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LawTalk Ep. 62 - The Evolving Second Amendment: Bruen and This Term’s Supreme Court

University of Minnesota Law School — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:31:00 +0000

LawTalk Episode 62 - The Evolving Second Amendment: Bruen and This Term’s Supreme Court

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education.

This episode, The Evolving Second Amendment: Bruen and This Term’s Supreme Court, features Professor Megan Walsh, the Director of Minnesota Law's Gun Violence Prevention Clinic. Walsh leads this program that helps explain the Bruen framework and the Supreme Court's two major Second Amendment decisions from this term: Wolford v. Lopez, which addresses restrictions on licensed carry on private property open to the public, and United States v. Hemani, deciding the constitutionality of the federal prohibition on firearm possession by unlawful drug users.

This event was recorded on July 14, 2026. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/CHc1I7U2OGU?si=KVuYBqOmrKxViJq3)

Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Podcast Feed Announcement

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:10:13 +0000

Minnesota Law’s podcast feed now serves as the dedicated feed for LawTalk, which features events, webinars, and panel discussions hosted at the University of Minnesota Law School.

Other Minnesota Law-produced podcasts, Minnesota Law Review’s Experto Crede and the Minnesota Journal of International Law Presents, now have their own podcast feeds. You may find links to their feeds in the description or by searching your preferred podcast application.

You can also find links to our newest podcast series, Minnesota Law Now, which brings together some of today’s most insightful legal scholars in conversation about law, policy, current events, and the ideas that shape our world.

Thank you for continuing to follow and listen to Minnesota Law.

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LawTalk Ep. 61 - The Gender Wealth Gap: A Conversation on "Fair Shake"

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:01:22 +0000

LawTalk Episode 61 - The Gender Wealth Gap: A Conversation on "Fair Shake" Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. In this episode, The Gender Wealth Gap: A Conversation on "Fair Shake", Professor Clair Hill hosts a conversation with Professor June Carbone about her latest book, Fair Shake: Women and the Economy of Inequality. In an era of shifting corporate dynamics, this interview examines how the modern legal and economic landscape—defined by "winner-take-all" competition—continues to disadvantage women and stall progress toward true equity. The discussion will delve into the systemic barriers embedded in our markets and the legal reforms necessary to ensure a "fair shake" for everyone. This event was recorded on April 23, 2026, and was part of the 2026 Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/pfTnQN9mNb8?si=phRhXu2ry9vEnLV9) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep61Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 60 - From Unwritten Law to Written Constitutions: The Evolution of Fundamental Rights in the Western Legal Tradition

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:19 +0000

LawTalk Episode 60 - From Unwritten Law to Written Constitutions: The Evolution of Fundamental Rights in the Western Legal Tradition Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, From Unwritten Law to Written Constitutions: The Evolution of Fundamental Rights in the Western Legal Tradition, explores the foundations of modern rights and constitutionalism through a dual lens of history and drafting. Professor Ryan Greenwood examines the evolution of the English constitutional tradition—symbolized by Magna Carta and other pivotal documents—that provided the DNA for the American innovation of a federal constitution. Building on this context, Professor Sam Merchant investigates the lead-up to the U.S. Constitution and the specific context of its drafting and amendments. This event was recorded on April 22, 2026, and was part of the 2026 Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/LWxnprb16TM?si=LV8Xx-ALAgV5KV_h) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep60Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 59 - Major Questions, Tariffs and Emergency Powers

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:25:22 +0000

LawTalk Episode 59 - Major Questions, Tariffs and Emergency Powers Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, Major Questions, Tariffs and Emergency Powers, features a panel discussion regarding the U.S. Supreme Court case ruling, Learning Resources v. Trump, and how the Supreme Court invalidated President Trump’s reliance on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. This panel examines the doctrine’s development, the Court’s reasoning in Learning Resources, and the emerging fault lines that may shape future disputes over executive power and the administrative state.

The featured moderator and panelists are:
Moderator Devin Driscoll, the co-chair of the Law School’s Board of Advisors Academic Engagement Committee
Prof. Kristin Hickman - McKnight Presidential Professor in Law, a Distinguished McKnight University Professor, and Harlan Albert Rogers Professor in Law at Minnesota Law and Prof.
Nick Bednar ‘16- The McKnight Land-Grant Professor and Associate Professor of Law at Minnesota Law

This event was recorded on April 21, 2026, and was part of the 2026 Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/QYVvPTlpQLQ?si=CUHxkjlHC2-MpVc9)

A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep59Transcript

Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 58 - The Perennial Dialectic and a Baseline Theory of State Law

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:34:40 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, The Perennial Dialectic and a Baseline Theory of State Law, features a lecture from Professor Brian Tamanaha, the John S. Lehmann University Professor at Wash U Law. Professor Tamanaha’s lecture addresses the theoretical perspective on jurisprudence and state law through three themes: The first theme conveys an age-old dialectic between abstract, idealized accounts of law as reason, justice, and peaceful social order versus skeptical responses grounded in reality that challenge these idealizations. The second theme articulates five baseline propositions about state law derived from the dialectic that most legal theorists agree with notwithstanding many other disagreements. The third theme shows how attention to these baseline propositions and the perennial dialectic helps analyze the rule of law in America and the challenges it faces today. > This event was recorded on March 4, 2026, and was part of the 2026 John Dewey Lecture in the Philosophy of Law series. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/tdvO_VoFOoI) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes. Also find Minnesota Law’s newest podcast, Minnesota Law Now, by following the links in the show notes or searching Minnesota Law Now on your preferred podcast application. YouTube - youtu.be/2j9F5v7heD0?si=G2rq8EOElIRUI6pw Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minn…ow/id1880466287 Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/1TeLpTboaXw…dc95363f57074f5a A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep58Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 57 - Reconstructing Justice: Honoring Dr. King's Vision in Our Federal Justice System

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:05:19 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, Reconstructing Justice: Honoring Dr. King's Vision in Our Federal Justice System, features United States District Judge Carlton W. Reeves. Judge Reeves explores Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s efforts to make the federal justice system live up to the promise of the Reconstructed Constitution and discusses his personal and professional experiences within that system to suggest the consequences of — and the need to continue — Dr. King's efforts. This event was recorded on February 9, 2026, and was part of the 2026 MLK Convocation in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/WhVZ7aqvEA8?si=7iAd7ITGhIBMlVHy) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes. Also find Minnesota Law’s newest podcast, Minnesota Law Now, by following the links in the show notes or searching Minnesota Law Now on your preferred podcast application. YouTube - https://youtu.be/2j9F5v7heD0?si=G2rq8EOElIRUI6pw Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minnesota-law-now/id1880466287 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TeLpTboaXww3q58TRRFkx?si=dc95363f57074f5a A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep57Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 56 - The Right to Freedom of Assembly in the United States

