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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

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

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

UND School of Law Welcomes Class of 2029
Ninety-eight first-year students began their legal education with a call to professionalism, service, and integrity Ninety-eight members of the University of North Dakota School of Law Class of 2029 began their legal education last week with a Convocation ceremony and a weeklong orientation focused on preparing them for the challenges and opportunities ahead. The Class […]
8/25/2026
1:53PM
UND Law Professor Carolyn V. Williams Receives 2026 Outstanding Service Award
Award recognizes William’s leadership in legal citation and generative AI rules University of North Dakota School of Law Professor Carolyn V. Williams has received the 2026 Outstanding Service Award from the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD). The ALWD Board of Directors voted unanimously to recognize Williams for her work as author of the eighth […]
8/21/2026
3:26PM
Gratitude at Commencement: Dan Lewerenz’s Message to the Class of 2026
Professor Dan Lewerenz reminds graduates that success is never achieved alone. In his Summer Commencement address, Dan Lewerenz, associate professor of law at the University of North Dakota, encouraged the Class of 2026 to recognize and thank the people who helped them reach graduation. Drawing on his own family history—including the story of his great-grandmother’s […]
8/13/2026
11:06AM
Alumna Laura Welle Appointed to Seventh Judicial District Bench
UND Law graduate brings prosecutorial experience and public service record to new role. Morrison County prosecutor Laura Welle has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to serve as a district court judge in Mille Lacs County. Welle, who prosecutes felony cases and handles child protection matters, will replace retiring Judge Gail T. Kulick and be […]
8/12/2026
2:41PM

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Beth Moe
Director of Alumni & Public Relations
  • beth.moe@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2856
  • Law School Room 130
    215 Centennial Drive Stop 9003
    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
    215 Centennial Drive Stop 9003
    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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