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Artist Turned Lawyer: Jenna Weir-Riedel Brings Creative Perspective to Bankruptcy Law
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Apr 02, 2024
Law School Dean Appointed to Tribal Issues Advisory Group
University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law Dean Neil Fulton, J.D., was appointed by the U.S. Sentencing Commission to be an at-large member of the Tribal Issues Advisory Group (TIAG).
Apr 19, 2024
Homegrown Lawyer: Shantay Werdel Plans Return to South Dakota Hometown to Serve Community
Upon graduating from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law this May, Shantay Werdel plans to return to her hometown of Highmore, South Dakota, and put her law degree to work to serve her community.
Apr 09, 2024
Valuable Experience: Justin Larson Expands Legal Knowledge With Hometown Externship
Second-year law student Justin Larson returned to his hometown – Watertown, South Dakota – to pursue a summer and fall externship and further his legal education outside the classroom.
Apr 08, 2024
Committed to Serving: Emma Thomas Gives Back to Community While Pursuing Concurrent Degrees
By pursuing her MPA and J.D. through the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law’s concurrent public administration program, third-year law student Emma Thomas is strengthening her foundation in legal theory, research and advocacy.
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Alumni
Law School Alumna Appointed to South Dakota’s 5th Circuit Court
University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law alumna Julie Dvorak ’00, J.D., was recently appointed by Gov. Kristi Noem to serve as a judge on South Dakota’s 5th Circuit Court.
From Externship to Clerkship: Law School Experiences Lead Alumnus to Position with Chief Justice
While at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, Connor McCormick ’23, J.D., accumulated a range of real-world experiences that prepared him to become a legal professional. Now, through a clerkship under South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen, the law alumnus is pursuing his dream of practicing law in South Dakota.
2023 Legacy Family of the Year: The Cash Family
The Cash family has a long history with the University of South Dakota – generations’ worth, in fact.
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Finding Community: Elise Balin Builds Relationships While Pursuing Degree in Environmental Law
Summary: Born and raised on her family's farm and ranch in Klamath Falls, Oregon, second-year law student Elise Balin has always appreciated being part of a close-knit, rural community. At the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, Balin found a similar community to her hometown – a place where she feels supported and can build meaningful connections all while pursuing a premier law degree.
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Law School Announces Teagan McNary as 2024 Sam Masten Moot Court Competition Champion
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law announced Teagan McNary as the winner of the 2024 Sam Masten Moot Court competition’s final round, held on March 26 in the law school courtroom.
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Helping South Dakotans: Jennie Fuerst Hopes to Give Back to Home State Through Legal Career
Summary: With her graduation quickly approaching, third-year law student Jennie Fuerst looks forward to helping as many people as she can through a career in law.
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Law Professor Sean Kammer Receives Prestigious John Wesley Jackson Professor of the Year Award
Summary: Professor Sean Kammer, J.D., Ph.D., was awarded the prestigious John Wesley Jackson Professor of the Year Award at an awards ceremony held by the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law on April 9.
Guest Column
I received a great education while at the University of South Dakota and had some really beneficial mentorship, so I felt very prepared for the field. As the state's only law school, we get a lot of networking opportunities that other schools don't.
Weaving Justice Into Rural South Dakota
Rachelle Norberg '18 makes connections that strengthen the community she serves.