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:05:29 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, The Right to Freedom of Assembly in the United States, features Justin Mazzola, the Deputy Director of Research for Amnesty International USA, in conversation with Amanda Lyons, Executive Director of the Human Rights Center at the University of Minnesota Law School. Justin has worked for Amnesty International for 22 years, covering immigration, criminal justice, policing, and the right to protest and uses his experience to discuss the importance of the right to freedom of assembly and the ways it is under attack in the United States. This event was recorded on November 10, 2025. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep56Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Episode 55 - U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel – 2025-26 Term

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:50:31 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel – 2025-26 Term features four of Minnesota Law’s distinguished faculty experts for a panel discussion previewing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term. The discussion is moderated by Kristin Hickman, the McKnight Presidential Professor in Law and has expertise in Administrative Law, Business Law, Federal Taxation, Statutory Interpretation, Tax Law, and Tax Policy. The featured panelists are: Nicholas Bednar '16 - Associate Professor of Law with expertise in Administrative Law and Immigration Law June Carbone - The Robina Chair in Law, Science, and Technology with expertise in Assisted Reproduction, Bioethics, Family Law, Medicine and Law, and Property Law Sam Merchant - Associate Professor of Law with Expertise in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Sentencing Cases discussed: Trump v. Wilcox - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/trump-v-wilcox/ Office of Personnel Management v. American Federation of Government Employees - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/office-of-personnel-management-v-american-federation-of-government-employees/ Little v. Hecox (24-38) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-38.html West Virginia v. B.P.J (24-43) - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/west-virginia-v-b-p-j-2-2/ Rutherford v. United States (24-820) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-820.html Carter v. United States (24-860) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-860.html This event was recorded on October 6, 2025. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xiz5obLB5c) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep55Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Episode 54 - Challenges for Today’s General Counsel

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:59:08 +0000

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, Challenges for Today’s General Counsel features James L. Chosey ‘89, the Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel for U.S. Bank. James reflects on the shifting demands and responsibilities of the General Counsel role in today's complex corporate landscape. This event was recorded on September 29, 2025, as part of the Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHj5ExgMEAc) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep54Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 53 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:01:24 +0000

This episode, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome discusses the impacts and realities of imposter syndrome in the legal profession. This discussion also features practical strategies in recognizing, managing and supporting yourself and colleagues against imposter syndrome. The featured panelists are: Ra’Shya Ghee ‘13 - Visiting Assistant Professor at Minnesota Law whose research focuses on the First Amendment, US democracy, and race. Melba Melton ‘14 - Assistant Counsel at the Ethics Law & Policy Branch with the Office of Government Ethics. Hon. Sarah Hudleston ‘02 - Judge Hudleston serves in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The conversation is moderated by Kendra Brodin ‘03, (Esq., MSW) who is the Founder and CEO of EsquireWell, a lawyer well-being and professional development company. This event was recorded on April 24, 2025 as part of Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/Nc7u5SW5NLc) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep53Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 52 - Navigating the Digital Frontier: Regulation and Limitations on Social Media

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:01:35 +0000

This episode, Navigating the Digital Frontier: Regulation and limitations on Social Media features an expert panel that delve into the critical areas of law impacting social media platforms and users, including content moderation and platform liability, data privacy and security, free speech, and online expression The panel features: Alan Rozenshtein - Associate Professor of Law at Minnesota Law and senior editor and research director at Lawfare, a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Charlotte Garden - the Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett Professor of Law at Minnesota Law; She specializes in labor law, employment law, and constitutional law. The conversation is moderated by Jamie Snelson (‘97), Shareholder at Fredrikson & Byron and the co-chair of Minnesota Law’s Board of Advisors’ Academic Engagement Committee. This event was recorded on April 21, 2025 as part of Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/XT1vcvzKx4M) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep52Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 51 - Operationalizing Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply Chains

University of Minnesota Law School — Sat, 24 May 2025 03:49:16 +0000

This episode, Operationalizing Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply Chains features Jeff Vockrodt ‘05, President and CEO of the Fair Labor Association, as he explores the practical implementation of human rights due diligence in today’s evolving regulatory landscape, drawing on the Fair Labor Association’s projects and programs as illustrative examples. Executive Director of the Human Rights Center Amanda Lyons moderates a discussion following Jeff’s presentation. This event was recorded on April 24, 2025 as part of Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/Zed4va1Vjk8) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep51Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 50 - The Pervasive Method: Jews in American Legal Education

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:06:35 +0000

This episode, The Pervasive Method: Jews in American Legal Education, features Professor Noah Feldman as the speaker of the inaugural Charles Rubenstein Lecture. Professor Feldman’s topic speaks directly to the creation and purpose of the Rubenstein Lecture: To focus on Jewish contributions to the American legal system Professor Feldman is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Chair of the Society of Fellows, and founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law at Harvard University.. This event was recorded on April 8, 2025. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/U1wmOL7F3Qg) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep50Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 49 - We The Men: How Forgetting Women's Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:28:22 +0000

This episode, A Discussion and Q&A with Professor Jill Hasday, features an in-depth review of her latest book, We The Men: How Forgetting Women's Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality. This event was recorded on April 1, 2025. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/XKkLDoKL0jg) Visit www.jillhasday.com for a preview of the book and schedule of upcoming book talks. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep49Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 48 - State Constitutions and Racial Segregation: Minnesota in 2025

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0100

This episode, State Constitutions and Racial Segregation: Minnesota in 2025 features professor and director of the Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity, Myron Orfield, as he discusses how states like Minnesota can protect lost civil rights under their state constitutions and statutes. This event was recorded on February 27, 2025 as part of the Earl R. Larson Professor of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law Appointment Lecture. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/T_PJjvgo8wY?si=mEMxRGEqZmTIuGxN) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep48Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 47 - Realizing Dr. King’s Dream: The Role of Justice and Public Service in Advancing Equality and Access

University of Minnesota Law School — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0100

This episode Realizing Dr. King’s Dream: The Role of Justice and Public Service in Advancing Equality and Access features Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Natalie E. Hudson '82, as the featured guest of Minnesota Law’s 10th Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. Professor Christopher Roberts facilitates the conversation with Chief Justice Hudson which focuses on the obligation of lawyers and courts to ensure equal access to justice, while pulling inspiration from Dr. King's words: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" This event was recorded on February 14, 2025. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/8AdqKjg1ZBU) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep47Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 46 - The Road to Qamishli: Chasing Law in a Time of Counter-Terrorism

University of Minnesota Law School — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0100

