, enriching the academic and profes- Minnesota Law School Professor Michael Grossberg, Maurer School of Foundation Wilson, chair of the Board of Directors Weill Cornell Medical College; Dr. sional environments for women faculty “American and European Perspectives on Law, Indiana University of Higher Education Resource Services. Abigail Stewart, Institute for Research at the University. Antitrust Law" “The Politics of Childhood: Law and Child Friday & Saturday, May 20-21, 2011 Dr. Susan Herbst, Executive Vice on Women and Gender, University of The Women in Higher Education Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Professorship of Protection in Modern America” Courtroom 170, 7:00 a.m. Chancellor and Chief Academic Michigan; and Dr. Beverly Tatum, conference was co-sponsored by the Law Reappointment Lecture Ronald A. and Kristine S. Erickson “National Security, Human Rights and the Officer for the University System President of Spelman College. University of Minnesota Academic Distinguished Lecture in Legal History Other” of Georgia, delivered the keynote Topics addressed included class- Health Center, the Department of Conference sponsored by the Robina address at the Oct. 7 program and room and courtroom battles over affir- Psychology, the College of Science Foundation award presentation, and Caroline mative action, sex discrimination, and and Engineering, the College of Hayes, University Professor of Title IX; breaking the glass ceiling in Liberal Arts, and the Law School.

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Phoenix Award recipients Prof. Laura Cooper, Kim Chandler, director of athletics, Macalester College; Andrea Rubenstein (’77), Dr. Shyamala Rajender, Dr. Patricia Frazier, University of Minnesota Department Prof. Michelle Oberman, Santa Clara Law School; and and Dr. Blenda Wilson with Women’s Faculty of Psychology; Dr. Caroline Hayes, University Dr. Patricia Y. Jones Blessman, president, Institute for Cabinet chair Prof. Michele Goodwin. Department of Mechanical Engineering; and State Psychodiagnostic Interventions and Services Not shown: Carolyn Chalmers (’77) Representative Phyllis Kahn

> The University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering, spoke on science, technology, and medicine; Women’s Faculty Cabinet and the why equity studies matter. Hennepin when and where women enter the University of Minnesota Law School County District Court Judge Pamela effort for diversity in higher education; hosted “Women in Higher Education: Alexander (’77), the first black female and the new era of leadership. Power, Progress, & the Promise of Hennepin County prosecutor and A major pay-equity study on Equality” on Oct. 7 and 8, 2010.The President of the Council on Crime women in higher education, the first conference was open to the commu- and Justice, gave closing remarks. in-depth analysis of the topic at the nity and focused on breaking the glass Oct. 8 featured a full day of panel University in 20 years, was unveiled at ceiling in leadership, pay equity, diver- discussions by numerous distinguished the conference. In “Beyond Rajender: sity, and academic quality of life. women, among the most prominent in Pay Equity 30 Years Later,” findings In addition, Minnesota’s pioneering their fields.They represented tribal were discussed by University faculty women who sparked equity-in-hiring government, athletics and diversity members Dr. Patricia Frazier, advances and challenged universities offices, sciences, research centers, and McKnight Professor, Department of nationwide to live up to their ideals and more and offered both academic Psychology; Michele Goodwin, Everett values were honored with Phoenix observations and pragmatic views of Fraser Professor of Law & Professor of awards, presented by State Representative life in leadership roles. Medicine and Public Health; Dr. Phyllis Kahn. Among academic luminaries on Hayes; and Dr. Linda Kinkel, Professor Honorees were Carolyn Chalmers the panels were Dr. Sylvia Daunert, of Plant Pathology. (’77), University Director of the Chair of the Department of The study was sponsored by the Office for Conflict Resolution; Laura Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Women’s Faculty Cabinet, a cross-dis- Cooper, J. Stewart and Mario Thomas University of Miami; Dean Phoebe ciplinary organization of tenured and McClendon Professor in Law and Haddon, University of Maryland tenure-track women faculty chaired by Alternative Dispute Resolution; Dr. School of Law; Dean Jessie Owens, Professor Goodwin. It was created in Shyamala Rajender of Rajender Law Division of Humanities,Arts and 2005 by Provost E.Thomas Sullivan to Offices;Andrea Rubenstein (’77) of Cultural Studies, University of provide leadership in improving and Schaefer law firm; and Dr. Blenda California-Davis; Dr. Mary Simmerling, enriching the academic and profes- Wilson, chair of the Board of Directors Weill Cornell Medical College; Dr. sional environments for women faculty of Higher Education Resource Services. Abigail Stewart, Institute for Research at the University. Dr. Susan Herbst, Executive Vice on Women and Gender, University of The Women in Higher Education Chancellor and Chief Academic Michigan; and Dr. Beverly Tatum, conference was co-sponsored by the Officer for the University System President of Spelman College. University of Minnesota Academic of Georgia, delivered the keynote Topics addressed included class- Health Center, the Department of address at the Oct. 7 program and room and courtroom battles over affir- Psychology, the College of Science award presentation, and Caroline mative action, sex discrimination, and and Engineering, the College of Hayes, University Professor of Title IX; breaking the glass ceiling in Liberal Arts, and the Law School.

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Career Center Works to Meet Student Needs

career advice and have enhanced our exciting series,“Lunch with a understanding of students’ concerns, Practitioner.” Small groups of students expectations, and requirements. will meet with an attorney over the In 2010, we are building on that lunch hour and have a chance to ask understanding with new and stream- questions about the practice of law, the lined programming, and we are part- best ways to network, and other con- nering with student organizations to cerns and interests.We are limiting the increase teamwork and support. Career number of participants to ensure the counselor Claudia Melo has joined our opportunity for a productive dialogue, staff, improving our counselor-student so interested students will have to reg- ratio.And we are in the process of cre- ister for this event. ating a Career Center Student In addition, the Career Center Alan Haynes Advisory Board, which will meet four continues to assist and work with times during the academic year to help recent Law School graduates.Through us continue and increase our respon- the Post-Graduate Fellowship program, siveness to student needs. recent graduates can increase their legal Programming this year has included skills by working for state judges, gov- Career Options Night on Nov. 4, ernment agencies, and public interest which brought together practicing organizations as law clerks while they attorneys and law students to discuss a continue to seek full-time employment > More students than ever are variety of practice areas. Each year, opportunities. Recent graduates also seeking and receiving services more attorneys attend, and we hope to can work for AmeriCorp VISTA to regarding career choices, resumes, cover see the trend continue.We understand expand the capacity of legal services in letters, and interview preparation from the importance of regular meetings a variety of areas.This year,VISTA the Law School’s Career Center. with practicing attorneys to give stu- attorneys will be working for the Two years ago, we began a new dents opportunities to network, learn Volunteer Lawyers Network, proactive approach to counseling, sys- about practice areas, and gain exposure Children’s Law Center, City Attorney’s tematically reaching out to students to to the day-to-day work of a real-life Office of Duluth, and Legal Aid determine their individual needs. Since practice.The Career Center worked Society of Minneapolis. then, at least once per semester we with Winthrop & Weinstine to develop We welcome the assistance of our have sent a personal email to every stu- a pilot mentorship program, which alumni in helping students with net- dent in each class.We have also added launched in January, matching 18 of working and in other areas. If you are a table in the subplaza, where staff is our students with 18 experienced vol- interested in participating, please available to answer students’ questions unteer attorneys.We will be expanding contact us at [email protected] or during the lunch hour.These measures the program to the Minneapolis City 612-625-1866. and others have helped us keep a Attorney’s Office. finger on the pulse of students seeking A new development this year is an By Alan Haynes, Director, Career Center

Alumni, Reconnect Online in the Law School’s e>Community

The Law School recently rolled out the year, geographic region, profession, Join e>Community today and first phase of its online connection, or practice area become a part of the Law School online renewal, and networking site, • Reconnect directly with old friends community. To join, go to community. e>Community. Phase 1 is geared specifi- • Keep your friends and colleagues law.umn.edu and follow the instructions cally for alumni. When future phases are up-to-date on your personal and for “First Time Users.” Look up your completed, faculty, staff, and students professional activities name and, when prompted, enter your will be included. • Join interest groups Unique Alumni ID. Alumni, more than 11,000 of your • Register for alumni events If you do not have your Unique fellow Law School graduates are just • Submit class news Alumni ID or need other information, a click away! By joining e>Community • Expand your professional and email [email protected] or call Evan you can: personal networks Johnson at 612-625-6584 or Dinah Zebot • Search the alumni directory by class • Find business referrals at 612-626-8671.

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Career Center Works to Meet Student Needs Experience That Matters: The STEP-UP Program career advice and have enhanced our exciting series,“Lunch with a > This past summer STEP-UP, a given entrepreneurialism significant understanding of students’ concerns, Practitioner.” Small groups of students program designed to reduce economic thought as well. He was even involved expectations, and requirements. will meet with an attorney over the disparities among local communities, in starting the Big Trade Up, a In 2010, we are building on that lunch hour and have a chance to ask provided opportunities for more than fundraising project for Mind the understanding with new and stream- questions about the practice of law, the 1,300 Minneapolis youth to gain the Future, a college scholarship program lined programming, and we are part- best ways to network, and other con- quality work experience needed to for inner-city Minneapolis and St. Paul nering with student organizations to cerns and interests.We are limiting the pursue jobs in the future.Among them youth. Rypa was the first recipient increase teamwork and support. Career number of participants to ensure the was 16-year-old Frank Rypa. of the Mind the Future scholarship counselor Claudia Melo has joined our opportunity for a productive dialogue, After being selected through in 2007. staff, improving our counselor-student so interested students will have to reg- STEP-UP’s competitive application Winners of the scholarship, which ratio.And we are in the process of cre- ister for this event. process, the South High School sopho- doesn’t mature until the student ating a Career Center Student In addition, the Career Center more and first-generation immigrant graduates from high school, join the Alan Haynes Advisory Board, which will meet four continues to assist and work with from Congo was placed at the Law Mind the Future mentoring program times during the academic year to help recent Law School graduates.Through School. Rypa worked 14-hour weeks and also help raise more money for us continue and increase our respon- the Post-Graduate Fellowship program, for two months, performing various scholarships.To help begin the Big siveness to student needs. recent graduates can increase their legal office and maintenance tasks, and Trade Up project, Rypa donated his Programming this year has included skills by working for state judges, gov- he said the experience was highly No. 2 pencil.The goal is to trade up Frank Rypa Career Options Night on Nov. 4, ernment agencies, and public interest worthwhile. for items of increasing value until which brought together practicing organizations as law clerks while they “Working here has highlighted the $250,000 is reached and traded up attorneys and law students to discuss a continue to seek full-time employment steps I need to take in order to get to for a house, which can then be attending law school afterwards. > More students than ever are variety of practice areas. Each year, opportunities. Recent graduates also where I need to go in the future, like refurbished and sold for scholarship “I loved the job!” said Howell. seeking and receiving services more attorneys attend, and we hope to can work for AmeriCorp VISTA to getting into the University or even the money. Currently up for trade is the “I have wanted to be a lawyer since regarding career choices, resumes, cover see the trend continue.We understand expand the capacity of legal services in Law School,” Rypa said.“Seeing what Minnesota Timberwolves Executive I can remember, and working at the letters, and interview preparation from the importance of regular meetings a variety of areas.This year,VISTA the students here did to be where they Suite and Life Time Fitness Package, Law School taught me a lot about the the Law School’s Career Center. with practicing attorneys to give stu- attorneys will be working for the are today has shown me what I need valued at nearly $100,000. different types of law and how to Two years ago, we began a new dents opportunities to network, learn Volunteer Lawyers Network, to do to start preparing early on.” While Rypa still has three years apply for law school. It was a great proactive approach to counseling, sys- about practice areas, and gain exposure Children’s Law Center, City Attorney’s Student Services Registrar Mike of high school to complete, he says opportunity!” tematically reaching out to students to to the day-to-day work of a real-life Office of Duluth, and Legal Aid Galegher, Rypa’s supervisor at the Law he knows that the experience gained The City of Minneapolis’ STEP- determine their individual needs. Since practice.The Career Center worked Society of Minneapolis. School, said he did a great job at what now will only help increase his chances UP program is operated by the non- then, at least once per semester we with Winthrop & Weinstine to develop We welcome the assistance of our he was assigned to do each day this of obtaining his desired career in the profit organization AchieveMpls. Last have sent a personal email to every stu- a pilot mentorship program, which alumni in helping students with net- summer.“He’s sharp, prompt, and does future. summer 4,050 students between the dent in each class.We have also added launched in January, matching 18 of working and in other areas. If you are his job well,” Galegher stated,“and I’m Patrick Howell, a former STEP- ages of 14 and 21 applied, and 1,324 a table in the subplaza, where staff is our students with 18 experienced vol- interested in participating, please glad we can expand his network and UP intern who worked at the Law were accepted and received employ- available to answer students’ questions unteer attorneys.We will be expanding contact us at [email protected] or educate him about the workplace and School in 2008, is evidence of just ment opportunities. during the lunch hour.These measures the program to the Minneapolis City 612-625-1866. the Law School.” that. Now attending Augustana and others have helped us keep a Attorney’s Office. Though Rypa said he is interested College in Rock Island, Ill., Howell By Valerie Figlmiller, communications finger on the pulse of students seeking A new development this year is an By Alan Haynes, Director, Career Center in going to law school someday, he has will graduate in 2013 with hopes of assistant

Alumni, Reconnect Online in the Law School’s e>Community Holiday-Closing Dates Save The Date >

The Law School recently rolled out the year, geographic region, profession, Join e>Community today and The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will be closed from The William E. McGee National Civil first phase of its online connection, or practice area become a part of the Law School online Dec. 24, 2010, through Jan. 2, 2011. The closure period includes: Rights Moot Court Competition will be renewal, and networking site, • Reconnect directly with old friends community. To join, go to community. • Two weekends Dec. 25–26 & Jan. 1–2 held at the Law School Feb. 24-26, 2011. e>Community. Phase 1 is geared specifi- • Keep your friends and colleagues law.umn.edu and follow the instructions • Official University holidays Dec. 24 & 31 This is the 26th year the Law School has cally for alumni. When future phases are up-to-date on your personal and for “First Time Users.” Look up your • Floating holiday Dec. 27 sponsored the competition to promote completed, faculty, staff, and students professional activities name and, when prompted, enter your • Work days for academic staff/ Dec. 28–30 interest in civil rights law and to develop will be included. • Join interest groups Unique Alumni ID. furlough days for Civil Service the oral advocacy and writing skills essen- Alumni, more than 11,000 of your • Register for alumni events If you do not have your Unique & Bargaining Unit staff tial to successful appellate practitioners. fellow Law School graduates are just • Submit class news Alumni ID or need other information, To save costs during the period of limited activities, heat will be turned It is named for William E. McGee (’80), a click away! By joining e>Community • Expand your professional and email [email protected] or call Evan down, buildings will be locked (accessible through security), and public a dedicated advocate for the poor and you can: personal networks Johnson at 612-625-6584 or Dinah Zebot parking lots will be closed (contract parking available with access card). underpriviledged and the first African • Search the alumni directory by class • Find business referrals at 612-626-8671. More closure information is available at American appointed Chief Public http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/faculty-staff/closure/index.htm. Defender in Minnesota.

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Criminal law is challenging but satisfying, sa y alumni from all sides of the c ourtroom.

BY CATHY MADISON

“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen of the jury. Let me tell you our story.” Those 14 words are the essence of criminal law, which is the “most fun thing possible for a lawyer,” says Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman (’74). Although he speaks from the prosecution side, his unwavering enthusiasm is shared by lifelong public defenders and defense attorneys, by those who’ve switched sides, and by one alumna who has served as defender, prosecutor, judge, and now head of a nonprofit organization focused on crime and justice. All still thrill to trial work—never mind the growing complexity of the court process and the challenge of scarce resources—and to the sense of purpose it provides.

> Prosecuting attorneys: proving beyond as he flirted with becoming a public defender before a reasonable doubt becoming a civil trial lawyer. His intrigue with the prosecution side grew as he continued trial work while serving two terms as a Minnesota state senator, a position he won in 1982. In 1990 he was elected Hennepin County Attorney, serving through 1999, then was re-elected in 2007. He ran for governor twice. “I ran for public office nine times, and that makes me a better public servant,” he says, musing on the challenges and rewards of serving the state’s most populous county and a court system that processes more than 3,000 adult and 4,500 juvenile crimes a year.“I get the tough ones,” he adds. “Sometimes I get up from the conference room table and look out the window at south Minneapolis, not because I’m bored but because it’s my way of reminding

er Mike Freeman (’74) Susan Gaertner (’80) myself what the people who elected me expect of us.That t guidance of society is tempered sometimes by rules of evi- ebs dence, by proof beyond a reasonable doubt, by the Fifth When he talks about his job, Freeman likes to focus on the Amendment. But what drives me is what people expect.

ephen W our part of his opening line.“To really represent a client, it’s That’s exciting and rewarding.” got to be an our,” he says.“Being a prosecutor has provided Freeman wrestles with both the most difficult cases— me the opportunity to do justice every day, and that’s at homicides and child sex abuse—and the high-profile cases ation: St

tr least partially defined by doing the right thing.We only that grab headlines. In the latter category is the recent charge people we believe in our own hearts are guilty.” Metro Gang Strike Force case, in which operations were

o Illus Courtroom law appealed to Freeman from the get-go, suspended in 2009 amid allegations of corruption and Phot

