Princeton Review Ranks Hamline #8

Survey finds older students feel particularly welcome at Hamline

Hamline University School of Law is one of the nation's most outstanding law schools in the most recent edition of The Princeton Review's "Best 170 Law Schools." Hamline specifically was ranked in the top ten list of law schools that are welcoming to older students. The list is based on surveys of 18,000 students attending the 170 schools profiled in the book. Survey takers also noted that at Hamline, "diverse opinions are accepted in classrooms," there are "great research resources," and "abundant externship/internship/clerkship opportunities." Hamline law students also gave high marks to the school's "supportive environment" that encourages "connections with the broader community." The complete narrative profile is available on the Law Center of PrincetonReview.com (www.PrincetonReview.com/law/). Top

National Leaders to Explore Health Care Conflicts

Joint DRI/HLI Symposium draws major national health care leaders who will lead discussions on various topics related to resolving health care conflict

An Intentional Conversation about Conflict Resolution in Health Care, scheduled for November 8-10, and co-sponsored by the law school's Dispute Resolution Institute and the Health Law Institute, promises to encourage purposeful conversation about the critical issue of conflict resolution in health care. The list of symposium theme leaders reads like a list of "who's who" in health law education and practice, including:

Mary Foarde, General Counsel with Allina Health System;

Debra Geradi, Chair, Program on Healthcare Collaboration and Conflict Resolution, Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Creighton University School of Law

Barbara Hartwick, Director, Health & Welfare Benefits, Xcel Energy

Dianne Hoffman, Professor of Law and Director, Law and Health Care Program, University of Maryland Law School

James Jacobson, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Medica Health Plans

David Matz, Founder and Director, Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution, University of Massachusetts Boston

Charity Scott, Professor of Law and Director for Center for Law, Health & Society, Georgia State University School of Law

Dr. Marty Stillman, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School; Physician, Department of General Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center

Dr. James Thompson, President and CEO, Federation of State Medical Boards

Ellen Waldman, Professor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Dr. Eben Weitzman, Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Dispute Resolution, University of Massachusetts Boston

Dr. William J. Winslade, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law and Associate Director for Graduate Programs, University of Houston Health Law & Policy Institute.

Symposium Theme Leaders will explore the following topics: "Building a Context for Conversation-What Makes Health Care Conflicts Different?" "Developing Guiding Principles for Addressing Patient Care Disputes," "Developing Guiding Principles for Health Coverage Disputes," and "Developing Guiding Principles for Addressing Dispute in the Area of Provider Competency."

The symposium will conclude with a Synthesis session in which the insights that emerged from earlier sessions will be discussed in the context of identifying an over-arching set of principles for addressing a wide variety of health-care conflicts. Participants also will consider whether these declared conflict resolution principles are helpful in addressing much larger policy challenges facing the American health care system. For more information on the Symposium, visit http://law.hamline.edu/adr/2007_biennial-symposium.html or contact Debra Berghoff at 651-523-2946 or dberhoff@hamline.edu. Top

BALSA Students Focus on Jena Six Incident

Student-sponsored event leads to discussion of racism in Minnesota

BALSA President Quiana Montgomery When the Jena Six incident in Baton Rouge, Louisiana made the news earlier this fall, The Black Law Students Association at Hamline seized the opportunity to sponsor a thought-provoking program about the situation. What started as a discussion about the treatment of the high school students in Louisiana expanded into an eye-opening look at issues of racial disparity closer to home. Hamline Law Professor Robin Magee lamented that "young black lives have been destroyed by a school yard fight. I hope this invites a larger conversation about race. . . we need to examine how white supremacy everywhere contributes to the situation."

Guy Gamill with the Council on Crime and Justice explained that African Americans comprise 3.5 percent of the state's Black population and 30 percent of its prison population. "Minnesota most closely resembles Detroit in terms of this discrepancy," he said. "A gross injustice has been perpetrated in the Jena Six case and we're not better in Minnesota, we're worse," he added.