This episode,The Road to Qamishli: Chasing Law in a Time of Counter-Terrorism features Professor Fionnuala Ni Aolain, former UN Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights (2017-2023) sharing excerpts from her forthcoming book that draws on her work during her UN mandate, with a particular focus on the conflict in Syria, and the counter-terrorism practices of state and non-state actors in North East Syria and their human rights consequences. The presentation will particularly draw on her visit to north east Syria in the Summer of 2023 and her observations and experiences in this conflict zone. This event was recorded on December 12, 2024. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/KAVMDGKqCrE) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep46Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 45 - Citizenship Exceptionalism

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:43:56 +0000

This episode, Citizenship Exceptionalism: How the Deportation Power Has Reduced Constitutional Protection for Everyone features associate professor of clinical law and the director of the Detainee Rights Clinic Linus Chan and his lecture on how the growing reality of immigration detention and deportation has transformed our understanding of constitutional due process and equal protection away from "personhood" into something where citizenship becomes all too relevant. He also discusses how centering this conversation on citizenship weakens the Constitution for everyone, citizen and non-citizen alike. This event was recorded on October 15, 2024 and is part of The James H. Binger Clinical Professor of Law Appointment Lecture. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/nXK_T_3R7yQ) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep45Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting https://law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 44 - U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel – 2024-25 Term

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:40:08 +0000

This episode, U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel – 2024-25 Term, features three of Minnesota Law’s distinguished faculty experts and The Honorable Elizabeth G. Bentley, former visiting assistant professor, in previewing the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming term. The panelists offered their insights into some of the major cases on the upcoming year’s docket. The featured panelists are: Nadia Anguiano ’17 - Associate Clinical Professor of Law The Honorable Elizabeth G. Bentley with the Minnesota Court of Appeals Kristin Hickman - Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life &Distinguished McKnight University Professor Alan Rozenshtein - Associate Professor of Law You can find links to the 2024-25 Docket and overviews of each case featured on this program in the show notes. This event was recorded on October 8, 2024. You can watch the event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/I0LcLVc_Zpc) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep44Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu Links for this episode: 2024-25 Docket: https://ballotpedia.org/Supreme_Court_cases,_October_term_2024-2025 Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/free-speech-coalition-inc-v-paxton/ United States v. Skrmetti: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-skrmetti/ Garland v. VanDerStok: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/garland-v-vanderstok-2/ FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments, LLC: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/food-and-drug-administration-v-wages-and-white-lion-investments-llc/ Nuclear Regulatory Commission v. Texas: https://ballotpedia.org/Nuclear_Regulatory_Commission_v._Texas Velazquez v. Garland: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/velazquez-v-garland/ Delligatti v. United States: https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/velazquez-v-garland/

LawTalk Ep. 43 - To Speak or Not to Speak

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:22:05 +0000

This episode, To Speak or Not to Speak: Balancing Corporate Interests and Pressures in External Communications features Minnesota Law alumnus and former Vice President, Chief Counsel, Employment Law at Medtronic, Michelle Miller ‘86. Miller’s lecture is on the corporate decision making process regarding public statements in an age of influence by, and expectations of, social media, employees, customers and institutional investors. This event was recorded on September 30, 2024, as part of Minnesota Law’s Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance series. You can watch the event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/vMUPmccExsY) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep43Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting http://law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 42 - What's in the Works? Developments from the Frontlines of American Labor Law

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:55:31 +0000

This episode, What's in the Works? Developments from the Frontlines of American Labor Law, features Professors Charlotte Garden and Matthew Bodie as they discuss the growth of the US labor movement in the last few years and what that means for American workers, unions, and employers. This event was recorded on April 15, 2024, as part of Minnesota Law’s 2024 Spring Alumni Week. You can watch this episode on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/YavEmbXCkbo) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep42Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 41 -The Case for Crisis Communication: What Lawyers Need to Know

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:35:17 +0000

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, The Case for Crisis Communication: What Lawyers Need to Know - features a conversation about why today’s lawyers need crisis communications skills and practical tips and tools on how to build this skill. Prof. David Cleveland moderates a Minnesota Law alumni panel featuring: Chris Schmitter [‘13] who is Chief of Staff at the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and Stacy Bettison [’99] who is the Owner and President of BETTISON, a public relations and legal defense firm This event was recorded on April 17, 2024 as part of Minnesota Law’s Spring Alumni Week 2024. You can watch this episode on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/rW20Him8Ev4) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep41Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting https://law.umn.edu

LawTalk Bonus: Minnesota Supreme Court Q&A 2024

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:18:20 +0000

On this bonus episode, Minnesota Supreme Court Q&A 2024, Minnesota Law annually hosts a Minnesota Supreme Court oral argument with the 1L class in attendance. Following the hearing, Minnesota Law students posed questions to the members of the Minnesota Supreme Court, gaining insights into serving on the highest bench of the state. This LawTalk bonus episode will highlight that Q&A. This event was recorded on April 10, 2024. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcast, Spotify, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/LawTalkBonusMNSupreme2024 Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 40 - Your Face Belongs to Us

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:38:36 +0000

This episode, Your Face Belongs to Us: A Book Talk with Kashmir Hill, features a discussion with New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill about her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy As We Know It. Interim Dean Bill McGeveran facilitates the conversation with Kashmir Hill about how the AI company central to Hill’s book provided facial recognition technology to law enforcement, billionaires and businesses, and the legal ramifications of ending privacy. This event was recorded on March 26, 2024. You can watch this episode on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/wptOXZ21CBc) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep40Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 39 - Proposed Guidelines for Arbitral Disclosure of Social Media Activity

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:14:12 -0100

This episode, Proposed Guidelines for Arbitral Disclosure of Social Media Activity looks at the existing conflict-of-interest disclosure laws and regulations, as well as research on social media categorization and usage, to propose the first comprehensive set of guidelines for the disclosure of arbitral social media activity. This event is part of the The J. Stewart and Mario Thomas McClendon Professor in Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Appointment Lecture featuring Assistant Dean of Experiential Education Mitchell E. Zamoff. This event was recorded on February 27, 2024. You can watch this episode on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/-lrFjM1vd4o?si=tO35coWXLQiNL5Ce) You can find a direct link to the article, Proposed Guidelines for Arbitral Disclosure of Social Media Activity in the show notes. (https://z.umn.edu/ZamoffArticle) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep39Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 38 - 9th Annual MLK Convocation