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criminal wrongdoing.The federal grand jury cited one justice in a broader way.” for a single opening—nor has it lost its clientele, when 9 expected it to be,” he says. civil rights violation but, after a lengthy investigation, Both Gaertner and Freeman noted the tremendous out of 10 serious crimes require the services of a public “The realization sets in, as you practice longer in a Freeman’s office declined to prosecute. difference that advancing science has made in their ability defender.What it has lost, sadly, is funding.Those who still clogged system, that for every person who benefits from “We felt there was wrongdoing and inappropriate and to secure justice.A nationally recognized DNA evidence serve are stretched so thin that the system grinds to a halt your work, 50 more are standing in line, waiting. I spend sloppy police work, but unless we can prove an element of expert, Gaertner directed a review of past convictions in as prosecutors wait their turn. (Indeed, Gaertner notes that most of my time holding back a flood. It’s a constant uphill criminal offense, we can’t prosecute.There simply wasn’t her jurisdiction, leading to the country’s first prosecution- the same defender may be assigned to four different battle, and that hill has no peak, no top. It’s an endless no- sufficient evidence. I’m convinced we did the right thing driven, DNA-based exoneration as well as a new evidence- Ramsey County courtrooms at the same time.) win fight,” he says.“But once in a while, a client has and I stand behind it,” he says.“‘Better that 10 guilty per- retention policy. She also successfully advocated for Public defense was expanding when Friedman first nobody else but you to rely upon, and if you can right that sons go free than one innocent person be prosecuted’ is domestic abuse laws and has worked to reform eyewitness took on that role in 1973, just after the courts had decided wrong, it’s pretty rewarding.” He describes a 19-year-old not an outmoded concept to me.” identification procedures. that even those charged with misdemeanors were entitled client charged with robbing a young woman at gunpoint His cohort east of the Mississippi River shares many of “The things I feel most proud of relate to systems to counsel. Since early high school he had liked framing and identified in a lineup as her assailant.The client, poorly his concerns, frustrations, and career milestones. Susan changes rather than individual cases,” she points out. arguments, debating, and persuading. In law school he educated and lacking family support, faced up to 10 years Gaertner (’80) is serving her last months as Ramsey Freeman, too, is proud of the broader initiatives his knew he wanted to be a litigator.“I didn’t see the point of in jail. Marcus’s own investigation produced alibis that County Attorney, after being elected in 1994 and re- office is pursuing: the be@school attendance program that moving things from tray one to tray two,” he says. But he police later confirmed. Charges were dismissed. elected three times.The first woman to hold that office, combats truancy, and others that fight elder abuse and drug wavered between labor and criminal law while also han- Marcus cites another case in which police manipulated she, too, has run for governor and has endured her share of crimes. He also sees much work to be done in the diver- kering to be a college professor.With public defender evidence.“Often my job is to put a check on that abusive media skewering.A recent case involved the release of pris- sity area and hopes that today’s immigrants will be assimi- work he found his perfect fit, and since 1975, he has also power,” he says.“A number of people see it as a personal oner Koua Fong Lee, who was convicted in 2006 of crim- lated as successfully as those he grew up with.And, like been a professor at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, victory to put somebody behind bars, but to me, justice is inal vehicular homicide after the Toyota Camry he was Gaertner, he struggles with scarcity of resources, which where he has a joint appointment in the Department of about more than just punishing a wrongdoer. It’s about driving crashed into another car, killing three people. In affects everything from staffing to a public defender Sociology and the School of Medicine. He teaches making society as a whole better and protecting the rights 2010, a Ramsey County District Judge ruled that a new shortage that stymies the court system. throughout the country and has won several outstanding- of everyone involved.” trial was warranted after new evidence emerged regarding “I’m hoping and hoping that the wave of budget cuts teacher awards. Toyota’s massive recalls based on sudden acceleration inci- is over,” he says, citing three years of 10% cuts in a budget Friedman loves being a public defender, a role that’s dents. Gaertner declined to prosecute him again. that is 90% people.“But I don’t think we’ve jeopardized becoming more complex, with more hearings and more She cites the case as a good example of one change fairness. Prosecuting fairly and justly but aggressively those evidence-based deliberation.“People went to law school that has occurred during her 26-year career: the sometimes people who commit crimes—that’s job number one.” because they didn’t like science and math,” he chuckles. > Defense attorneys: investigating, alarming role that media play in the justice system. “Now you’ve got to learn about science if you want to be competing, winning “The system worked,” she says,“but the sensational effective. It makes for a steep learning curve.” way the media portrayed the case as it went along could He is also dismayed by today’s economic climate and its lead to an undermining of the public’s confidence in the effects.“In the last five years, public defenders have seen system.There seemed to be a cry for instant results, instant > Public defenders: committed to an outrageous cuts—laying off people, denying people gratification of demands that a very difficult case be uphill battle counsel, continuing cases too long, denying justice to all resolved quickly, just as the cases in ‘Law and Order’ are kinds of folks, both those charged and the victims of resolved.” crime,” he says.“It’s really shameful. I don’t like it that we The popular TV franchise did not exist when Gaertner compete with other worthwhile causes, like education and attended law school, where she was quite emphatic about health care, for limited dollars.What’s more basic in a not pursuing criminal law, planning to become a securities democracy than guaranteeing justice and equal access to litigator instead. courts?” “There were no role models, particularly for prosecu- Aaron Marcus (’04) confronts similar challenges as tors. The only one was Hamilton Burger [Perry Mason’s one of more than 200 assistant defenders working with the DA], and he always lost,” she says. But after clerking for Defender Association of Philadelphia, an independent, Jeffrey Rutherford (’95) Ron Meshbesher (’57) Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Gerald Heaney nonprofit corporation that provides legal services to indi- (’41), she discovered that criminal cases held the most gent defendants. Long an activist involved in such causes as appeal. She joined the William Mauzy law firm as a crim- drug policy and anti–death penalty reform, he chose law “My guess is that if you took a happiness survey of people inal defense attorney before spending 10 years as Assistant school partly as a way to challenge unjust laws and protect who practice in the criminal area, on either side, you’d find Ramsey County Attorney. Fred Friedman (’72) Aaron Marcus (’04) individual rights.Yet there are moments when the perspec- that, by and large, they’re more satisfied with what they do “I remember conversations with Judge Heaney and tive shifts, he says. on a day-to-day basis than other lawyers,” says Jeffrey influential mentors who advised me that prosecutors “Most people in public defender work realize that a Rutherford (’95). Now a partner in the White Collar & have enormous power and therefore enormous potential No one is more aware of the public defender shortage large number of your clients are probably guilty of some- Regulatory Enforcement practice group in Crowell & to change the system.That power is different than the than Fred Friedman (’72), Chief Public Defender of the thing. In many ways your job is to seek the best outcome, Moring’s Los Angeles office, he speaks from the defense power to accomplish the client’s goal in an individual Sixth District (northeastern Minnesota) since 1986 and the to minimize the sentence and find ways in which to assist side, which he has found enormously rewarding since first case, and I’ve found it enormously satisfying,” she says. state’s most senior chief defender. He insists that the post somebody with moving beyond their past problems. But taking a summer job with the Hennepin County Public “I ran for county attorney because I wanted to impact hasn’t lost widespread appeal—he has seen 80 applicants the level of social work is more involved than I initially Defender’s office.

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Having worked both as a paralegal and in a commu- highly publicized cases, such as the 1977 murder of heiress about his legal aspirations.After clerking in Hennepin could to ensure justice was served. Her contributions have nity-based organization loosely associated with the court Elizabeth Congdon and her night nurse in the 39-room County’s civil division, he still wasn’t sure. It wasn’t until come from all sectors—as defense attorney, prosecutor, system, Rutherford was already attuned to criminal law’s Glensheen mansion outside Duluth; the 1972 kidnapping Jones, now U.S.Attorney for the District of Minnesota, judge, and since 2008, president of the Council on Crime lure by the time he entered law school. He clerked for a of Virginia Piper, wife of a well-known investment banker, became a Marine Corps officer that he developed a fasci- and Justice. federal judge in Los Angeles and spent two years with a which remains the FBI’s largest unsolved kidnapping case; nation for trials, which are rare these days in civil work. Alexander says that she was first “bitten by the bug” large general litigation firm, but neither gave him the and the 1975 Dave Forbes hockey assault trial.The first Court-martial cases, from rape and sodomy to homi- when she joined the Legal Rights Center in Minneapolis, criminal experience he coveted. In his next job, as Deputy two resulted in acquittals.The last “was a fascinating case, cide and white-collar crime, provided experience on both a nonprofit poverty criminal defense law firm that focuses Federal Public Defender in California’s Central District, he because there were literally 15,000 to 20,000 witnesses to sides. On the defense side, Jones learned to protect indi- on juvenile justice, criminal justice, and child welfare moved immediately to felony trial work. the event,” Meshbesher says.The jury voted 10 to 2 for vidual rights and make sure rules were followed while also systems in Hennepin County.As a defender, she often “The learning curve was my biggest challenge,” he acquittal before a hung jury was declared and charges were advocating for defendants despite personal doubts about went up against county attorneys but never fancied herself recalls.“I really liked the camaraderie of the office, the dismissed. their guilt or innocence. one of them. complexity of cases, and variety of clients. Federal court In decades of practice, Meshbesher has seen some “I learned some tough lessons early on in the Marine “I was approached by the head of the criminal division, practice is very formal and oriented to a lot of written changes, including gender and race diversity among new Corps, like not to ask the question,‘Did you do it or not?’ who asked me if I’d ever considered becoming a prose- work.The pace is a little slower and the cases bigger than lawyers as well as substantial advances in science, which It limits your options when you put somebody on the cutor. I said no, I don’t think I could ever do that.” But, in other venues. It was exciting to work in an environment may lead to fairer trials. But juries are still unpredictable.“I stand,” Jones says. after deciding that “no” was too easy and that perhaps she where people were so bright and motivated.” think it’s going to be a slam dunk and I get surprised. “As a prosecutor you have a different set of challenges. could benefit from seeing both sides of issues, she joined His next moves, first to a small white-collar criminal There tend to be more guilty pleas, especially in federal You don’t represent an individual client or cause, but the Hennepin County Attorney’s office. defense boutique, then to a large international firm, pre- court. Sentences are so onerous that defendants grab a instead have a broader responsibility to do justice,” he says. “I got into this work because of something horrible sented different opportunities and obstacles. He welcomed lighter sentence rather than risk a trial and longer time in “For me, there’s more certainty in going to trial because that happened to a very good friend of mine. Now I had the chance to concentrate on rarely exposed white-collar prison,” he says. of the righteousness of the cause.You have the full flavor the opportunity to prosecute the cases of individuals who areas, to dive into the nitty-gritty of investigation and The most notable change? “Paperwork,” he says.“In of information in front of you, and you know that your hurt the community I grew up in. I could look at it from grand jury work. the ’60s, we’d go into the courtroom with a file that was goal in presenting the case is to seek the truth, not just a fairness standpoint.Are these the people we should be His biggest challenge? “Getting paid,” he says without maybe five or six inches thick. Now we have banker boxes to win the case.” going after? It taught me a lot,” she says. missing a beat.With aggressively prosecuted financial full of paper. It’s altogether different.And with the coming After retiring from active duty, Jones spent a rewarding Alexander prosecuted several tough cases, often sexual crimes leading to numerous defendants facing seizure of of the computer and the Internet, there’s even more. It’s decade in private practice, most recently as a partner han- assault involving children, and developed a reputation assets, collecting legal fees is no sure thing. Nevertheless, absolutely crazy.”With more information available, lawyers dling complex business litigation and corporate criminal among colleagues. One pressured her to apply for a judge- Rutherford likes the work.“Even though I’m in private are often better-trained and prepared, he adds, but “once defense at Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi, Minneapolis. ship, a position she’d never considered because “no practice, I still have the same great opportunity to represent you’re in the courtroom, it’s pretty much the same…It’s His clients included former Minnesota Twins player Kirby African-American woman had ever been appointed to the individuals charged with crimes. I’m still providing a my 53rd year, and I still love it.” Puckett, who was cleared of sexual assault charges in 2003. bench, I wasn’t politically active, I hadn’t made political service.” His preference, though, is to do what he’s doing now: contributions, and I didn’t know the governor.” She sent in And the challenges, such as the globalization of investi- truth-seeking in a systemic way. Nominated by President her resume, then forgot about it. gations, just keep coming.“Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2009, Jones Invited to the governor’s office some time later, she predicted that the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act would be says that the job of U.S.Attorney itself is apolitical, was aware of the roomful of people watching gregarious as prominent as it is. Countries are looking beyond their > In federal court, on the bench, although policy decisions do affect work priorities.“We’re Rudy Perpich shake her hand, but her head was still borders, and things are changing significantly,” he says. and beyond: having an impact not obsessed with national security cases, but we know it’s wrapped around the rape case she’d been trying for the Except for job satisfaction, of course, which remains high. an important part of the job,” he explains, citing ramped- past eight days.As she was leaving, she turned to Perpich “We’re competitive and we’re there to win,” Ron up civil rights enforcement, public safety issues, and fraud and said,“Well, did you pick me or what?” His response: Meshbesher (’57), one of Minnesota’s best-known defense investigation and prosecution. He doesn’t miss the grind “Sure I did.” lawyers, explains.“Whether we’re representing the defen- of the economic performance pressure that comes with She served on the bench for 25 years, focusing on dant or the plaintiff, we just want to win.That’s where the private practice, he says, valuing instead the impact of his criminal justice system reforms, especially those involving satisfaction comes from.” current pursuit. children and families. But reform moved at a snail’s pace, Meshbesher is founder and president of Meshbesher & “It sounds corny, but I see the tangible way, on a daily making her current position an appealing opportunity and Spence, Minneapolis. But he started out as a prosecutor, basis, in which a difference is being made.The Department perhaps a quicker way to change the system. Her initiatives hired at age 24 by the Hennepin County Attorney’s office, of Justice is the largest law firm in the world, and there is have enjoyed some success—the juvenile ombudsman bill where his appetite for trial work proved insatiable.“I was much satisfaction in running a really high-quality trial was passed but vetoed by the governor—but funding an eager beaver. I took every case I could get, including shop.You’re working on issues that make a difference in shortages have been disappointing. Nevertheless, she’s from older lawyers who’d lost their esprit de corps,” he people’s lives, whether it’s on the Red Lake Indian reserva- committed to change. says. In three years he tried 45 felony cases, with a 92% tion, in the Somali community, or on the north side of “Do I miss the bench? I will tell you, yes.And I cer- conviction rate.“But private practice was a natural place B. Todd Jones (’83) Pam Alexander (’77) Minneapolis.” tainly miss the people, who were fantastic to work with,” for me to go. I was hired by a lawyer to do personal injury Making a difference is also what drives Pam Alexander Alexander says.“But I’ve chosen a different path and I’m cases, and then I started getting calls to do criminal work.” (’77), who was 12 years old when she first entered a court- getting things done, and I’m very pleased with that.” He amassed both civil and criminal courtroom experi- B. Todd Jones (’83), the first in his family to attend law room, to testify as a witness in the rape case of her best ence, but his household name derives primarily from school, was intrigued by the legal process but undecided friend. She decided then and there to do whatever she By Cathy Madison, a freelance writer/editor based in the Twin Cities

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he University of Minnesota counts many distin- host was a lawyer in the midst of a trial or about to start a same reaction:“What are they attempting to do, telling court, we assign everything on a computer, so everybody guished jurists among its alumni. Chiefs among trial, I was very sensitive about my social relations with that judges how they should sentence?” On reflection I did gets either great cases or lousy ones. I couldn’t give anybody T them are Russell A. Anderson (’68) and James attorney. In that setting and at the appellate, there were agree that it is not offensive to require that a decision to a raise, I couldn’t improve their office or their conditions, M. Rosenbaum (’69).Anderson served 10 years on the social events I chose not to attend. deprive a citizen of liberty—albeit convicted of a crime— I couldn’t change their case load. How do you run an Minnesota Supreme Court and retired as Chief Justice in ROSENBAUM > Trial lawyers are great company. Lawyers’ be a reasoned decision.And I think on the state court the organization where the organizational structure is flat? It’s 2008. Rosenbaum, a U.S. District Court judge from 1985 war stories—you know how much fun that is. But I had guidelines have had somewhat that emphasis. suasion, discussion. If you want to be ineffective as Chief to 2010, served seven years as Chief Judge.The two crossed the same thing.There were two couples with whom ROSENBAUM > I think mandatory minimums just take Judge, start thinking you’re the chief judge! paths professionally over the years, including as volunteer Marilyn and I had New Year’s Eve dinner for 17 or 18 away all discretion from the judge.The second area that members of Law School boards, but rarely had much one- years.When they were engaged in a very large matter in concerns me is that they’re built on the notion that the Work continues, on their terms on-one time. front of me, for three years we had no contact socially. It’s a same event occurring in different places ought to be dealt ANDERSON > I’m still working on making sure our state Both have retired and established solo offices— matter of professionalism and ethics, but it does bite into with the same way. Philosophically, I have no particular courts are fair and impartial. Most state judges are elected. Anderson at home in Hopkins and Rosenbaum at JAMS your life a bit. problem with that. In practice, the world doesn’t always There’s been an effort of late to politicize the courts and in Minneapolis. On Sep. 24, 2010, in the Law School’s work like that. bring in big money to these campaigns, and really it infects Riesenfeld Rare Books Research Center, they sat down to Tough calls, trying memories ANDERSON > I agree with your comment on mandatory the notion of impartiality of a court. I’m also interested interview each other. Considering the list of questions I ANDERSON > There is no experience like matters of sentencing. It always troubled me that a congressional in trying to be a better neighbor and improve lives in ways had proposed,Anderson quipped,“I get to choose the child custody. It’s not necessarily intellectually challenging, committee or state legislative committee thought that, that are not legally related but are the deeds of a good question. I’m an appellate judge.” Rosenbaum rebutted, but it certainly is emotionally challenging and of such before the actual incident that gave rise to the charge and citizen, and to do it in a non-public way. “I’m a trial judge. I just take them in the order they significance in the lives of these children. I don’t want to the conviction, they could in their wisdom decide what ROSENBAUM > Judicial independence is of great concern come.” Their exchanges show the true colors and concerns wear my emotions on my sleeve here, but I still remember the sentence should be, when the facts and circumstances to me.The ability and power of judges to say what they of the judges themselves and their courts. a case some years after I had become a trial judge.At the are so completely different. believe is integral to a fair decision-making process.This is time, in child custody we would consider the preferences an area that in some ways I will now feel freer to speak out Missing the work and colleagues, of the children if they were of a certain age. I was inter- Unique responsibilities, innovative solutions about. I also expect I’ll be speaking out more on judicial not the strictures viewing in chambers a 12- and a 14-year-old whose ANDERSON > In both [chief justice and chief judge] posi- compensation. I’m terrified of what’s going on. ROSENBAUM > I was a trial lawyer for 16 years before parents both loved them but could not get along or agree tions, you have the responsibility for ultimately making the ANDERSON > Are you doing any teaching? I became a judge.We both could have stayed on a good on custody. In that very rural setting, where there wasn’t decision in administrative matters. ROSENBAUM > I do a lot of teaching in two subject areas deal longer.We both decided there’s something other in much privacy out of chambers, I had to leave chambers ROSENBAUM > The state judiciary was heavily dependent around the country. One is eDiscovery. The second is the world. I took my shot, and it’s time to go on to because I needed to cry. on how you did your work.You had to have a relationship patent and intellectual property. something else. ROSENBAUM > It forces Sophie’s Choice on children. with the governor and the legislature. It was your job to ANDERSON > I am teaching a four-credit course [at ANDERSON > I feel much the same. I was on the bench There’s just nobody built for that. From the first to the last, get the ship properly funded and under some kind of the Law School] in evidence.We have wonderfully bright, nearly 26 years, 16 of those as a trial judge. I do miss the I could not do more than two sentencings a week. I found control, a job for which neither of us is trained. Lobbying attentive, and hard-working students.When I was on the work.What I don’t miss is the constancy.Waiting for a it excruciating.When you send somebody away for 25 and horse-trading is exactly not what judges do. The job of Supreme Court, we came here once a year and did an church service to begin one Sunday morning, I was sitting years, and you’re going to shatter whatever life they had protecting one-third of the structure of the government was actual case and met with the students following that. in the car reading a brief.That’s when my wife, Kristin, on the outside, and you see the breakdown in the family… uniquely under your hand.And you did a very good job. The entire court looked forward to it. told me I needed to get a life. I found it very difficult.At the end of my judicial career, ANDERSON > The innovative technology that you ROSENBAUM > As you know better than most, I was I had a backlog of sentencing. I had to do a lot of them, brought to the federal court and the new courthouse in Both judges say more time for fun, especially international reading between 400 and 600 pages of stuff a week, which and I was just a wreck. Some people were really bad Minneapolis is a wonderful legacy.We were interested in travel, with their wives tops their dockets.Anderson the made reading for pleasure and education difficult. Recently people, and you were doing the community a service by this at the state court level and very much aware of what pianist and Rosenbaum the theater buff also look forward I got a Kindle, and on an airplane flight I read a whole putting them away where they can’t hurt anybody. But you were doing. It was a model for the district court to attending more concerts and plays, free of workload- book. It was like heaven. there’s an awful lot of people who don’t have anything like judges of Minnesota. induced naps after intermission. More of their conversation

ANDERSON > At the appellate court, you really are iso- the breaks we’ve gotten in our lives, and that’s where I got en K. Hansen ROSENBAUM > The idea of transmitting a body of infor- on many issues (e.g., judicial selection, the White and lated. That tends to be your circle of acquaintances and crossways with the sentencing system, too. I said,“Don’t ar mation structurally, incorporated into the actual building, Massey cases,ADR, technology) will be available in the friends. I miss the collegiality of my colleagues from the give me a cookbook on this.” y: K seemed sensible to me.And we built a courthouse where December issue of e>Perspectives. trial and appellate courts. Good lawyers do not let judges ANDERSON > There is an anguish to sentencing.When aph this was integral. get too familiar. In the small communities where I sat then-Chief Justice Amdahl set up our sentencing guideline ogr Someone said that as Chief Judge, you’re not the first By Karen K. Hansen, a Minneapolis-based freelance writer and

[Ninth District], if there were Christmas parties and the system in Minnesota many years ago, I had somewhat the Phot among equals; you’re an equal among firsts. On the district clarinetist.

