Dean Lewis Greets Class of 2011 from Beijing

New law students were welcomed to campus in late August with characteristic Hamline warmth and a bit of high tech flair as new Dean Donald Lewis spoke to the class of 2011 from Beijing, China where he was attending the Olympic Games. "I apologize for having to greet you by videotape, but this trip was planned long ago, well before I was offered the privilege of becoming your dean," he said.  As a way to involve the students in the Olympics, Dean Lewis challenged all 1Ls to predict the finishing time in the Women's 200 meter final. No one hit it "spot on" but Jeffrey Boucher (shown here with Dean Lewis) had the closest prediction on the time. His reward was a Beijing 2008 Olympics souvenir hat and pin from Dean Don Lewis who attended the Olympics in China.

Students appreciated the long-distance message, which was taped barely 24 hours earlier in front of Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing. A photographer at KARE-11 taped the message from Dean Lewis and then sent it back to Minnesota via KARE's news satellite. KARE-11 also covered the event on its 5 p.m. newscast. (Dean Lewis' presentation from Beijing can be viewed at hopkins.hamline.edu/law/beijingwelcome.wmv).

Alumnus Timothy M. Kenney, a partner at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., and alumna Kristi Stanislawski, an attorney at Rajkowski Hansmeier, shared their memories and provided inspiration to the new students during orientation lunches for the weekday and weekend programs. Kenney recalled how the law school "enveloped him with love and support" when his mother passed away unexpectedly from a cerebral aneurysm during his second year at Hamline. Stanislowski told weekend students that she managed to juggle part-time law school instruction and study while working full-time as the communications director at the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and even found time to play on a weekly basketball team. "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would be doing it. The hard is what makes it great," she said, quoting a line from a favorite movie that she explained applied equally well to going to law school on the weekends.

The class of 2011 includes 240 students and is evenly split between men and women, including the three 1Ls students shown right (from right:  Theresa Scharrer, Laura Moore and Courtney Smaby). It includes 15 percent people of color and is Hamline's most geographically diverse class ever with students hailing from 25 states.  The weekend program includes 49 new students, with 63 percent from Minnesota. Other weekend students are commuting from Iowa and Wisconsin, with the longest-commute award going to John Pierce who flies in from the state of Virginia each weekend for class.

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Hamline Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Terrorism Negotiation Expert

Michael Tsur, Founder and Director of the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Institute of Jerusalem (shown here with Professor David Cobin), spoke at Hamline on September 11 on "High-Risk Negotiations in a World of Increasing Terror." He described how terrorism has influenced the negotiation process, particularly in the business world. He said after the attack on the World Trade Center, "the world became a smaller place"  and that general suspicion and an obsession with security have delayed trust building in business development.

Tsur stressed the importance of the team process to overcome these barriers in crisis, high-risk and emergency negotiations. Any and every interaction could have a far-reaching effect on the relationship between the parties he said. He also noted that successful high-risk negotiations require team building, a clear definition of the situation, open communication channels, and stabilization of the situation through trust building. Finally, and of most concern to the business world, the relationship between the parties must be maintained and monitored after a deal is reached, Tsur said.

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Meet Hans Thomsen: New Major Gifts Officer

Hans Thomsen has joined the Hamline development staff, effective August 1, as a major gift officer. He will be responsible for working with Law School alumni. He is available to meet with alumni who are interested in learning more about endowment and planned giving, scholarship opportunities and other aspects of a Hamline legal education where alumni donations make a critical difference.

Hans comes to Hamline from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, where he served as a development officer doing major gift work.  Previously, he spent a year in Egypt working in the areas of fundraising and international relations.

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John Grisham Headlines Innocence Project Event in October

Join the Innocence Project of Minnesota on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 for its annual benefit dinner, program and live auction. Bestselling author and attorney John Grisham is the featured guest speaker. The event, to be held at The Depot in Minneapolis, begins at 5:30 with cocktails and a silent auction. The formal program begins at 7 p.m. with dinner to be followed by the keynote address by Grisham. For tickets, contact Erika Applebaum at 651-523-3152 or eapplebaum@ipmn.org.