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:40:43 -0100

This episode,The 9th Annual MLK Convocation - Dr. King and the Long Arc Toward Reproductive Freedom and Justice, features a conversation between Professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin with Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ra’Shya Ghee ’13 on the topic of Dr. King’s 1966 Planned Parenthood award acceptance speech titled Family Planning - A Special and Urgent Concern Professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin is the Linda D. & Timothy J. O’Neill Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy and the co-faculty director of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown Law. You can find a direct link to the acceptance speech in the show notes. (https://z.umn.edu/MLKAcceptanceSpeech) This event was recorded on February 29, 2024. You can watch this episode on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/UqGgNkyJN6M?si=6LSfumxW0LQVBcpq) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep38Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 37 - International Law and the Death Penalty's Denial of Universal Human Rights

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:40:49 -0100

This episode, The Rule of Law and the Universality of Rights: International Law and the Death Penalty's Denial of Universal Human Rights, features University of Baltimore School of Law Professor John Bessler, as he premiers the release of his book, Death Penalty's Denial of Universal Human Rights: International Law, State Practice, and the Emerging Abolitionist Norm. The Advocates for Human Rights’ Amy Bergquist and Minnesota Law Professor Ryan Greenwood join Professor Bessler to discuss the subject of his book; capital punishment and its impacts on basic human rights. This event was recorded on November 9, 2023. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep37Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 36 - Section 3, Insurrection, and the 2024 Election: The Argument

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:05:20 -0100

This episode, Section 3, Insurrection, and the 2024 Election: The Argument, features an interview with Michael Paulsen, a distinguished university chair and professor at University of St. Thomas School of Law,about his article The Sweep and Force of Section Three, in which asks the question: Does the Fourteenth Amendment Bar Donald Trump from the Presidency? Professor Alan Rozenshtein conducts the interview as well as hosts the day long event, Section 3, Insurrection, and the 2024 Election, that this interview was a part of. This event was recorded on October 30, 2023. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://z.umn.edu/Section3Event) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep36Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 35 - U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel for the 2023-24 Term

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:19:54 +0000

This episode, The U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel for the 2023-24 Term features an expert panel of Minnesota Law faculty who offer their insights into some of the major cases on the 2023-24 docket. Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Elizabeth Bentley, moderated the discussion and introduced the featured panelists, including: Nadia Anguiano ’17 - Associate Clinical Professor of Law Sapna Kumar - Henry J. Fletcher Professor of Law Alan Rozenshtein - Associate Professor of Law This event was recorded on October 5, 2023. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/OajB3tCHGX0) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep35Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

LawTalk Ep. 34 - Corporate Accountability and Human Rights: The Legacy of Professor David Weissbrodt

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:00:01 +0000

This episode, Corporate Accountability and Human Rights: The Legacy of Professor David Weissbrodt features Professor Anita Ramasastry as she explores the history of the corporate accountability movement and the singular contributions of Minnesota Law School Professor David Weissbrodt. Professor Anita Ramasastry is the Henry M. Jackson Professor of Law at the University of Washington School of Law. This event was the keynote lecture for the Minnesota Law’s Human Rights Center Day. It was recorded on April 13th, 2023. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/oQoB4XQYo14) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep34Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 33 - The UN “George Floyd” Mechanism

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:59:59 +0000

This episode, The UN “George Floyd” Mechanism: Local to Global Human Rights Advocacy on Racial Justice and Law Enforcement, discusses the new UN Expert Mechanism established in 2021 to advance systemic change “for racial justice and equality in the context of law enforcement globally.” The guest expert panelists will discuss the origins and mandate of this unique body and its place in the history of anti-racism struggles at the UN. The expert panelists for this event are: Salimah Hankins - The director of the UN Anti-Racism Coalition Judge Lajune Thomas Lange ‘78, retired from the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Court Elina Castillo-JImenez - Weissbrodt Fellow with the Human Rights Center Ta’Mara Hill - The Policy Director with the Minnesota Justice Research Center Professor Fionnuala Ni Aolain - The Faculty Director of the Human Rights Center This event was part of the Minnesota Law Human Rights Center Day. It was recorded on April 13th, 2023. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/pMPnAD91g-E) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep33Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 32 - Working as an In-House Corporate Counsel: Global Perspectives and Insight

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:04 +0000

This episode, Working as an In-House Corporate Counsel: Global Perspectives and Insight, we hear from a panel of Minnesota Law alumni working as in-house corporate counsel from around the globe. They share their personal experiences and challenges in this role as well as the benefits and unique skill sets essential to thrive in these positions. Kiri Somermeyer, Executive Director of the Law School’s Corporate Institute moderates a conversation between panelists: Cassie Fortin ‘08 with the Volvo Group in Gothenburg, Sweden Dan Potts ‘02 with the SoftBank Group in Tokyo, Japan Vicki Kim ‘16 with Lam Research in the Seou, South Korea Echo Wang ‘03 with NYU Shanghai in China This event was recorded on April 10th, 2023. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/QXRJPuDbeZg) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep32Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 31 - Generative AI and the Law: Ethical and other Implications

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:18 +0000

This episode, Generative AI and the Law: Ethical and other Implications examines Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and the implications for education and the use of these technologies in the classroom and throughout the legal profession. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Oren Gross moderates the conversation between: Professor Jon Choi Steven Helland; The Department Chair of Technology and Data at Fredrikson & Byron Judge John Tunheim '80 This event was recorded on April 12th, 2023. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/vm4EEwNveL4) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep31Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Bonus: Minnesota Supreme Court Q&A 2023

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 08 May 2023 19:23:21 +0000

On this bonus episode, Minnesota Supreme Court Q&A 2023, Minnesota Law annually hosts a Minnesota Supreme Court oral argument with students in attendance. Following the hearing, Minnesota Law students posed questions to the members of the Minnesota Supreme Court, gaining insights into serving on the highest bench of the state. This LawTalk bonus episode will highlight that Q&A. This event was recorded on April 12, 2023. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find the transcript of this episode at: https://z.umn.edu/MNSupremeCourt2023

LawTalk Ep. 30 - Horizontal Federalism and Contemporary Constitutional Controversies

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:19:59 +0000

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, Horizontal Federalism and Contemporary Constitutional Controversies examines the equal powers given to states through the US Constitution and what happens when a state enacts policy that has consequences beyond its borders. This entails understanding the legal boundaries of state-to-state borders and how they intersect with each other. Professor Allan Erbsen explores how the Supreme Court itself has struggled with establishing legal doctrine regarding how one state’s laws may put restraints on neighboring states and the roots for this instability in modern doctrine are embedded in the US Constitution’s design. This lecture is part of the Popham, Haik, Schnobrich/Lindquist and Vennum Professor of Law Appointment Lecture. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/HKHgLa_Kg1A) This event was recorded on April 6th, 2023. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep30Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 29 - Preventing Gun Violence: Legal Strategies and Remedies