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Mrs. Julius E. (“Babe”) Davis and Professors Stephen F. Befort (’74), Bradley C. Karkkainen, Prof. Kristin E. Hickman and Barry C. Feld (’69) Mrs. Julius E. Davis, 2010-11 Julius E. Davis Professor of Law Kristin E. Hickman, and Dean Professors Jennie Green and Fred Morrison at round- David Wippman (front row: second, third, fifth), with former Julius E. Davis Professors. Prof. Laura J. Cooper and Dean David Wippman table with visiting judges from Kosova Constitutional Front row: Claire Hill (first) and Ann M. Burkhart (fourth); Middle: Stephen F. Befort (’74), Court Brett McDonnell, E. Thomas Sullivan, Bradley C. Karkkainen, Susan M. Wolf, Barry C. Feld (’69), David S. Weissbrodt, and John H. Matheson; Back: Richard S. Frase and Dale Carpenter

Faculty Awards, Grants, and News Intellectual Property Gang of Predatory Lenders and Wall Street Professor Laura Law,” 39 Wm. & Bankers Fleeced America—and Spawned a Cooper was Mary L. Rev. 1585 Global Crisis by Michael W. Hudson was The committee is considering drafting professors from across the United reappointed to (1998), was cited released in October. Cox recognized the Professor Stephen a uniform law proposal covering States and many foreign countries. the J. Stewart and extensively by the potential outcome of fraudulent finan- Befort (’74) was agreements that affect a partner’s Elected members are selected on the Mario Thomas U.S. District Court cial practices and, as Assistant Attorney elected a 2010 financial rights after divorce or death basis of professional achievement, high McClendon Chair for the District of General in the Minnesota Attorney Fellow of the of a spouse. character and ability, and demonstrated in Law and Alternative Dispute Massachusetts in a discussion of the General’s Office from 1991-2005, led College of Labor interest in improving the law. Resolution. She was honored for her role of statutory damages in deterring actions and drafted legislation to expose and Employment pioneering work on hiring and pay copyright infringement.The court was and regulate them. Lawyers and will be inducted at the equity for women at the University issuing an opinion in Sony BMG Music 15th annual induction dinner in with an award presented Oct. 7 by Entertainment v.Tenenbaum, holding that Chicago in November. Fellows are Professor Ann M. Professor Nancy State Representative Phyllis Kahn. a jury award of $675,000 against a elected from across the United States Burkhart was Cook was one of a Cooper, Carolyn Chalmers (’77), Dr. defendant for downloading 30 copy- Professor Barry and Canada in recognition of their reappointed to the group of best-prac- Shyamala Rajender,Andrea righted songs was unconstitutionally Feld’s (’69) article professional integrity and contributions Curtis Bradbury tices experts who Rubenstein (’77), and Dr. Blenda excessive. “Unmitigated to the field of labor law. Kellar Chair of Law. served as consult- Wilson received the award at a confer- Punishment: ants at a September ence on women in higher education Adolescent Criminal meeting hosted by the Law School to hosted by the University of Minnesota Responsibility and provide an opportunity for experiential Women’s Faculty Cabinet and the Law Professor Prentiss LWOP Sentences,” 10 J. Law & Family Professor Brian Professor Dale education experts nationwide to share School. Cox (’90) is cited Studies 11 (2007), was cited by the U.S. Bix was appointed Carpenter was resources, plan, and organize faculty- extensively in a Supreme Court in a decision prohibiting Reporter for the elected to the development programs.The first Professor Thomas Cotter’s article new book on the a sentence of life without parole for a Uniform Law American Law training workshops are scheduled in co-authored with Roger D. Blair on role of Ameriquest nonhomicide crime committed by a Commission Institute, an honor conjunction with the Association of the law and economics of statutory and Lehman juvenile offender (Graham v. Florida,— Drafting Committee that is limited to American Law Schools’ annual meeting damages awards,“An Economic Brothers in the nation’s predatory S.Ct.—, 2010 WL 1946731). Over the on Premarital and Marital Agreements. 3,000 eminent judges, lawyers, and law in San Francisco in January 2011. Analysis of Damages Rules in lending scandal. The Monster: How a summer, he provided expert testimony

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in juvenile courts regarding his Committee provides feedback to the University’s Institute research on interrogation and minors. FDA on the effectiveness of its process on the Environment, to ensure product safety. Subsequent to each to receive flex- the workshop, the FDA announced ible funding for assessments and potential changes to three years to pursue Professor Daniel the system. interdisciplinary J. Gifford was research and create reappointed to the new models of teaching. On Oct. 6, Robins, Kaplan, she represented the Minnesota Center Miller & Ciresi for Environmental Advocacy at a Chair of Law. Professor Kristin Minnesota Court of Appeals hearing Hickman was challenging the Minnesota Public appointed to the Utilities Commission’s environmental Julius E. Davis review for pipelines bringing tar sands Professor Michele Chair of Law. oil from Alberta to the United States. Goodwin moder- ated a special session that was added to the Third Professor Joan S. Affiliated National People of Howland was one Professor Bernard Color Legal Scholarship Conference of 12 individuals M. Levinson, pro- when Rev. Jesse Jackson became avail- chosen from across fessor of classical able to participate. Jackson answered the University of and Near Eastern questions posed by a multicultural Minnesota system studies and of law audience of law professors and students to receive the 2010 President’s Award and Berman Family Chair of Jewish at the conference, entitled “Our for Outstanding Service, a recognition Studies and Hebrew Bible, was elected Country, Our World in a ‘Post-Racial’ that goes to faculty and staff for supe- a Fellow of the American Academy for Era,” held in September at Seton Hall rior commitment to the University Jewish Research by his peers. University School of Law. community and service well beyond the recipient’s regular duties. Howland was honored for her exceptional service through program and com- Professor Stephen Professor Jennifer mittee participation and volunteer Meili and the Green was a finalist activities. Immigration and for the 2010 Trial Human Rights Law Lawyer of the Year Clinic helped gain Award by the asylum for a West Public Justice Affiliated African woman fleeing genital cutting Foundation, an award given annually Professor William and an East African man fleeing polit- for the most significant contribution to G. Iacono was ical persecution, and helped secure safe the public interest.The recognition is named a Regents haven for a man escaping false accusa- based on Green’s human rights work Professor in June tions, detention, and torture in his in the cases of Ken Wiwa v. Royal Dutch 2010 by the central African homeland. Petroleum Company and Ken Wiwa v. University of Minnesota Board of At the Latin American Studies Brian Anderson. Regents.A professor of psychology, Association conference in Toronto, he psychiatry, neuroscience, and law and presented a paper on public interest an adjunct professor of child develop- lawyers in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile ment, Iacono has been at the based on interviews with lawyers and Professor Ralph University since 1985 and is best social movement activists in each Hall presented known for his work on the Minnesota country. findings of his study Twin Family Study. “Using Recall Data to Assess the 510(k) Professor Alexandra Klass was Process” (funded selected to receive the Stanley V. Professor Amy by the Kaufman Foundation) to a Kinyon Teacher of the Year Award for Monahan pre- public workshop of the Institute of 2010, presented at Commencement sented her work on Medicine’s Committee on the Public ceremonies May 15.Also, she was one public pension Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) of 12 University faculty members reform before Clearance Process.The IOM named a resident Fellow at the California’s Little

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FACULTY PERSPECTIVE FACULTY PERSPECTIVE in juvenile courts regarding his Committee provides feedback to the University’s Institute Hoover Commission, a bipartisan of Irish Ambassador Michael Collins Washington Post research on interrogation and minors. FDA on the effectiveness of its process on the Environment, group established to investigate and in Washington, D.C. Painter, White to ensure product safety. Subsequent to each to receive flex- promote efficiency in state government House chief ethics the workshop, the FDA announced ible funding for operations. In California, the lawyer in 2005-07, assessments and potential changes to three years to pursue Commission is studying long-term encouraged legisla- Professor Daniel the system. interdisciplinary implications and trends in today’s Professor Myron tive action to pro- J. Gifford was research and create public pension plans. Orfield and the hibit such activity reappointed to the new models of teaching. On Oct. 6, Institute on Race & by White House staff, and in the Robins, Kaplan, she represented the Minnesota Center Poverty published a New York Times he called on Congress Miller & Ciresi for Environmental Advocacy at a new study, The State to amend the Hatch Act or, alterna- Chair of Law. Professor Kristin Minnesota Court of Appeals hearing Professor of Public Schools in tively, the President to issue an execu- Hickman was challenging the Minnesota Public Fionnuala Ní Post-Katrina New Orleans:The Challenge tive order prohibiting White House appointed to the Utilities Commission’s environmental Aoláin was invited of Creating Equal Opportunity. The study staff from participating in partisan Julius E. Davis review for pipelines bringing tar sands to serve on the found that Louisiana did not achieve politics during their government Professor Michele Chair of Law. oil from Alberta to the United States. U.N. Roster of its goal of rebuilding the New Orleans service. He was subsequently referred Goodwin moder- Experts for the school system to bring equal education to as “a crusader for closing the polit- ated a special ses- Crisis Communications Unit.The to all students, regardless of race, ical-affairs office and barring partisan sion that was added United Nations maintains rosters of socioeconomic class, or locality. political activity in the White House” to the Third Professor Joan S. Affiliated leading analysts and scholars in many by the New York Post. National People of Howland was one Professor Bernard disciplines to field inquiries from jour- Color Legal Scholarship Conference of 12 individuals M. Levinson, pro- nalists when major events occur. Ní when Rev. Jesse Jackson became avail- chosen from across fessor of classical Aoláin will provide expertise, context, Professor Hari able to participate. Jackson answered the University of and Near Eastern and a balanced perspective during M. Osofsky Affiliated questions posed by a multicultural Minnesota system studies and of law crises.Also a U.N. special expert on presented a paper Professor Amy audience of law professors and students to receive the 2010 President’s Award and Berman Family Chair of Jewish promoting gender equality in times of on the complexities Kristin Sanders, at the conference, entitled “Our for Outstanding Service, a recognition Studies and Hebrew Bible, was elected conflict and peace-making, she pre- of sub-state actors an assistant professor Country, Our World in a ‘Post-Racial’ that goes to faculty and staff for supe- a Fellow of the American Academy for sented a paper on the postconflict in creating interna- in the School of Era,” held in September at Seton Hall rior commitment to the University Jewish Research by his peers. environment for women at a confer- tional law of climate change at a Journalism and University School of Law. community and service well beyond ence of women international law conference of women international law Mass Communication, received a the recipient’s regular duties. Howland scholars in Oslo, Norway, in August. scholars in Oslo, Norway, in August. $26,000 University of Minnesota was honored for her exceptional In October, she was selected for grant-in-aid for the study “The FCC, service through program and com- Professor Stephen inclusion on the 2010 Irish Legal Professor Richard Painter was Indecency and Primetime TV:The Professor Jennifer mittee participation and volunteer Meili and the 100, an annual listing by the Irish Voice interviewed on National Public Radio Regulation of Nudity and Profanity Green was a finalist activities. Immigration and newspaper and Irish America magazine and cited in the New York Times in in the United States.”The study for the 2010 Trial Human Rights Law to honor the legal achievements and June regarding activities that are not will explore regulation of television Lawyer of the Year Clinic helped gain leadership of individuals of Irish illegal but are an undesirable intrusion content, legal challenges to regulation, Award by the asylum for a West heritage. Honorees received their of partisan politics into White House and the structure of Federal Public Justice Affiliated African woman fleeing genital cutting award at a ceremony at the residence work. In an opinion piece for the Communication Commission fines. Foundation, an award given annually Professor William and an East African man fleeing polit- for the most significant contribution to G. Iacono was ical persecution, and helped secure safe the public interest.The recognition is named a Regents haven for a man escaping false accusa- based on Green’s human rights work Professor in June tions, detention, and torture in his in the cases of Ken Wiwa v. Royal Dutch 2010 by the central African homeland. FACULTY October 18 Professor Chris Brummer Petroleum Company and Ken Wiwa v. University of Minnesota Board of At the Latin American Studies 21 Professor Brian Bix Georgetown University Law Center Brian Anderson. Regents.A professor of psychology, Association conference in Toronto, he WORKS IN University of Minnesota Law School International Organizations as Sources psychiatry, neuroscience, and law and presented a paper on public interest Private Ordering and Family Law of International Financial Law an adjunct professor of child develop- lawyers in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile PROGRESS ment, Iacono has been at the based on interviews with lawyers and November December Professor Ralph University since 1985 and is best social movement activists in each Fall 2010 > 4 Professor Judith Resnik 2 Professor Avishalom Tor Hall presented known for his work on the Minnesota country. Yale Law School University of Haifa (visiting at University findings of his study Twin Family Study. Lectures on works in progress at the Law Bring Back Bentham: Open Courts, of Notre Dame Law School) “Using Recall Data School and other institutions are held on Terror Trials, and Public Sphere(s) Behavioral Antitrust: A New Approach to the to Assess the 510(k) Professor Alexandra Klass was Thursdays from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in 11 Professor Alon Harel Rule of Reason After Leegin Process” (funded selected to receive the Stanley V. Professor Amy Room 385. They are open to the public but The Hebrew University of Jerusalem 9 Professor Jamal Greene by the Kaufman Foundation) to a Kinyon Teacher of the Year Award for Monahan pre- require an RSVP to Stephanie McCauley at Faculty of Law Columbia Law School public workshop of the Institute of 2010, presented at Commencement sented her work on 612-625-9073 or [email protected]. The Case for Discriminatory Sentencing: Medicine’s Committee on the Public ceremonies May 15.Also, she was one public pension Why Equal Crimes Deserve Different Sanctions Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) of 12 University faculty members reform before Clearance Process.The IOM named a resident Fellow at the California’s Little

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receive a doctorate honoris causa Faculty in the Community Professor Bruce during its 130th Dies Natalis ceremony Shnider published in October.Awarded since 1930, the “Are Incentive honor recognizes individuals for out- Prof. Hickman files amicus The study by Cooper, Prof. Stephen Stock Options standing contributions in the fields of briefs on tax issues Befort (’74), and emeritus Prof. Mario Dead?” in the science, politics, and culture. Professor Kristin Hickman recently Bognanno reviewed more than 2,000 national tax journal authored and filed amicus briefs in two Minnesota labor arbitration decisions Tax Notes. He outlines 10 common high-profile cases involving issues of tax issued over a 24-year period. It showed mistakes in executive compensation, administration. that in the public sector, arbitrators offers suggestions for avoiding them, Professor Barbara On July 2, 2010, she filed a brief upheld employers’ decision to fire an and addresses the adverse impact of the Y. Welke, who before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the employee in 56% of cases, and not just alternative minimum tax on executives holds a joint D.C. Circuit in connection with an en for serious misconduct. Terminations holding incentive stock options. appointment in Susan Wolf Elected to IOM banc rehearing in Cohen v. United States merely for unsatisfactory performance the Department Professor Susan M. Wolf was inducted (Nos. 08-5088, 08-5093, 09-5174). were upheld in 62% of cases. Regarding of History, was into the National Academy of Sciences’ Issues before the court include whether splitting decisions to get more work, Prof. Orfield shares expertise promoted to professor of history. Institute of Medicine (IOM) at its 40th the Internal Revenue Code’s Anti- Cooper explained, the study found that in PBS films on suburbs Professor Laura annual meeting in October in Washington, Injunction Act provision (AIA) or the arbitrators with the heaviest caseloads Prof. Myron Orfield offers background Thomas was Adjunct Professor Niel Willardson D.C. She is one of only 69 members and Declaratory Judgment Act’s tax excep- were more likely to uphold manage- and commentary in a two-part docu- chosen to receive was chosen to receive the 2010 Stanley foreign associates elected to the Class tion (DJA) precludes judicial review of ment’s decision than to issue a split mentary on public television entitled the 2010 Stanley V. V. Kinyon Adjunct Teacher of the Year of 2009 by the full IOM membership. an IRS Notice except through a statutory decision. “The New Metropolis.” The films examine Kinyon Clinical Award, presented at Commencement Members are selected for their profes- refund or deficiency action. Hickman’s the problems of the nation’s aging first- Teacher of the Year ceremonies May 15. sional excellence and accomplishment and brief informed the court of related issues Prof. Green, Human Rights ring suburbs, built after WWII and now Award, presented at Commencement willingness to participate actively in the pending before other federal circuit Clinic, join action for detainee facing crumbling infrastructures, ceremonies May 15. IOM’s mission to provide independent, courts and urged it to construe the AIA On Oct. 6, 2010, Prof. Jennifer Green and growing poverty, and abandonment for objective, evidence-based advice to policy- and DJA in harmony with rather than the Human Rights Litigation and newer suburbs farther from metropolitan Professor Judith makers, health professionals, the private contrary to the Administrative Procedure International Advocacy Clinic joined the areas. The first 30-minute episode, “A T. Younger was sector, and the public. IOM membership Act’s presumption in favor of pre- legal team filing a complaint in U.S. Crack in the Pavement,” follows public Professor Michael chosen to receive signifies the height of professional achieve- enforcement judicial review of final District Court for the District of officials struggling to repair the infra- Tonry was selected the 2010 Stanley V. ment and commitment to service. It is one agency rules. Columbia on behalf of Abdul Rahim structure and save their Ohio suburb. by the Vrije Kinyon Chaired of the nation’s highest honors in the fields On Sept. 27, 2010, Hickman filed a Abdul Razak Al Janko. Janko is asking The second episode, “The New Neigh- Universiteit (Free Teacher of the Year of medicine and public health. brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in for a jury trial and damages against U.S. bors,” shows two ordinary citizens using University) Award, presented at Commencement Mayo Foundation for Medical Education Department of Defense officials for racial integration to revitalize their Amsterdam to ceremonies May 15. and Research v. United States (No. 09- human rights violations and wrongful Philadelphia suburb. 837). Addressing a longstanding dis- detention at Guantanamo Bay. Orfield, executive director of the Law agreement among the federal circuit In December 2001, U.S. forces liber- School’s Institute on Race & Poverty, has courts, the brief contended that the ated Janko after two years of imprison- directed studies and published findings NEW FACULTY PUBLICATIONS court should apply the Chevron standard ment and torture in Afghanistan, where on flight from the suburbs, urban plan- of review rather than an alternative, tax- he had been forced to give false confes- ning, livable communities, and many Brian Bix, Family Law: Cases, Text, Problems Daniel Schwarcz, Healthcare Supplement to Daniel Gifford, Administrative Law: Cases and specific review standard in evaluating a sions to being an American and Israeli other related topics. In a video clip on (LexisNexis, 5th ed., 2010) (with Ira M. Ellman, (Lexis, 2d ed., 2010) Abraham's Insurance Law and Regulation Materials general authority Treasury regulation. spy. Janko offered to be a witness the site of the nonprofit organization Paul Kurtz, Lois A. Weithorn, Karen Czapanskiy, (Foundation Press, 5th ed., 2010) (co-editor > Kristin Hickman, Federal Administrative Law: against the Taliban for human rights vio- 1000 Friends of Minnesota, he notes that Maxine Eichner) with Kenneth S. Abraham) Cases and Materials (Foundation Press, 2010) Prof. Cooper rebuts lations. However, in a January 2002 there are more than 100 racially and Ann Burkhart, Fundamentals of Property Law (with Richard J. Pierce Jr.) Suzanne Thorpe, Minnesota Legal Research Star Tribune editorial press conference, U.S. officials showed a socially segregated elementary schools (LexisNexis, 3d ed., 2010) (with teacher's (Carolina Academic Press, 2010) Alexandra Klass, The Practice and Policy of In a Sept. 16 commentary in the Star photo of Janko during a coerced confes- in the Twin Cities and first-ring suburbs manual) (with Barlow Burke, R.H. Helmholz) Environmental Law (Foundation Press, 2d ed., Michael Tonry, Why Punish? How Much? A Tribune, Prof. Laura Cooper cited from a sion and accused him of being an inter- (www.1000fom.org/video/minnesotas- Ann Burkhart, Real Property in a Nutshell 2010) (with J.B. Ruhl, John Nagle, James Reader on Punishment (Oxford University recently completed study of Minnesota national terrorist. Janko was sent to tradition-racial-justice). (West, 6th ed., 2010) (with Roger Bernhardt) Salzman) Press, November 2010) labor arbitration decisions to refute Guantanamo Bay and detained there With financial support from the Ford Carol Chomsky, Contracts: A Contemporary Ruth Okediji, Copyright in a Global Information David Weissbrodt, Immigration Law and assertions made in a Sept. 14 editorial. until October 2009 but was never and Surdna Foundations, 1000 Friends is Approach (West, 2010) (with Christina L. Kunz) Economy (casebook) (Aspen Publishers, 3d ed., Procedure in a Nutshell (West, 6th ed., 2010) The editorial stated that in arbitration of charged for any crime. hosting a “community conversation” in (with Laura Danielson) disciplinary actions against Minnesota His law team is bringing action for March 2011 after a showing of the docu- Brad Clary and Tom Sullivan, 2010) (with Julie Cohen, Lydia Loren, Maureen Complex public-sector workers, arbitrators lean compensatory and punitive damages for mentary to a local audience. The event Litigation (LexisNexis, 2010) (with Richard O'Rourke) David Wippman, International Law: Norms, away from upholding management’s fir- his detention in violation of the law of will feature filmmaker Andrea Torrice Freer, C. Douglas Floyd) Francesco Parisi, Foundations of Law and Actors, Process: A Problem-oriented Approach ings except in cases that are extreme or nations under the Alien Tort Statute and and invited panelists, who will offer Economics (Edward Elgar, 2010) (co-editor with (Aspen Publishers, 3d ed., 2010) (with Jeffrey Brad Clary, Successful Legal Analysis and show poor performance over a long also under the U.S. Constitution. “This insights and a Twin Cities context for Robert D. Cooter) L. Dunoff, Steven R. Ratner) Writing: The Fundamentals (Thomson West, 3d period. It also stated that some critics case,” the complaint reads, “tests the films. ed., 2010) (with Pamela Lysaght) Francesco Parisi, Legal Institutions and claim arbitrators prefer corrective action whether the United States in the 21st Airing of “The New Metropolis” is Economic Development (Edward Elgar, 2010) over termination because they receive century retains the commitment the expected on Twin Cities Public Television (co-editor with Robert D. Cooter) more cases if they “split the difference Founders of our country enacted into this fall or winter. Check local listings for between union and management.” law in the 18th century.” dates and times.

