Add to favoritesAs a part of its efforts to continue to fuel the leadership pipeline, this summer, William Mitchell’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host the Future in Learning Law (FILL) program for Twin Cities’ area high school students. FILL, now in its 23rd year, will be held at Mitchell June 11-27, 2012. The FILL Program is…
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On April 18, 2012, the Muslim Law Student Association hosted a PLP on Working with Muslim Clients. Mitchell alum, Professor Imani Jaafar-Mohamed, delivered a presentation which discussed the basic elements of Islam, as well as provided examples of misunderstandings involving Muslims in labor and civil rights law. Professor Jaafar-Mohamed, who has her own firm, shared…
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On Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, a community forum was held at William Mitchell to discuss the proposed Voter ID bill. The forum, which was co-sponsored by the Center for Negotiation and Justice, St. Paul NAACP, Mitchell’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and several student organizations, included a resource fair, voter registration, and panel. The panel of attorneys,…
On Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, a community forum was held at William Mitchell to discuss the proposed Voter ID bill. The forum, which was co-sponsored by the Center for Negotiation and Justice, St. Paul NAACP, Mitchell’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and several student organizations, included a resource fair, voter registration, and panel. The panel of attorneys,…
Do you believe that the work of advancing diversity, respect, and inclusion is a shared responsibility? Do you believe that the ability to be able to engage in critical dialogue about diversity, inclusion and social justice is vital to the successful development of all attorneys? Do you believe the Mitchell community benefits from curricular and co-curricular…
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On Friday, March 30, 2012, the Project 515 Players hosted a campus performance of their play “515…The Tour,” co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Out!Law. “515…The Tour,” directed and produced by Bryan Gerber, aims to educate audiences through its “artistic representation of the real-life discrimination faced by same sex couples in Minnesota.” The show seeks…
› Open Project 515 … The Tour Brings Their Message of Love, Respect, and Equality to Mitchell
On Thursday, April 5, 2012, the Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) hosted its annual Passover Seder in the Conservatory. Faculty, staff, and students enjoyed a catered Kosher lunch, while fellowshiping with other members of the Mitchell community. Rabbi Jennifer Gertman from Temple Israel led a wonderful service which was educational, interactive, and fun. Alexandra Michelson, 2011-12 JLSA Vice-President, introduced Rabbi Gertman,…
› Open The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) Celebrates Passover with the Mitchell Community
On March 15, 2012, Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue (STAND) and the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) co-sponsored a forum on The Eight Stages of Genocide, featuring Holocaust survivor Fred Amram. During his presentation, Professor Amram challenged attendees to have the courage to be ”upstanders” instead of bystanders. The event was part of the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Diversity Month…
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On March 30, 2012, the 6th annual César Chávez dinner was held in the William Mitchell Auditorium. The event, which commemorates the life work of César Chávez, the Mexican American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, was sponsored by Mitchell’s Latino Law Student Association. The evening included dinner, dancing, and an educational piece. This…
› Open Mitchell’s Latino Law Student Association (LLSA) Hosts Successful César Chávez Celebration
On Friday, March 23, 2012, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and a group of Mitchell students, staff and faculty spent the morning encouraging students from Hmong International Academy to REACH for their goals. Jennifer Lee, a first-year Hmong student at Mitchell, who completed Mitchell’s Future in Learning Law (FILL) pipeline program while in high school and also served as a FILL…
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In celebration of Diversity Month, 515 – The Tour will perform at Mitchell on Friday, March 30th at noon in the auditorium. 515- The Tour is a theatrical presentation of 515 laws in Minnesota that discriminate against same-sex couples. 515 – The Tour is a show that brings a serious message to people who otherwise may never…
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On Saturday March 31st from 10-11:30 a.m., in room 123, Professor Dayton will train all interested students to be able to effectively assist others to complete their Advanced Healthcare Directives. Trained participants will be qualified to assist other students, staff, and the public with the completion of their own directives on April 16th, National Healthcare…
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Tonight, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring a program, “Fueling the Leadership Pipeline in a Post-Grutter and Post Obama Era: What is the Role of Diversity in Law School and in the Legal Profession?” featuring Chancellor Dennis Shields, former Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions at the University of Michigan Law School. The forum will be…