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:07 +0000

This episode, Preventing Gun Violence: Legal Strategies and Remedies introduces the new Minnesota Law Gun Violence Prevention Clinic as the first legal clinic in the nation to focus on promoting gun violence prevention through strategic litigation. The event features expert panelists discussing legal strategies and remedies in preventing gun violence in Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota. The panel includes: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison '90 Christopher Renz '01 - Prosecuting Attorney with the Metropolitan Airports Commission Professor Megan Walsh - Director of Gun Violence Prevention Clinic Introductory remarks are provided by: Garry W. Jenkins - Dean and William S. Pattee Professor of Law Timothy Daly - Director of the Joyce Foundation Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Program This event was recorded on March 13th, 2023. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep29Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 28 - Challenging "Controlled Substance" Offenses Under the INA in the 8th Circuit

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:05:21 -0100

This episode, Challenging "Controlled Substance" Offenses Under the INA in the 8th Circuit looks at a recent decision by the 8th Circuit which states drug offenses may no longer form a basis for deportation. The panelists explained why, under this new precedent, cocaine may not be cocaine, methamphetamine may not be methamphetamine, and isomers may make most drug convictions overbroad--and how immigration and criminal defense attorneys can use this precedent to secure better outcomes for their clients. The panel includes: John Bruning - The supervising litigation attorney with the Advocates for Human Rights Lauren Butler - A Detainee Rights Clinic student with the Binger Center for New Americans at Minnesota Law Susan Jorgensen Flores - An Immigration Attorney for the MN State Board of Public Defense The discussion is moderated by Linus Chan, associate professor of clinical law and the director of the Detainee Rights Clinic at Minnesota Law. This event was recorded on February 17th, 2023. A video replay of the lecture is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/tniaPUU7Wkw) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep28Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 27 - The Laws of War and the Russia-Ukraine War

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:32:49 -0100

This episode, The Laws of War and the Russia-Ukraine War, feature Professors Oren Gross and Fionnuala Ni Aolain as they examine and discuss the legal rules and ramifications that apply to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. From the legality of the invasion itself, to military operations that target civilians, protected sites such as hospitals and critical civilian infrastructure, and the use of drones. This event was recorded on February 1st, 2023. A video replay of the lecture is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/UFNcMWHKTms) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep27Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 26 - 8th Annual MLK Convocation: A View from the Mountaintop

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:31:34 -0100

This episode,The 8th Annual MLK Convocation - A View from the Mountaintop: Reflections on Social Justice in Today's World, looks at the modern progress of social justice through the lens of Martin Luther King’s last speech, and contrasts it to the public perception of MLK’s impact on social progress. This year’s event featured Nekima Levy Armstrong; a civil rights attorney, activist, national expert on racial justice, former law professor, and legal scholar. Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Ra'Shya Ghee '13 facilitated the conversation. Dean Garry W. Jenkins shared opening remarks and an overview of our Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. annual series. This event was recorded on January 19th, 2023. A video replay of the lecture is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/W_wObhMoVgI) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep26Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 25 - Some Thoughts About Current Criticisms of the Supreme Court of the United States

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:32:22 -0100

This episode, Some Thoughts About Current Criticisms of the Supreme Court of the United States, Professor Robert Stein ‘61 provides his analysis of the Supreme Court of the United States’ historical cases and those Justices who he views as being the most notable over the years. This lecture is part of a Celebration of Professor Robert Stein '61 and his 50th Teaching Anniversary with Minnesota Law and was recorded on October 25th, 2022. A video replay of the entire event is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (z.umn.edu/Stein50th) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep25Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 24 - U.S. Supreme Court Preview - 2022-23 Term

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:54:59 +0000

LawTalk Ep. 23 - Emerging Stronger: Lessons Learned Since 2020

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:56:14 +0000

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, Emerging Stronger: Lessons Learned Since 2020 and Implications for Leadership and Governance, features President & CEO of HealthPartners and Minnesota Law alumnus Andrea M. Walsh (‘88) for the 2nd Annual Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance. Walsh discusses their experience with leading HealthPartners through a tumultuous past few years with providing effective services for the communities they serve and the lessons and impacts of those experiences going forward. This event was recorded on September 19th, 2022. A video replay of the lecture is available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43jRdjYkGW0) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep23Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool

LawTalk Ep. 22 - Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health: Implications and Impact on Reproductive Rights

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:29:19 +0000

This episode, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health: Implications and Impact on Reproductive Rights, features professors Elizabeth Bentley, June Carbone, Jill Hasday, and Charlotte Garden discussing the Dobbs case in the wake of recently leaked draft opinion and share their insight on the potential outcomes and implications on reproductive rights and privacy rights in the U.S. This discussion was recorded on May 25th, 2022. A recording of the panel discussion is available on YouTube. (https://youtu.be/HKd7Gn2UTds) A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep22Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Ep. 21 - Human Rights, Equality, and Water at the Local Level

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:45:39 +0000

This episode, Human Rights, Equality, and Water at the Local Level, features Human Rights Center Executive Director, Amanda Lyons, in conversation with visiting experts Prof. Martha Davis, of Northeastern University School of Law and Jason Bailey, a civil rights attorney with the NAACP, to discuss innovative litigation and policy advocacy efforts to advance equal access to drinking water in the United States. They discuss these efforts in light of international standards and best practices on the human right to water and sanitation. This discussion was recorded on May 12th, 2022. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep21Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Ep. 20 - It’s Complicated: Facebook’s Liability for Users’ Posts

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 09 May 2022 18:05:47 +0000

This episode, It’s Complicated: Facebook’s Liability for Users’ Posts, poses the questions ‘When is Facebook (or any other platform) legally responsible for users’ bad behavior? And when should they be?’ The current answer is found mostly in a federal statute, 47 U.S.C. § 230, that immunizes online intermediaries from liability for most user-generated content. Section 230 is the subject of constant controversy and numerous reform proposals, but has remained largely intact since 1996. Minnesota Law’s Professor William McGeveran moderates the conversation between Danielle Citron, professor of law at the University of Virginia, and Jeff Kosseff, Associate Professor of Law at the United States Naval Academy as they try to answer the questions, “Is it time to change Section 230? And If so, how?” This webinar discussion was recorded on April 25th, 2022. It is also available for viewing on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/i0T5_aMPmE4) A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep20Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Ep. 19 - The Constitutionalization of Human Rights Law and its Impact on Asylum-Seekers