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Prof. Hickman files amicus The study by Cooper, Prof. Stephen briefs on tax issues Befort (’74), and emeritus Prof. Mario Professor Kristin Hickman recently Bognanno reviewed more than 2,000 authored and filed amicus briefs in two Minnesota labor arbitration decisions high-profile cases involving issues of tax issued over a 24-year period. It showed administration. that in the public sector, arbitrators On July 2, 2010, she filed a brief upheld employers’ decision to fire an before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the employee in 56% of cases, and not just D.C. Circuit in connection with an en for serious misconduct. Terminations banc rehearing in Cohen v. United States merely for unsatisfactory performance (Nos. 08-5088, 08-5093, 09-5174). were upheld in 62% of cases. Regarding Issues before the court include whether splitting decisions to get more work, Prof. Orfield shares expertise the Internal Revenue Code’s Anti- Cooper explained, the study found that in PBS films on suburbs Injunction Act provision (AIA) or the arbitrators with the heaviest caseloads Prof. Myron Orfield offers background Declaratory Judgment Act’s tax excep- were more likely to uphold manage- and commentary in a two-part docu- tion (DJA) precludes judicial review of ment’s decision than to issue a split mentary on public television entitled an IRS Notice except through a statutory decision. “The New Metropolis.” The films examine refund or deficiency action. Hickman’s the problems of the nation’s aging first- brief informed the court of related issues Prof. Green, Human Rights ring suburbs, built after WWII and now pending before other federal circuit Clinic, join action for detainee facing crumbling infrastructures, courts and urged it to construe the AIA On Oct. 6, 2010, Prof. Jennifer Green and growing poverty, and abandonment for and DJA in harmony with rather than the Human Rights Litigation and newer suburbs farther from metropolitan contrary to the Administrative Procedure International Advocacy Clinic joined the areas. The first 30-minute episode, “A Act’s presumption in favor of pre- legal team filing a complaint in U.S. Crack in the Pavement,” follows public enforcement judicial review of final District Court for the District of officials struggling to repair the infra- agency rules. Columbia on behalf of Abdul Rahim structure and save their Ohio suburb. On Sept. 27, 2010, Hickman filed a Abdul Razak Al Janko. Janko is asking The second episode, “The New Neigh- brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in for a jury trial and damages against U.S. bors,” shows two ordinary citizens using Mayo Foundation for Medical Education Department of Defense officials for racial integration to revitalize their and Research v. United States (No. 09- human rights violations and wrongful Philadelphia suburb. 837). Addressing a longstanding dis- detention at Guantanamo Bay. Orfield, executive director of the Law agreement among the federal circuit In December 2001, U.S. forces liber- School’s Institute on Race & Poverty, has courts, the brief contended that the ated Janko after two years of imprison- directed studies and published findings court should apply the Chevron standard ment and torture in Afghanistan, where on flight from the suburbs, urban plan- of review rather than an alternative, tax- he had been forced to give false confes- ning, livable communities, and many specific review standard in evaluating a sions to being an American and Israeli other related topics. In a video clip on general authority Treasury regulation. spy. Janko offered to be a witness the site of the nonprofit organization against the Taliban for human rights vio- 1000 Friends of Minnesota, he notes that Prof. Cooper rebuts lations. However, in a January 2002 there are more than 100 racially and Star Tribune editorial press conference, U.S. officials showed a socially segregated elementary schools In a Sept. 16 commentary in the Star photo of Janko during a coerced confes- in the Twin Cities and first-ring suburbs Tribune, Prof. Laura Cooper cited from a sion and accused him of being an inter- (www.1000fom.org/video/minnesotas- recently completed study of Minnesota national terrorist. Janko was sent to tradition-racial-justice). labor arbitration decisions to refute Guantanamo Bay and detained there With financial support from the Ford assertions made in a Sept. 14 editorial. until October 2009 but was never and Surdna Foundations, 1000 Friends is The editorial stated that in arbitration of charged for any crime. hosting a “community conversation” in disciplinary actions against Minnesota His law team is bringing action for March 2011 after a showing of the docu- public-sector workers, arbitrators lean compensatory and punitive damages for mentary to a local audience. The event away from upholding management’s fir- his detention in violation of the law of will feature filmmaker Andrea Torrice ings except in cases that are extreme or nations under the Alien Tort Statute and and invited panelists, who will offer show poor performance over a long also under the U.S. Constitution. “This insights and a Twin Cities context for period. It also stated that some critics case,” the complaint reads, “tests the films. claim arbitrators prefer corrective action whether the United States in the 21st Airing of “The New Metropolis” is over termination because they receive century retains the commitment the expected on Twin Cities Public Television more cases if they “split the difference Founders of our country enacted into this fall or winter. Check local listings for between union and management.” law in the 18th century.” dates and times.

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New Faculty DONALD G. MARSHALL

Environmental Law Professor ophy and environmental studies at Yale Land Use and Environment Law Review. Hari Osofsky College in 1993 and her J.D. at Yale Law Her co-edited book Adjudicating Climate School in 1998. She was book reviews Change: State, National, and International editor of the Yale Law Journal and co- Approaches was published by Cambridge editor-in-chief of the first issue of Yale University Press in 2009, and her co- Human Rights and Development Law authored casebook Climate Change Law Journal. Student honors included the and Policy is scheduled for release by Khosla Memorial Fund Prize for interna- Aspen Publishers in 2011. tional advancement of human dignity This fall she is teaching a new course, Left: Donald Marshall at a favorite pursuit, and the Felix S. Cohen Prize for writing Environmental Justice and the BP counseling a student. Right: Marshall with in legal philosophy. Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Students sons David (’87) and Andrew (’86) After clerking for Judge Dorothy W. drafted background papers to submit Hari M. Osofsky joined the faculty on Nelson of the Ninth Circuit Court of to the National Commission on the June 30, 2010, as an associate professor Appeals in Pasadena, Calif. (1998-99), BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and > Professor Emeritus Donald G. with tenure at the Law School and asso- she was a Fellow at the Center for Law Offshore Drilling for its consideration as Marshall, considered by many of ciate director of law, geography, and in the Public Interest (1999-2001) and a it prepares its final report. his former students to be the best environment with the Consortium on Yale-China Legal Education Fellow and teacher ever to enter a classroom at respect, a standard of professional honor his challenging, inspiring, and Law and Values in Health, Environment visiting scholar at Sun Yat-sen University Criminal Law Expert Professor the University of Minnesota Law behavior.” Marshall’s teaching style was principled teaching and to recognize & the Life Sciences. Also a Ph.D. student School of Law (2001-02). Antony Duff School, passed away May 28, 2010, one of precision, rigorous analysis, and his dedication and effect on their lives. in the Department of Geography at the She has assisted on environmental after a fall in his home in Edina, Minn. gracefulness, and he was known for his When he passed away, the Metro University of Oregon, she brings an rights and climate change projects with He was 79. use of the Socratic dialogue. For him, Cable Network rebroadcast the first interdisciplinary law and geography per- Earthjustice, the Western Environmental “No question, there was this aura, the genuine Socratic dialogue was of his three interviews about the legal spective to climate change governance Law Center, and the Southern this legend about Don,” said Senior “based on respect for the promise of system and legal ethics that had aired and environmental justice issues. Environmental Law Center and plays a Vice President and Provost E.Thomas the students’ minds and a determina- on “The Mary Hanson Show.” He had She was an associate professor at leadership role on numerous national Sullivan, also a former dean of the Law tion to help them realize that promise selected precedent as the topic of a Washington and Lee University School and international boards and commit- School, in a June 2 Star Tribune article. by providing intellectual challenge.” fourth program and had begun his of Law in 2008-10, a visiting assistant tees dealing with environmental rights Marshall was recruited to join the In 2004, Marshall estimated that he diligent preparations when health professor at the University of Oregon and climate change, international law, Law School from a seven-year practice had taught more than 7,500 Law issues intervened. School of Law in 2005-08, and an assis- and property issues. She co-chaired the at Lowenstein & Spicer in Newark, School students, and more were to Marshall is remembered with fond- tant professor and director of the Center American Society of International Law Internationally recognized criminal law N.J., by then-dean William B. Lockhart come. He considered teaching law an ness and respect by the thousands in for International and Comparative Law at annual meeting in 2010. and philosophy of punishment expert in 1967. Marshall commented that he honor and the practice of law among the legal community whose lives he Whittier Law School in 2003–06. She Osofsky’s articles have been pub- Antony Duff joined the faculty this fall thought he would stay for two or three the most important of professional touched.Trial lawyer Michael Ciresi began her academic career in 2002-03 lished in numerous legal and environ- from the Department of Philosophy, years. But the Marshalls found that endeavors. Few of his students have (’71), who sponsored the cable televi- as a visiting assistant professor at mental journals, won the Daniel B. Luten University of Stirling, Scotland, to teach they loved Minnesota, and he found forgotten Marshall’s signature phrase, sion programs, said in the Star Tribune, Vermont Law School and an adjunct Award from the Association of American criminal law at the Law School. For more that he loved the classroom.“I have “Never whisper ‘justice.’” “He has been a real influence in my professor at Loyola Law School. Geographers, and twice been runner-up on Prof. Duff, see the spring 2010 issue, loved teaching from the moment I Marshall described his teaching as life and in the legal community. His Osofsky completed her B.A. in philos- for inclusion in the annual compilation page 34. entered my first class,” he said.And it an effort to prepare students for the legacy will last for generations.” showed. practice of law, which should be intel- Marshall earned his B.A. from He was named teacher of the lectually based, humanistically moti- Williams College and his law degree year in 1971, 1979, 1983, 1989, 1992, vated, and richly varied. However, a from Yale, where he was Note and New Affiliated Faculty Leigh A. Payne is a visiting professor Paul Vaaler is an associate professor of 1995, and 2005. In 1994 he was meaningful life involves more than the Comment editor of the Yale Law in the University of Minnesota’s strategic management and organization awarded the Law School’s first Law law, he told students, summarizing the Journal. He clerked for Justice Haydn Department of Political Science; and at the Carlson School of Management Alumni Distinguished Teacher Award. personal values and principles he Proctor of the New Jersey Supreme a Fellow of the Governing Body, and co-director of the University of (Minnesota Law Review published his believed to be essential in his final lec- Court.Among organizations benefiting Professor of Sociology of Latin America, Minnesota’s Center for Integrative lecture at the event in 2005.) ture on April 27, 2005 (www.law.umn. from his service are the New Jersey with a joint appointment between the Leadership. An expert on torts, evidence, cor- edu/eperspectives/summer2010/news- Corporation Law Revision School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies porations, and juvenile justice, Marshall and-events/remarks-by-professor- Commission and the Minnesota and the Department of Sociology, Eric Weitz is a Distinguished McKnight taught 17 different courses over his 38 donald-marshall-at-his-last-class-april- Association of Juvenile Court Judges. Leigh Payne Paul Vaaler Eric Weitz St. Antony’s College, of the University University Professor in the Department years at the Law School. Reflecting on 27-2005). He was preceded in death by his of Oxford. of History. those classes, he said that a class When Marshall retired in 2005, wife, Geraldine, and a son, Bruce. He is “develops a life of its own—a spirit of alumni, colleagues, and friends created survived by sons Andrew (’86), David inquiry, an ethic of civility and mutual the Donald G. Marshall Scholarship to (’87), and Daniel.

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Left: Donald Marshall at a favorite pursuit, counseling a student. Right: Marshall with sons David (’87) and Andrew (’86)

> Professor Emeritus Donald G. Marshall, considered by many of his former students to be the best teacher ever to enter a classroom at respect, a standard of professional honor his challenging, inspiring, and the University of Minnesota Law behavior.” Marshall’s teaching style was principled teaching and to recognize School, passed away May 28, 2010, one of precision, rigorous analysis, and his dedication and effect on their lives. after a fall in his home in Edina, Minn. gracefulness, and he was known for his When he passed away, the Metro He was 79. use of the Socratic dialogue. For him, Cable Network rebroadcast the first “No question, there was this aura, the genuine Socratic dialogue was of his three interviews about the legal this legend about Don,” said Senior “based on respect for the promise of system and legal ethics that had aired Vice President and Provost E.Thomas the students’ minds and a determina- on “The Mary Hanson Show.” He had Sullivan, also a former dean of the Law tion to help them realize that promise selected precedent as the topic of a School, in a June 2 Star Tribune article. by providing intellectual challenge.” fourth program and had begun his Marshall was recruited to join the In 2004, Marshall estimated that he diligent preparations when health Law School from a seven-year practice had taught more than 7,500 Law issues intervened. at Lowenstein & Spicer in Newark, School students, and more were to Marshall is remembered with fond- N.J., by then-dean William B. Lockhart come. He considered teaching law an ness and respect by the thousands in in 1967. Marshall commented that he honor and the practice of law among the legal community whose lives he thought he would stay for two or three the most important of professional touched.Trial lawyer Michael Ciresi years. But the Marshalls found that endeavors. Few of his students have (’71), who sponsored the cable televi- they loved Minnesota, and he found forgotten Marshall’s signature phrase, sion programs, said in the Star Tribune, that he loved the classroom.“I have “Never whisper ‘justice.’” “He has been a real influence in my loved teaching from the moment I Marshall described his teaching as life and in the legal community. His entered my first class,” he said.And it an effort to prepare students for the legacy will last for generations.” showed. practice of law, which should be intel- Marshall earned his B.A. from He was named teacher of the lectually based, humanistically moti- Williams College and his law degree year in 1971, 1979, 1983, 1989, 1992, vated, and richly varied. However, a from Yale, where he was Note and 1995, and 2005. In 1994 he was meaningful life involves more than the Comment editor of the Yale Law awarded the Law School’s first Law law, he told students, summarizing the Journal. He clerked for Justice Haydn Alumni Distinguished Teacher Award. personal values and principles he Proctor of the New Jersey Supreme (Minnesota Law Review published his believed to be essential in his final lec- Court.Among organizations benefiting lecture at the event in 2005.) ture on April 27, 2005 (www.law.umn. from his service are the New Jersey An expert on torts, evidence, cor- edu/eperspectives/summer2010/news- Corporation Law Revision porations, and juvenile justice, Marshall and-events/remarks-by-professor- Commission and the Minnesota taught 17 different courses over his 38 donald-marshall-at-his-last-class-april- Association of Juvenile Court Judges. years at the Law School. Reflecting on 27-2005). He was preceded in death by his those classes, he said that a class When Marshall retired in 2005, wife, Geraldine, and a son, Bruce. He is “develops a life of its own—a spirit of alumni, colleagues, and friends created survived by sons Andrew (’86), David inquiry, an ethic of civility and mutual the Donald G. Marshall Scholarship to (’87), and Daniel.