The Innocence Project of Minnesota (IPMN) mission is simple: striving to keep innocent people from being convicted and to free people imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit. Nationwide, due to the efforts of the Innocence Network, more than 200 innocent people have been released from prison after serving an average of 12 years for crimes they did not commit. To learn more, visit ipmn.org.

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A Symposium to Celebrate 25 Years of Conversation

Speaking of Law and Religion--A Symposium to Celebrate 25 Years of Conversation on the Shape and Quality of our Common Life will be held on October 23-25. The symposium is sponsored by the Journal of Law and Religion and is funded in part with the generous support of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory Law School.

The internationally respected Journal of Law and Religion was launched 25 years ago by several passionate members of the Hamline Law School faculty--including Professor Howard Vogel (pictured), Professor Marie Failinger and Professor Emeritus Michael Scherschligt--and other interested parties. The Journal initiated an on-going, unique and wide-ranging conversation exploring the interaction and intersection of law and religion, particularly how those two disciplines shape and contribute to the quality of our common life.

"We have always been aware of the role the Journal might play in the creation of a civilization of genuine peace and justice in which all might flourish," said Professor Vogel. "We are honored and delighted that the conversation has been going on for the past 25 years and we look forward to its vibrant continuation at our symposium in October."

Speaking of Law and Religion--A Symposium to Celebrate 25 Years of Conversation on the Shape and Quality of our Common Life will feature nearly one dozen concurrent and plenary session on a wide variety of topics. Alumni are being offered a special registration fee of $75, which covers all the sessions on Oct. 24 and includes lunch (6 CLE credits have been applied for). For further information, visit www.hamline.edu/law/jlr or contact Linda Berglin at lberglin@hamline.edu, or 651.523.2082.

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Harvard's Charles Ogletree to Headline 2008 Dean's Dinner

Prominent Legal Theorist and Criminal Justice Scholar will reflect on the U.S. Presidential Election and its Impact on Equal Rights
How will the outcome of the U.S. presidential election impact the struggle for equal rights in America and abroad?
Charles J. Ogletree, the Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko Professor of Law, and founding and executive director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, will address that topic as the keynote speaker at the 2008 Hamline Law School Dean's Dinner on November 18. Olgetree, a distinguished scholar on issues of criminal justice, race and the law, and legal education, was a classmate of Hamline Law Dean Don Lewis at Harvard Law School, where he later taught another well-known Harvard Law student: Barack Obama.

The 2008 Dean's Dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 18 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. For information regarding table sponsorships for the 2008 Dean's Dinner, or to purchase tickets, members of the public should contact Susan Stephan at 651-523-2338 or sstephan01@hamline.edu.

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New at HLI: Health Care Corporate Compliance Certificate Program

Hamline University School of Law's Health Law Institute has been accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) to offer a Health Care Corporate Compliance Certificate education program. Hamline's certificate program is the only one of its kind in the Upper Midwest and one of only four programs in the nation to be accredited by CCB. The 13-credit program is designed to be completed within one year, with courses offered in the evening so the program is accessible for both working professionals and students. To become a CCB certified compliance officer students must pass the CCB exam. The Health Law Institute designed the education program to comprehensively focus on those areas included in the CCB exam.

"Now, more than ever, health care organizations, medical device companies, research facilities and other health-related industries need trained compliance professionals to navigate through a sea of complex state and federal laws and regulations," noted Barbara Colombo, who will direct the Health Care Corporate Compliance Certificate program under the auspices of Hamline's Health Law Institute. "People who complete this program will be equipped to not only pass the CCB exam for certification, but also be able to develop and execute meaningful compliance programs, and effectively manage and resolve compliance violations."

Classes will begin in fall 2008. For more information and complete course descriptions, please visit www.hamline.edu/law/health or contact Health Law Institute Assistant Director Marcia K. Miller at 651-523-2625 or mmiller14@hamline.edu.