Earlier in September, the Culture and Diversity Committee of the Student Bar Association hosted a reception for multicultural students and students interested in promoting diversity at the law school. Dean Garon welcomed the students and reminded them about the importance of inclusiveness. "All of the communities at Hamline are part of one community, the Hamline Community," he said. Dean Garon also encouraged students in various student organizations to attend events sponsored by other organizations and to cross-promote their events. Deepa Patel ‘3l (shown right), chair of the SBA Culture and Diversity Committee urged students to pick at least three events each year to attend and "then go to them!"

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Justices Meet Students, Hear Oral Arguments at Hamline

Suzanne M. Senecal-Hill ‘00 presents case on behalf of defendant

Hamline law students enjoyed more than just a delicious brunch at the law school on September 12; they were treated to the wit and wisdom of the Minnesota Supreme Court Justices who were on campus to hear oral arguments in the Annette K. Levine Courtroom. Oral argument in the case was presented by Hamline alumna Suzanne M. Senecal-Hill '00.

Chief Justice Russell Anderson (shown left with a Hamline student) thanked the Women's Legal Caucus for sponsoring the brunch, noting that "Students give us energy and it's truly a pleasure to come to Hamline Law School." Justice Alan Page urged students to "seek excellence in everything you do and also enjoy yourself. If you work to be the best that you can be you'll likely be successful," he said. Justice Paul Anderson told students, "You're in the right place in this law school. Hamline will give you opportunities to do many good things. . . You need to show up for those opportunities, gain experience and learn important lessons. In the process, you'll develop confidence, skills and insight," he promised. Top

Professor Romero Speaks at Blue Cross Blue Shield

Presentation explains that Hispanics face growing health care disparities

Latinos are the nation's fastest growing demographic group. Latinos will spend $700 billion this year. Latinos represented between six-and-eight million votes in the 2004 presidential election and were estimated to represent the critical swing vote in six states.

These facts were revealed by Hamline Law Professor Tom Romero during his recent presentation, "Salud para todos ("Health for all"): Latinos and Health Law in the 21^st Century" at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Professor Romero was asked to speak at Blue Cross Blue Shield by Frank Fernandez '05, vice president of government programs, as part of the company's commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Professor Romero noted that "Blue Cross Blue Shield, particularly its innovative Fuerza Azul community, has been a leader when it comes to health concerns and the Latino community." Professor Romero's presentation, which explored the issue of disparities in health between racial/ethnic groups and provided concrete action steps people can take to eliminate these disparities, can be heard at http://law.hamline.edu/conversations-law-hamline-audio/salud-para-todos-health-all.html. Top

IPMN Case Leads to Release of Innocent Man

Hamline Innocence Clinic Provides Crucial Support for the 10-year effort

Sherman Townsend was imprisoned for more than ten years for a crime he did not commit. Years ago he convinced lawyers, professors and law students working with the Innocence Project of Minnesota of his innocence, but they could not find a way to prove it. Earlier this year the true perpetrator contacted them admitting his guilt and giving a candid, detailed and chilling account of what transpired the night that changed Mr. Townsend's life. On October 2, 2007 Sherman Townsend walked out of prison a free man.

Julie A. Jonas, Innocence Project staff attorney, prepared the court pleadings with assistance from Michael Davis, adjunct clinical faculty member. The weekday Innocence Clinic at Hamline. worked on this file, including students in the current clinic. Sherman's case was a frequent topic of discussion during class time.

Two students deserve special credit: Jessica McKinney, and Tonya Dugree (formerly Tonya Dugree-Pearson). Jessica and Tonya met with Sherman at least twice at the prison, interviewed possible new witnesses, tracked down promising leads, located and interviewed trial counsel to get his insights on the case, examined the court record and court exhibits, and never doubted his innocence.