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William E. McGee Scholarship winner Sharde Thomas (’12); Kim Price and Joseph H. Otterstetter (’85), both Assistant General Counsel at 3M; Director of International and Graduate LL.M. students, Humphrey Fellows, exchange students, and international Judges Louise Dovre Bjorkman (’85), Programs Khary D. Hornsby (‘05); Judge Michael J. Davis visiting faculty at November Timberwolves vs. Lakers game, with Terri I. Stoneburner, and James C. Scholarship winner Alan Williams (’12); Director of Career Minnesota Law Review staff at Timberwolves’ President Chris Wright, a native of England who came 1Ls Brian Grady, Elizabeth Scoggin, and Harten hear arguments in Minnesota Center office Alan Haynes; Nick Thelemaque (‘13); and Rashya pre-symposium reception to the United States in 1978 Chris Bentley listen to Minnesota Court Court of Appeals special session at Cunningham (‘13) at Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Class of 2013 members (left to right): Brian Grady, Linsday Carniak, of Appeals special session held at Law Law School 2010 gala event and student award presentation Ben Klassen, David Solis, and Rachel DeVries School on Oct. 26, 2010

Student Profiles laptop open so she can talk to their studying abroad. In 2008,Wang spent son, asking him to recite prayers before the summer at the University of bedtime or turn off the television.“In Oxford.“I love to experience different ZHELLA MANRIQUE her father’s advice immediately. She more about the U.S. juvenile justice some ways, it makes me feel like I’m lifestyles and see different worlds with 2010-11 HUMPHREY FELLOW worked for a private firm after gradua- system and human trafficking laws, home,” she says. my own eyes,” she says. tion. “I really didn’t like it,” she says. which aim to limit prostitution, illegal Wang is also committed to helping “As long as people pay well, you repre- adoption, forced labor, and the selling others. Before arriving in Minneapolis, sent them.” of human organs.According to LIWEI WANG she interned at Peking University’s So less than a year later, Manrique Manrique, a Filipino selling a kidney LL.M. CLASS OF 2011 Center for Women’s Law & Legal took a job as a prosecutor in her on the black market could earn one > As a university student, Liwei Services. China’s first NGO, the Center hometown of Naga City, located a few year’s wages.“These are poor people Wang wrote a paper on Chinese fights for women’s rights in a country hundred miles southeast of Manila. In with poor diets who can’t afford medi- antitrust law that was published in where their male counterparts are her nine years with the Department of cine,” she says, clearly opposed to the International Business Daily, an official often paid more.Wang recently repre- Justice, the 37-year-old has developed a idea. government newspaper. Soon after sented a woman at a large company specialty in child sexual abuse cases. After finishing her studies at the graduation, she was hired by a presti- who was paid one-fourth what men “Because I was a young woman, they Law School, Manrique hopes to land gious Beijing law firm to work on performing the same job were paid. felt I could relate more to kids,” an internship at Organs Watch at the IPOs for companies in the country’s The Center helped the woman win Manrique explains. University of California, Berkeley. booming economy. She researched afraid I wouldn’t understand what the her lawsuit, but she was later fired Over the years, Manrique has Another post-Humphrey Fellowship environmental, property, and tax laws teacher is talking about,” she says, but anyway.“It’s sad,” Wang says. worked on hundreds of cases, involving goal: to share her knowledge of U.S. that might affect the success of the that hasn’t been the case.When she has “Sometimes we can never win.” victims as young as 4.The perpetrator best practices with other Filipino pros- companies her firm represented.“The questions, professors and students are When she returns to China in > Zhella Manrique’s father gave is often the father or grandfather, ecutors. work was fantastic,” she says.“Every ready to help.“I love it here,” she says. 2011,Wang hopes to get a job working her this advice:“You should always try which makes extracting testimony Despite the oceans between them, day was a new challenge.” Wang is studying contract law, busi- on IPOs for a U.S. or British law firm. and help people,” he said,“and the best from the children especially difficult. Manrique keeps in close contact with But Wang wanted to know more, ness associations and corporations, She has already decided on her long- way to help people is to join the gov- “You have to gain the trust of the her husband and 6-year-old son.While so after a year on the job, she came to negotiation, and legal writing. Next term goal:“My ambition is to help ernment.” But the native of the child,” she says.“So far, I really like poring over legal texts at her apart- the Law School to learn the intricacies semester the LL.M. student plans to reform the Chinese legal system,” she Philippines, currently a Humphrey what I do.” ment, Manrique is often logged into of the U.S. legal system and improve take an antitrust course. says.“I want to learn as much as I can Fellow at the Law School, didn’t take She came to Minnesota to learn Skype. Her husband leaves the family’s her already suitable English.“I was This isn’t her first experience and go back and help my country.”

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JUSTIN GOETZ wooden doors at the back of the in favor of travels to Australia and New CLASS OF 2011 church.And began talking. Loudly. Zealand. Once settled in Colorado Once dubbed the “Mouth of the Springs to work on a bachelor’s degree South,”Turner was tough to ignore. in international political economy, she But Goetz persevered, finishing the signed up for classes at the Center for speech without interruption and win- European Studies in Maastricht, ning second place. Netherlands, and the London School At the Law School, his favorite of Economics. classes have been torts, land use plan- After graduation, Brouillard landed ning, and American Indian law.While a job at the New York Public Library. working at the South Dakota legisla- The library was a perfect fit because of ture, Goetz witnessed the huge needs the literary lectures it often sponsored, in the state’s American Indian commu- and the city was appealing because of nities. “These are the poorest commu- its cultural offerings. Brouillard worked nities in America,” he says.“I want to in the library’s development office for take that up as a cause.” two years, winning a couple of promo- That’s one reason he wants a job tions. When she looked at those in with the U.S.Attorney’s Office in higher positions, she noticed a trend. > Words, when carefully chosen, Sioux Falls after graduation. First, “It seemed like everyone above me can change the way people think.And though, he’ll clerk for a federal judge had an extra degree,” she says.“I words, when well spoken, can stir in Aberdeen. wanted to take my degree further.” people to act.“Words have meaning. “The state has done so much for Now a 2L at the Law School, You can inspire people,” says 3L Justin me,” Goetz says.“I want to give back.” Brouillard has embraced the world Goetz, who effortlessly drops words again. She spent the summer as a legal like “Sisyphean” and “posit” into com- intern at the U.N. International Criminal plete sentences and fully formed ASTRID BROUILLARD Tribunal in Tanzania, is a member of thoughts. CLASS OF 2012 the International Law Society, and Goetz will need to inspire if he’s to participated in an International succeed at one of his career goals: Negotiations Project with Chinese transforming predominantly students in Beijing (via Skype). Republican South Dakota into a state But that doesn’t mean she’s com- where Democrats are competitive.“We mitted to a career in international law. don’t have that right now,” says the She likes the myriad options a Law native of Aberdeen, a small prairie city School degree offers.And she’s looking located about 275 miles west of forward to the challenges she’ll Minneapolis.“I’d like to go back to encounter much closer to home.This South Dakota, get involved in politics, fall, she’s working as a certified student and ensure that there’s a two-party attorney in the public defender’s office system.” of a St. Paul, Minn., suburb. He has seen the lopsided nature of Of the classes, moot courts, and the state’s politics firsthand.When internship opportunities at the Law Goetz interned with House Democrats School, Brouillard says,“I’ve been at the State Capitol in Pierre, the really happy with everything they’ve caucus held less than one-third of the > As a young girl, Astrid Brouillard offered.” seats in the 70-member body. He also bumped into travelers all the time. In has volunteered on two U.S. Senate her house. campaigns. Brouillard’s parents owned a bed & AMAN OBSIYE Goetz developed his clear, confi- breakfast in Castine, Maine, a scenic CLASS OF 2013 dent speaking style in high school. Just coastal town.Although the family’s > Exactly 50 years after Somalia after graduation, he competed in the living quarters were separate, Brouillard won its independence from Great National Forensics League finals at his- sometimes wandered over to the guest Britain,Aman Obsiye visited his toric Ebenezer Baptist Church in area looking for mom or dad.That’s father’s homeland and, after stepping Atlanta. Speaking from the same pulpit when she’d meet the vacationers. off the plane, kissed the ground.“I was where Martin Luther King Jr. once So it’s probably no surprise that happy to be back in Africa,” says the preached, he critiqued national educa- Brouillard was struck with wanderlust 27-year-old Oklahoma City native. tion policy in an extemporaneous herself. In high school, she studied in A graduate of the University of speech. Italy for a year.After winning admit- Texas at Dallas, Obsiye moved to During Goetz’s talk,TV mogul Ted tance to Colorado College, she delayed Minneapolis in 2007 for two reasons: Turner walked through the large her undergraduate program for a year his father was living here and the

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JUSTIN GOETZ wooden doors at the back of the in favor of travels to Australia and New Somali-American community is Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. CLASS OF 2011 church.And began talking. Loudly. Zealand. Once settled in Colorado among the largest in the country.“It’s The University of Minnesota Once dubbed the “Mouth of the Springs to work on a bachelor’s degree the capital of the diaspora,” Obsiye Human Rights Center awarded Obsiye South,”Turner was tough to ignore. in international political economy, she says.“It’s like the Mogadishu of the a 2010 human rights fellowship to But Goetz persevered, finishing the signed up for classes at the Center for west.” work with the Somaliland Law speech without interruption and win- European Studies in Maastricht, Since arriving in Minneapolis, Reform Commission in Hargeisa, the ning second place. Netherlands, and the London School Obsiye has immersed himself in capital of the Republic of Somaliland. At the Law School, his favorite of Economics. Somali politics, leading protests, criti- Although the group of northern classes have been torts, land use plan- After graduation, Brouillard landed cizing U.S. support of the 2006 regions is not officially recognized as ning, and American Indian law.While a job at the New York Public Library. Ethiopian invasion of Somalia, and an independent nation, Somaliland working at the South Dakota legisla- The library was a perfect fit because of starting the nonprofit United Somali “has maintained a stable existence and ture, Goetz witnessed the huge needs the literary lectures it often sponsored, Movement to engage local youth. He continues efforts to establish a consti- in the state’s American Indian commu- and the city was appealing because of spoke at the North American Somali tutional democracy,” according to the nities. “These are the poorest commu- its cultural offerings. Brouillard worked Student Union’s 2007 and 2008 annual CIA’s World Factbook. This past nities in America,” he says.“I want to in the library’s development office for meetings, touching on the history of summer, Obsiye served as a Somaliland take that up as a cause.” two years, winning a couple of promo- Somalia and urging students to “fight election observer. That’s one reason he wants a job tions. When she looked at those in the occupation from here, talk to At the Law School, Obsiye plans to with the U.S.Attorney’s Office in higher positions, she noticed a trend. elected officials and enlighten them.” focus on international law with an “I’m the first of my tribe born in > Words, when carefully chosen, Sioux Falls after graduation. First, “It seemed like everyone above me Obsiye believes a legal education is emphasis on human rights. He hopes the U.S.,” he says.“Now I have a duty can change the way people think.And though, he’ll clerk for a federal judge had an extra degree,” she says.“I excellent training for activism, giving to land an internship at Amnesty to use my intellectual capital to help words, when well spoken, can stir in Aberdeen. wanted to take my degree further.” Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi International, Human Rights Watch, or those less fortunate in the horn of people to act.“Words have meaning. “The state has done so much for Now a 2L at the Law School, as examples.“It’s always been a child- a similar organization.Another option Africa.” You can inspire people,” says 3L Justin me,” Goetz says.“I want to give back.” Brouillard has embraced the world hood dream of mine to go to law would be working on African foreign Goetz, who effortlessly drops words again. She spent the summer as a legal school,” says the 1L, who is also a grad- policy issues at the United Nations or By Todd Melby, a freelance writer and radio like “Sisyphean” and “posit” into com- intern at the U.N. International Criminal uate student at the University’s U.S. Department of State. producer based in Minneapolis. plete sentences and fully formed ASTRID BROUILLARD Tribunal in Tanzania, is a member of thoughts. CLASS OF 2012 the International Law Society, and Goetz will need to inspire if he’s to participated in an International succeed at one of his career goals: Negotiations Project with Chinese transforming predominantly students in Beijing (via Skype). Republican South Dakota into a state But that doesn’t mean she’s com- where Democrats are competitive.“We mitted to a career in international law. don’t have that right now,” says the She likes the myriad options a Law SAVE THE DATE native of Aberdeen, a small prairie city School degree offers.And she’s looking located about 275 miles west of forward to the challenges she’ll The Law School’s Theatre of the Minneapolis.“I’d like to go back to encounter much closer to home.This Relatively Talentless (TORT) will South Dakota, get involved in politics, fall, she’s working as a certified student present its ninth annual musical and ensure that there’s a two-party attorney in the public defender’s office on March 4-5, 2011, at the system.” of a St. Paul, Minn., suburb. Pantages Theatre. This year’s He has seen the lopsided nature of Of the classes, moot courts, and production is entitled “Harry Torter the state’s politics firsthand.When internship opportunities at the Law & the Magical Law School.” Goetz interned with House Democrats School, Brouillard says,“I’ve been Like all TORT productions, it 3), Michelle Kr at the State Capitol in Pierre, the really happy with everything they’ve Meg Stinchcomb (’1 amer, pet ther apist Leo will be written, performed, and apist Dobie Bartel, Pikovsk y, and Am caucus held less than one-third of the > As a young girl, Astrid Brouillard offered.” pet ther y Pikovsk y (’12) produced entirely by Law School and Richar d Bartel seats in the 70-member body. He also bumped into travelers all the time. In students. Approximately 100 stu- has volunteered on two U.S. Senate her house. dents will participate in TORT’s campaigns. Brouillard’s parents owned a bed & AMAN OBSIYE Life Balance Week production as actors, singers, Goetz developed his clear, confi- breakfast in Castine, Maine, a scenic CLASS OF 2013 dancers, musicians, and behind- dent speaking style in high school. Just coastal town.Although the family’s > Exactly 50 years after Somalia In an effort to reduce the stress of law school and remind students of life the-scenes crew members. True after graduation, he competed in the living quarters were separate, Brouillard won its independence from Great outside Mondale Hall, the Law Council sponsored numerous activities during to tradition, faculty and other National Forensics League finals at his- sometimes wandered over to the guest Britain,Aman Obsiye visited his the week of Nov. 15-19. The soothing effects of a meal at Chipotle with a members of the legal community toric Ebenezer Baptist Church in area looking for mom or dad.That’s father’s homeland and, after stepping friend were discovered long ago, so buy-one, get-one-free cards were available will be invited to play cameo roles. Atlanta. Speaking from the same pulpit when she’d meet the vacationers. off the plane, kissed the ground.“I was all week. The primary requirement for partic- where Martin Luther King Jr. once So it’s probably no surprise that happy to be back in Africa,” says the Other activities included pet therapy, a chance to color a piece of artwork, ipation is enthusiasm; talent, not preached, he critiqued national educa- Brouillard was struck with wanderlust 27-year-old Oklahoma City native. a screening of the TORT production “A Mid-Semester Night's Dream,” and so much. tion policy in an extemporaneous herself. In high school, she studied in A graduate of the University of treats in the Law Library. More information about this speech. Italy for a year.After winning admit- Texas at Dallas, Obsiye moved to Students could enter a drawing for a free massage, and the Meditation year’s musical, co-produced by During Goetz’s talk,TV mogul Ted tance to Colorado College, she delayed Minneapolis in 2007 for two reasons: Group sponsored a session of stress-relief techniques together with a well- Chris Walker (’11) and Brad Turner walked through the large her undergraduate program for a year his father was living here and the recognized relaxation method: free lunch. Hammer (’12), will be available soon on the TORT Web site.

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to Protect Fisher not only understands the legal Award; and Brockton D. Hunter (’97), Alston & Bird LLP, Charlotte, N.C. Faegre & Benson LLP, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, Riddell Williams PS, Seattle Working complexities, he knows how to write Private Practice Lawyer Award. Anthony Ostlund Baer & Minneapolis Chicago Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Women in them up. One posting: “For Frank, a Louwagie PA, Minneapolis Federal Election Commission, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand LLP, Minneapolis AT&T v. Hulteen victory means he is in a great position Sean Burke, Stephanie Ward Arnold & Porter LLP, Washington, Washington, D.C. LLP, Minneapolis Ruder Ware, Wausau, Wis. by Allowing Pregnancy Discrimination to to own the team for the foreseeable (’11) Attend IHL Workshop D.C. Federal Trade Commission Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis Seward & Kissel LLP, New York Continue Into the 21st Century,” Kate future…For Jamie, a victory is the differ- Atomic Safety & Licensing Board Bureau of Consumer Messerli & Kramer PA, Sherman & Howard LC, Denver Panel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory, Protection, Washington, D.C. Minneapolis Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Kalanick (’11) took first place in the 2010 ence between being incomprehensibly On the basis Rockville, Md. Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt Miami-Dade County State Hartford, Conn. National Association of Women Lawyers wealthy compared to only ordinarily so.” of completed Baker & Hostetler LLP, PA, Minneapolis Attorney’s Office, Miami Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, (NAWL) Selma Moidel Smith Law Fisher’s Web site is at coursework Washington, D.C. Fish & Richardson PC, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Kansas City, Mo. Student Writing Competition. DodgerDivorce.com and the Twitter site and field Bassford Remele PA, Minneapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Shumaker & Sieffert, Woodbury, “I feel very honored to receive the is at http://twitter.com/DodgerDivorce. experience Best & Flanagan LLP, Minneapolis Fogg & Powers LLC, Minneapolis Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Minn. award,” Kalanick says, “particularly To read the New York Times article, go and written Best Best & Krieger LLP, Foley & Mansfield PLLP, Stone PLC, Detroit Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago Siegel Brill Greupner Duffy & because I believe it’s important to raise to www.nytimes.com/2010/09/20/ statements Riverside, Calif. Minneapolis Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Fredrikson & Byron PA, LLP, Wilmington, Del. Foster PA, Minneapolis awareness about gender inequality even sports/baseball/20dodgers.html?_r=3. of interest, Washington, D.C. Minneapolis Moses & Singer LLP, New York Simpson & Deardorff, SC, as women continue to advance in the Sean Burke Bowman and Brooke LLP, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & New York City Law Department, Milwaukee working world.” She will receive a $500 Steven Schmidt (’11) Wins MJF (’11) and Minneapolis Jacobson LLP, New York New York Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & prize, and her paper will be published in Student Volunteer Award Stephanie Ward (’11) were selected Briggs and Morgan PA, Gislason & Hunter LLP, New Ulm, Nichols Kaster PLLP, Minneapolis Flom LLP, New York the fall 2010 issue of NAWL’s Women to attend Law and War: An International Minneapolis Minn. Office of the Legislative Counsel, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, Lawyers Journal. The Minnesota Humanitarian Law (IHL) Workshop held Bronx County District Attorneys Godfrey & Kahn SC, Milwaukee U.S. House of Representatives, Washington D.C. Office, Bronx, N.Y. Goodwin Procter LLP, Washington, D.C. Sutherland, Atlanta The annual writing competition, now Justice at DePaul University School of Law on Bryan Cave LLP, Phoenix Washington D.C. Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. in its fifth year, is named for Selma Foundation Oct. 15-17. The workshop, limited to cur- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, Gray Plant Mooty, Minneapolis LLP, Minneapolis Paul, Minn. Moidel Smith, a past regional director of (MJF) selects rent law students who had completed New York Hogan Lovells US LLP, Orange County Offices of the U.S. Dept. of the Navy JAG NAWL and a recipient of its Lifetime of one student at least one year of study, explored Cargill Inc., Wayzata, Minn. Washington, D.C. Public Defender, Santa Ana, Corps, Great Lakes, Ill. Service Award. It was created to from each humanitarian principles and interna- Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh & Honigman Miller Schwartz and Calif. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury: IRS- encourage and reward student writing Minnesota law tional treaties seeking to save lives and Lindquist, Minneapolis Cohn LLP, Detroit Osborn Maledon PA, Phoenix Office of the Chief Counsel, on issues concerning women’s rights or school annually alleviate suffering during armed con- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Washington, D.C. Kindness PLLC, Seattle Falk & Rabkin PC, San Christensen, Minneapolis U.S. Dept. of the Air Force JAG, the status of women in the law. Entries to be recog- flict, with a focus on IHL application to Christie, Parker & Hale LLP, Francisco Patton Boggs LLP, Washington, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. are judged on content, research, origi- nized for out- combatants and civilians. It featured Pasadena, Calif. Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago D.C. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury: nality, writing style, and timeliness. standing volunteer work in providing hands-on exercises and lectures by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Jones Day, offices worldwide Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker Comptroller of the Currency- legal aid to Minnesota’s under-repre- leaders in the field. LLP, New York Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, LLP, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Central District Office, Chicago Dodger Web Site a Hit sented and low-income communities. Presenters represented the Judge Comptroller of the Currency, Chicago Francisco, and Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection for Josh Fisher (’11) Steven Schmidt (’11) was the Law School Advocate General’s Corp, FBI, Wisconsin Washington, D.C. Kaye Scholer LLP, New York D.C., offices Agency-Office of General Counsel, Washington, D.C. recipient of the 2010 MJF Law Student National Guard, national and central Congressional Research Service, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP, New York Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., American Law Division, Kinney & Lange PA, Minneapolis Washington, D.C. U.S. Senate-Office of the Longtime Volunteer Award. Illinois Red Cross offices, John Marshall Washington, D.C. Klarquist Sparkman LLP, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, Legislative Counsel, Dodger fan Schmidt estimates volunteering a Law School, and the sponsoring Covington & Burling LLP, Portland, Ore. Wilmington, Del. Washington, D.C. Joshua Fisher total of about 150 hours, beginning with organizations, DePaul’s International Washington, D.C. Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear Public Defender Service for the von Briesen & Roper s.c., (’11) tapped his 1L work on the HOME Line Tenant Human Rights Law Institute, the Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, LLP, Riverside, Calif. District of Columbia, Milwaukee into his addi- Advocacy Hotline. He went on to volun- International Committee of the Red New York Larkin, Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Washington, D.C. Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, tional interests teer with the Minnesota Disability Law Cross (ICRC), and the American Red Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New Ltd., Bloomington, Minn. Ramsey County Attorney's Office, Miami York Latham & Watkins LLP, N. San St. Paul, Minn. White & Case LLP, New York and in law, news, Center, Volunteer Lawyers Network Cross of Greater Chicago. Among the Deloitte & Touche, Minneapolis Diego Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., Washington, D.C., offices and business Real Estate Clinic, Asylum Law Project, topics of discussion were when IHL Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Leonard, Street and Deinard PA, Milwaukee Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, to start his Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota’s applies and its domestic implementation, Minneapolis and Denver offices Minneapolis Rhoades McKee, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee own Web site, Crime Victim Relief Project, and New the role of the ICRC, protected persons, Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Lewis & Roca LLP, Phoenix Mich. Winthrop & Weinstine PA, Dodger Divorce, which he says gets Orleans Public Defender’s office. He was warfare methods, and direct participa- Thompson, Minneapolis Lindquist & Vennum PLLP, Richards, Layton & Finger PA, Minneapolis more than 10,000 hits some days and co-president of the 2009-10 MJF tion in hostilities. Minneapolis Wilmington, Del.

