Professor of Law
Professor of Law
nancy.versteegh @wmitchell.edu
Phone: (651) 290-6342
Fax: (651) 290-6406
Office: Rm 259
Teaches:
"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."
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
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.
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.
Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Board of Directors, 2006- ; Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Domestic Violence Task Force, 2005- ; Executive Council Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2006-2007; Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Section Committee on Domestic Violence, 2006- ; Past President and Member, Board of Directors of Conflict Resolution Minnesota, 2003-2007; Member, Editorial Board of Family Court Review, 2003- ; Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Life & the Law Committee Student Working Group, 2004-2007; Member, Family Law Quarterly Board of Editors, 2004-; Member, Law Faculty Advisory Committee of the Family Education Reform Project, 2004-. Member, Minnesota Guardian Ad Litem Advisory Committee, 2007- .
