William Mitchell College of Law News

William Mitchell names Simon Canick as Associate Dean, Information Resources

Fri, 9 May 2008 09:13:27 -0500

William Mitchell College of Law President and Dean Eric S. Janus recently announced that Simon Canick will join the college this summer as Associate Dean for Information Resources and Assistant Professor of Law. In this role, Canick will direct knowledge management and information technology development at the College.

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Eric Janus to examine preventive detention and civil commitment at Morning CLE

Wed, 7 May 2008 09:26:39 -0500

May 23, 7:30-9 a.m.
President and Dean Eric S. Janus will examine preventive detention and civil commitment issues as they relate to terror suspects at Mitchell�s final Morning CLE Series program of the year on Friday, May 23, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Room 319.

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Mitchell Faculty in the news

Mon, 5 May 2008 16:53:23 -0500

Following is a summary of Mitchell faculty and programs recently featured in the media.

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Installation of President & Dean Eric S. Janus at William Mitchell

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0500

Just added: photos from the event
Leaders from academia, the judiciary, and legal profession participated in the formal installation of Eric S. Janus as the 24th president and dean.Read remarks from the event.

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Mitchell professor�s research shows law schools can influence pro bono work in graduates� careers

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:29:00 -0500

Recent research by Mitchell Professor Deborah Schmedemann shows that when a law school provides its students opportunities and incentives for public service, they are more likely to engage in pro bono work in their practice.

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Anne Hansen receives MSBA Becker Award for providing legal services in Gulf Region

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:09:52 -0500

William Mitchell student Anne M. Hansen has received the 2008 Bernard P. Becker Volunteer Law Student Award from the Minnesota State Bar Association for her efforts in providing legal services to the disadvantaged.

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Mondale speaks at National Security Forum

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:15:33 -0500

Former Vice President Walter Mondale discusses current national security issues
Former Vice President Walter Mondale discussed how U.S. intelligence agencies can balance national security interests with the law at a special National Security Forum presentation April 10 at William Mitchell

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Law Review symposium provides Minnesota legal update

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:24:25 -0500

Find out about recent developments in Minnesota law at this symposium hosted by the William Mitchell Law Review. Speakers include Law Review staff members, Mitchell professors, and local attorneys.

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Chief Judge Kozinski of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals discusses Burger legacy

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:10:52 -0500

Judge Alex Kozinski, chief judge of the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals and former clerk to Chief Justice of the United States Warren Burger �31, discussed the Burger Court legacy and the relationship between Justices Burger and Harry Blackmun during a presentation at William Mitchell April 9.

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