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> Career Center Thanks Employer Participants Kate Kalanick (’11) Wins has more than 1,000 followers on Twitter. Student Chapter, which organizes events NAWL Writing Competition Fisher started the site in October 2009 and raises funds for student clerkships. to write about the legal battles of Awards were presented Nov. 10, 2010, With the entry divorcing Dodger owners Frank and at the MJF Annual Awards Celebration, “Thirty Years Jamie McCourt and what the outcome featuring U.S. Attorney for the District of The University of Minnesota Law School’s Career Center offers its sincere thanks to of Labor Pains: is likely to mean for the “Boys in Blue.” Minnesota B. Todd Jones (’83) as all the employers who considered our students for employment by participating in How the Since then he has become, says a Sept. keynote speaker. Among others our On-Campus and Off-Campus Interview and Resume-Collection programs in 2010. Supreme 19 New York Times article, “the go-to receiving service awards: C. Christopher We appreciate your support! Court Failed guy for analysis of the McCourt divorce.” Bercaw (’92), Distinguished Service to Protect Fisher not only understands the legal Award; and Brockton D. Hunter (’97), Alston & Bird LLP, Charlotte, N.C. Faegre & Benson LLP, Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP, Riddell Williams PS, Seattle Working complexities, he knows how to write Private Practice Lawyer Award. Anthony Ostlund Baer & Minneapolis Chicago Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Women in them up. One posting: “For Frank, a Louwagie PA, Minneapolis Federal Election Commission, Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand LLP, Minneapolis AT&T v. Hulteen victory means he is in a great position Sean Burke, Stephanie Ward Arnold & Porter LLP, Washington, Washington, D.C. LLP, Minneapolis Ruder Ware, Wausau, Wis. by Allowing Pregnancy Discrimination to to own the team for the foreseeable (’11) Attend IHL Workshop D.C. Federal Trade Commission Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis Seward & Kissel LLP, New York Continue Into the 21st Century,” Kate future…For Jamie, a victory is the differ- Atomic Safety & Licensing Board Bureau of Consumer Messerli & Kramer PA, Sherman & Howard LC, Denver Panel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory, Protection, Washington, D.C. Minneapolis Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Kalanick (’11) took first place in the 2010 ence between being incomprehensibly On the basis Rockville, Md. Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt Miami-Dade County State Hartford, Conn. National Association of Women Lawyers wealthy compared to only ordinarily so.” of completed Baker & Hostetler LLP, PA, Minneapolis Attorney’s Office, Miami Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, (NAWL) Selma Moidel Smith Law Fisher’s Web site is at coursework Washington, D.C. Fish & Richardson PC, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Kansas City, Mo. Student Writing Competition. DodgerDivorce.com and the Twitter site and field Bassford Remele PA, Minneapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee Shumaker & Sieffert, Woodbury, “I feel very honored to receive the is at http://twitter.com/DodgerDivorce. experience Best & Flanagan LLP, Minneapolis Fogg & Powers LLC, Minneapolis Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Minn. award,” Kalanick says, “particularly To read the New York Times article, go and written Best Best & Krieger LLP, Foley & Mansfield PLLP, Stone PLC, Detroit Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago Siegel Brill Greupner Duffy & because I believe it’s important to raise to www.nytimes.com/2010/09/20/ statements Riverside, Calif. Minneapolis Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Fredrikson & Byron PA, LLP, Wilmington, Del. Foster PA, Minneapolis awareness about gender inequality even sports/baseball/20dodgers.html?_r=3. of interest, Washington, D.C. Minneapolis Moses & Singer LLP, New York Simpson & Deardorff, SC, as women continue to advance in the Sean Burke Bowman and Brooke LLP, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & New York City Law Department, Milwaukee working world.” She will receive a $500 Steven Schmidt (’11) Wins MJF (’11) and Minneapolis Jacobson LLP, New York New York Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & prize, and her paper will be published in Student Volunteer Award Stephanie Ward (’11) were selected Briggs and Morgan PA, Gislason & Hunter LLP, New Ulm, Nichols Kaster PLLP, Minneapolis Flom LLP, New York the fall 2010 issue of NAWL’s Women to attend Law and War: An International Minneapolis Minn. Office of the Legislative Counsel, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, Lawyers Journal. The Minnesota Humanitarian Law (IHL) Workshop held Bronx County District Attorneys Godfrey & Kahn SC, Milwaukee U.S. House of Representatives, Washington D.C. Office, Bronx, N.Y. Goodwin Procter LLP, Washington, D.C. Sutherland, Atlanta The annual writing competition, now Justice at DePaul University School of Law on Bryan Cave LLP, Phoenix Washington D.C. Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. in its fifth year, is named for Selma Foundation Oct. 15-17. The workshop, limited to cur- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, Gray Plant Mooty, Minneapolis LLP, Minneapolis Paul, Minn. Moidel Smith, a past regional director of (MJF) selects rent law students who had completed New York Hogan Lovells US LLP, Orange County Offices of the U.S. Dept. of the Navy JAG NAWL and a recipient of its Lifetime of one student at least one year of study, explored Cargill Inc., Wayzata, Minn. Washington, D.C. Public Defender, Santa Ana, Corps, Great Lakes, Ill. Service Award. It was created to from each humanitarian principles and interna- Carlson, Caspers, Vandenburgh & Honigman Miller Schwartz and Calif. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury: IRS- encourage and reward student writing Minnesota law tional treaties seeking to save lives and Lindquist, Minneapolis Cohn LLP, Detroit Osborn Maledon PA, Phoenix Office of the Chief Counsel, on issues concerning women’s rights or school annually alleviate suffering during armed con- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Washington, D.C. Kindness PLLC, Seattle Falk & Rabkin PC, San Christensen, Minneapolis U.S. Dept. of the Air Force JAG, the status of women in the law. Entries to be recog- flict, with a focus on IHL application to Christie, Parker & Hale LLP, Francisco Patton Boggs LLP, Washington, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. are judged on content, research, origi- nized for out- combatants and civilians. It featured Pasadena, Calif. Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago D.C. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury: nality, writing style, and timeliness. standing volunteer work in providing hands-on exercises and lectures by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Jones Day, offices worldwide Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker Comptroller of the Currency- legal aid to Minnesota’s under-repre- leaders in the field. LLP, New York Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, LLP, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Central District Office, Chicago Dodger Web Site a Hit sented and low-income communities. Presenters represented the Judge Comptroller of the Currency, Chicago Francisco, and Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection for Josh Fisher (’11) Steven Schmidt (’11) was the Law School Advocate General’s Corp, FBI, Wisconsin Washington, D.C. Kaye Scholer LLP, New York D.C., offices Agency-Office of General Counsel, Washington, D.C. recipient of the 2010 MJF Law Student National Guard, national and central Congressional Research Service, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP, New York Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., American Law Division, Kinney & Lange PA, Minneapolis Washington, D.C. U.S. Senate-Office of the Longtime Volunteer Award. Illinois Red Cross offices, John Marshall Washington, D.C. Klarquist Sparkman LLP, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, Legislative Counsel, Dodger fan Schmidt estimates volunteering a Law School, and the sponsoring Covington & Burling LLP, Portland, Ore. Wilmington, Del. Washington, D.C. Joshua Fisher total of about 150 hours, beginning with organizations, DePaul’s International Washington, D.C. Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear Public Defender Service for the von Briesen & Roper s.c., (’11) tapped his 1L work on the HOME Line Tenant Human Rights Law Institute, the Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, LLP, Riverside, Calif. District of Columbia, Milwaukee into his addi- Advocacy Hotline. He went on to volun- International Committee of the Red New York Larkin, Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Washington, D.C. Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, tional interests teer with the Minnesota Disability Law Cross (ICRC), and the American Red Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New Ltd., Bloomington, Minn. Ramsey County Attorney's Office, Miami York Latham & Watkins LLP, N. San St. Paul, Minn. White & Case LLP, New York and in law, news, Center, Volunteer Lawyers Network Cross of Greater Chicago. Among the Deloitte & Touche, Minneapolis Diego Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., Washington, D.C., offices and business Real Estate Clinic, Asylum Law Project, topics of discussion were when IHL Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Leonard, Street and Deinard PA, Milwaukee Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, to start his Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota’s applies and its domestic implementation, Minneapolis and Denver offices Minneapolis Rhoades McKee, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee own Web site, Crime Victim Relief Project, and New the role of the ICRC, protected persons, Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Lewis & Roca LLP, Phoenix Mich. Winthrop & Weinstine PA, Dodger Divorce, which he says gets Orleans Public Defender’s office. He was warfare methods, and direct participa- Thompson, Minneapolis Lindquist & Vennum PLLP, Richards, Layton & Finger PA, Minneapolis more than 10,000 hits some days and co-president of the 2009-10 MJF tion in hostilities. Minneapolis Wilmington, Del.

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Kristine Erickson (’72), Prof. Oren Gross, TORT singers. Front: Allison Allen Saeks (’56), and Prof. Fionnuala Harvey (’64) and Suzanne Kaplan Cross, Amy Bauer. Center: Ní Aoláin Jade Bryant, a current Page Scholar receiving financial assistance Jennifer Lange. Back: Cameron for college from The Page Education Foundation in exchange for Wood, David Couillard volunteer service to minority children; Justice Alan Page (’78), co- The Hon. LaJune Lange (’78), with Tom Gitaa founder with Diane Page of the Foundation in 1988; and Wayne Bryant David Brink (’47) and Marles and Leland (’66) Frankman

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JOSEPH PRICE prevention, a cutting-edge issue he’s grocery store.“You grow up that way succeed,” he explains. learning.“A lot of estate planning goes CLASS OF 1972 been writing and speaking about and tend to be able to relate to Price jogs to “keep from keeling way beyond the will,” she observes. for years. people,” he reflects.“You have to have over from the stress of litigation” and “There are all kinds of intellectual In the products liability field, Joe an approach that fits your personality. I the toll of travel. He plans to be challenges, and always new interpreta- Price is kind of a big deal.A senior have more success being respectful and around for and at the leading edge of tions and techniques.” partner in the general litigation group considerate of witnesses.” But it’s not the next medical liability issues. After college, Grossman took a at Faegre & Benson, he represented all Mr. Nice Guy. He adds,“With an study break and worked in public A.H. Robins in the Dalkon Shield case expert witness on the other side who affairs research at Cargill before pur- and 3M in the silicone breast-implant is combative, I am not reticent to go SALLY STOLEN GROSSMAN suing the law career she’d dreamed of case. His leading-edge work in prod- toe-to-toe.” CLASS OF 1982 since age 14. In law school she found ucts liability is well recognized. In As good on paper as he is in court, > Clients who come to Sally Stolen she “really liked the trusts and estates 2010, Chambers USA listed him among Price received a Burton Award for Grossman’s office at Gray Plant Mooty portion of property that everybody the nation’s leading products liability Excellence in Legal Writing in the law may be there for estate planning, but else hated.” She also enjoyed clerking lawyers and Law360 named him firm category in 2002.“Courts and the discussion begins with values.“I for U.S. District Court Judge Donald among the ten most admired.The judges tell you they appreciate the don’t start with assuming the number Alsop and, with other former clerks, Guide to the World’s Leading Product simple, direct approach as opposed to one objective is to save estate taxes; endowed a scholarship in his name. Liability Lawyers placed him in the some of the convoluted stuff we write I start with clients’ desires and help spouse, and children,” she says, and she Two years into her practice at Gray world’s top ten. as lawyers,” he says. them figure out what they want to cherishes the long-term relationships Plant Mooty, she and husband Mike > “In the medical field, it’s kind Price is known for an approach to Grateful to his own mentors, he have happen,” she explains. that develop.“I hope people end up moved to New Ulm, Minn., to pursue of a big deal,” says Joe Price about witnesses and juries that’s, well, nice. thrives on mentoring others within The people she works with on with a plan that carries out their values another dream: small-town family life addressing the Institute of Medicine Growing up in a St. Paul family of and beyond his firm, and he’s worked estate, charitable, and business succes- and they have peace of mind.” and work.The lifestyle suited them, in October 2010 during a conference modest means, he lost his mother with Law School trial practice classes. sion planning “trust us with very inti- Complex estate and tax law suit but Grossman realized that she really on legal strategies in childhood obesity when he was 8. His father ran a corner “I like to see good young lawyers mate information about money, their Grossman’s intellect and love of liked being a specialist. She built an

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estate planning practice during six Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit years at Lindquist and Vennum, then Community program. She’s currently a rebuilt and ran an estate planning board member for Rakhma, a long- department during 12 years at Maslon. term care provider for individuals with In 2006 she rejoined Gray Plant memory loss. Mooty as a principal and is involved in Now compliance counsel to the charitable sponsorships, is co-editing a Cardiovascular Division at Boston book about business succession plan- Scientific in Maple Grove, Minn., ning, and addresses nonprofit groups Furlong began her in-house career as about planned giving. counsel for Medica and as an associate When Grossman returned to big- business attorney for American city practice, the family moved to Medical Systems.“When you’re in- small-town Northfield, where house counsel you’re sort of in it with Grossman sings in the community your client,” she says. It’s an opportu- ensemble I Cantanti and life with Mike nity to “become a true business partner and two teenagers takes center stage. on an everyday basis and help them political science—she knew she achieve compliant growth.” wanted to combine her interests.The She has used skills gained at the ERIN FURLONG J.D./M.P.H. program was the link. Law School—“analytical skills, creative CLASS OF 2005 As a student and still today, her thinking and writing, research and > Early influences and decisions work and volunteer involvement have communication”—all along and has have a way of coming full circle for had a decidedly public policy and passed them on as a legal writing Erin Furlong. In 2002, she was a stu- healthcare bent. She volunteered with instructor.“It’s one of the ways you dent enrolling in the University’s joint the Minnesota Disability Law Center can help make the experience positive law degree and Master of Public and worked for the Minnesota for Law School students and stay con- Health program. Now she’s serving on Department of Human Services. In nected to the U of M,” she says. Given the program’s advisory board.“I think 2004-05, she clerked for the Minnesota her early experiences and present pri- it’s really important to emphasize the State Bar Association’s Elder Law orities, it’s no surprise that Furlong value of cross-disciplinary learning,” Section and was a summer intern at advocates “getting engaged in your she says. the ABA’s Commission on Law and career early and picking something From her undergraduate years— Aging in Washington, D.C. Recently that you love.” when she worked at Children’s she chaired the FDA section of the Hospital, completed basic-level EMT state bar and participated in the By Karen K. Hansen, a Minneapolis-based training, and studied English and Hennepin County Bar Association’s freelance writer/photographer and clarinetist

Walter Mondale: A Life in American Politics

> Former Vice President Walter Institute for International Affairs chan- Mondale (’56) first surfaces in politics neling democracy-furthering grants to as a 20-year-old working on Hubert developing nations, and represent the Humphrey’s 1948 Senate campaign. He is nation as Ambassador to Japan. next seen in 1960 when, after graduating On Jan. 10, 2011, Mondale will be the from the University of Minnesota Law featured “Witness to History” guest in School with the help of the G.I. Bill, he the University of Minnesota’s College is appointed by Minnesota Governor of Continuing Education LearningLife Orville Freeman to run for Minnesota Forum. The monthly forums present Attorney General and is elected. Thus perspectives on people, ideas, and begins a long, distinguished career of movements that have shaped history, public service. through the eyes of some of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. In October 2010, Scribner released most legendary public figures. Mondale Witness to History forums take place The Good Fight: A Life in Liberal Politics, will discuss his firsthand experiences and at 7 p.m. at the Continuing Education Mondale’s insights into events as he viewpoints on American politics, history, and Conference Center, 1890 Buford Ave. goes on to serve as a U.S. Senator and and other issues with Professor Larry on the St. Paul campus. Tickets are $15. U.S. Vice President, run for President, Jacobs, chair of the Center for the Study For more information email cce- work for the National Democratic of Politics and Governance at the [email protected] or call 612-624-4000.

