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Kari M. Knudson ’01 appointed Clerk of Court for the United States District Court, District of ND

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Chief Judge Peter D. Welte announced that Kari M. Knudson has been appointed to the position of Clerk of Court for the United States District Court, for the District of North Dakota, effective January 1, 2023. Knudson has served as the Chief Deputy Clerk for the United States District Court for the District of North […]

Chief Judge Peter Welte ’97 and Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal ’85 take part in Naturalization Ceremony on campus

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Welcome, new Americans Inspiring ceremony at UND sees 38 people from 11 countries take Oath of Citizenship  UND Today | September 20, 2022 | by Adam Kurtz “It’s raining outside,” said Peter Welte, chief judge of the District Court of North Dakota, to the 38 people who’d gathered in an auditorium on campus to be […]

Judge Cruff ’94 to lead mental health initiative

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District Court Judge Brad Cruff, who is chambered in Wahpeton, was one of 15 judges in the United States chosen to participate in the Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative. The Leadership Initiative pairs a trial court judge with a psychiatrist from the same state and provides them intensive training on how to effectively deal with […]

Labor commissioner, Erica Thunder ’14, takes job with North Dakota prison system

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Erica Thunder’s new position marks the first time the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has had a director of diversity and cultural competency. The Grand Forks Herald BISMARCK — North Dakota Labor Commissioner Erica Thunder has resigned from her role to accept a new position as director of diversity and cultural competency at […]

Alum Paul Loraas to be included in Corporate INTL – 2022 Who’s Who Handbook

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From the Duluth News Tribune DULUTH, MN — Fryberger is proud to announce attorney Paul Loraas being included in the Corporate INTL – 2022 Annual Who’s Who Handbook. Since 2005 Corporate INTL has been leading the way in connecting business leaders, financiers and advisers worldwide. Paul will be included in the Who’s Who Handbook as […]

Rocky Brancato ’98 announces run for Hillsborough County Florida Public Defender

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Hillsborough Public Defender Julianne Holt aims to retire, endorses successor Rocky Brancato, a top lawyer in Holt’s office, will run to succeed her and has her endorsement. Tampa Bay Times By Dan SullivanTimes staff Published Aug. 25 | Updated Aug. 25   TAMPA — Hillsborough County Public Defender Julianne Holt, who for three decades has led the […]

Timothy Schutz ’87 delivers pro-equity message in formal swearing-in to Colorado Court of Appeals

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The Gazette Michael Karlik Aug 22, 2022 Sitting inside the state’s judicial center in downtown Denver, Timothy J. Schutz recalled the story of a young man imprisoned on federal charges and who was facing additional time on a prosecution in El Paso County. The man vowed to turn his life around, which convinced a state […]

Alum Paul A. Loraas Named Minnesota Super Lawyer

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Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. is proud to announce five attorneys: Stephanie A. Ball, Robert R. Kanuit, Paul B. Kilgore, Paul A. Loraas and Daniel D. Maddy were named 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers. Through a rigorous selection process, Super Lawyers recognizes lawyers in their state who distinguished themselves within their practice – an honor […]

Abraham Wingrove ’11 appointed magistrate judge in Ada County Idaho

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Fourth District Magistrate Judge Appointed  PRESS RELEASE  DISTRICT COURT  FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT  STATE OF IDAHO  August 5, 2022 The Magistrates Commission for the Fourth Judicial District, comprised of Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley counties, is pleased to announce that Mr. Abraham Wingrove has been appointed as magistrate judge in Ada County. Mr. Wingrove will fill […]