School of Law Faculty and Staff
Faculty
The faculty members at the University of St. Thomas School of Law are leaders in their fields academically, but also receive consistent praise for accessibility and teaching. Our professors influence students through the classroom, other scholars through writing in scholarly journals and books, and the law through work in the courts.
In addition to our full-time faculty, St. Thomas School of Law regularly welcomes adjunct professors from throughout the Twin Cities legal community. Our adjuncts include some of the most respected judges and lawyers in the Twin Cities who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom.
Staff
The staff at St. Thomas Law is a group of professionals dedicated to student success. Many hold advanced degrees, including several at the director level who hold J.D. degrees and have practiced law.
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School of Law News
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2023 Law Graduates Set New Record for Employment
St. Thomas Law’s Class of 2023 set a new school record for the number of graduates employed in “gold standard” positions within 10 months of commencement. The law school recently reported that 92.5% of last year’s graduating class is working in full-time, long-term jobs that either require a law license or for which having a… The post 2023 Law Graduates Set New Record for Employment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Appellate Clinic Students Argue to U.S. Court of Appeals
Third-year students in the University of St. Thomas School of Law Appellate Clinic argued a constitutional case involving the use of force by a correctional officer against a prisoner before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in San Francisco, California, on April 2. The case, DaJuan Williams v. David Winget, et al.,… The post Appellate Clinic Students Argue to U.S. Court of Appeals appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Q&A With School of Law Alumnus Sean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D.
Sean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D. is the director of incident response at Computer Forensic Services, a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in electronic discovery and forensic analysis. The company works with organizations nationwide to collect and analyze digital evidence, provide expert witness testimony, respond to computer and network security incidents, conduct security assessments and lead cybersecurity… The post Q&A With School of Law Alumnus Sean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D. appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Lawyer Search Online Alumni Directory Creates Connections, Builds Community
The School of Law’s online alumni directory is an age-old concept. Names and contact information organized into categories and searchable by attribute. But through this very simple platform, the law school is creating impactful connections and building community – for alumni, clients, and current and future students. “Developing highly skilled, client-centered lawyers who lead their… The post Lawyer Search Online Alumni Directory Creates Connections, Builds Community appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Media Directory
Our faculty members are often asked to share their knowledge about the law and provide their legal perspective by members of the local and national media. We’ve created an online directory to help journalists easily find our faculty member’s areas of expertise and connect with them.
Faculty Highlights
Law Professor Earns Award for Role in Driver’s License for All Bill
Read More about Law Professor Earns Award for Role in Driver’s License for All BillInterim Law School Dean Becomes American Bar Foundation Fellow
Read More about Interim Law School Dean Becomes American Bar Foundation FellowLaw Professor’s New Book Teaches Lawyers to Be More Persuasive
Read More about Law Professor’s New Book Teaches Lawyers to Be More PersuasiveInterim Dean
Joel A. Nichols
The University of St. Thomas School of Law is led by Interim Dean Joel A. Nichols. He received his Juris Doctor, with high honors, from Emory Law School, and a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Nichols earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Abilene Christian University.