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estate planning practice during six Leaders Impacting the Nonprofit Alumni News and Awards > years at Lindquist and Vennum, then Community program. She’s currently a rebuilt and ran an estate planning board member for Rakhma, a long- department during 12 years at Maslon. term care provider for individuals with In 2006 she rejoined Gray Plant memory loss. Mooty as a principal and is involved in Now compliance counsel to the Samuel Heins, John Tunheim: of its constitution, helped restructure Court Justice Alan Page (’78) was the charitable sponsorships, is co-editing a Cardiovascular Division at Boston Outstanding Achievement criminal law and procedure, and devel- featured guest at the first LearningLife book about business succession plan- Scientific in Maple Grove, Minn., Awards oped a plan to bring American judges to Forum: Witness to History, a new series ning, and addresses nonprofit groups Furlong began her in-house career as serve as international judges. He is the of the University of Minnesota College of about planned giving. counsel for Medica and as an associate current chair of the Institute of Public Continuing Education. At the monthly When Grossman returned to big- business attorney for American Affairs Advisory Council. forums, Minnesota public figures speak city practice, the family moved to Medical Systems.“When you’re in- about their experiences to provide first- small-town Northfield, where house counsel you’re sort of in it with hand perspectives on decisive events of Grossman sings in the community your client,” she says. It’s an opportu- Bruce Mooty: recent history. ensemble I Cantanti and life with Mike nity to “become a true business partner Alumni Service Award In his 15 years with the NFL, Page and two teenagers takes center stage. on an everyday basis and help them earned numerous honors, including All- political science—she knew she achieve compliant growth.” Pro, All-Conference, and the NFL’s wanted to combine her interests.The She has used skills gained at the Samuel Heins (’72) John R. T unheim (’80) Defensive Player of the Year and Most ERIN FURLONG J.D./M.P.H. program was the link. Law School—“analytical skills, creative Valuable Player. In 1988, Page was CLASS OF 2005 As a student and still today, her thinking and writing, research and The Outstanding Achievement Award, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of > Early influences and decisions work and volunteer involvement have communication”—all along and has given for singular distinction and leader- Fame in his hometown of Canton, Ohio. have a way of coming full circle for had a decidedly public policy and passed them on as a legal writing ship, is the highest honor the University He entered the Law School while still Erin Furlong. In 2002, she was a stu- healthcare bent. She volunteered with instructor.“It’s one of the ways you of Minnesota bestows on its alumni. This with the NFL, then worked with dent enrolling in the University’s joint the Minnesota Disability Law Center can help make the experience positive year the Board of Regents presented the Lindquist & Vennum and served as law degree and Master of Public and worked for the Minnesota for Law School students and stay con- award to Samuel Heins (’72) and John R. Assistant Attorney General. In 1992, he Health program. Now she’s serving on Department of Human Services. In nected to the U of M,” she says. Given Tunheim (’80). Their names will join was elected Minnesota’s first African- the program’s advisory board.“I think 2004-05, she clerked for the Minnesota her early experiences and present pri- those of other Outstanding Achievement Bruce Mooty (second from left) at Alumni Awards American Supreme Court Justice. it’s really important to emphasize the State Bar Association’s Elder Law orities, it’s no surprise that Furlong Award honorees engraved on the Alumni Celebration, with Regent Steven Hunter, Alumni Page has said that as a youngster, value of cross-disciplinary learning,” Section and was a summer intern at advocates “getting engaged in your Wall of Honor outside the McNamara Association President and CEO Phil Esten, and Alumni “something inside me was stirred when I she says. the ABA’s Commission on Law and career early and picking something Alumni Center. Association National Board Chair Ertugrul Tuzcu read about Brown v. the Board of From her undergraduate years— Aging in Washington, D.C. Recently that you love.” Heins has played an important role in Education in the newspapers in 1954. I when she worked at Children’s she chaired the FDA section of the establishing Minnesota’s reputation for The Alumni Service Award is another came to learn that law was about Hospital, completed basic-level EMT state bar and participated in the By Karen K. Hansen, a Minneapolis-based protection and promotion of human prestigious honor, given for long-time solving problems and helping people.” training, and studied English and Hennepin County Bar Association’s freelance writer/photographer and clarinetist rights and helped develop the profession service and a legacy of volunteerism. of human rights work. He was a founder The University of Minnesota Alumni of Advocates for Human Rights in 1993, Association selected Bruce Mooty (’80) an organization that continues to repre- to receive the award for 2009-10. sent victims and work to prevent human Beginning as an at-large representative Walter Mondale: A Life in American Politics rights violations. He also helped estab- in 2002, Mooty served continuously on lish the Center for Victims of Torture. the Alumni Association National Board, Newly released > Former Vice President Walter Institute for International Affairs chan- Heins is considered one of Minnesota’s culminating in his national presidency in Alan Page biography, Mondale (’56) first surfaces in politics neling democracy-furthering grants to most effective plaintiffs’ lawyers, particu- 2008. He continues to serve in his role All Rise as a 20-year-old working on Hubert developing nations, and represent the larly in security fraud and antitrust class as past president and recently co- Humphrey’s 1948 Senate campaign. He is nation as Ambassador to Japan. actions. His firm—Heins, Mills & Olson— chaired the search committee for the next seen in 1960 when, after graduating On Jan. 10, 2011, Mondale will be the has served as counsel in dozens of class Alumni Association’s new CEO. Mooty from the University of Minnesota Law featured “Witness to History” guest in actions. has chaired the Law School’s Board of School with the help of the G.I. Bill, he the University of Minnesota’s College Tunheim was appointed to the U.S. Visitors and shared his time and counsel is appointed by Minnesota Governor of Continuing Education LearningLife District Court bench in 1995 after serving on its dean search committee. He was Alan and Diane Page are dedicated sup- Orville Freeman to run for Minnesota Forum. The monthly forums present Minnesota as Solicitor General, Chief recently on the committee helping the porters of education for minority youth, Attorney General and is elected. Thus perspectives on people, ideas, and Deputy Attorney General, and manager Board of Regents find the next and in 1988 they founded the Page begins a long, distinguished career of movements that have shaped history, of the Attorney General’s Public Affairs University president and is co-chair of Education Foundation. It has helped public service. through the eyes of some of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Litigation Division. He has been instru- the Law School’s current campaign. more than 4,100 students attend college In October 2010, Scribner released most legendary public figures. Mondale Witness to History forums take place mental in the development of interna- in exchange for a commitment to com- The Good Fight: A Life in Liberal Politics, will discuss his firsthand experiences and at 7 p.m. at the Continuing Education tional and constitutional law and has munity service. Bill McGrane follows Mondale’s insights into events as he viewpoints on American politics, history, and Conference Center, 1890 Buford Ave. worked on rule-of-law development Alan Page: Kicks Off Page’s life and career in the newly goes on to serve as a U.S. Senator and and other issues with Professor Larry on the St. Paul campus. Tickets are $15. projects in numerous countries. In LearningLife Forum released biography All Rise: The U.S. Vice President, run for President, Jacobs, chair of the Center for the Study For more information email cce- Kosova, he was an advisor on creation On Oct. 21, 2010, Minnesota Supreme Remarkable Journey of Alan Page. work for the National Democratic of Politics and Governance at the [email protected] or call 612-624-4000.

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Thursday, March 10 Wednesday, March 16 Legal Issues Arising from the BP Deepwater Current Issues in Family Law: Family Law 4 Horizon Oil Spill Across State (and National) Lines 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Hari M. Osofsky 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Brian Bix

6 Friday, March 11 Thursday, March 17 The New Corporate Governance Selected Topics in Patent Litigation 5 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Claire A. Hill 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Thomas F. Cotter

Saturday, March 12 Friday, March 18 The First Amendment Since World War I Accounting and Finance for Lawyers 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Dale Carpenter 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Edward S. Adams 7 Monday, March 14 Saturday, March 19 10 Dodd-Frank, Morrison v. National Australia Ethics and the Practice of Criminal Law Bank and Other 2010 Developments in (morning); Identifying and Eliminating Bias and Securities and Banking Law Discrimination in the Legal System: Codes, 8 9 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Richard W. Painter Cases, and Other Constraints (afternoon) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. with Stephen M. Simon Tuesday, March 15 U.N. Convention on Contracts for the > Approximately 500 Law School 1. Jean Schroepfer (’81), Terry O’Brien (’74), and Valerie O’Brien International Sale of Goods alumni attended the fifth annual 2. Carolyn Schroeder, William Pearce (’52), Wayne Olson (’53), Clint Schroeder (’55), 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Oren Gross Spring Alumni Weekend on June and Dean David Wippman 4–5, 2010. At the all-alumni cocktail 3. Dean David Wippman with TORT singers, who performed at all-alumni cocktail reception reception and breakfast, members of 4. Joshua Lease (’07), Jack Davies (’60), and Jim Rustad (’67) FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL (612) 625-6674, OR EMAIL [email protected] nearly 40 classes enjoyed catching up 5. Katie Aune (’01) and Kate Stendahl (’01) with former classmates and friends, 6. Christopher Chaput (’85), Pauline Chaput, and Jean Chaput (’60) reflecting on experiences that enriched 7. Jim Wahl (’85), Elaine Kumpula (’85), Richard Shrake, and Carolyn Trevis (’85) 6.5 general credits have been requested All courses are held at the Law School, For information, go to their careers and personal lives, and 8. Fred Burstein (’60) and Mel Burstein (’60) CLE credit: Location: Parking and directions: for each course except March 19 (3 ethics credits, Walter F. Mondale Hall, subplaza level, 229 19th Ave. www.law.umn.edu/contact/directions.html. reconnecting with the Law School. 9. Eric Stenshoel (’80) and Merry Rosenberg (’80) morning; 2 bias credits, afternoon). S., West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota, 10. Patricia Rogin (’85) and Christina Clark (’85) Minneapolis 55455.

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News About Your Classmates and Colleagues Drug Use: Presciption for Liability,” published in the 1991 Lowell Rothschild co-authored the third edition of Summer 2009 issue of the Hamline Law Review. the Wetlands Deskbook, a reference book covering Christine A. Long was appointed to Minnesota’s wetlands law and policy. He is a partner at the 1967 nation’s top 10 most admired product liability 1981 Third Judicial District trial court bench in Rice Washington, D.C., office of Venable LLP and often lawyers by Law360 from a group of more than County. She had previously been Assistant Steele speaks on an array of environmental legal issues. Lawrence Lokken joined the University of Miami 1,000 nominees. William M. Habicht is a founding shareholder and County Attorney in Owatonna, Minn., since 1991. School of Law from the University of Florida Levin president of the new firm Halleland Habicht PA in Derek L. Sorenson was named 1995 College of Law, where he taught since 1974 and was 1973 Minneapolis. among the top 5% of attorneys Jonathan M. Redgrave was recognized as a top named the Hugh Culverhouse Eminent Scholar in in Arizona and New Mexico in lawyer by Chambers USA 2010 on the basis of legal Natalie Wyatt-Brown is a founding shareholder of Taxation in 1994. He has served as a research con- Ronald B. Peterson is a founding shareholder of the Michael W. Unger was appointed to the Executive the 2010 issue of Southwest ability, professional conduct, client service, commer- the new firm Halleland Habicht PA in Minneapolis. sultant for Harvard Law School’s International Tax new firm Halleland Habicht PA in Minneapolis. Committee of the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Super Lawyers magazine. He was also been selected cial awareness, diligence, and commitment. Program and on the U.N. Ad Hoc Group of Experts Responsibility Board. by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in 1996 on International Tax Matters. 1977 America 2010. Dale Shearer joined the Southern Mississippi Alumni 1982 Association’s executive committee as its vice presi- Tom Finan has joined the Department of Homeland 1969 1986 dent. Security's National Protection and Programs Sally A. Mullen was honored by Finance and Directorate in Washington, D.C., where he serves as Commerce magazine as a “Top Woman in Finance.” Jon Parritz was elected president of the United 1992 senior cybersecurity strategist and counsel. Tom Shroyer was re-elected to She is chief fiduciary officer, wealth management, Jewish Fund & Council of St. Paul, Minn. a three-year term on the Board with U.S. Bank and is responsible for oversight of C. Christopher Bercaw, a partner in the corporate 1997 Thomas E. Chomicz was of Directors at Moss & Barnett fiduciary aspects of personal trust business in 24 1988 group at Dorsey & Whitney, received the 2010 selected by his peers for PA. He will continue to serve as states. Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota Ryan J. Burt is a founding shareholder of the new inclusion in the Best Lawyers in the firm’s President and CEO and a member of its Beth Andrus was appointed to the King County, Justice Foundation. firm Halleland Habicht PA in Minneapolis. America 2010. Management Committee. Mark B. Peterson was appointed an adjunct director Washington, Superior Court from her position with for 2010 at Moss & Barnett PA. Skellenger Bender. Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop is the new chair of the Neil Fulton was selected by the Eighth Circuit Court Gary L. Gandrud was appointed Norwegian 1979 Minnesota State Bar Association’s Business Law of Appeals to serve as Federal Public Defender for Honorary Consul General in Minneapolis by Michael D. Scandrett is a founding shareholder of Robyn A. Millenacker was appointed to the Second Section. She is a shareholder with Gray Plant Mooty, North and South Dakota. Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Philip C. Carruthers received the 2010 Distinguished the new firm Halleland Habicht PA in Minneapolis. Judicial District Court in St. Paul. She had previously chair of its health and nonprofit organizations prac- effective Aug. 1, 2010. He has served as Norwegian Humanitarian Service Award from the Ramsey been with the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s office since tice group, and a member of its board of directors. Brockton D. Hunter received the 2010 Private Honorary Consul since 2007 and replaces former County Bar Association for professional perform- 1983 1996. Practice Lawyer Award from the Minnesota Justice Vice President Walter F. Mondale (’56), who retired ance, community leadership, and achievement in Kwong Lee, a partner at Kim & Chang’s law office in Foundation. from the post in January. service to the citizens of Ramsey County as well as John L. Betcher has published a book set in Red Scott Wright was ranked among the nation’s 100 Korea, was recently appointed investment advisor to commitment to the vision of the Constitution over Wing, Minn., The Missing Element: A James Becker most powerful employment attorneys in a special the Prime Minister’s office and to the Ministry of Jeff Mayo was honored with the Daniel M. Phillips James M. Rosenbaum, a U.S. District Court Judge for the course of his career. Mystery. section of Human Resource Executive published in Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs. Kwong was named Leadership Award, given for newspaper industry Minnesota since 1985, resigned from the federal June. He was chosen from more than 2,500 submis- the leading real estate lawyer for the third consecu- leadership and community activity, at the National bench in August. He plans to work on alternative 1980 1984 sions for his significant and substantive experience tive year in the Chamber & Partners Asia edition. Newspaper Association’s 124th annual convention dispute resolution and complex legal and discovery and exemplary evaluations by clients and peers. and trade show. matters. Bruce Mooty received the 2009-10 Alumni Service Paul Kilgore has published Losing Camille, a 1993 Award from the University of Minnesota Alumni collection of 10 stories grounded in the American 1990 1972 Association for his long-time service and legacy of Midwest. He has been a columnist for the St. Paul volunteerism. Pioneer Press and his work has appeared on James H. Gallegos has been selected the new vice Samuel Heins received the 2010 Outstanding Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” president and general counsel at Alliant Energy Corp. Achievement Award conferred by the Board of John R. Tunheim, Minnesota U.S. District Judge, Kelly A. Putney was selected Hoyt R. Stastney was selected Regents, the University’s highest honor for its was elected to a three-year term as chair of the 1985 Pieter Teeuwissen was reappointed to a three-year for the Best Lawyers in America by his peers for inclusion in the graduates. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Dean’s Advisory term in the Mississippi Supreme Court as chair of the in the areas of personal injury Best Lawyers in America 2010. Council and received the 2010 Outstanding Bridget M. Ahmann, a partner at Faegre & Benson, Board of Bar Admissions. litigation and professional Joe Price (see p. 42), a partner at Faegre & Achievement Award conferred by the Board of and colleague Erin M. Verneris won a 2010 law firm malpractice law and also was elected to serve on Ellen L. Yee is an associate professor teaching crim- Benson in Minneapolis, was selected one of the Regents, the University’s highest honor for alumni. Burton Award for “Name Brand Exposure for Generic the Bassford Remele Management Committee. inal law, professional responsibility, psychiatry and

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SAN FRANCISCO: AUGUST 6, 2010 DULUTH, MINN.: AUGUST 26, 2010 CHICAGO: OCTOBER 20, 2010 Sally Narey (’77), Norman Nora Sandstad (’08), Laboe (’62), and Richard Nate LaCoursiere (’07), and Kinyon (’65) at alumni Steve Reyelts (’78) at alumni reception, San Francisco’s reception at Kitchi Gammi Marriott Marquis, attended Club, Duluth, attended by by more than 40 alumni and nearly 25 alumni and friends, Winona Agbabiaka (’86), John F. Hartmann (’87) and friends, including Dean David hosted by Fred Friedman (’72), Jonathan Krieger (’05), and Dean David Wippman at Wippman and other faculty John D. Kelly (’74), Steve Dan Ellerbrock (’07) at Chicago Chicago reception, hosted by in town for ABA annual Overom (’76), Steve Reyelts, reception, attended by more Hartmann and by Kirkland & meeting and Bob Toftey (’71) than 45 alumni and friends Ellis LLP at the firm’s offices

the law, and trial advocacy at Drake University financial industry group focusing on a wide variety Tom Hipkins was elected a shareholder in Fredrikson 2005 2009 Law School. She taught in its Summer in France of debt finance transactions. & Byron’s intellectual property group. He focuses on Program at the University of Nantes this past patents related to machines, devices, equipment, Barbara Cole was sworn in as Solicitor General for Joseph M. Cappola joined the Minneapolis office May and June. and manufacturing processes, as well as the corre- the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Onamia, Minn., in Darren Sharp and his wife, of Skjold-Barthel PA in the litigation group, where sponding software and controls. May 2010. She had been the Band’s Deputy Solicitor Sonja, proudly announce he will serve clients in securities litigation, FINRA 1998 General since 2007. the birth of their arbitrations, shareholder disputes. and contract Stacy K. Hauer was named daughter, Alma. cases. Neal J. Blanchett joined Carlson Hotels Worldwide a partner at Zimmerman 2006 as senior corporate counsel. Reed in Minneapolis. Her 2008 Lindsey Hopper joined Denver-based Sherman practice focuses exclusively Anne T. Regan was named a Kelly Francis is co-chair of the Public Policy & Howard LLC in its business practice. on defective drugs and medical devices. partner at Zimmerman Reed in Advocacy Committee for Minnesota Women Lawyers Sonia Kaur Gill is counsel for the U.S. Senate Minneapolis, practicing in the and on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Committee on Rules and Administration. 2010 Lindsay Zamzow, a shareholder in Fredrikson & areas of employee rights and Impartial Justice. Ingrid Culp and her Byron’s employment and labor law, trade secret, benefits and investor protection. Kendra Magraw was accepted into the Master in husband, Chris, and construction law groups, was named a Woman International Law program at the Graduate Institute added two new to Watch by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Rhona Shwaid was elected a shareholder in of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in members to their Journal in its May 2010 Women in Business Award Fredrikson & Byron’s corporate, mergers & acquisi- Susan A. Perera joined Geneva. Only about 25 students are admitted to the family with the birth of their twin daughters, Lauren winners. tions, securities, and commercial law groups. She Kurt F. Krenz re-joined Fish & Winthrop & Weinstine PA as a two-year master’s program each year. and Tess, on May 24, 2010. represents closely held companies and large publicly Richardson as an associate in member of its intellectual prop- 2002 held corporations as both buyers and sellers in a the patent group of its Twin erty group. She was recognized Sara Wilkinson won the second-place Sarah 2000 variety of transactions. Cities office. He will continue for her experience with trademark, copyright, and Weddington Writing Prize for New Student Benjamin J. Court has joined the business litigation to focus his practice on patent prosecution and domain name enforcement and opposition and can- Scholarship from Law Students for Reproductive Amy Schroeder Ireland was named a 2010 Up and team at Messerli & Kramer, where he will focus his Lica Tomizuka was named a 2010 Up and Coming intellectual property counseling in the areas of cellation proceedings. Justice. Her paper, “Redefining ‘Life’ in the Mexican Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine. practice on business, employment, real estate, and Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine. medical devices and electrical engineering. Abortion Debate,” was initially written for the Law intellectual property litigation and trust and estate Nicholas Rogers joined Flynn, Gaskins & Bennett School’s Women’s International Human Rights Jon K. Lauck published his third book, Prairie disputes. Geoffrey Trotier was named a 2010 Up and Coming Nena Street, an associate in Dorsey & Whitney’s LLP as an associate. Seminar. Republic: The Political Culture of Dakota Territory, Lawyer by the Wisconsin Law Journal. regulatory affairs group, was named a Woman 1879-1889, which examines the political and social 2003 to Watch by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business forces that led to the framing of the South Dakota Julian Zebot and his wife, Rebecca, welcome the Journal in its May 2010 Women in Business Award constitution. Rebecca Bernhard was named a 2010 Up and newest member of their family, Josephine, born on winners. Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine. June 23, 2010. Jill Radloff was named a 2010 Up and Coming Chang Wang was appointed chief research and aca- Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine. Ryan Brauer was elected a shareholder in Fredrikson 2004 demic officer for Thomson Reuters, Legal, in China. & Byron’s corporate, securities, and mergers & acqui- Share Your News Via e>Community Peter Wahl, a partner in Jackson Walker LLP’s sitions groups. His practice involves assisting clients Sarah Morrison and Dustin Morrison proudly 2007 Submit your news by logging into the Law School’s e>Community at Dallas office, was named a Rising Star in Texas with a wide range of corporate finance transactions. announce the birth of their son, Edward "EJ" http://community.law.umn.edu and clicking on the "class notes" menu option, Monthly magazine. Morrison, on Aug. 12, 2010, in Rapid City, S.D. Daniel Koewler was named a 2010 Up and Coming via email at [email protected], or via mail to the Office of Advancement, Matt Graham was elected a shareholder in Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine. Suite 321, University of Minnesota Law School, 229 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 2001 Fredrikson & Byron’s intellectual property and Keith Richotte is an assistant professor at the MN 55455. We look forward to hearing what’s going on in your life! patents groups. He assists clients with obtaining U.S. University of North Dakota School of Law and Sarah Peterson-Stensrud was named a 2010 Up and Benjamin Brimeyer was promoted to partner at and international patents, primarily in chemical and associate justice of the Turtle Mountain Band of Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine. Reed Smith LLP, where he is a member of the mechanical technologies. Chippewa Court of Appeals.