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Mary Foarde: HLI Practitioner in Residence

Mary Foarde has been named Practitioner in Residence for the winter and spring of 2009 by the Hamline Health Law Institute.  Foarde has been practicing health law for 28 years.  She currently serves as General Counsel of Allina.  In addition to her ongoing role at Allina, Foarde will teach "Health Care Reform and the Legislative Process" in spring 2009 and will work with Institute students on related matters.  The legislative course will examine efforts to improve health care systems through legislation with a particular focus on actions of the Minnesota legislature and gubernatorial administrations during the past 20 years.  She also will work with students on key areas the Health Law Institute is focusing on for the coming year:  governance of health care institutions, legislation surrounding health care reform, and practical legal counseling and leadership.

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Law Annual Giving

Alumni gifts help to make a difference in the education of Hamline’s law students, the support for innovative programs like the Cogito series, and the success of the Law School’s alumni. Both the number of dollars received and the percentage of alumni supporting the law school are considered to be important to the tier ranking process for law schools. Your continued support is crucial.

If you have any questions about the Law School’s Alumni Annual Fund, please visit the Annual Fund Page or contact Karla Williams at 651 -523-2686 or kwilliams15@hamline.edu.  For planned giving questions, please contact Hans Thomsen at 651-523-2560 or hthomsen01@hamline.edu.

The faculty, staff and students at Hamline are grateful for the generous support of the school’s alumni.  Thanks to those who give of time, talent and treasure.

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Richard T. Oakes Inn of Court Begins Fourth Year of Mentoring and Community

Hamline University School of Law serves as the host of the Richard T. Oakes American Inn of Court, created four years ago in honor of Richard T. Oakes, founding dean of Hamline University School of Law. Dick Oakes devoted most of his professional life to improving legal education.  He believed that legal education must include practical experiences through clinical programs along with the guidance from experienced practitioners.

The Oakes Inn is part of the American Inns of Court Foundation, an organization that sponsors more than 300 Inns across the United States.  American Inns of Court (AIC) are designed to improve the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the bench and bar by following a traditional model of English apprenticeship as modified to fit the American legal system. Senior members serve as mentors who will assist young lawyers and law students to become more effective advocates and counselors with a keener ethical awareness.

The Inn meets approximately once a month both to "break bread" and to hold programs and discussions on improving the legal profession, usually for one CLE credit.  Membership is designed to have a balance of lawyers from different experience levels who will work with each other and with law students in order to provide mentoring and community among members of the legal system.  It is a wonderful opportunity to network with attorneys and judges, learn more about the legal profession, and enjoy creative and informative CLE opportunities.

The Richard T. Oakes American Inn of Court is dually supported by Hamline's Law School and Street Legal Motorcycle Club ®, an organization of motorcycle-enthusiast legal professionals.  Dick Oakes, was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and was a founding member of Street Legal.

The dues of the Inn are intended to cover the costs of meals and national membership.  The Inn is anticipated to have a maximum number of 80 members who will come from the following levels of expertise:

Masters of the Bench: 15 or more years of experience
Barristers: 5-14 years
Associates: 0-5 years
Pupils: 3^rd year law students

For more information about the inn of court, please click here or contact Anne Markus at 651-523-2943.

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Class Notes September 2008

If you have career or personal news to share with the Hamline Law community, please feel free to drop us a note at lawalum@hamline.edu.

 

Nathan Hansen ‘07 is a judicial law clerk on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals with Judge Terrence O’Brien in Cheyenne, WY.

Melisa Lopez Franzen ‘06 has been appointed by the Hispanic National Bar Association as the national representative to the Council of the American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (ABAYLD). Lopez Franzen is a senior specialist for government affairs with Target Corporation.

Heidi Nau ‘04 became a member of the State Bar of California in 2007.  She currently works at Haight, Brown & Bonesteel, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.

Jonathan Trexler ‘03 has been named a candidate for LL.M in Taxation at New York University School of Law.

David Schultz ‘92 has been appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure.

Allen Eskens ‘91 has been named a finalist by Governor Tim Pawlenty for the trial court bench vacancy in the 1st Judicial District in Le Sueur County. Eskens is an attorney and senior partner with the Eskens, Gibson and Behm law firm in Mankato.

Class Notes Summer 2008 (June-August)

Betsey L. Lund ‘08 has been offered a Judicial Clerkship with the Honorable Jodi Williamson of the Third Judicial District in Rochester, MN.

Christine E. Hlavac ‘07 was recently hired as Corporate Counsel for Buffet's Inc. in Eagan, Minnesota.

