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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.
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St. Thomas Law Faculty Appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court
Karl Procaccini, a full-time visiting assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, has been appointed as the newest associate justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court. He will take the seat of Justice Natalie Hudson, who is being elevated to chief justice of the court. Procaccini has been a St. Thomas adjunct… The post St. Thomas Law Faculty Appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Summer Law Extern: Mirtha Montoya, Strong & Starlike Consulting
As Mirtha Montoya begins her third year of law school, her future career path has come into focus. In part, it’s because of her summer externship with Strong & Starlike, a consulting and educational services firm that works with the government and nonprofits to aid in the creation of programs and policies that benefit minority… The post Summer Law Extern: Mirtha Montoya, Strong & Starlike Consulting appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.