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:21:08 +0000

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. On this episode, The Constitutionalization of Human Rights Law and its Impact on Asylum-Seekers, Professor Steve Meili analyzes how lawyers representing asylum-seekers in five countries (Colombia, Mexico, South Africa, Uganda, and the United States) have bridged the gap between the constitutionalization of human rights law as written to protecting asylum-seekers on the ground Professor Meili’s talk is based on his forthcoming book from Oxford University Press, “The Constitutionalization of Human Rights Law: Implications for Refugees” Professor Meili is the James H. Michael Professor of International Human Rights Law. His research focuses on the rights of non-citizens, particularly refugees and asylum-seekers. He is the Director of the Law School’s Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, where students represent asylum-seekers and human trafficking survivors. This event was recorded on April 14th, 2022. It is also available for viewing on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/HP-EKcrxNeo) Find the transcript of this episode at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep19Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Bonus: Minnesota Supreme Court Q&A

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:54:51 +0000

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. On this episode, A Minnesota Supreme Court Q&A, Minnesota Law annually hosts a Minnesota Supreme Court oral argument with students in attendance. Following the hearing, Minnesota Law students were able to pose questions to the members of the Minnesota Supreme Court, gaining insights into serving on the highest bench of the state. This LawTalk bonus episode will highlight that Q&A. This event was recorded on April 7, 2022. The hearing and Q&A are both available on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/ABEXhxUeggU Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find the transcript of this episode at: https://z.umn.edu/MNSupremeQA

LawTalk Ep. 18 - Intimate Lies and the Law

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:23:51 -0100

This episode, Intimate Lies and the Law: A conversation with author Professor Jill Hasday and Hennepin County Judge Charlene Hatcher, discusses Professor Jill Hasday’s book, Intimate Lies and the Law, and how it details the hidden body of law governing deception in dating, sex, marriage, and family life. This webinar discussion was recorded on February 15th, 2022. It is also available for viewing on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FsqUkuNGyZU Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find the transcript of this episode at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep18Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 17 - Just Pursuit: A Book Talk with Laura Coates

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:45:35 -0100

On this episode of LawTalk, Just Pursuit: A Book Talk with Laura Coates discusses her new book Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight for Fairness as it details and reflects on her time as a prosecutor with first hand experiences in the U.S. justice system and its impacts on communities of color. Laura Coates ‘05 is a CNN senior legal analyst, SiriusXM host, and adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law. Coates also served as Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and a Trial Attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, specializing in the enforcement of voting rights throughout the United States This lecture was recorded on February 3, 2022. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep17Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 16 - 7th Annual MLK Convocation: A Discussion of American Voting Rights

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:01:40 -0100

On this episode, the 7th Annual MLK Convocation: A Discussion of American Voting Rights, reflects on Dr. King’s quote, “Voting is the foundation stone for political action” and discusses where we are now 56 years after the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This year’s guest panelists are: Harvard Law Professor Guy-Uriel Charles and ACLU of Minnesota Policy Director Julia Decker ‘14. Dean Garry Jenkins with opening remarks and an overview of our Martin Luther King, Jr. annual series. Justice Shannon, a 2L and President of the Black Law Students Association, will moderate the conversation. This lecture was recorded on January 26th, 2022. Watch the replay of the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTlnd5RVXAo Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep16Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 15 - Rules of Medical Necessity

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:26:05 -0100

This episode, Rules of Medical Necessity: A Fredrikson & Bryson Professor of Law Appointment Lecture featuring Professor Daniel Schwarcz, discusses the different ways that health insurers are undermining the legal constraints on their coverage determinations. Professor Schwarcz explores how federal and state actors can push back on these insurer efforts to avoid legal oversight of their medical necessity determinations. Schwarcz's talk will be based on his draft article, Rules of Medical Necessity, which is co-authored with Professor Amy Monahan and is forthcoming in the Iowa Law Review. Professor Daniel Schwarcz, is an award-winning teacher and scholar. His research focuses on a broad range of issues in insurance law and regulation, spanning systemic risk, regulatory federalism, consumer protection, employer-sponsored health insurance, and insurance coverage litigation. This event was recorded on November 18th, 2021. It is also available for viewing on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep15Transcript Watch the video of the event here: https://youtu.be/9epyX-CHWjA

LawTalk Ep. 14 - Navigating Uncharted Skies: Corporate Leadership in a Time of Crisis

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:43:28 -0100

On this episode, the Inaugural Matheson Lecture: Navigating Uncharted Skies: Corporate Leadership in a Time of Crisis, Minnesota Law alumnus Peter Carter ‘91 explores the decision making process during the global coronavirus pandemic at Delta Air Lines. Peter Carter ’91 has served as Delta’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary since July of 2015. As Chief Legal Officer, Peter oversees Delta’s legal, regulatory, compliance, government affairs and corporate strategy groups worldwide and serves on the Delta Leadership Committee. The Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance is a newly endowed lecture series created to highlight the valuable work being done within the Minnesota Law Corporate Institute. Providing opening remarks is Garry W. Jenkins, Dean and William S. Pattee Professor of Law at Minnesota Law. This lecture was recorded on October 18th, 2021. It is also available for viewing on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep14Transcript Watch the video of the event here: https://youtu.be/_6CVT96K8Qk

LawTalk Ep. 13 - Supporting Our Community Through Legal Education and Outreach

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:49:14 +0000

On this episode of LawTalk, Supporting Our Community Through Legal Education and Outreach, discusses the work that three Minnesota Law students completed during their fellowship program at the Legal Rights Center. They highlighted how they prioritized educating the public on the legal process and first amendment rights connected to the prosecution of former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd and related protests. The student fellow panelists include: 2Ls Emanual Williams, Mica Standing Soldier, and Tony Sanchez. Sarah Davis, the Executive Director at the Legal Rights Center, also joined the webinar panel discussion. The event was moderated by Professor Mary Moriarty ’89, Former Chief Public Defender of Hennepin County. This webinar discussion was recorded on October 7th, 2021. It is also available for viewing on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep13Transcript Watch the video of the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqWvq_8dDbw&t=1s

