Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
Insights from Professor Blake A. Klinkner on cybersecurity risks and responsible legal practice Professor Blake A. Klinkner’s recent article, Understanding “Agentic” Artificial Intelligence & the Perils in its Use, offers a timely exploration of a rapidly evolving form of artificial intelligence that is reshaping professional workflows—particularly in the legal field. At its core, agentic artificial […]
Exploring AI, Ethics, and Innovation: UND Law Faculty Lead the Conversation at National Legal Writing Conference Professors Carolyn Williams and Bethany Gullman presented at the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference, held March 13–14, 2026, at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. The conference brought together legal writing faculty […]
A Spring Break study abroad experience brings international law to life in the Netherlands and Belgium Professors Blake A. Klinkner and Kimberly Dasse recently returned from an enriching Spring Break study abroad trip to Europe, where they led 12 students through an immersive exploration of international law and institutions. Both professors teach International Organizations & […]
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His latest work, AI Jurisprudence: Toward Automated Justice, explores the challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into the U.S. judiciary. The article tells the story of how the digital transformation of overburdened courts has paved the way for automating justice. It provides a summary of AI’s current use and capabilities in the judiciary, explains that few […]
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 […]
How an unlikely meeting across continents led to connection, collaboration, and conversation at UND Law Community has been the University of North Dakota’s theme this year, and a recent visiting scholar event at the School of Law offered a reminder of how elastic that word can be. Professor Gregory Gordon recently visited UND to […]
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 […]
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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 […]