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This evening, Professor Fred Amram, an award winning story teller, will speak at William Mitchell as a part of Mitchell’s Diversity Month events. Professor Amram will relate how his experiences as a Holocaust survivor in Nazi Germany reflect the eight stages of any genocide. Dafur, Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, Armenia – each genocide has a common…
› Open Holocaust Survivor to Speak on the Eight Stages of Genocide During Tonight’s STAND Forum
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Fred Amram, an award winning story teller, will speak at William Mitchell as a part of Mitchell’s Diversity Month events. Professor Amram will relate how his experiences as a Holocaust survivor in Nazi Germany reflect the eight stages of any genocide. Dafur, Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, Armenia – each genocide has…
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In an effort to fulfill Mitchell’s multiculturalism vision, during the month of March, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring several events designed to encourage the Mitchell community to remember, discuss, support, and celebrate diversity. Diversity PLP credit is available for all events, and refreshments will be provided. The Eight Stages of Genocide: How Do…
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Fred Amram, an award winning story teller, will speak at William Mitchell as a part of Mitchell’s Diversity Month events. Professor Amram will relate how his experiences as a Holocaust survivor in Nazi Germany reflect the eight stages of any genocide. Dafur, Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, Armenia – each genocide has…
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On February 13th, William Mitchell’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) held a screening of the “Who Killed Emmett Till?” documentary, which documented the 1955 murder of a fourteen-year-old black teenager, who was murdered in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a white woman. According to reports, “Till was kidnapped, brutally beaten, shot, and dumped in the Tallahatchie River,…
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During the month of February, William Mitchell College of Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) celebrated Black History Month by remembering the past and discussing how we can invest in the future. On February 6th, BLSA hosted its first Annual Black History Month Dinner. This year’s theme was “I Have a Dream”: Access to Education and featured Professor Jim…
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William Mitchell hosted the 11th Annual Minnesota Lavender Bar Association (MLBA) conference on January 28, 2012. The event, co-sponsored by Out!law, William Mitchell’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) student organization, attracted about 75 Twin Cities attorneys and law students, including several Mitchell faculty, staff, and students. The conference began with a panel discussion moderated by Minnesota…
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As a part of Mitchell’s First MLK Week of Service, Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue (STAND) and Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) hosted a forum featuring Professor Ann Juergens, Mitchell’s Clinic Co-Director. During the January 19th forum, Professor Juergens delivered a moving and thought-provoking presentation on her research on the life of Lena Olive Smith…
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STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation), and the Office of Multicultural Affairs encourage everyone to participate in Mitchell’s First MLK Week of Service. The purpose of this initiative is to get the Mitchell community actively engaged in service work in a cross-community effort. On Sunday, 1Ls participated in the…
› Open There is Still Time to Get Involved in Mitchell’s MLK Service Week
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) and the Office of…
Mitchell’s MLK Week of Service begins Sunday, January 15th with a Cheeerful Givers Project in the Conservatory. This is a great study break opportunity, as well as a terrific project to involve your family and friends. On Sunday, January 15th, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., volunteers will help make gift bags for the children and…
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs…
In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue) and MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) are looking for individuals, student organizations, student sections, faculty, or departments to organize and implement service projects during January 16-20, 2012. The…
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On Friday, December 9, 2011, Joao da Fonseca and AnJuanna Napue, members of STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), spoke to middle school students at Field Community School in Minneapolis. The STAND students were invited to speak, as a part of a new and exciting partnership between Mitchell’s Office of Multicultural…
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On October 27, 2011, William Mitchell Professor Sarah Deer and co-authors Melissa Farley, Nicole Matthews, Guadalupe Lopez, Christine Stark, and Eileen Hudon released the groundbreaking report, Garden of Truth: The Prostitution and Trafficking of Native Women in Minnesota. The report, funded in part by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, is a project of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual…
On Thursday, October 27, 2011, several of Mitchell’ s first year multicultural students attended Twin Cities’ Diversity in Practice’s Ambassador Program Reception held at Dorsey & Whitney. The Ambassador Program is an informal mentoring program in which local law students of color are paired with attorneys from TCDIP’s member organizations, which include 26 law firms and…
