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School of Law Faculty and Staff
Faculty
The faculty members at the University of St. Thomas School of Law are leaders in their fields academically, but also receive consistent praise for accessibility and teaching. Our professors influence students through the classroom, other scholars through writing in scholarly journals and books, and the law through work in the courts.
In addition to our full-time faculty, St. Thomas School of Law regularly welcomes adjunct professors from throughout the Twin Cities legal community. Our adjuncts include some of the most respected judges and lawyers in the Twin Cities who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom.
Staff
The staff at St. Thomas Law is a group of professionals dedicated to student success. Many hold advanced degrees, including several at the director level who hold J.D. degrees and have practiced law.
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School of Law News
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Metrics Are Great, but Can’t Capture It All
We have so much to celebrate as we end 2023-24! Highlighting what’s great about St. Thomas Law has been one of the best parts of serving as interim dean, so I’m delighted to do so one last time as I depart this role. By any metric, it was a banner year. It’s so gratifying that… The post Metrics Are Great, but Can’t Capture It All appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Travis Clark Impacts Native American Policy From Washington, D.C.
As a paramedic, Travis Clark (Tzi-Zho-Ki-He-Kah – Eagle Chief) responded to hundreds of calls across Cherokee Nation. It didn’t take long before he started to notice patterns. “Every day was Groundhog Day – seeing the same health emergencies over and over again,” Clark said. “I felt like a gerbil on a wheel.” An enrolled citizen… The post Travis Clark Impacts Native American Policy From Washington, D.C. appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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The Sharpening of a Scholar
Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen is known for shining a light on obscure corners of constitutional history, often employing his irreverent wit in journal articles like “Is West Virginia Unconstitutional?” and “Let’s Mess with Texas.” Though Paulsen’s writing can be playful, he almost always has a serious purpose: to illuminate a neglected or misunderstood aspect of… The post The Sharpening of a Scholar appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Dan Kelly: New Law School Dean Is Ready to Listen, Learn and Lead
Dan Kelly, the newly appointed dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recalls an early memory watching the Minnesota Twins defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 World Series. “My father and brother are both named ‘Tom Kelly,’” he said. “So, I thought it was cool that legendary Twins’ manager, Tom… The post Dan Kelly: New Law School Dean Is Ready to Listen, Learn and Lead appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Media Directory
Our faculty members are often asked to share their knowledge about the law and provide their legal perspective by members of the local and national media. We’ve created an online directory to help journalists easily find our faculty member’s areas of expertise and connect with them.
Faculty Highlights
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Professor Tom Berg Honored With Notre Dame Religious Liberty Initiative Scholarship Award
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Professor Jerry Organ Named One of the Most Influential People in Legal Education
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Law Professor Honored for His Work as a Religious Liberty Scholar and Advocate
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Interim Dean
Joel A. Nichols
The University of St. Thomas School of Law is led by Interim Dean Joel A. Nichols. He received his Juris Doctor, with high honors, from Emory Law School, and a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Nichols earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Abilene Christian University.