North Dakota Law

Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Articles by
Beth Moe

Grand Forks Herald: Del Crandall, new UND School of Law dean, brings Navy experience and leadership to higher education

Categories: Faculty, Public

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 […]

UND Law Professor Kimberly Dasse Presents at 2026 Legal Writing Institute Conference

Categories: Faculty

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 […]

Alumnus Justice Mark A. Friese Receives 2026 District of North Dakota CJA Distinguished Panel Attorney Award

Categories: Alumni

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. […]

UND Immigration Clinic Featured in NBC News Now on Evolving Immigration Law

Categories: Faculty, Public, Students

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 […]

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 […]