"Over the years, I've used a variation of Sherman's case as a teaching exercise. The case presents many of the common causes of wrongful convictions: mistaken identification, false accusations, poor police work, statements of an accused that are misconstrued as an indirect confession, and the emergence of new forensic techniques by which to prove actual innocence," Davis said.

"That David Jones - the only witness who claimed that Sherman committed the crime - turned out to be the person who actually committed the crime is a real eye opener. Students and I always believed that his identification of Sherman was both mistaken and false; he was not, however, high on our list of suspects. Jones' detailed account of how he broke into the house is a stark reminder that all of us need to ask, constantly, whether all possibilities are being considered, and whether anything is being overlooked," Davis added.

Many students, faculty and staff will be celebrating the outcome at the upcoming Annual Innocence Ball on Saturday, November 3. The Ball will feature best-selling author and attorney Scott Turow. A cocktail party and silent auction will precede the ball from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Hamline University School of Law is sponsoring the party as part of the introduction of the new JD/MFA in creative writing joint degree program at Hamline University (http://law.hamline.edu/hamline-university-jd-mfa-program.html). The dinner, program, live auction and dancing will begin at 8 p.m. (until midnight). The event will be held at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis. Tickets range from $50 - $100; sponsorships also are available. Contact Erica Applebaum at 541-523-3152.

Established in 2002, Innocence Project of Minnesota (IPMN) is a private, volunteer based, non-profit organization that provides pro bono investigative and legal assistance to prisoners trying to prove their innocence. IPMN investigates potential claims of wrongful conviction from prisoners convicted of crimes in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In affiliation with Hamline University, IPMN uses the resources of Hamline University's College of Liberal Arts and the School of Law, including office space, administrative support, forensic s science experts, faculty, and students. IPMN's first course offering, "Wrongful Convictions: Causes and Remedies" began at Hamline University. The first Minnesota Innocence Clinic was also established at Hamline. Top

Hamline Builds on Relationship with Moldovan Law School

Visiting Fulbright Scholar was inspired by Professor McCaffrey, whom she met in Moldova in 2005

Aliona Cara (shown left with Professor Angela McCaffrey), a Fulbright scholar and law professor from Moldova, is spending the 2007-08 academic year at Hamline University School of Law. She's learning teaching methods by observing Hamline law faculty in action, as well as doing research in the area of human trafficking for her Ph.D. Aliona's informal relationship with Hamline began in 2005 when she met Professor Angie McCaffrey, who traveled to Moldova, a small country located between Romania and Ukraine, as part of a legal educators exchange. The two stayed in touch, making the decision to study and do research at Hamline University School of Law an easy one for Aliona. "I was so impressed with Professor McCaffrey and I wanted to come to Hamline to learn from her and others on the faculty. I can see how the faculty really cares about students and works hard to make sure they are learning," she said.

Professor McCaffrey said, "I am very excited that Professor Aliona Cara is pursing her Fullbright studies here at Hamline. She has been a leader in issues of human trafficking in Moldova and is doing comparative studies of how other countries approach this difficult issue while here at Hamline. She is also taking classes and learning about American teaching methods at Hamline. When Professor Ann Juergens and I were in Moldova we introduced the concept of interactive teaching methods in her class. Classes in Moldova were at the time taught only in the lecture model. Professor Cara was very excited about the ideas for new teaching methods and developed a hypothetical while we were in Moldova to use in her class."

Aliona plans to share the teaching methods she observes to her colleagues at the University of Chisinau, where she teaches in the law school and is head of the English Department. With the growth of privatization in Moldova, which declared its independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991, has come a desire for new teaching methods in the law schools. In a private market, attorneys need critical thinking skills, interviewing skills, litigation skills and mediation skills. Top