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Lockhart Club Dinner October 6, 2010, Windows on Minnesota

> The annual William B. Lockhart Club dinner, named for the Law School’s fifth dean, was held this year at Windows on Minnesota in the Marquette Hotel. The event honors Lockhart Club members for their generosity to the Law School and is 6 also an occasion for alumni, faculty, family, and friends of the Law School to come together and share a fall 1 2 evening. 4 5 1. Chelsea Brennan (’11) 2. Ann Burkhart and Judge David Doty (’61) 3. Laverne Orwoll, Gregg Orwoll (’53), Dean David Wippman, and Avis Lindquist 4. Bill Drake (’66), Don Fraser (’48), and Joe Dixon (’69) 5. Bruce Mooty (’80) and Jon Hopeman (’76) 7 6. Matthew Webster (’11) 7. Bill Dolan (’63), Valerie Golden, and Prof. Hari Osofsky 8. Ken McHale, Candy McHale, Patti McHale, and Ernie McHale, family of Mike McHale and creators of a scholarship fund in his name to celebrate his life 9. Marge Spannaus, Warren Spannaus (’63), and Eloise Kaplan 10. Elliot Kaplan (’61)

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS Thank you, Partners at Work > Alumni & Friends Receptions • March 3, 2011, Naples, Fla. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LAW SCHOOL Thank you to all volunteers, alumni, organizations, Group I (5-24 alumni) Group II (25 or more alumni) Hosted by Elliot (’61) and Eloise Kaplan and firms that participated in the annual Partners at Work 1. Flynn Gaskins and 1. Fredrikson & Byron, 84% • March 11, 2011, Phoenix, Ariz. challenge. Nearly 900 alumni participated at 31 organizations Zimmerman Reed 2. Leonard, Street Hosted by Jim (’65) and Sharon Hale and achieved an incredible 58% participation rate. The (tie), 100% and Deinard, 80% 2•25•11 Partners at Work challenge is a friendly competition to 2. Bassford Remele, 90% 3. Faegre & Benson, 78% Spring Alumni Weekend 2011 increase alumni participation at organizations that employ 3. Michael Best, 80% 4. Robins Kaplan Miller MARK YOUR CALENDAR • FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 25 • 2011 April 15 and 16, 2011 more than five University of Minnesota Law School alumni. 4. Sidley Austin, 75% & Ciresi, 71% A special thank you to those organizations who finished 5. Bowman and Brooke, 65% 5. Oppenheimer Wolf Symphony Ballroom • Hilton Minneapolis • 1011 Marquette Ave. S. More alumni events are being planned in the top 5 in participation in each respective group: & Donnelly, 62% all the time. Join the Law School’s Join your classmates, colleagues, and friends for a fun evening of Cuban-style e>Community by going to food, salsa dancing, poker and other casino games, and a chance to win the We look forward to another great year. If your organization or firm would like to be involved, please contact www.community.law.umn.edu Game-Playing Champion bracelet! More details to come. Evan Johnson at [email protected] or (612) 625-6584. for information about upcoming events in your area.

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> Alumni and Faculty Tributes

PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE

> Every Gifts Counts! GERALD W. HEANEY LINDSAY G. ARTHUR SANDRA GARDEBRING CLASS OF 1941 CLASS OF 1946 OGREN Former federal Judge Gerald W. Heaney Lindsay G. Arthur, a judge in the CLASS OF 1973 died June 22 at age 92 in Duluth, Minn., Hennepin County Juvenile Court from Sandra Gardebring Ogren died July 20 after a 40-year career of judicial leader- 1960 until his retirement in 1987, passed at age 63 in San Luis Obispo, California, ship. Named to the U.S. Court of away May 21, 2010, at his home in Eden where she had served as Vice President Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 1966, he Prairie, Minn., at age 92. He was chief for Advancement at California served for 20 years and then as a senior judge for 18 of the 27 years he served on Polytechnic State University from 2004 judge for another 20 years. the Juvenile Court bench. until her retirement in June. After completing his law degree, During a lifetime dedicated to juve- A former justice on the Minnesota Heaney enlisted in the Army and was nile justice, Arthur made rulings that set Supreme Court, Gardebring Ogren was > “I give out of gratitude for the education TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze precedent in juvenile law, a field that known for her readiness to take on new I received, which helped position me for a Together, gifts of all sizes to the Partners in Excellence Star for heroism in the D-Day campaign was still evolving during his tenure. He challenges. She began her legal career Annual Fund make a real impact on the University and battles in Germany. After the war, he continued working part-time in retire- as a special assistant attorney general, successful career. I believe that my support helps to of Minnesota Law School and our students. Your married, relocated to Duluth, and began ment, contributing his expertise in var- then became commissioner for the ensure the ongoing value of my degree, and unrestricted contribution is used where it’s most a 20-year practice as a labor lawyer. ious roles until age 86. Among them Minnesota Pollution Control Agency needed while providing the Law School with the A savvy political strategist, Heaney were Chief Judge of Family Court, Chief and director of the U.S. Environmental I know that my gift will make a difference.” flexibility to respond to new challenges and helped shape Minnesota’s Democratic- Judge of the Mental Health Court, Senior Protection Agency’s Region 5 enforce- opportunities as they arise. Farmer-Labor Party and had close ties District Court Judge of Minnesota, and ment division. She chaired the with many of the state’s political lumi- Commissioner of the American Law Metropolitan Council in 1984 and in LIZA A. RING, ’85 DO YOU KNOW? naries. Lifelong friend Walter F. Mondale Institute’s Divorce Law Revision 1986 became a commissioner in the Assistant General Counsel, McKesson Corporation • Only 11% of the Law School's revenue comes from (’56) remembers him as a determined Committee. He was a director and presi- Minnesota Department of Human the State of Minnesota, and the next biennium seems advocate for social justice and fairness, dent of the National Council of Juvenile Services. She was appointed to the 2010-2011 Partners in Excellence National Chair certain to see a further sharp decline in state support. both on the bench and in his private life. and Family Court Judges for many years Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1989 As a result, the Law School must rely almost entirely on Heaney’s ultimate legacy may be the and remained a senior judicial scholar and in 1991 joined the Minnesota tuition and private support from alumni and friends. lessons he taught by taking a stand for until his death. Supreme Court. • Annual in-state tuition and fees are $31,882. justice against the popular viewpoint. Arthur attended Harvard Law School In 1998, she surprised many by giving Non-resident students pay $40,388. During the 1964 Democratic Convention, for one year before joining the Navy and up her position on the bench to become • Nearly 90% of our students receive financial aid. he relinquished his delegate credentials receiving seven combat medals for his a vice president at the University of • The average student debt at graduation for the so black delegates from Mississippi service as a torpedo officer on the Minnesota, overseeing public and alumni Law School alone is $94,000. could stand on the convention floor and destroyer USS Mugford. After the war, relations. “I’m kind of the poster child for be heard. A longtime champion of he completed his degree at the Law using the law in lots of different set- YOUR CONTRIBUTION ALLOWS US TO: school desegregation, Heaney was “one School, then worked in private practice tings,” she said in a 2003 interview. To become our Partner in Excellence, visit • Attract and retain the world’s most distinguished of the heroic federal judges who braved and was an Alderman of the 13th Ward Gardebring Ogren is survived by her www.law.umn.edu/giving or contact Dinah scholars and teachers. fierce opposition to integrate the in Minneapolis for two terms. In 1954, he husband, Paul, and two stepchildren, • Recruit the nation’s brightest students and offer schools of the United States, improving was appointed a municipal judge and Sam and Shana. Zebot, Assistant Director of Alumni more scholarship support. the lives of hundreds of thousands of began his 33-year career on the bench. Relations & Annual Giving, at 612-626-8671 • Enhance clinical education and experiential Americans,” says Prof. Myron Orfield, Arthur was preceded in death by his or [email protected]. opportunities that provide students with practical one of Heaney’s former law clerks. wife, Jean, and by two children, Hugh PHILIP FRICKEY hands-on experience. Heaney is survived by his wife, and Mollie. He is survived by a son, Philip Frickey, a Law School faculty Eleanor; a son, William; and a daughter, Lindsay Grier Arthur Jr. (’69), and a member from 1983-2000 and a nation- Your gift makes a difference. Carol McPherson-Heaney. daughter, Julie Arthur-Sherman. ally respected scholar in federal Indian Please support your Law School today!

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GERALD W. HEANEY LINDSAY G. ARTHUR SANDRA GARDEBRING CLASS OF 1941 CLASS OF 1946 OGREN Former federal Judge Gerald W. Heaney Lindsay G. Arthur, a judge in the CLASS OF 1973 died June 22 at age 92 in Duluth, Minn., Hennepin County Juvenile Court from Sandra Gardebring Ogren died July 20 after a 40-year career of judicial leader- 1960 until his retirement in 1987, passed at age 63 in San Luis Obispo, California, ship. Named to the U.S. Court of away May 21, 2010, at his home in Eden where she had served as Vice President Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 1966, he Prairie, Minn., at age 92. He was chief for Advancement at California served for 20 years and then as a senior judge for 18 of the 27 years he served on Polytechnic State University from 2004 judge for another 20 years. the Juvenile Court bench. until her retirement in June. After completing his law degree, During a lifetime dedicated to juve- A former justice on the Minnesota Heaney enlisted in the Army and was nile justice, Arthur made rulings that set Supreme Court, Gardebring Ogren was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze precedent in juvenile law, a field that known for her readiness to take on new Star for heroism in the D-Day campaign was still evolving during his tenure. He challenges. She began her legal career and battles in Germany. After the war, he continued working part-time in retire- as a special assistant attorney general, married, relocated to Duluth, and began ment, contributing his expertise in var- then became commissioner for the a 20-year practice as a labor lawyer. ious roles until age 86. Among them Minnesota Pollution Control Agency A savvy political strategist, Heaney were Chief Judge of Family Court, Chief and director of the U.S. Environmental helped shape Minnesota’s Democratic- Judge of the Mental Health Court, Senior Protection Agency’s Region 5 enforce- Farmer-Labor Party and had close ties District Court Judge of Minnesota, and ment division. She chaired the with many of the state’s political lumi- Commissioner of the American Law Metropolitan Council in 1984 and in naries. Lifelong friend Walter F. Mondale Institute’s Divorce Law Revision 1986 became a commissioner in the (’56) remembers him as a determined Committee. He was a director and presi- Minnesota Department of Human advocate for social justice and fairness, dent of the National Council of Juvenile Services. She was appointed to the both on the bench and in his private life. and Family Court Judges for many years Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1989 Heaney’s ultimate legacy may be the and remained a senior judicial scholar and in 1991 joined the Minnesota lessons he taught by taking a stand for until his death. Supreme Court. justice against the popular viewpoint. Arthur attended Harvard Law School In 1998, she surprised many by giving During the 1964 Democratic Convention, for one year before joining the Navy and up her position on the bench to become he relinquished his delegate credentials receiving seven combat medals for his a vice president at the University of so black delegates from Mississippi service as a torpedo officer on the Minnesota, overseeing public and alumni could stand on the convention floor and destroyer USS Mugford. After the war, relations. “I’m kind of the poster child for be heard. A longtime champion of he completed his degree at the Law using the law in lots of different set- school desegregation, Heaney was “one School, then worked in private practice tings,” she said in a 2003 interview. of the heroic federal judges who braved and was an Alderman of the 13th Ward Gardebring Ogren is survived by her fierce opposition to integrate the in Minneapolis for two terms. In 1954, he husband, Paul, and two stepchildren, schools of the United States, improving was appointed a municipal judge and Sam and Shana. the lives of hundreds of thousands of began his 33-year career on the bench. Americans,” says Prof. Myron Orfield, Arthur was preceded in death by his one of Heaney’s former law clerks. wife, Jean, and by two children, Hugh PHILIP FRICKEY Heaney is survived by his wife, and Mollie. He is survived by a son, Philip Frickey, a Law School faculty Eleanor; a son, William; and a daughter, Lindsay Grier Arthur Jr. (’69), and a member from 1983-2000 and a nation- Carol McPherson-Heaney. daughter, Julie Arthur-Sherman. ally respected scholar in federal Indian

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D.C., he joined the faculty at the Law of Technology Assessment, educational School. He held the Law School’s Irving director at the Oceanic Society in San Younger, Julius E. Davis, and Faegre & Francisco, and a researcher at Woods Benson chairs of law as well as the John Hole Oceanographic Institute before K. Fesler Research Fellowship. completing her J.D. at Stanford Law Frickey served in leadership roles in School. She clerked for Proctor R. Hug, DEAN BOARD OFman ADVISORSy organizations and committees, then Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of David Wippman Grant Aldonaswork (’79)ed to strengthen tribal sovereignty, Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Honorableand Paulwas anH. Andersonadvocate (’68)in numerous areas. Grodsky served as counsel to the ASSISTANT DEAN AND The HonorableHis dedicationRussell A. was recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives CHIEF OF STAFFlaw, constitutional law, legislative AndersonLa (’68)wrence R. Baca Lifetime Achievement Committee on Natural Resources, Nora Klaphakeprocess, and statute interpretation,Governor JamesAwar dJ. fr Blanchardom the Indian (’68) Law Section counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee died July 11, 2010, at age 57 in BerkJameseley, L. Chosyof the (’89) Federal Bar Association, the on the Judiciary, and senior advisor DIRECTOR OFCalif COMMUNICATIONSornia. He was the Alexander FJan. and M. ConlinDis (’88)tinguished Service Citation from to the general counsel of the U.S. Cynthia Huff May T. Morrison Professor of Law Williamat the E. Drakethe Univ (’66)ersity of Kansas, and the Rutter Environmental Protection Agency. She University of California Berkeley. Award for Teaching Distinction from began her academic career at the Law David M. Eldred (’02) The Kansas native completed his J.D. Berkeley Law. School and in 2006 moved to George SENIOR EDITOR AND WRITER Kristine S. Erickson (’72) at the University of Michigan in 1978. A He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Washington University, where she taught Corrine Charais Joseph M. Finley (’80) lifelong interest in Indian law was Bernard; a son, Alexander; and a and wrote on environmental, natural Patrice A. Halbach (’80) sparked during his clerkship for U.S. daughter, Elizabeth. resources, and science and technology DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Catharine F. Haukedahl (’79) Supreme Court Justice Thurgood law, particularly adaptation of environ- Jean M. Sazevich Joan S. Humes (’90) Marshall. When he briefly returned to mental law to new biological and tech- Kansas for a visiting associate profHarveyessor F. KaplanJAMIE (’64) ANNE GRODSKY nical developments. ASSOCIATE DIRECTORpost at the OF University of Kansas SchoolDavid M. KettnerFormer (’98) Law School professor Jamie She was preceded in death by her ADVANCEMENTof Law, he discovered another intDaviderest— V. LeeAnne (’70) Grodsky passed away May 22, mother, Kayla, and is survived by her Joe Thiegs teaching. After practicing with SheaJeannine & L.2010 Lee ,(’81) at age 54 in San Francisco. father, Gerold, and a sister, Andrea Gardner for three years in WashingtMarshallon, S. LichtyShe (’02) was an analyst at the U.S. Office Huber. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS K. Thor Lundgren (’74) Sue Bartolutti Ambassador Tom McDonald (’79) Corrine Charais The Honorable Peter A. Michalski (’71) Valerie Figlmiller> In Memoriam Rebecca Egge Moos (’77) Karen K. Hansen Richard G. Morgan (’84) Alan Haynes Dennis L. T. Nguyen (’98) Cathy MadisonCLASS OF 1941 CLAPatriciaSS OFA. O’Gorman 1947 (’71) CLASS OF 1960 CLASS OF 1970 Kelsey Dilts McGregorGerald W. Heaney JohnPaula K.M. Richey Sharp (’76) Stanley R. Stasel Jerome V. Lavin Todd Melby June 22, 2010 AprilThe Honorable 18, 2010 James M. May 26, 2010 May 26, 2010 Nicole ElsasserDuluth, Watson Minn. PineRosenbaum City, Minn. (’69) Minnetonka, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Matthew Webster Rachna B. Sullivan (’96) Paul Zhang CLASS OF 1946 CLAThe SHonorableS OF 194 9John R. Tunheim (’80)CLASS OF 1963 CLASS OF 1973 Lindsay G. Arthur Sr. John R. Coughlin Thomas A. Clure Sandra Gardebring Fordam Wara (’03) Perspectives is a general interest magazine published in May 21, 2010 April 14, 2010 May 23, 2010 Ogren COVER ILLUSTRATION the fall and spring of the academic year for the University Eden Prairie, Minn. San Francisco, Calif. Duluth, Minn. July 20, 2010 Stephen Webster of Minnesota Law School community of alumni, friends, San Luis Obispo, Calif. and supporters. Letters to the editor or any other communi- Lawrence F. Barnes CLASS OF 1951 CLASS OF 1969 PHOTOGRAPHERS cation regarding content should be sent to Cynthia Huff July 26, 2010 James E. Brooks David B. Arnold CLASS OF 1977 Jayme Halbritter ([email protected]), Director of Communications, Arden Hills, Minn. May 6, 2010 June 19, 2010 Janice Mileo Karen K. Hansen University of Minnesota Law School, 229 19th Avenue South, Walnut Creek, Calif. Minnetonka, Minn. 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