SCHOOL OF LAW NEWS
FOUR GRADS NAMED ARCHBISHOP IRELAND JUSTICE FELLOWS St. Thomas Law remains committed to addressing America’s justice gap through the continued expansion of its Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellows program. The program places licensed St. Thomas Law graduates in one-year, full-time employment with Minnesota organizations that work to address the civil legal needs of individuals who otherwise could not afford assistance from an attorney. The positions are funded through an innovative model, which maximizes the resources of the law school, donors and organizations serving those most in need. Our newest fellows from the class of 2020 include: • Tori Kee , St. Thomas School of Law Community Justice Project • ZuzanaMenzlová , Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid • Eric Penniston , Ramsey County • James Rasmussen , Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Tori Kee
Zuzana Menzlová
Eric Penniston
James Rasmussen
CONGRATULATIONS, MARIANA VIELMA! At the 10th annual Alumnae Brunch on Nov. 7, 2020, the School of Law honored Judge Mariana Vielma ’05 J.D. (left) as the 2020 Law Alumna Achievement Award recipient. Vielma is a judge in Adams County, Colo. She was nominated by her friend and former classmate Loddy Tolzmann ’05 J.D. (right). Vielma was presented with the award during an online ceremony and in her remarks, she shared some advice for current law students: “Don’t ever let anyone tell you who you are and what you cannot do, or that you have to do your work in a traditional way,” she said. “You know who you are. You are called to serve. Take time to identify your values. Know that vulnerability is a strength and be open to a legal career path that you might not even imagine for yourself.”
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