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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
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  • 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

Professor Ariana Meyers recently presented at the 2025 MN Paralegal Association Annual Convention.
The convention took place on May 16 at Inver Hills Community College. Professor Meyers delivered a practical and informative presentation on drafting comprehensive and enforceable parenting plans. The session emphasized the critical role that well-structured parenting plans play in promoting clarity, stability, and cooperation in custody matters. Attendees explored the key legal requirements governing parenting […]
5/22/2025
1:17PM
Professor Blake A. Klinkner recently presented at the 2025 ABA Young Lawyers Division Spring Conference
The annual conference was held April 24-25 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Professor Blake A. Klinkner was invited by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division to present a continuing legal education session at the spring conference. His presentation “Electronic Discovery & Digital Evidence,” educated attorneys on best practices to manage eDiscovery and litigate disputes relating […]
5/22/2025
1:03PM
UND School of Law Celebrates Class of 2025
The University of North Dakota School of Law conferred the degrees of Juris Doctor (J.D.) during a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center in Grand Forks. Sixty-eight candidates completed the requirements for the degree of Juris Doctor. An additional five members of the Class of 2025 completed […]
5/14/2025
12:39PM
Gov. Kelly Armstrong urges UND law school grads to have empathy
The graduating class voted to invite Armstrong to deliver the commencement address. Grand Forks Herald By Delaney Otto May 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Empathy is what makes good lawyers great, Gov. Kelly Armstrong told 71 graduating law students and an auditorium packed with family, friends and other guests during the […]
5/14/2025
11:26AM

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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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