Mark J. Mrnak ‘07 is a new associate at Winthrop & Weinstine, PA.  He will focus his practice on commercial litigation.

Dawn O'Rourke ‘07 was hired as an assistant county attorney for the Carver County Attorney's Office Criminal Division. She previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Margaret Daly in the Hennepin County District Court and also was a law clerk in the Washington County Attorney's Office and the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender's Office.

Jill K. Baker-Jueneman ‘06 has been in private practice at the law firm of Blethen, Gage & Krause in Mankato since graduation, where she practices primarily in the areas of corporate law, real estate, and employment.  She also recently accepted an adjunct teaching position in the College of Business at Minnesota State University Mankato where she will be teaching business law.  She is still enjoying running and bicycling and participated in her first triathlon this summer!

Jessica Intermill ‘05 has joined the law firm of Jacobson Buffalo Magnuson Anderson and Hogen.  She represents Indian tribes, tribal members, and businesses in litigation regarding sovereignty, taxation, reservation boundaries, and tribal jurisdiction.

Michelle Basham ‘04 has been offered and accepted the position of Executive Director at Genesis II for Families.  She is excited and honored to be joining this organization with a great mission serving children and families since 1976.  Her last day at DHS will be July 24th and my first day at Genesis will be Monday July 28th.

Thomas Evenson '02 has joined the law firm of Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. located downtown Minneapolis. He specializes in the areas of products liability and insurance defense.

Candice Ciresi ‘00 will be graduating and receiving ordination from One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York.  She continues to practice as Senior Corporate Counsel at MTS Systems in Eden Prairie, MN.

Kyle Kauffman ‘00 has been named Vice President of the Heiser Automotive Group in Glendale, WI.  He and his wife, Krista, reside in Shorewood, WI with their two children, Charlie and Eleanor.  Their third child is expected in September.

Kathryn R. Burke ‘99 is a new associate at Bassford Remele.  She will focus her practice on litigation, including construction litigation, personal injury, no-fault, and general civil litigation.

Nancy J. Stewig ‘98 has become a shareholder of the firm Bavol Judge, P.A., located in Tampa, Florida.  Her practice emphasizes mass tort litigation and is concentrated in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device products liability litigation, representing corporate entities.

Daniel J. Koes ‘97 has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star for the fifth consecutive year.  He continues to practice appellate law, exclusively.

Patrick T. Harrigan ‘95 has been appointed as Senior Vice President of M& I Exchange Services LLC.  He will be responsible for the Minneapolis market.

Michelle A. Dietrich ‘94 has been appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty to a Fifth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy certified by the Supreme Court for chambers in Lincoln and Lyon Counties.

Elliot B. Kula ‘93 has been named a 2008 Florida Super Lawyer in the appellate practice category.  Only 5% of South Florida attorneys have been named to the list.  Kula is currently a partner in the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. and a member of the firm's appellate practice group since 1999.  He resides in Miami Beach with his wife Ellen, and two children Hannah and Max.

Christine A. Gimber ‘92 has been named Managing Partner of Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci S.C., of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Christine has been with Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci S.C. since 1996 and has been a partner there since 2001.  Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci S.C. has 34 attorneys with practice sections in Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Business and Real Estate, and Governmental Relations.  Christine practices in the firm's Litigation and Business and Real Estate Sections.

David Schultz ‘92 has been appointed by the Ramsey County Bar Association (RCBA) Board of Advisors to serve on a newly created Judicial Election Campaign Conduct Committee.  The committee has been formed to monitor and comment on judicial campaign conduct for the purpose of encouraging responsible campaign behavior, assisting voters to reach an informed decision on the candidates for judicial office, supporting appropriate conduct by individuals running for judicial office, and keeping judicial elections fair and nonpartisan.

Van Tran ‘92 has taken a new position with the law firm Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. to be the "as of counsel." In this role, Tran will be the point person in building relationships with the representatives of the numerous Asian and Pacific Islander communities in California.

Nancy Bostrack ‘91 has been appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty to the Third Judicial Court in Winona County.