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This semester, Mitchell’s Women Law Students Association (WLSA) hosted a panel, A Woman’s Place is on the Bench, and although women have not achieved full parity in the legal profession, the panel title accurately conveys some of the progress women have made in the legal field. The WLSA panel featured five of Mitchell’s distinguished female alumni who…
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On Saturday, November 12, 2011, the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) honored Judge Edward Toussaint, former Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, at its annual scholarship gala. The theme for this year’s MABL gala was Looking Ahead While Reaching Back. MABL honored Judge Toussaint for his distinguished career in the judiciary. Judge…
Join the Environmental Law Society for a Career PLP this Tuesday, November 8 from 4:30-5:30 pm in room 123. Chipotle will be served. ELS has invited five attorneys working in various areas of Environmental Law to share with students what their day-to-day work is like and how they got to where they are today. The…
On October 25, 2011, the Asian Pacific American Students Association (APALSA) along with the Family Law Students Association and Women Law Students Association (WLSA) hosted a PLP to educate members of the Mitchell community about domestic violence. Advocates from Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) presented a very comprehensive presentation on how domestic violence affects the Asian community in…
On November 1, 2011, Mitchell’s Latino/a Law Students Association (LLSA) Celebrated Dia De Los Muertos by selling plates of rice and beans, pulled pork and plaintain. Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) “is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in many cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends…
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During the month of October, Mitchell’s award-winning Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) held two fundraisers. On October 10, 2011, NALSA sold Indian tacos (fry bread) in the cafeteria and raffle tickets in the breezeway. In addition to raising funds, NALSA sought to raise the Mitchell community’s awareness about Columbus Day and encouraged people to “Rethink Columbus Day.” To learn more…
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On Thursday, October 13, 2011, Toni Newborn ’07, spoke at William Mitchell’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) General Membership Meeting. Newborn, who currently works at the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights investigating discrimination complaints, inspired students by sharing stories from her personal journey through law school. Newborn encouraged students by telling them that they can be successful legal…
› Open Toni Newborn ’07 Speaks at October Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Meeting
On Friday, October 7, 2011, Mitchell faculty, staff and students attended the 18th Annual National Coming Out Luncheon at the Minneapolis Hilton. This year’s program theme was Be Inspired, Be Challenged, Be Out, and featured speeches by Mark Gherity, Executive Director of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MN); Katie Burgess, Executive Director of the Trans Youth…
On Thursday, October 6th, Judge Michele Larkin ’93 spoke at the Seventh Annual Judicial Clerkship Brunch hosted by Mitchell’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Judicial Clerkship Committee. Professor David Prince, Chair of the Judicial Clerkship Committee, gave greetings and told the audience of over fifty students about the benefits of completing a judicial clerkship. Judge Edward…
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Help support P.I.L.F.!!! P.I.L.F. will be hosting a fundraiser Bake Sale Wednesday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Breezeway. P.I.L.F. stands for Public Interest Law Fellowships and is responsible for raising money to support students interested in volunteering for nonprofit organizations unable to hire law clerks. Last year, P.I.L.F. was able…
› Open Come support P.I.L.F. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Bake Sale in the Breezeway!
On Wednesday, September 28, 2011, the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Golf Club, Latina/o Law Students Association (LLSA), Native American Law Students Association (NALSA), Out!law, Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue (S.T.A.N.D) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs joined together to host a silent auction…
On September 20, 2011, the Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted the 2011 Welcome Reception for new and returning multicultural students. The reception, held in the Kelley Board Room, provided new students an opportunity to network with returning students, alumni, faculty and staff. The students were greeted by President and Dean Eric Janus; Niels Schaumann, Vice Dean for Faculty; Judge…
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Below are pictures from “515 – The Tour” held at Mitchell on September 19, 2011. Monday, September 19, marked the kick off of a two week tour of “515 – The Tour!”, an artistic representation of the real-life discrimination faced by same-sex couples and their families in Minnesota. Mitchell’s student organization, Out!law and faculty advisor, Professor Anthony Winer,…
Attention 1Ls and returning students! Join the Business Law Society for a panel event featuring four business law attorneys on Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Kelley Board Room. Attorneys from Cargill, Target, Briggs and Morgan and Fredrikson & Byron will be there to talk about their careers in business law…