Justice Society Recognizes Record Number of High-Level Donors

On September 18, charter members of the Hamline University School of Law Justice Society gathered at the Lextington restaurant in St. Paul. Justice Society membership, a new designation beginning in 2007, is established with a donation to the Law School in the amount of $1,000 or more. Giving at this level has nearly doubled since last year, and the Justice Society welcomed 114 charter members through the end of the 2007 fiscal year on June 30. Law Professor Ed Butterfoss, Chris Messerly '86 , and Hamline University President Linda Hanson (shown left) were amoung the guests for the evening. Follow this link to see a list of Justice Society charter members. Top

Governor Appoints Two Hamline Alumni to Court

Hamline alumnae Ann Carrott '80 and Kristine DeMay '95 were appointed District Court Judges by Governor Tim Pawlenty

Ann Carrott '80 (left) and Kristine DeMay '95 were both recently appointed as District Court Judges by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Carrott was appointed to a Seventh Judicial District trial court bench vacancy in the city of Alexandria in Douglas County. The vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable John E. Pearson on September 7, 2007.

Carrott is an attorney with the Alexandria law firm of Swenson, Lervick, Syverson, Trosvig, Jacobson, a position she has held since 1997. She was the Douglas County Attorney in Alexandria from 1984 to 1996, and an assistant Morrison County Attorney in Little Falls from 1981 to 1984. Carrott earned her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul in 1980, and her bachelor of arts degree from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1973.

"Ann brings a tremendous background in both civil and criminal experience to the position as well as a wealth of trial experience," Governor Pawlenty said. "She also is an active and respected member of the Douglas County community. She will be a great judge."

Carrott is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association; Minnesota Board of Law Examiners; Minnesota Women Lawyers, currently serving as the Seventh District liaison; Minnesota City Attorneys Association; and Douglas County Bar Association, serving as president in 1995. She has also taught a number of courses and seminars at Alexandria Technical College, is past president of the Bethany Community Advisory Board, is a board member and past president of the Douglas County Library Board of Trustees, a volunteer teacher for the Independent School District #206 First Grade Junior Achievement Program, and numerous other community organizations.

Kristine R. DeMay was appointed to a Ninth Judicial District trial court bench judgeship in Crow Wing County. DeMay is an assistant Crow Wing County Attorney in Brainerd, a position she has held since 1997. She was an attorney with the Fitzpatrick, Nelson and Ten Eyck law firm and an assistant city attorney in Brainerd from 1996 to 1997, a Seventh Judicial District law clerk in Detroit Lakes from 1995 to 1996, and worked in the Washington County Public Defender's office in Stillwater in 1995. DeMay earned her juris doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1995, and her bachelor of science degree from Illinois State University in Normal in 1990.

"Kristine has a wealth of trial experience trying cases that a trial court judges handles," Governor Pawlenty said. "In addition, she has shown her willingness to be a problem-solver with her work in helping Crow Wing County start a drug court."

DeMay is a member of the Minnesota County Attorneys' Association where she serves on the criminal law committee, Crow Wing County Bar Association, Crow Wing County Drug Court, and Crow Wing County Methamphetamine Coalition. Top

Symposium: An Intentional Conversation about Conflict Resolution in Health Care

The American health care system affects every man, women and child in our country. It encompasses over 15% of our Gross Domestic Product. Costs of care continue to rise and insurance premiums routinely increase at double digit rates. Regulators and health care managers impose policies that affect medical decisions and access to treatment. Advertising and internet research drive patient medical requests while the threat of malpractice claims impacts physician judgment and decision-making. Ultimately, fewer Americans can afford the high price of health and many feel disengaged from crucial health and life decisions.

At the same time, we hold onto important myths about our system: that doctors and patients are still in charge of our medical decisions; that the American system promotes egalitarian principles of fairness and open access to the finest care in the world; that individual citizens have real choices about the management of their health. This intractable clash between myth and reality has consumed policy-makers and fueled conflict at many levels for years.

