North Dakota Law

Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

A Photograph Across Generations

Categories: Alumni, Students

Traynor family gift to UND Law Women’s Caucus connects early legal history with the legacy of trailblazer Helen Hamilton A century-old photograph has found a new home at the University of North Dakota School of Law, offering a powerful glimpse into the early legal community of North Dakota—and the quiet presence of a pioneering woman […]

Fargo attorney stresses the importance of protecting intellectual property

Categories: Alumni

Tom Kading says he founded Fargo Patent and Business Law to help business owners protect their ideas. InForum By David Olson FARGO — Tom Kading founded Fargo Patent and Business Law in 2021, specializing in the area of intellectual property, patents and trademarks. Before that, he started and later sold several companies, including real estate and […]

At UND, former U.S. Rep. Earl Pomeroy assesses state of American democracy

Categories: Alumni

UND alum, nine-term Democratic congressman calls for engaged citizenry, as 250th anniversary of nation’s founding approaches UND Today Former U.S. Rep Earl Pomeroy addresses attendees as part of UND’s Wenstrom Lecture Series. Photo by Mike Hess/UND. In February, UND welcomed a distinguished alumnus back to campus – one who served nearly two decades as the […]

Haugen Joins O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys

Categories: Alumni

Lindsey Haugen has joined O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys in Fargo. He brings extensive experience and success to the firm, where he focuses exclusively on Criminal Defense representation and advocacy for his clients. Lindsey grew up in Larimore, North Dakota. He graduated from Larimore High School. He continued his education at the University of North Dakota […]

Retiring justice: Keep courts impartial, independent, not ‘lap dogs’

Categories: Alumni, Public

Crothers served on North Dakota Supreme Court for 20 years North Dakota Monitor By:Mary Steurer North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers urged his colleagues to keep the judicial branch impartial as he closed out his 20-year career on the court. “My only words for anyone following are to guard the court’s independence — guard […]

UND Law Professor Michael McGinniss Weighs In as ABA Considers Repeal of Law School Diversity Standard

Categories: Faculty, Public

The American Bar Association’s accrediting council recently voted to send a repeal of Standard 206 for notice and comment. LAW.COM By Christine Charnosky   What You Need to Know Council voted to send a repeal of Standard 206 out for notice and comment and will discuss the proposed repeal further during its May meeting after […]

Influential Women Spotlights Alumna Mary K. Farrington-Lorch: A Leader in Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights Law

Categories: Alumni

Phoenix Attorney Merging Legal Expertise with Dedication to Civic and Community Engagement Mary K. Farrington-Lorch is proud to announce her continued commitment to serving clients as an accomplished attorney specializing in bankruptcy and creditor rights law at the Law Office of Mary K. Farrington-Lorch in Phoenix, Arizona. With nearly four decades of legal experience, Mary […]

Judge Wade Webb ’95 announces re-election bid

Categories: Alumni, Public

UND School of Law alumnus, Judge Wade Webb, has filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office to run for re-election in 2026 for the East Central Judicial District Judgeship. The East Central District covers Cass, Traill and Steele Counties. Webb was first appointed to the position in 2003 by then Gov. John Hoeven. […]

New immigration law service at University of North Dakota adjusts to uncertainty

Categories: Faculty, Public, Students

North Dakota Monitor By:Mary Steurer North Dakota lawmakers funded a law school clinic to help bring foreign workers to North Dakota, but the program has had to pivot amid federal restrictions on work visas.  The new service, housed at the University of North Dakota, was created partly to address the state’s chronic labor shortage. North […]