Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
John T. “Jack” Traynor November 19, 1926 – July 11, 2021 John Thomas “Jack” Traynor, 94, died calmly and quietly at home with his family the evening of July 11, 2021. He had visited with all five of his children over the weekend, and with several of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He lost Jane, his […]
Aaron Heitke ’97, Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) for the San Diego Sector, is a top contender in the search for a new Deputy of the U.S. Border Patrol, after Raul Ortiz was promoted to Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by the Biden administration in June. CPA Heitke earned […]
***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committees, delivered remarks on the Senate floor last week honoring the life and service of World War II veteran and Minot resident Lynn Aas, who turns 100 years old today. […]
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, some law school’s see increases in jobs for new graduates When the pandemic started, law schools feared 2020 would be a year like 2009—which was during the Great Recession and saw significantly fewer job opportunities for new graduates, along with many attorney layoffs. But those fears don’t seem to have come […]
Written By: Sydney Mook | 2:52 pm, May 24, 2021 Michael McGinniss, dean of the UND School of Law since 2019, has announced his decision to conclude his deanship after the next academic year and return to his role as a full-time faculty member, UND announced Monday, May 24. The dean of UND’s law school will step down […]
UND professor of law, Margaret Moore Jackson will participate in a panel discussion this Thursday, April 22. The High Plains Fair Housing Center will present the film, Jim Crow of the North followed by a panel discussion with Professor Jackson and High Plains Fair Housing Center president, Courtney Souvannasacd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. About this Event April is […]
Kermit Edward Bye, 84, passed away Saturday, March 20 surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and brother. Kermit was born Jan. 13, 1937 to Margaret Brekke Bye and Kermit Bertherand Bye. He was born in the railroad section house in Hatton as a blizzard made it impossible to get to a hospital. Kermit and […]
UND Alumni Association & Foundation’s annual Women for Philanthropy event returns in an online format on April 20, 2021. UND female leaders from around the globe will gather on one screen to embrace philanthropy and share experiences that will leave you feeling motivated and inspired to change the world. Keynote speakers include Katie Itterman, ’03, Executive […]
The new issue of the North Dakota Law Review, Volume 96, Number 1 (2021) is now available to view online. ARTICLES INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE: Using Drones to Reduce the Risk of Litigation in the Construction, Energy, and Agriculture Industries – Emily A. Donaher It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, Weather Modification Regulation is Snoring: A Proposal […]