This clash between myth and reality is even more complex in light of our rapidly changing society. Health care decisions are influenced by different and competing value systems: an increasingly diverse and aging population of patients; a growing universe of traditional and non-traditional health care providers; the ever-expanding role of third-party payors; suppliers promoting rapidly changing technologies and marketing directly to patients; policy-makers who promote increasingly divided ideologies and regulators caught in the middle. The result is an overwhelmingly complex set of challenges that provoke conflict at all levels.

How do we move forward? How can professionals from the conflict resolution field be constructive partners with health care professionals in working through these many difficult and complex conflicts? The 2007 Symposium on Advanced Issues in Dispute Resolution addresses these two questions.

Recognizing that the system cannot be easily "fixed" or the problem "solved," the Symposium will specifically focus on how health care professionals and conflict resolvers can work together to identify essential guiding principles for addressing conflicts across the health care field. The Symposium will bring nationally recognized representatives of patients, health care providers, payors and regulators together with experienced conflict resolution professionals to identify and articulate a key set of principles for responsible decision-making in health care conflicts.

Where: St. Paul, MN
When: Nov. 8, 2007 - 1:00AM
Contact: Deb Berghoff 651-523-2946 or dberghoff@hamline.edu Top

Webcast: Advanced Fraud and Abuse Issues

Thursday, November 8, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST |1.0 CLE credit |Tuition: $75

Combating fraud and abuse is a priority for federal agencies and the U.S. Attorney’s office in particular. Based on recent legislation to enhance enforcement capabilities, there is reason to expect even more government enforcement activity in the future. In this program Prof. Jesson moderates a discussion of advanced topics related to fraud and abuse.

Presented by Joan D. Humes, Ovations/United Health Group, Minnetonka, Minn., and D. Gerald Wilhelm, U.S. Attorney's Office, Minneapolis; moderated by Prof. Lucinda E. Jesson, Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul.




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When: Nov. 8, 2007 - 10:00AM
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November Dean’s Dinner to Highlight Future of Legal Education

On Monday, November 12, 2007, Hamline University School of Law will present its annual Dean's Dinner in the unique surroundings of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The 2007 Dean's Dinner keynote speakers will be Pepperdine University's School of Law Dean Kenneth Starr and Dean Veryl Miles of the Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. Starr and Miles have been icons in the development of law and politics, and each will bring quite different experience and perspective to a discussion on the future of law and legal education.

The November 12 Dean's Dinner will be preceded by a reception at 6:00 p.m. in the atrium adjacent to the Modern Galleries of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Dinner follows in Graves Hall at 7:15 p.m., with the keynote address at 8:30 p.m.

The Dean's Dinner symbolizes Hamline Law School's drive to transcend the norm by bringing visionary thinkers to stimulating venues in an annual event that is without equal. The 2007 Dean's Dinner is sure to meet the Hamline standard as a memorable and inspiring evening.

For information regarding table sponsorships for the 2007 Dean's Dinner or to purchase tickets, please contact Susan H. Stephan at 651-523-2338 or by e-mail at sstephan01@hamline.edu.

Kenneth Starr, dean and professor at Pepperdine University School of Law, is admitted to practice in California, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Supreme Court. In the 1970's, he clerked for The Honorable David W. Dyer of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren E. Burger.

While in private practice, he was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. In addition to working in the private sector, he has served as Counselor to U.S. Attorney General William French Smith, Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, Solicitor General of the United States, and Independent Counsel on the Whitewater matter. As Solicitor General, he argued twenty-five cases before the Supreme Court involving a wide range of governmental regulatory and constitutional issues of commercial importance.

Dean Starr is a member of numerous professional organizations and boards, including the American Law Institute, the Supreme Court Historical Society, and the American Inns of Court. Starr's areas of expertise are antitrust, federal courts and federal jurisdiction, and constitutional law. He teaches Current Constitutional Issues. He earned an M.A. from Brown University, and a J.D. from Duke University, 1973. He has served as dean of the Pepperdine School of Law since 2004.

