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Law Professor David Grenardo Speaks on Racism in Sports at UNESCO Forum in Barcelona
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Law School’s Mission Roundtable Explores Slavery, the Catholic Church and Restorative Justice
The University of St. Thomas School of Law’s spring Mission Roundtable event featured a conversation with Monique Maddox, president and chief executive officer of the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation. In 2016, Maddox, who grew up in Maringouin, Louisiana, discovered that her ancestors were enslaved by Jesuit priests when she happened to read a New… The post Law School’s Mission Roundtable Explores Slavery, the Catholic Church and Restorative Justice appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Q&A: School of Law Alumnus Adam Cox '07 J.D.
Originally from South Dakota, Adam Cox ‘07 J.D. moved from Minneapolis back to Sioux Falls in 2016 when he was invited to lead the wealth management division at First National Bank in Sioux Falls as chief wealth management officer. Over the past several years, Cox and his team have organically grown the business from $3.7… The post Q&A: School of Law Alumnus Adam Cox '07 J.D. appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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School of Law Mentor Externship Recognized as Bloomberg Innovation Program
The University of St. Thomas School of Law has been recognized as one of the nation’s top schools for career resilience. Bloomberg Law named the school’s Mentor Externship Program among just 10 academic programs that are pioneering educational innovations that benefit their students, their schools and the legal field. “Bloomberg Law is pleased to recognize… The post School of Law Mentor Externship Recognized as Bloomberg Innovation Program appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Legal Clinic Students Help Clients Realize Dream of Becoming US Citizens
In October 2024, law student practitioners 2L Alissa Pollard and 3L Oksana Synetska accompanied their client, Lilian, to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for her naturalization interview. Pollard and Synetska had worked with Lilian over the past few months to help prepare her for the day, conducting mock interviews and going over possible scenarios… The post Legal Clinic Students Help Clients Realize Dream of Becoming US Citizens appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Fulbright Reflection: Rachel Moran on Policing Differences in Chile and US
School of Law Associate Professor Rachel Moran is back at the University of St. Thomas after spending four months as a Fulbright Scholar researching protests and policing in Chile. Moran was selected to travel to South America in fall 2024 as part of the prestigious academic exchange program. Hosted by the Universidad de los Andes… The post Fulbright Reflection: Rachel Moran on Policing Differences in Chile and US appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.