Scott Miller ‘90 published his most recent article, "Atrophied Rights: Maximum Hours Labor Standards under the FLSA and Illinois Law," in the Spring 2008 issue of the Northern Illinois University Law Review.  He practices union-side labor law in Chicago, Illinois, as legal counsel for AFSCME Council 31.

Leo I. Brisbois ‘87 will serve as president-elect of the Minnesota State Bar Association for 2008-09.  He is an attorney at the law firm of Stich, Angell, Kreidler & Dodge PA in Minneapolis and is the first Hamline law graduate to serve in the role.  He is on track to become the first MSBA President of known American Indian descent during the 2009-10 bar year.

James C. Snyder, Sr. ‘87 is one of eight lawyers competing for a rare open judgeship, with the retirement of Judge John T. Finley, in Ramsey County.

Susan Rhode ‘85 is one of the hosts for the new radio program "Minnesota Law" on WCCO Radio.  The show will air Saturday afternoons from noon-1:00 p.m. and will focus on law facts, new developments in the law, and other topical information.

Mark W. Malzahn ‘83 has been named a finalist for a Tenth Judicial District trial court bench vacancy.  He is an attorney with Malzahn and Associates in Anoka.

Glen E. Schumann ‘80 has been appointed as an Adjunct Director for 2009 at his firm of Moss & Barnett, A Professional Association.  He is a member of the firm's intellectual property practice group.  He will serve a one year term while continuing to practice law on a full-time basis.

Ted Sullivan '80, partner at Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A., has been named a 2008 Super Lawyer for Business Litigation in Minnesota Law & Politics, MPLS/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly. This list was published in the August issue of all 3 magazines. Only the top 5 percent of Minnesota's licensed attorneys made the list of 2008 Super Lawyers.

Jeffrey S. Johnson ‘79 has been reelected President and Chairman of Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.

David L. Ayers ‘78 as he approaches 30 years of practicing law, announces that he was selected for inclusion in both ATLA's Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Minnesota and The Best Lawyers in America.  Dave continues to office in Mendota Heights, Minnesota and can be reached at daveayers@ayersriehm.com

Steven A. Sicheneder ‘78 has joined the Forest Lake law firm Johnson & Turner, PA, as an attorney.  He will practice exclusively in the area of family law.

Joseph J. Dudley, Jr. ‘77 has been appointed by the Ramsey County Bar Association (RCBA) Board of Advisors to serve on a newly created Judicial Election Campaign Conduct Committee.  The committee has been formed to monitor and comment on judicial campaign conduct for the purpose of encouraging responsible campaign behavior, assisting voters to reach an informed decision on the candidates for judicial office, supporting appropriate conduct by individuals running for judicial office, and keeping judicial elections fair and nonpartisan.

Rick Lind '76, partner and president of Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A., has been named a 2008 Super Lawyer for Civil Litigation in Minnesota Law & Politics, MPLS/St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly. This list was published in the August issue of all 3 magazines. Only the top 5 percent of Minnesota's licensed attorneys made the list of 2008 Super Lawyers.

FAMILY

Brian Gryth ‘06 and Stacie announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia Armstrong Gryth, born July 31, 2008 at 11:27 a.m.  She weighed 10 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long.

Amy Hunt Tjornhom '06 and her husband, Tad Tjornhom, are excited to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Ava Ruth Tjornhom.  She was born on March 7, 2008.

Sarah Carlson-Wallrath ‘06 announces the birth of daughter Addison Grace Wallrath on May 22, 2008.  Sarah has been working as the Tax Committee Administrator for the Minnesota House of Representative since January 2007.

Angela (Bennett) Olson ‘05 and her husband, Erik, welcomed the birth of their twin boys, Conner Jack and Colin Riley, on February 4, 2008.

Melissa (Berglund) Westervelt ‘05 was married to Ryan Westervelt on May 3, 2008.  She currently works as an assistant attorney in Isanti County.

Jennifer (Natzke) Gaecke ‘04 and husband Jeffrey Gaecke are excited to announce the birth of their first child, Alexander Jeffrey Gaecke born June 12, 2008.

Agri Verrija ‘02 and Sharon announce the birth of their beautiful new daughter, Beatrix Eloise Verrija, born on June 6, 2008.