Where: Minneapolis Art Institute
When: Nov. 12, 2007 - 7:00PM
Contact: Susan H. Stephan (651-523-2338) or Anne M. Markus (651-523-2943) Top

Law & Leadership Series Welcomes Dean Veryl Miles

Dean Miles' address will focus on the importance of educating law students about their pro bono commitment in law school and beyond, and the impact pro bono opportunities can have in forming the service leadership we hope our students will assume as practitioners.
Where: Hamline University School of Law Annette K. Levine Moot Court Room
When: Feb. 28, 2008 - 12:00PM
Contact: Questions can be directed to Deb Lange at 651-523-2122 Top

2007-08 Alumni CLE Luncheons

November 20, 2007: Invigorating Minnesota Filmmaking

Local entertainment lawyers will present a panel discussion on the role of attorneys in Minnesota 's film business. Panelists include Dean Jon Garon, Hamline University School of Law; Dan Satorius, Lommen, Abdo, Cole, King & Stageberg, P.A.; and John Stout, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Co-sponsored by the MSBA's Art & Entertainment Section. One hour of standard CLE credit applied for.
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Time: 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sorin Hall A/B, Hamline University
Cost including lunch: $15; Hamline law alumni and A&E Section members: $10

Please feel free to register by e-mail at lawalum@hamline.edu or by calling 651-523-2338. You can pay the $10 registration fee by check or credit card at the event, by credit card over the phone, or by sending a check to the following address:

Law Alumni Relations Office
1536 Hewitt Ave
MS-D2005
Saint Paul, MN 55104

By way of a CLE overview for the spring, the dates of our 2008 CLE luncheons are: February 21, March 18 and April 17, and our full-day spring Alumni Day CLE will take place on March 7, 2008, on campus at Klas Center.

 

Where: Sorin Hall A/B, Hamline University
When: Nov. 20, 2007 - 1:00PM
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Webcast: Designing a Wellness Plan - Legal and Practical Hurdles

Thursday, December 13, 2007, 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. CST |1.0 CLE credit |Tuition: $75

With health care costs increasing, the value of keeping people healthy with wellness plans is evident. In this installment, Prof. Jesson and the panel will discuss advanced topics related to the legal and practical hurdles when creating wellness plans.

Presented by A. Melinda Maher, Oppenheimer Wolff and Donnelly LLP, Minneapolis, and Kristyn M. W. Mullin, Director of Benefits, Allina Health System, Minneapolis; moderated by Prof. Lucinda E. Jesson, Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul.



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Law Alumni Breakfast New York City

New York City Alumni Breakfast- January 3, 2008 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Hamline University School of Law is hosting an alumni breakfast in New York City in conjunction with the annual Association of American Law Schools (AALS) conference.

Lincoln Suite, Fourth Floor, Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019

Where: Lincoln Suite, Fourth Floor, Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
When: Jan. 3, 2008 - 8:30AM
Contact: Anne M. Markus, 651-523-2943 Top

Webcast: Update on Non-Profit Governance ...

Update on Non-Profit Governance , the Redesigned 990, Community Benefits and Beyond
Thursday, January 10, 2008, 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. CST |1.0 CLE credit |Tuition: $75

Health care organizations have particular rules, regulations, and requirements for non-profit governance and retaining tax-exempt status. In the final program in the series, Prof. Jesson and her guests will cover advanced topics related to non-profit governance, the redesigned IRS Form 990, community benefits and other issues.

Presented by Paul M. Torgerson, Dorsey and Whitney LLP, Minneapolis, and Gina M. Kastel, Faegre and Benson LLP, Minneapolis; moderated by Prof. Lucinda E. Jesson, Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul.



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Class Notes October 2007

Eric P. Joranson '06 has joined DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.'s Litigation Practice Group in Madison, Wisconsin.

Joshua Larsen '02 has returned to his practice at Erickson, Zierke, Kuderer & Madesn, P.A., in Fairmont, MN after a 22 month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a Judge Advocate with the Minnesota National Guard, he served as Chief of Legal Assistance and provided legal assistance to the American Servicemembers and Contractors stationed in Iraq.