LawTalk Ep. 12 - 20 Years of the Global War on Terror

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:31:02 +0000

This episode, 20 Years of the Global War on Terror: Minnesota’s Leadership Defending the Rule of Law, discusses the impact of 9/11 and the “global war on terror” that was waged in response. The featured panelists for this event are: Amy Bergquist -- who coordinates advocacy at the UN and with regional human rights bodies. Focus areas include LGBTI rights, discrimination based on sexual orientation/gender identity, rights of minorities and non-citizens, and the death penalty. Hon. Jeffrey Keyes -- is a retired United States Magistrate Judge in the District of Minnesota.Since retiring from the bench in April 2016, Mr. Keyes has been actively engaged as a mediator and arbitrator in a wide variety of cases including intellectual property disputes. Nicole Moen -- is a shareholder and the co-chair of the Business Litigation Department of Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Moen has also devoted considerable time to pro bono matters, and was part of a team of Fredrikson lawyers who represented a Guantanamo detainee for several years. Major Todd Pierce - retired from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps on November 30, 2012, where he had served as Military Commissions Defense Counsel representing Guantanamo prisoners beginning in 2008. Peter Thompson - practiced criminal law in Minnesota for 33 years. As an Assistant United States Attorney and Federal Public Defender, he prosecuted and defended federal criminal cases for seven years.Thompson has also been active with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights regarding war crimes and human rights investigations in Bosnia, Sri Lanka, Haiti, India, Cambodia, and represented immigrants applying for political asylum in the United States. The keynote speaker is Fionnuala Ní Aoláin. Ni Aolain holds the Robina Chair in Law, Public Policy, and Society and is the faculty director of the Human Rights Center at Minnesota Law. In 2017, Professor Ní Aoláin was appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council as United Nations Special Rapporteur. In this capacity she works closely with states and United Nations entities to advance human rights protections in some of the most difficult contexts globally. The event was moderated by Amanda Lyons, the Executive Director of the Human Rights Center at Minnesota Law. Providing opening remarks is Garry W. Jenkins, Dean and William S. Pattee Professor of Law at Minnesota Law. This Human Rights Center event was recorded on September 15, 2021. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Ep. 11 - Insights from The Bench: A Panel Discussion with High Court Justices

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:16 +0000

This episode, Insights from the Bench: A Panel Discussion with High Court Justices, features three Minnesota Law alumni who serve on the highest court in their state who will participate in a moderated discussion on timely and critical judicial topics. The three featured Minnesota Law alumni panelists are: Justice Barry Anderson served on the Minnesota Court of Appeals from 1998 until his appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2004. Prior to serving on the bench he was a partner in the law firm of Arnold, Anderson & Dove, PLLP and served the City of Hutchinson, MN as City Attorney from 1987 to 1998. Justice Natalie Hudson was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2015. Prior to that, she served on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Hudson's professional experience also includes serving as a staff attorney with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, associate attorney at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Hamline University School of Law and an attorney for the City of St. Paul. Until her appointment to the Court of Appeals, she was employed with the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, primarily in the Criminal Appellate Division. Justice Janine Kern was appointed to the Supreme Court of South Dakota in 2014. Prior to serving on the court, Justice Kern worked in the Attorney General’s Office serving in the appellate division, drug prosecution unit, and as Director of the Litigation Division. She was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 1996 in the Seventh Judicial Circuit and served 18 years on the trial court bench. The event was moderated by Judge LaJune Lange ’78. Judge Lange began her legal career with the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office until appointed to the bench. Judge Lange served as a Fourth Judicial District Court Judge in Minnesota handling complex civil and criminal cases until her recent retirement after 21 years on the bench. In her retirement, Judge Lange is Honorary Consul of South Africa in Minnesota; President of the International Leadership Institute; serves as Senior Fellow with the Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs; and is an adjunct faculty member at St. Thomas School of Law. This event was part of the Spring Alumni Week 2021 and was recorded on April 20, 2021. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep11Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 10 - Professor Stein's Great Cases: Brown v Board of Education

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:40:12 +0000

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. On this episode, Professor Stein's Great Cases: Brown v Board of Education, Professor Robert Stein '61 discusses the pivotal United States Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education - using a broad historical, political, and legal analysis to address both the case itself as well as the way it shaped our nation. Professor Robert A. Stein ’61 is the Everett Fraser Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School. From 1994 to 2006, Professor Stein was the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the American Bar Association (ABA). Prior to that, Professor Stein was Dean of the Law School from 1979 to 1994 and was the first William S. Pattee Professor of Law from 1990 until 1994. Before becoming Dean of the Law School, Professor Stein was Vice President for Administration and Planning of the University from 1977 to 1979. Professor Stein joined the faculty of the Law School in 1964. Professor Stein currently teaches a course titled the Supreme Court and Great Cases that have Shaped the Nation, a Law School favorite and the materials from the course from which Prof. Stein will share on this episode of LawTalk. This event was part of the Spring Alumni Week 2021 panel series. This event was recorded on April 23, 2021. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep10Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 9 - Transforming Public Safety: Changing the Law to Make Policing More Accountable

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 26 May 2021 18:54:04 +0000

his episode Transforming Public Safety: Changing the Law to Make Policing More Accountable, Equitable, and Just discusses what states and municipalities can do to reduce the harms of policing and promote a more holistic vision of public safety. The program features three national policing experts on the next steps for reform: Maria Ponomarenko , Associate Professor of Law at Minnesota Law. She is the Co-founder and Counsel at the Policing Project at NYU Law, and an Associate Reporter for the American Law Institute’s Principles of the Law: Policing project. Monica Bell, an Associate Professor of Law at Yale Law School and an Associate Professor of Sociology at Yale University. Her areas of expertise include criminal justice, welfare law, housing, race and the law, qualitative research methods, and law and sociology. And Walter Katz, Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures. He has more than two decades in public service, beginning with a 17-year tenure as a public defender in Southern California through his 2017 appointment as Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety in the administration of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. This event was sponsored by the University of Minnesota Law School Board of Advisors and Academic Engagement Committee This event was recorded on May 20, 2021. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep9Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 8 - Tribal Practice: Perspectives from Tribal Judges and Practitioners

University of Minnesota Law School — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:06:18 +0000

This episode “Tribal Practice: Perspectives from Tribal Judges and Practitioners” explores a variety of perspectives on practicing law in Indian Country. The program featured three distinguished speakers with diverse backgrounds and experiences in Indian law: Sara Van Norman, founder of Van Norman Law, PLLC in Minneapolis Vanya Hogen, an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe who has practiced Indian law for 25 years. Dennis Puzz, who has served Indian Country in a variety of roles including as Executive Director for the Yurok Tribe and Staff Attorney for the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Rjay Brunkow, the Chief Executive Officer of Indian Land Capital Company, moderated the conversation and audience members were given the opportunity to ask questions at the end. This event was sponsored by the University of Minnesota Law School Board of Advisors’ Academic Engagement Committee. And was originally recorded on April 22, 2021. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep8Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 7 - Talking Sports Law w/ Hakeem Onafowokan '15

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:10:38 -0100

This episode “Talking Sports Law with Hakeem Onafowokan” explores the career path of Minnesota Law Class of 2015 graduate Hakeem Onafowokan and his journey from law student to his current role as corporate counsel at NASCAR. Career Counselor Hallie Prest kicks off the discussion with opening remarks, followed by a conversation with Hakeem Onafowokan moderated by 2L Tarun Sharma. The program concludes with questions from the audience. This event was co-sponsored by Minnesota Law’s Office of Admissions and Career Center. If you’re thinking of attending law school and would like to join our community of lawyer-leaders, visit the admissions page at: law.umn.edu/admissions This webinar was originally recorded on March 16th, 2021. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep7Transcript

