North Dakota Law

Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Judge Daniel Mack Traynor Confirmed to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Categories: Alumni

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 […]

UND School of Law Mourns the Loss of Professor Kirsten Dauphinais

Categories: Faculty

Professor Dauphinais served the School of Law for more than two decades and leaves a lasting legacy of compassion, excellence, and student success. The University of North Dakota school of Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Kirsten Dauphinais, who died on July 18, 2026 at the age of 54 after a courageous […]

UND Law Professor Kimberly Dasse Participates in Sirico Scholarly Writing Conference

Categories: Faculty

The conference provides mentorship, collaboration, and inspiration for academic publishing   UND School of Law Professor Kimberly Dasse recently participated in the Sirico Conference, an immersive professional development experience dedicated to scholarly writing and academic publishing. The conference brought together legal scholars to strengthen their research and writing through collaborative workshops, mentorship, and guided drafting […]

Former Interim Dean, Bradley Myers, Discusses Rising Law School Applications and AI’s Growing Influence

Categories: Alumni, Faculty

Applications to U.S. law schools have increased 12% to 21% over last year––and more than 38% over two years, according to the Law School Admissions Council. Myers offers expert insight into what’s driving the trend and how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education. By Andrea Borsvold | Grand Forks Herald July 11, 2026 at 10:54 […]

Professor Blake A. Klinkner Discusses the Legal Risks of AI-Powered Crime Reporting Apps

Categories: Faculty

Addressing the rise of artificial intelligence-based crime reporting applications, Professor Klinkner discusses the legal challenges posed by rapidly evolving technology, the potential harms of inaccurate AI-generated reports, and steps individuals can take to protect their rights when falsely accused.   In a recent interview with WDAY ABC, Professor Klinkner  discussed artificial intelligence-based crime apps and […]

Professor Mavrova Heinrich Presents at National Trial Advocacy Conference

Categories: Faculty

Presentation Explores Strategic Use of Recorded Recollection in Expert Witness Examination Professor Mavrova Heinrich recently presented at the annual Educating Advocacy Teachers (EATS) Conference held at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Her presentation, The Power of Forgetting: When the Expert Doesn’t Remember, But the Record Does, examined effective strategies for using the […]

UND Law Professor, Dan Lewerenz Quoted Throughout ICT’s ‘America 250’ Feature

Categories: Faculty

Lewerenz shares expertise on tribal sovereignty, language preservation, and federal Indian law in a story exploring the history and legacy of Indigenous erasure in America. AMERICA 250: A step-by-step guide to Indigenous erasure The missing and crucial truths not in America’s history books that redefined tribal nations and Native peoples 250 years after the country’s […]

Acting chair of North Dakota Ethics Commission, Ron Goodman, to retire

Categories: Alumni

North Dakota Ethics Commission Acting Chair Ron Goodman will retire from the board upon the appointment of a replacement, the commission announced Thursday.   By:North Dakota Monitor staff–June 11, 2026 “It has been a privilege to contribute to the work we do,” Goodman said in an announcement from the Ethics Commission. Goodman, a former state […]

For UND law students, study abroad offers intercultural competence, expanded worldview, personal growth

Categories: Faculty, Students

In an interconnected world, with roles mobilizing and the world getting smaller, having intercultural, international competence is important for the modern day profession, said Blake Klinkner. Grand Forks Herald By Delaney Otto GRAND FORKS — In an interconnected world, with roles mobilizing and the world getting smaller, having intercultural, international competence is important for the […]

UND Law to Host 2026 Central States Law Schools Association Annual Scholarship Conference

Categories: Faculty, Public

Professor Blake A. Klinkner welcomes legal scholars from across the United States and around the world to the University of North Dakota for the 2026 CSLSA Annual Scholarship Conference. UND Law is thrilled to host the 2026 Central States Law Schools Association (CSLSA) Annual Scholarship Conference on September 11–12, 2026. Professor Blake A. Klinkner, President […]