Michelle L. Ibeling ‘01 and Jessica Hafemeyer opened Ibeling Hafemeyer, Ltd. a boutique law firm focusing on family law, wills/trusts, and bankruptcy. The firm opened August 1, 2007, and is located in Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota.

Michael "Kip" Browne `99 received a fellowship from Helsinki España to study in Human Rights, Crisis Management and Post-Conflict Rehabilitation in Madrid, Spain for the month of November. The month-long fellowship for the course, "Training of Experts in Rapid Co-operation and Assistance for Conflict Prevention Operations, Crisis Management and Post-conflict Rehabilitation (REACT)," includes training that will allow him to serve as a United Nations consultant helping developing nations transition from military occupation to civilian law enforcement that respects the civil rights of citizens.

Tamika R. Nordstrom ‘97 has joined the firm Miller & Martin PLLC's Atlanta office in the Labor & Employment Department. A native of Rome, Georgia, Nordstrom concentrates her practice in the area of labor and employment law. She has been consistently named a "Rising Star" by Minnesota Law & Politics, a recognition based on attorney polling across Minnesota and was recently selected as an "Up and Coming" attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine.

Joel Larson (DuFault) '96 was presented with the award for Outstanding Attorney of the Year for a Rural Jurisdiction by the Arizona Public Defender Association at its June 2007 conference in Tempe, Arizona. The award recognizes outstanding achievement/ performance by a public defender oustide of Pima and Maricopa counties. Joel is employed by the Cochise County Legal Defender in Bisbee, Arizona. The award was presented in recognition of a verdict of acquittal obtained in a case involving a soldier accused of child abuse.

Kristine R. DeMay '95 was appointed by Governor Pawlenty to the bench of the Ninth Judicial District.

Timothy Quarberg '93 has recently released his debut CD of original songs, "Go Fly a Kite." You can visit him at http://www.timquarberg.com/.

Michael Gableman '93 plans to run for a spot on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court this coming April.

Linda Wold '93 was elected to serve as the MSBA Family Law Section Publication Chair. The publication is a quarterly publication for family lawyers called the Family Law Forum. She practices family law as a solo practitioner in Maple Grove.

Keith J. Grady '88 has been appointed as Chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Group and a member of the Commercial and Business Litigation Group at Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC.

Nell E. Mathews '85 has joined Lindquist and Vennum PLLP attorney office in Minneapolis.

Mark Malzahn '83 has been made a finalist by Governor Pawlenty for the position on the Tenth Judical District trial court bench.

John R. Rodenberg '81 has been selected as a finalist by Governor Pawlenty for the position of judgeships on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Ann L. Carrott '80 has been appointed to the 7th District bench by Governor Pawlenty. She will be taking the place of Honorable John E. Pearson, who has retired.

Family News

Crisha (Haugen) Pugh ‘02 was married on September 1, 2007 to Gavin Pugh and he is from Wales, United Kingdom. They were married at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville.

Anthony Smith '98 and his wife, Julie, welcomed daughter Sydney Lauren on February 22, 2006. She joins her brother Andrew Riley, who was born December 13, 2004.

Tim Kenny '94 and his wife Joan welcomed their third daughter, Margaret Rose, on July 12, 2007. Margaret joins big sisters Mary (7) and Catherine (5). Tim is an Intellectual Property Partner at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. in Minneapolis.

Professor Romero Speaks at Blue Cross Blue Shield

Presentation explains that Hispanics face growing health care disparities

Latinos are the nation's fastest growing demographic group. Latinos will spend $700 billion this year. Latinos represented between six-and-eight million votes in the 2004 presidential election and were estimated to represent the critical swing vote in six states.

