William Mitchell College of Law is proud to announce Louis L. Ainsworth ‘77 as the college’s new director for the Center for Law and Business. Ainsworth, who will also serve as a visiting professor of law, succeeds Jann Olsten ’74, who played a critical role in founding the center. Continue reading
For two days this summer, some of the nation’s leading intellectual property experts will gather at William Mitchell to share their knowledge of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Continue reading
It was a day set aside to help people who can’t always access services they can really use. Several Mitchell students and alumni offered their assistance May 20 as part of Project Homeless Connect, providing free legal advice and guidance in a number of areas. Continue reading
William Mitchell Elder Justice & Policy Scholars have developed a mobile app designed to provide support and guidance to first responders when addressing cases of elder abuse and financial exploitation. Continue reading
As it begins its third year, William Mitchell’s Child Protection Clinic is again receiving a vital grant from the state of Minnesota to help expand its services and provide assistance for even more parents. Continue reading
Teresa Stanek Rea, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office, spoke at the 4th Annual Patterson Thuente IP Lecture Tuesday, May 21. Continue reading
Intellectual property attorneys and students who are looking for some help navigating the international patent system can turn to a new guide from Professor Jay Erstling. Continue reading
A celebration of the life of Professer James F. Hogg will be held on Thursday, May 30, at 2 pm, at Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis. Continue reading
Among the things Erica Holzer has learned while in law school, there’s one that stands out.
“I’ve learned that I’m at my best when I’m being of service to others,” she says. “Working directly with clients, drafting appellate briefs and other motion papers, and working to secure justice for underrepresented communities has been a highlight of my legal education.” Continue reading
Many of the nation’s top scientific minds will once again spend part of their summer at William Mitchell learning how to communicate more clearly: Mitchell’s one-of-a-kind expert witness training program has received funding for at least two more years from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Continue reading
When it comes to a law school experience, it’s hard to beat arguing a case in front of a Minnesota Supreme Court justice. Last month students from William Mitchell and the University of Minnesota faced off in a moot court case in front of Justice Paul Anderson and a team of law professors and senior business executives in the Minnesota Supreme Court’s courtroom. Continue reading
Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Wilhelmina Wright will be the commencement speaker at William Mitchell College of Law’s 2013 spring graduation. Continue reading
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