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Law School Names New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Professor Tom Berg will succeed Professor Jerry Organ as the University of St. Thomas School of Law’s Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Professor Berg is nationally renowned scholar in the law of religious liberties. After eight years of playing a major leadership role at the School of Law, Dean Thomas Mengler announced Berg’s appointment Monday, June 15, 2009 in an e-mail to the students, faculty and staff.

Public Service Champion Sonia Laird Keynotes at 2009 National Black Pre-Law Conference

The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, the nation’s premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event designed specifically for aspiring Black lawyers, has announced public service champion Sonia Laird, J.D., M.B.A. will serve as one of the featured keynote speakers at this year’s event.

Hernandez-Crespo Promoted to Associate Professor of Law

The University of St. Thomas School of Law has promoted Mariana Hernandez-Crespo to the rank of Associate Professor of Law.  Promotion to Associate Professor of Law recognizes Hernandez-Crespo’s achievements in her first three years as a teacher, scholar and contributing member of the School of Law’s community. While at St. Thomas, she has founded the UST International ADR Research Network and taught courses including: Mediation, Community Advocacy, Environmental Problem-Solving and ADR. 

More News and Events from the School of Law

Upcoming Events:

May 26 First Day of Summer Classes
June 22 Rome Program Begins
July 13 Last Day of Summer Classes
July 14, 15 Summer Finals
August 17-21 2009 First Week for Incoming 1L’s



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