Rachel M. (Aderman) Learman ‘01 and her husband Paul welcomed the arrival of their first child, a daughter they named Cadence Grace, on December 4, 2007.  Rachel was also recently promoted in June to Assistant Vice President at M&I Bank FSB in Milwaukee, WI.

Karin Simonson ‘01 and her husband Brian welcome the birth of their second child, daughter Alicia.

Debra A. Filteau Begley ‘00 and Bruce Begley were married on May 26, 2007 in Duluth, Minnesota.  Bruce is a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and is currently stationed at the Navy Yard in Washington D.C.  In July Debra started working as a trial attorney for the United States Department of Justice Civil Division, Office of Vaccine Litigation in Washington D.C.  Her and her husband live in Springfield, Virginia.

Alba Romero ‘99 and husband Marcos welcomed the birth of their son, Marcos Andres Montero-Romero, on July 7, 2008.  He weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20 inches long.  His parents report that he "is healthy and cute as his parents."

Amy E. Palmer ‘98 and Douglas H. Ellis (Williams College; Univ. of Michigan Law) were married on May 10, 2008 in Manchester, Vermont.  Amy is a partner with the law firm of Jacobs, McClintock & Scanlon in Bennington, Vermont.  Doug is an investment manager for private clients.  Amy and Doug reside in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Peter A. Lippmann ‘97 and Danielle (Flakne) Lippmann are happy to announce their marriage on April 5, 2008 in Edina, MN.  They currently reside in St. Louis Park, MN.

David J. Schaibley '97 and Ann M. (Lentner) Schaibley '97 are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Clare, born May 4, 2008.

Shawn Betts ‘96 and his wife Heather had their first baby on July 20, 2008.  Caleb Michael arrived at a whopping 10 lbs., 5 oz. and 23 inches long.

OBITUARIES

Richard "Brian" Bates ‘91 passed away June 12, 2008 at the age of 60.  He was an environmental lawyer who fought against tobacco company advertising aimed at young people, and worked to ban or limit the proliferation of billboards in St. Paul and other cities.  He was also a passionate advocate for the Mississippi River and various other local rivers, streams, and wetlands.  At various times he was a member of many groups and boards, including Scenic Minnesota, the Sierra Club, and the Macalester-Groveland Community Council.

Thomas Bennett Wilson, III ‘80 passed away May 19, 2008, just short of his of 62^nd birthday. He had a successful civil trial practice and was instrumental in expanding the rights of the elderly, mentally ill, and children. In 1986 the Mental Health Association and the State U.S. Veteran Hospital Advocates honored him with the Dwight V. Dixon Award. In 1987 the MN Mental Health Association recognized him with the Outstanding Legal Services to Adolescents award. He was named to Who's Who in American Law in 1991, and MN Law and Politics recognized him as a "Super Lawyer" in employment, social security, and elder law in 1998.

 

Faculty Notes September 2008

Professor James Coben gave the plenary address at the 17th Annual Conference for Mediators and Arbitrators sponsored by the Florida Dispute Resolution Center, in Orlando, Florida on August 28, 2008. More than 1,000 neutrals were in attendance. He also delivered a workshop on mediation case law and served as a panelist in a closing ethics plenary.

Professor Jon M. Garon presented his most recent article entitled "Reintermediation" at the combined Third International Conference on Legal, Security and Privacy Issues in IT (LSPI) and Second International Law and Trade Conference (ILTC), held in Prague, Czech Republic September 3-5, 2008. Professor Garon was awarded the International Journal of Private Law 2008 Best Academic Paper award. The International Journal of Private Law will publish Garon's article in its forthcoming issue. The article will also be republished in Synergies and Conflicts in Cyberlaw (2008) (Sylvia Kierkegaard, Ed.). Professor Garon also has been appointed to serve as Chairperson of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, Law School Administration Committee. This committee is responsible for addressing issues for improving law school administration nationally as well as conducting the Associate Deans bi-annual conference.

Professor David Larson has published an article titled "Conflicts of Interest and Disclosures: Are We Making a Mountain Out of a Molehill?" in Volume 49, Issue No. 4 of the South Texas Law Review (2008).

