Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lewerenz shares expertise on tribal sovereignty, language preservation, and federal Indian law in a story exploring the history and legacy of Indigenous erasure in America. AMERICA 250: A step-by-step guide to Indigenous erasure The missing and crucial truths not in America’s history books that redefined tribal nations and Native peoples 250 years after the country’s […]
North Dakota Ethics Commission Acting Chair Ron Goodman will retire from the board upon the appointment of a replacement, the commission announced Thursday. By:North Dakota Monitor staff–June 11, 2026 “It has been a privilege to contribute to the work we do,” Goodman said in an announcement from the Ethics Commission. Goodman, a former state […]