Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Categories: Alumni
UND School of Law Alum and Veteran Trial Attorney to Succeed Justice Daniel Crothers on the State’s Highest Court BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced, Wednesday, February 18 the appointment of longtime Fargo attorney Mark Friese to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective March 9. Friese succeeds Justice Daniel Crothers, who on Nov. 26 […]
Governor Kelly Armstrong appoints Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to East Central Judicial District Judgeship Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 12:50pm BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed former prosecutor and current Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to an open judgeship in the East Central Judicial District, effective Feb. 1. Diamond served […]
New biography chronicles Gerald W. VandeWalle’s extraordinary 65-year career, from dairy farm roots to the state’s longest-serving Chief Justice. What makes an exemplary public servant? A new biography of alumnus Gerald W. VandeWalle—North Dakota’s longest-serving Supreme Court Chief Justice—offers powerful insights into character, humility and public service. Call Me Jerry, commissioned by the Trustees of […]