Nancy Ver Steegh

Professor of Law

Vice Dean of Academic Programs

"Lawyers play an important societal role in preventing and resolving conflict.  They are creative problem-solvers who are able to work effectively with clients and other professionals. Legal education involves more than acquiring a body of knowledge – it also involves developing sound judgment about when and how that knowledge should be used."

Education

B.A., 1975, University of Minnesota
MSW, 1979, Washington University in St. Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work
J.D., 1979, Washington University School of Law, St. Louis

Experience

William Mitchell College of Law: professor of law, 2007-; associate professor of law, 2002-2007; adjunct professor, 1998-2002.

Mediator, Erickson Mediation Institute, Minneapolis, 2000-02.

Consultant, Northeast Metro Coalition for Affordable Housing, Minneapolis, 1995-99.

Consultant in domestic violence counseling and litigation and law reform, 1989-93.

Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, 1988.

Attorney, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, East St. Louis, Ill., 1981-88.

Attorney, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, St. Louis, 1979-81.

Admitted: Minnesota.

Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice (family and civil).

Licensed Independent Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Professional Focus

My work has focused on seeking justice for powerless and vulnerable members of society. I have experience with law reform litigation, legislative advocacy, mediation, and community organization.

Leadership and Service

Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Board of Directors, 2006- ; Recipient of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts President’s Award, 2008; Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Domestic Violence Task Force, 2005- ;  Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Section Committee on Domestic Violence, 2006- ;  Member, Editorial Board of Family Court Review, 2003- ;  Member, Family Law Quarterly Board of Editors, 2004-; Member, Law Faculty Advisory Committee of the Family Education Reform Project, 2004-. .