UND Law Newsletter Summer 2024

August 14, 2024

UND Law Newsletter

Summer 2024

Message from Dean Pappas

Dear UND Law Community,

As summer begins to wind down, I hope you have found time to relax and enjoy the warm weather.

The School of Law has been under construction this summer. The roof of the original building has been replaced for the first time in 100 years. Additionally, the original building’s foundation has been waterproofed this summer. Beautiful new windows have been installed in the VandeWalle Courtroom and the ceiling is being refinished.

This Sunday, August 18, we will welcome the UND School of Law Class of 2027 to campus with a Convocation ceremony at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. Convocation is the formal beginning of their legal academic journey. It serves as the ceremonial start for new students, just as commencement serves as the ceremonial finish. We are privileged to have The Honorable Kristi Venhuizen, North Dakota District Court Judge for the Northeast Central Judicial District, deliver the convocation address.

We are excited to host the Oscar & Amelia Fode Memorial Law Lecture on Thursday, August 22 during new student orientation. The Honorable Igor Tuleya, District Court Judge for the Warsaw District Court will deliver the lecture in the VandeWalle Courtroom at 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Our second and third-year students will return the week of August 26 and classes will officially be in full swing at the law school. We are looking forward to the fall semester and the year to come.

Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and engagement.

Sincerely,

Brian

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

Chief Justice Jensen visits with federal district court externs in Bismarck

North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen met with federal district court externs in Bismarck on June 25, 2024.Chief Justice Jensen discussed his career and the operation of the North Dakota court system.

UND School of Law Admissions & Records

The UND School of Law Admissions & Records team is part of the Office of Student Life and supports our future, current, and past students in their school of law journey from start to finish.

We coordinate and attend recruitment events, fairs, and sessions to promote UND School of Law. We are available for on-campus tours of the School of Law. Our team processes applications and assists applicants with any application and admissions questions prospective students may have. Know someone interested in applying to law school?

Visit our admissions website.

Our team also works with students and graduates for any record requests, certification of graduation and bar requirements. In addition, we assist with the course registration process, class ranks, and grades. Available forms can be found on our Student Life website.

Questions?
Pam Shea, Director of Admissions & Records

pam.shea@UND.edu or 701.777.2226

FACULTY NEWS

Professor Carolyn Williams awarded the President’s Distinguished Service Award by the Legal Writing Institute

The President’s Distinguished Service Award recognizes LWI members who have gone above and beyond to serve LWI during the biennium. Winners were chosen by 2022-2024 President Susie Salmon in consultation with the 2022-2024 President-Elect, Abby Perdue.

Professor Carolyn Williams Elected Treasurer of the Legal Writing Institute for a Second Term

Professor Nikola Datzov chairs panel in Rome, Italy on the topic of Patents, Ethics, and AI

Professor Ariana D. Meyers presents at the Family Law Scholars and Teachers Conference

Professors Jennifer Cook and Denitsa Mavrova Heinrich presented at the 16th Global Legal Skills Conference in Bari, Italy

Paul Traynor, assistant professor of law, shares expert advice: What is Health Insurance? Understanding Health Care in 2024

Professor Steve Morrison quoted as an expert: Julie Fedorchak to file election complaint

Professor Klinkner presented a CLE on AI and professional responsibility at the 2024 SD State Bar Convention

Professor Blake A. Klinkner published the article “When Does a Public Official’s Social Media Activity Constitute ‘State Action’ for First Amendment Purposes?”

ALUMNI UPDATES

Charles A. Stock ’92 awarded inaugural Distinguished Panel Attorney Award

The award formally recognizes one exemplary CJA Panel attorney’s dedication and service to the CJA Panel, indigent defendants, and the District of North Dakota. Central to the award is preserving the rights of the accused, providing quality representation to indigent defendants, and being a resource to other CJA Panel attorneys in the District.

Paul A. Loraas ’94 named Minnesota Super Lawyer

Phyllis Trelfa, longtime administrative assistant for UND School of Law, dies at 78

Tony Weiler ’98 elected to the NABE Board of Directors