These facts were revealed by Hamline Law Professor Tom Romero during his recent presentation, "Salud para todos ("Health for all"): Latinos and Health Law in the 21^st Century" at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Professor Romero was asked to speak at Blue Cross Blue Shield by Frank Fernandez '05, vice president of government programs, as part of the company's commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Professor Romero noted that "Blue Cross Blue Shield, particularly its innovative Fuerza Azul community, has been a leader when it comes to health concerns and the Latino community." Professor Romero's presentation, which explored the issue of disparities in health between racial/ethnic groups and provided concrete action steps people can take to eliminate these disparities, can be heard at http://law.hamline.edu/conversations-law-hamline-audio/salud-para-todos-health-all.html. Top

Alumnus Kip Browne `99 Receives Human Rights Fellowship

Michael "Kip" Browne `99 received a fellowship from Helsinki España to study in Human Rights, Crisis Management and Post-Conflict Rehabilitation in Madrid, Spain for the month of November.  The month-long fellowship for the course, "Training of Experts in Rapid Co-operation and Assistance for Conflict Prevention Operations, Crisis Management and Post-conflict Rehabilitation (REACT)," includes training that will allow him to serve as a United Nations consultant helping developing nations transition from military occupation to civilian law enforcement that respects the civil rights of citizens.

Helsinki España is an NGO that promotes human rights within the university context on an international level. The organization was created in 1990, inspired by the "Act of Helsinki," signed in 1975 by the 53 integral countries of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).   Browne's fellowship is funded by the Getrude Ryan Foundation.

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Faculty Notes October 2007

Edwin Butterfoss Professor Ed Butterfoss was chosen to be part of a five-person fellowship, which will create computer-based legal education materials in Criminal Procedure for the non-profit Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI). The CALI Fellowships Project is a multi-year applied research effort that is creating a high-quality pool of electronic teaching materials for faculty to supplement their courses.

James Coben Professor Jim Coben was among 10 Minnesotans honored as "distinguished members" for their activities promoting ADR in Minnesota at a reception celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ADR Institute. He also was a presenter at the Institute on October 19 for the Annual Mediation Case Law "Revue."

Ken Fox Professor Ken presented a review of "ADR in Popular Culture" at the ADR Institute meeting on October 19. He also was a planning committee member for the event.

David Larson Professor David Larson was one of the two keynote speakers at the recent National Arbitration Forum Annual Fall Conference. He addressed "Ethical Codes, Disclosure Requirements and Vacatur." Professor Larson conducted a workshop exploring ways in which technology can assist and support restorative justice titled "Alternative Dispute Resolution and Technology" at the Third Bi-Annual State-wide Restorative Philosophy and Practices Conference.

Bobbi McAdoo Professor Bobbi McAdoo was among the 10 Minnesotans honored as "distinguished members" for their activities promoting ADR in Minnesota at a reception celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ADR Institute. She also was a presenter at the Institute on October 19, moderating and speaking at the final session of the Institute on "The Future of ADR."

Mary Jane Morrison Professor Mary Jane Morrison spoke on the wisdom of dedicating funds in statues and Constitutional clauses at the 23rd Policy Analysis Conference at a conference sponsored by the University of Minnesota and co-sponsored by Hamline's Graduate School of Management, the Humphrey Institute and the Civic Caucus.

Jonathan Kahn Professor Jonathan Kahn has co-authored an article, "The Science and Business of Genetic Ancestry Testing," which appears in the Oct. 19 issue of Science. Kahn and 13 researchers from universities across the nation call upon the scientific community to better educate the public about the limitations of the tests, and urge consumers to approach the tests with caution.

Kenneth Salzberg Professor Ken Salzberg had been elected to serve as the Law School Faculty Council member of the MSBA Real Estate Property Law Section.

Howard Vogel Professor Howard Vogel was a presenter at the Third Bi-Annual State-wide Restorative Philosophy and Practices Conference. Professor Vogel and Hamline alumna Penelope Harley ‘02 presented a workshop titled, "Bringing It Home: Truth Commissions and the North American Experience."