North Dakota Law

Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Professor Blake A. Klinkner Speaks on AI, Cybersecurity, and Ethics at Energy & Mineral Law Foundation Symposium

Categories: Faculty

Professor Blake A. Klinkner was recently invited to speak at the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s Fall Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky. His presentation, titled “Ethics: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Attorney Ethics,” explored the ethical responsibilities attorneys face regarding cybersecurity and the use of AI. He addressed these issues specifically for practitioners in energy, environmental, and […]

Fostering Dialogue: The Role of Challenging Conversations in Legal Education

Categories: Students, Uncategorized

UND Law Students Reflect on the Value of Free Expression, Debate, and the Exchange of Diverse Ideas on Campus. FOX News Digital October 14, 2025 University of North Dakota School of Law students and members of the UND Federalist Society, Naomi Bromke and Sara Ziegler, discuss the importance of inviting controversial speakers onto campus and […]

Honoring Excellence in Advocacy: Highlights from the 2025 Carrigan Cup Competition

Categories: Students

A Showcase of Skill, Preparation, and Professionalism in Trial Advocacy Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s Carrigan Cup Competition! The time, effort, and energy put into preparing for and performing at the competition are truly commendable. Your commitment to advancing the art of trial advocacy is admirable.  And your skills? Well, let’s just […]

Professor Kimberly Dasse presents “Bloody Hell”: Confronting the Environmental Cost of Menstrual Products at CSLAA conference

Categories: Faculty

Professor Kimberly Dasse makes the case for transparency, sustainability, and change in the menstrual product industry. This past weekend at the CSLAA Conference held in Lawrence Kansas, Professor Kimberly Dasse presented her forthcoming paper, “Bloody Hell: The Environmental Toll of Single-use Menstrual Products and the Case for Change,” sparking urgent conversation about the environmental, health, […]

Professor Ariana D. Meyers publishes “The Final Flight: Disposition and Custody of Children’s Remains” in the Quinnipac Probate Law Journal

Categories: Faculty

The article was published in Volume 38 of the Quinnipac Probate Law Journal in cooperation with the National College of Probate Judges and The Connecticut Probate Assembly. In her article, Professor Meyers depicts the significant conflict amongst divorce parents when their shared child has passed away post-divorce. This article provides an examination into the states […]

Professor Klinkner serves as judge for the 2025 Robert R. Rose, Jr. Voir Dire Competition at UW College of Law

Categories: Faculty

Professor Blake A. Klinkner was recently invited by the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association to judge the 2025 Robert R. Rose, Jr. Voir Dire Competition This year’s competition was held at the University of Wyoming College of Law in Laramie, Wyoming. In this competition, Professor Klinkner judged the ability of students to effectively utilize the voir […]

Andrew Eyre ’13, Grand Forks’ newest district judge, brings commitment to justice to the position

Categories: Alumni, Public

Eyre’s role will be celebrated in an investiture ceremony on Oct. 2. He has been serving as one of six Northeast Central Judicial District judges since late August, and was previously a prosecutor.   Grand Forks Herald By Sav Kelly GRAND FORKS — A longtime prosecutor was recently appointed to the Northeast Central Judicial District’s […]

Patrick Frise, second-year law student, among finalists selected for North Dakota Ethics Commission vacancies

Categories: Students

7 finalists selected for North Dakota Ethics Commission vacancies North Dakota Monitor By Mary Steurer A selection committee has settled on seven finalists for three open Ethics Commission seats, narrowing down the pool from 39 applicants. The finalists are: Nicole Bredahl, a Fargo attorney Patrick Frise, a University of North Dakota law student and former […]

Fargo City Worker Under Fire for Charlie Kirk Post; Professor McGinniss Cites Limits of Free Speech

Categories: Faculty

A Fargo city worker posted that Charlie Kirk “won’t be missed,” on Facebook. UND Law Professor, Michael McGinniss says free speech has limits, and extreme posts can lead to job consequences.   InForum By Ryan McNamara September 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM FARGO — A Fargo city employee is facing scrutiny after posting negative comments on […]

UND Homecoming 2025 at the School of Law

Categories: Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students

Join us in Grand Forks for UND Homecoming September 19 & 20! Beginning Friday, September 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., the school of law will host the Annual Homecoming CLE offering a complimentary full day of continuing legal education presented by our outstanding law faculty! Lunch is included. North Dakota and Minnesota credits […]