Professor Douglas McFarland consulted with the California Law Revision Commission in its evidence study and provided information and opinion leading to that state's adoption of a present sense impression exception to the hearsay rule. He had previously authored an article on that exception. On July 12, 2008, he spoke at a national seminar presented by the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence in Chicago. The attendees were approximately 125 state appellate court judges from around the country (including five from the Minnesota Court of Appeals). His topic was jurisdiction and venue.

On the Fives Reunion Reception

Please join us in celebrating the

5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30-year reunions

of the classes of

1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003!
Where: Peterson Lounge in the School of Law building.
When: Oct. 2, 2008 - 6:00PM
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2008 CLE Journal of Law & Religion Symposium, Day 1 of 3

October 23-25, 2008

Topic: Speaking of Law and Religion

A Symposium to Celebrate 25 Years of Conversation on the Shape and Quality of our Common Life

Registration will be held in the law school lobby at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 (day one), with the opening plenary session at 1:30 p.m. at Klas Center.

Symposium events on Oct. 24 (day two) are available to alumni at a special rate of $75, although alumni may still register for events on Oct. 23 and Oct. 25 at the regular rate. All events on Friday, Oct. 24 are at the law school.

All events on Saturday, Oct. 25 (day three) are in the Law/Grad building.

For more information, please go to  http://law.hamline.edu/jlr/journal-law-and-religion.html

Where:

Various locations at Hamline University

When: Oct. 23, 2008 - 12:30PM
Contact: Law alumni please contact Anne Markus amarkus01@hamline.edu to register. For general questions, contact Linda Berglin at 651-523-2082. Top

2008 Journal of Law & Religion Symposium/All-Day Alumni Fall CLE, Day 2 of 3

LAW ALUMNI DAY, October 24th!

Alumni All-Day CLE, Friday, October 24th, includes lunch (6 CLE applied for)

Topic: Speaking of Law and Religion

Celebrating 25 Years of Conversation on the Shape and Quality of our Common Life

Symposium events on Oct. 24 (day two) are available to alumni at a special rate of $75, although alumni may still register for events on Oct. 23 and Oct. 25 at the regular rate. All events on Friday, Oct. 24 are at the law school.

All events on Saturday, Oct. 25 (day three) are in the Law/Grad building.

For more information, please go to  http://law.hamline.edu/jlr/journal-law-and-religion.html. To register (alumni only), please contact Anne Markus: amarkus01@hamline.edu  or (651) 523-2943. For general questions about the symposium, call Linda Berglin at 651-523-2082.

Where:

Various locations at Hamline University

When: Oct. 24, 2008 - 8:00AM
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2008 Journal of Law & Religion Symposium, Day 3 of 3

Topic: Speaking of Law and Religion

A Symposium to Celebrate 25 Years of Conversation on the Shape and Quality of our Common Life  

All events on Saturday, Oct. 25 (day three) are in the Law/Grad building.

For more information, please go to  http://law.hamline.edu/jlr/journal-law-and-religion.html or contact Linda Berglin at 651-523-2082.

Where:

Various locations at Hamline University

When: Oct. 25, 2008 - 8:00AM
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Swearing In Breakfast

Where: Saint Paul River Centre
When: Oct. 31, 2008 - 8:30AM
Contact: Anne Markus: amarkus01@hamline.edu (651) 523-2943

Dean's Dinner 2008

The 2008 Dean's Dinner, hosted by Dean Donald M. Lewis, will take place on November 18, 2008, at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts beginning with a cocktail reception at 6:00pm, followed by dinner and a program.  This year our Keynote Speaker will be Charles J. Ogletree, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Founding Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice.  Professor Ogletree is a distinguished scholar in the area of U.S. and comparative justice systems, and frequently speaks on issues of criminal justice, race and the law, and legal education.  We anticipate that Professor Ogletree-- a teacher and mentor of Sen. Barack Obama-- will also offer insights on the impact of the 2008 presidential election on the struggle for equal rights in America and abroad.  Limited invidividual tickets remain.

Where: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
When: Nov. 18, 2008 - 7:00PM
Contact: Susan Stephan sstephan01@hamline.edu (651) 523-2338 Top