LawTalk Presents: Lawyering for Social Justice Series

University of Minnesota Law School — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:38 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. In this episode, LawTalk is hosting the Lawyering for Social Justice Series. The Lawyering for Social Justice Series is an opportunity to hear from human rights and social justice practitioners to learn about their work and diverse career paths in the field. This event features Minnesota Law alumna Heather Abraham '12, who has held two federal clerkships, an Equal Justice Works Fellowship, completed a clinical teaching fellowship at Georgetown Law, and recently joined the law faculty at SUNY-Buffalo directing the Civil Rights & Transparency Clinic. Public Interest & Lecturer in Law Anne Sexton sits down with Professor Abraham to discuss her public interest career. Follow Prof. Abraham on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heather_sol_a Follow Prof. Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherreneeabraham/ Follow Prof. Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather.renee.abraham/ Follow Prof. Abraham on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hra1600/about Follow the University of Buffalo Law Clinics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UB_LawClinics Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Ep. 5 - 6th Annual MLK Convocation: Breaking the Dam Against Social Progress

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:12 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode “6th Annual MLK Convocation: Breaking the Dam Against Social Progress,” reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy and observation: “Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress” The esteemed alumni panelists who participated in this year’s Convocation include: Paul G. Feinman ’85, Associate Judge, Court of Appeals, New York Toddrick Barnette ’92, Chief Judge, Hennepin County District Court, Minnesota Pamela Alexander ’77, Retired Judge, Hennepin County District Court, Minnesota Kassius O. Benson ’96, Chief Public Defender, Hennepin County, Minnesota Dean Garry W. Jenkins provides opening remarks and 3L Marielos Cabrera moderates the conversation. Minnesota Law Diversity and Belonging Affinity Council sponsored this year’s MLK Convocation. This webinar was originally recorded on January 27, 2021 Watch the replay of the webinar: https://youtu.be/OWWI7K9SwIo Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep5Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 4 - Providing Effective Feedback to Law Students and New Lawyers

University of Minnesota Law School — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:07:45 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, “Providing Effective Feedback to Law Students and New Lawyers,” is from a webinar panel discussion on the impact of individualized feedback on the performance and development of law students and new lawyers, based on the research and writing of Professor Daniel Schwarcz. Schwarcz, an award winning teacher and scholar, presents his findings and their applications in academia and beyond and serves as moderator for the discussion. Minnesota Law alumni Nora Klaphake ‘94, founder and CEO of Legal Talent Group, and Amarachi Ihejirika ‘16, a product liability defense lawyer with Blackwell Burke in Minneapolis, join Professor Schwarcz as panelists, bringing their insights on the applications of Schwarcz’s research in hiring, training, and retaining the next generation of lawyers. Rachel Brass, co-chair of the Law School Academic Engagement Committee, provides opening remarks. This event was sponsored by the University of Minnesota Law School Board of Advisors Academic Engagement Committee. This webinar was originally recorded on November 20, 2020. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Ep. 3 - A Country Divided: The 2020 US Elections and the Future of American Politics

University of Minnesota Law School — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:30:10 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, “A Country Divided: The 2020 US Elections and the Future of American Politics,” is from a webinar featuring Professor David Schultz. Professor Schultz is a national expert in election law, professional ethics, state constitutional law, and eminent domain and land use law. With a country divided by the coronavirus, the economy, race, and the killing of George Floyd as a backdrop, Professor Schultz examines the factors that influenced the 2020 elections on the federal, congressional, and state levels, as well as the impact the election results will have on law, public policy, and America into 2021 and beyond. Marielos Cabrera, a 3L from the LatinX Law School Student Association provides opening remarks. This event is a part of the Law School’s Civic Scholars Initiative, which encourages students to be involved in the election process by voting, volunteering, and learning. This webinar was originally recorded on November 4, 2020. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

LawTalk Ep. 1 - Facial Recognition Technology and Its Algorithmic Racial Bias

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:24:03 -0100

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. The first episode, “Facial Recognition Technology and Its Algorithmic Racial Bias,” is from a webinar on the growing use of video and AI technology in policing and the justice system and how these technologies can perpetuate bias. The law and technology experts participating in the panel discussion are: Ángel Díaz, Counsel, Liberty & National Security at the Brennan Center for Justice Elizabeth Joh, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at the UC Davis School of Law Deborah Raji (Raj-gee), Technology Fellow at Mozilla Jameson Spivack (spee vack), Policy Associate at the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law The hour-long program is moderated by Francis Shen, Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School and executive director of Education and Outreach for the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Law and Neuroscience, This webinar was originally recorded on September 18, 2020. Watch a rebroadcast of the webinar here: https://youtu.be/jgN1HUQQb1o Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep1Transcript

LawTalk Ep. 2 - Marriage Equality in Minnesota: A Horatio Ellsworth Kellar Webinar

University of Minnesota Law School — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:23:51 -0100

This episode, “Marriage Equality in Minnesota: A Horatio Ellsworth Kellar Webinar,” is from an online discussion examining marriage equality and its history in Minnesota. This virtual event featured Minnesota Law Alumnus Jack Baker and Michael McConnell, the first legally married same-sex couple in the history of the United States, and an overview of the 2012 marriage amendment campaign and the 2013 adoption of same-sex marriage by statute in Minnesota. The panel discussion also includes: William Eskridge, the John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School, and Christopher R. Riano, President of the Center for Civic Education and a Lecturer at Columbia University, who discuss their book, The Marriage Equality Debate: From Outlaws to In-Laws, as well as the history of same-sex marriage in Minnesota; Gail Langer Karwoski an author and educator based in Athens, Georgia who worked with Baker and McConnell on a book titled, The Marriage Heard ‘Round the World Cristine Almeida, Attorney at Law and Owner of Almeida Public Affairs, and Richard Carlbom, Founder of United Strategies, Who both guide a discussion about the 2012 marriage amendment campaign and the 2013 adoption of same-sex marriage by statute in Minnesota. Dean Garry W. Jenkins opens with remarks and an overview of the history of same-sex marriage in Minnesota. Dale Carpenter, constitutional law professor at SMU Dedman School of law and former Minnesota Law Faculty member, moderates the remainder of the 90 minute discussion. A note for listeners: Please be advised that, during this discussion, a brief video is played that contains strong language. This webinar was originally recorded on October 15, 2020. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast network, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. Watch a rebroadcast of the webinar here: https://youtu.be/UtmGsXzENdE Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool. Find a transcript of this podcast at: https://z.umn.edu/Ep2Transcript