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UND Law Communications

Mission

The UND Law Communications team leads UND School of Law’s communications and outreach efforts. We manage media relations and publications, coordinate the school’s ceremonies and special external events, build and foster relationships with our students, alumni, and friends, and act as the liaison between the School of Law and the community, the UND Alumni Association & Foundation, and the University of North Dakota.

Vision

The UND Law Communications department celebrates and supports the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the University of North Dakota and the UND School of Law. We strive to promote news and achievements of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni by using a variety of formats and resources while developing opportunities to strengthen and enhance the image of the law school with trust and an open line of communication.

UND School of Law ceremonies and events are rituals and celebrations that are important components in the school’s efforts to generate understanding and support as well as build and foster positive relationships with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community. The UND Law Communication's team ensures that the School of Law’s ceremonies and events are created, coordinated, and executed effectively and to the highest standards.
Our office coordinates the following ceremonies and special events:

New Student Convocation

Welcome Back Reception

UND School of Law Fall Open Forum

North Dakota Supreme Court Visit

UND Homecoming (including but not limited to)

Annual Homecoming CLE

Alumni & Friends Social

Homecoming Parade Watch Party

Law School Open House & Brunch

50-Year Reunion

3L Headshot Days

Annual Staff & Faculty Holiday Gathering

Winter Commencement Luncheon

Winter Commencement*

UND School of Law Spring Open Forum

UND School of Law Awards & Leadership Recognition Event

Spring Commencement & Brunch

Legislative Intern Reception (biennially)

Dedications and Grand Openings

Faculty & Staff Farewells & Retirements

Events in Partnership with UND Alumni Association and Foundation

Investiture Ceremonies

Annual UND Hockey Suite Night

Stewardship & Donor Relations Events

Procedures & Services

The UND Law Communications department provides the following services to the School of Law while adhering to specific procedures, guidelines, and best practices.

Our team welcomes ideas and suggestions to help us improve and share UND School of Law’s story and enhance the school’s mission and vision. We reserve the right to post news, articles, stories, and ideas at our discretion, as determined by the content, audience, platform, and schedule available.

Public Relations/Communications
  • Featured Stories
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  • UND Law News Blog
    • Submit an activity update
  • News Releases
  • Media Inquiries
Social Media
  • Our team creates and manages the content on all official UND School of Law social media platforms including:
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Linkedin
Website Management
  • For updates and suggested edits to the UND Law webpages, please reach out to Beth Moe at beth.moe@UND.edu.
Marketing
Alumni Relations
Event Consultation
  • Event Planning Guide and Checklist
UND Law Promotional Merchandise

Alumni

This page is designed for our alumni and friends. It has alumni features, details about upcoming events and alumni news.

You are important to us, so if you have any questions, story ideas, or need help with planning a reunion, please contact Beth Moe at beth.moe@UND.edu or 701.777-2856.

 

News

University of North Dakota School of Law Federalist Society Named Finalist for National Innovation Honor
Chapter Recognized for Creativity and Original Programming Among Students The Federalist Society chapter at the University of North Dakota School of Law has been named a finalist for the prestigious George Washington Award for Most Innovative Chapter — a national honor recognizing exceptional creativity and original programming among student chapters. The award celebrates chapters that […]
2/20/2026
2:20PM
Gov. Kelly Armstrong Appoints Fargo Attorney Mark Friese to North Dakota Supreme Court
UND School of Law Alum and Veteran Trial Attorney to Succeed Justice Daniel Crothers on the State’s Highest Court BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced, Wednesday, February 18 the appointment of longtime Fargo attorney Mark Friese to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective March 9. Friese succeeds Justice Daniel Crothers, who on Nov. 26 […]
2/19/2026
1:54PM
Professor Nikola Datzov Speaks at 26th Advanced Patent Law Institute
Sharing Research on Patent Eligibility, USPTO Reform, and Judicial Trends Professor Nikola Datzov recently served as an invited panelist at the 26th Advanced Patent Law Institute, hosted by UC Berkeley Law and Stanford Law School. The annual institute brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges to examine cutting-edge issues in patent law. A recording of […]
2/19/2026
11:51AM
Could North Dakota’s Anti-Mask Law Apply to ICE Agents?
UND law professor Steven Morrison says yes — but warns of serious First Amendment concerns North Dakota Monitor Mary Steuer Could a North Dakota law that makes it illegal for people to conceal their identities in certain situations also apply to masked immigration agents? One University of North Dakota School of Law professor says yes […]
2/19/2026
11:36AM

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Beth Moe
Director of Alumni & Public Relations
  • beth.moe@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2856
  • Law School Room 130
    Grand Forks ND 58202-9003
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Nicole Rothenberger
Events & Marketing Coordinator
  • nicole.rothenberger@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2961
  • School of Law Room 130
    Grand Forks ND 58202-9003
UND School of Law
215 Centennial Drive, Stop 9003
Grand Forks, N.D. 58202
701.777.2104

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