September–October 2005

“Rebecca Egge Moos: Paving the Way for Women Lawyers”— Fall 2005, With Equal Right
Melissa Gregory, a current William Mitchell student, co-authors an article focusing on Rebecca Egge Moos, chief executive officer of Bassford Remele, one of the largest law firms in Minnesota.

“Making Children's Voices Heard: Children's Law Center of Minnesota Celebrates its 10th Anniversary”— November 3, 2005, With Equal Right
Children's Law Center of Minnesota is recognized for the advancements the center has made in the area of child welfare in the legal system. Gail Chang Bohr, a William Mitchell graduate, is the executive director of the center.

“Wrongful-death lawsuit draws attention for the size of its award”— October 29, 2005, Star Tribune
Michael Steenson, professor William Mitchell, comments on the unusually large amount of money awarded in a wrongful-death lawsuit in St. Louis county.

“Defense lawyers rap plea deals”— October 29, 2005, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Kenneth Kirwin, professor at William Mitchell, comments on an unusual restitution program for which U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger, whose office prosecutes federal cases in Minnesota, is being criticized.

“Mover: Cristine Almeida”— October 23, 2005, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Cristine Almeida, '00 graduate of William Mitchell, profiled by Pioneer Press as a 'mover.'

“Getting to know Marti”— October 1, 2005, Voyageur Sentinel
Marti Wivell, graduate of William Mitchell and "Super Lawyer" as named by Minnesota Law and Politics in 2002 and 2004, has opened her own practice in Cook, MN. 

“Church lawyer ends varied career”— October 21, 2005, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Andy Eisenzimmer, graduate of William Mitchell and senior partner of Meier, Kennedy & Quinn, appointed chancellor for civil affairs for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis following the retirement of Bill Fallon. 

“President Bush needs to reconsider strategies on secret CIA detainees”—October 20, 2005, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Afsheen John Radsan, associate professor at William Mitchell, writes an article regarding the need for the Bush Administration to reconsider strategies used on CIA detainees. 

“Unique Minnesota Nonprofit Organizes Four Law Schools' Public Interest Placements”— October 6, 2005, http://lawcrossing.com
The Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) is comprised of four Minnesota law schools, including William Mitchell, Hamline University, the University of Minnesota Law School and the University of St. Thomas School of Law. The independent nonprofit organization provides a unique model dedicated to coordinating public service work for students. 

“Sex Offenders and Society”— October 5, 2005, Minnesota Public Radio
William Mitchell Vice Dean Eric Janus is a guest on MPR's Midmorning Show, discussing how the legal system treats sex offenders. 

“Minnesota's top judge will retire”— September 30, 2005, Star Tribune
William Mitchell Professor Peter Knapp describes the impact of the Minnesota Supreme Court's decisions on politics in Minnesota while Kathleen Blatz has held the role of chief justice. Her retirement in January will leave only one other woman: Helen Meyer '83. Two of the candidates mentioned as possible successors to Blatz include alumnus Eric Magnuson '76 and William Mitchell board of trustee member Wilhelmina Wright.

“Injury claims and the courts”— September 29, 2005, Minnesota Daily
The hundreds of University of Minnesota employees that are injured on the job each year generally have only one recourse -- worker's compensation insurance, according to comments made by William Mitchell professor Michael Steenson.

“U in dispute over land sale”— September 23, 2005, The Minnesota Daily
Russell Pannier, professor at William Mitchell, comments on the use of eminent domain in a dispute involving the University's purchase of two parcels of land from Union Pacific Railroad.

“'Cuban 5' defender is patriot”— September 23, 2005, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Peter Erlinder, professor at William Mitchell, was recognized by Ricardo Alarcon, president of Cuba's National Assembly, for his role in a landmark case involving the 'Cuban 5.' Erlinder wrote the 25-page amicus brief on which the U.S. Court of Appeals based its decision to overturn the case.

“Trial splits audience on racial lines”— September 18, 2005, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Phebe Saunders Haugen, professor at William Mitchell, comments on the trial of Chai Soua Vang and the racial overtones that led to the murders of six individuals.

“Swansons don't fit the typical 'Experienced' mold”— September 15, 2005, Crookston Daily Times
Wayne, '74, and Joanne Swanson recently named 'Experienced Americans' by the Golden Link Senior Center and the City of Crookston.

“At law schools, few are riveted”— September 15, 2005, Star Tribune
Mike Steenson, professor at William Mitchell, comments on the ease with which chief justice of the United States nominee John Roberts is handling the Congressional confirmation hearings.