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Summer Law Extern: Allison Vasilakis, Activision Blizzard, inc.
This summer 2L Allison Vasilakis made perfect use of the law school’s off-campus Legal Externship Program, accomplishing one of its intended goals for students. She was curious if compliance was an area of the law that could be a potential career path, so she accepted a position with California-based video game company Activision Blizzard on… The post Summer Law Extern: Allison Vasilakis, Activision Blizzard, inc. appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Summer Law Extern: Riley Smith, Wright County Public Defender’s Office
One of the goals of the law school’s Mentor Externship Program is to connect each law student with a practicing attorney who can give them practical advice and guidance they can use in law school and their career. In his summer position with the Wright County Public Defender’s Office, 2L Riley Smith found himself reflecting… The post Summer Law Extern: Riley Smith, Wright County Public Defender’s Office appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Summer Law Extern: Alfonso Gunaratnam, Minnesota Court of Appeals
Law school has solidified for 3L Alfonso Gunaratnam that he wants to be a litigator, in part, because he has been diligent about finding ways to explore the career path as a student. This summer, he completed a judicial externship with Judge Diane Bratvold in the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Gunaratnam says having the opportunity… The post Summer Law Extern: Alfonso Gunaratnam, Minnesota Court of Appeals appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Professor David Grenardo Wins Prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize
St. Thomas Law Professor David Grenardo has been recognized nationally as a thought leader by the American Inns of Court. He is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize for his essay, “Debunking the Major Myths Surrounding Mandatory Civility for Lawyers Plus Five Mandatory Civility Rules That Will Work.” The award recognizes… The post Professor David Grenardo Wins Prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.