Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
Professor Dan Lewerenz reminds graduates that success is never achieved alone. In his Summer Commencement address, Dan Lewerenz, associate professor of law at the University of North Dakota, encouraged the Class of 2026 to recognize and thank the people who helped them reach graduation. Drawing on his own family history—including the story of his great-grandmother’s […]
UND Law graduate brings prosecutorial experience and public service record to new role. Morrison County prosecutor Laura Welle has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to serve as a district court judge in Mille Lacs County. Welle, who prosecutes felony cases and handles child protection matters, will replace retiring Judge Gail T. Kulick and be […]
The University of North Dakota School of Law is growing its faculty and inviting accomplished legal scholars and educators to join its community in Grand Forks. With two faculty opportunities available for Fall 2027, UND School of Law is seeking individuals who are passionate about teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and preparing the next generation of public-minded […]
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Professor Ariana D. Meyers presented on two panels at the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS) Annual Conference, held July 31–August 1 in Amelia Island, Florida. During the Family Law Workshop, she spoke on the panels “New Developments in Reproductive Rights and Justice” and “Reproductive Rights and Justice”. Her presentation, drawn from her forthcoming article, […]
Law professor shares practical guidance with Midwest professionals on protecting data and navigating cybersecurity obligations. Professor Blake A. Klinkner recently presented “Cybersecurity & Privacy Essentials: What Every Young Professional Should Know to Safely Manage Their Data” at the 2026 Young Professionals Regional Summit in Grand Forks. Speaking to several hundred professionals from across the Midwest, […]
Crandall said two key reasons he chose UND are its mission in serving North Dakota and the care the university leadership has for its students and their success. By Delaney Otto August 05, 2026 at 7:07 AM Grand Forks Herald GRAND FORKS — Del Crandall had never been to North Dakota before his on-campus interview at […]
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Kimberly Dasse, Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Law, shared her expertise in international education and experiential learning at the 2026 Legal Writing Institute (LWI) Conference, hosted by the University of Minnesota School of Law. Professor Dasse presented “Passport Stamps & Paradigm Shifts: What to Expect from Taking Students Overseas,” drawing […]
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Friese recognized for his dedication to indigent defendants, mentorship of fellow attorneys, and longtime service to the District’s Criminal Justice Act Panel. Justice Mark A. Friese, an alumnus of UND School of Law, has received the 2026 Criminal Justice Act Distinguished Panel Attorney Award from the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. […]
Professor Erik Resek, clinic students, and clients discuss the practice of immigration law and the legal issues arising from changes in federal immigration policy. Watch the NBC story Video Description: NBC News’ Valerie Castro examines the work of the UND School of Law Immigration Law Clinic and the experiences of individuals navigating the U.S. immigration […]
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UND School of Law Celebrates the Accomplishment of Distinguished Alumnus The University of North Dakota School of Law proudly congratulates alumnus Judge Dan Traynor on his confirmation by the United States Senate yesterday afternoon to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. A member of the UND School […]