Special Events

Watergate Revisited UST Law School Schulze Grand Atrium

This public forum brought together four attorneys -- two White House insiders, John Dean and Bud Krogh, and two members of the prosecution team, Jill Wine Banks and Charles Breyer -- involved in unraveling and resolving the Watergate scandal that forced President Nixon’s resignation. The forum discussed what the legal profession did and did not learn from this historic event. Held on April 2, 2008. - MinnPost.com coverage of event - Wall Street Journal blog entry featuring Bud Krogh - U.S. News coverage

Dr. James O'Toole Gives Lecture on Values-Based Leadership in the Professions

James O’Toole, known internationally for his writing and speaking on values-based leadership, spoke at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in the Schulze Grand Atrium on March 12, 2008. Michael DeMane, Chief Operating Officer, Medtronic and Kim Nelson, President, Snacks Division, General Mills responded to Dr. O'Toole's remarks on a panel following his presentation.

Mortgage Fraud Project

70 law student volunteers have been referred to projects through the mortgage fraud training held on January 22nd. About 30 volunteers were referred to a database project and 40 volunteers were referred to specific placements with LASM, SMRLS, VLN, FRLP, LCSJ and the Equity Stripping Taskforce. 20 more students are awaiting placement. Related Links: - Mortgage Fraud Forum Page - Link: MN Lawyer Blog Article on the Mortgage Fraud Forum

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