LawTalk

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, Reconstructing Justice: Honoring Dr. King's Vision in Our Federal Justice System, features United States District Judge Carlton W. Reeves. Judge Reeves explores Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s efforts to make the federal justice system live up to the promise of the Reconstructed Constitution and discusses his personal and professional experiences within that system to suggest the consequences of — and the need to continue — Dr. King's efforts. This event was recorded on February 9, 2026, and was part of the 2026 MLK Convocation in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/WhVZ7aqvEA8?si=7iAd7ITGhIBMlVHy) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes. Also find Minnesota Law’s newest podcast, Minnesota Law Now, by following the links in the show notes or searching Minnesota Law Now on your preferred podcast application. YouTube - https://youtu.be/2j9F5v7heD0?si=G2rq8EOElIRUI6pw Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minnesota-law-now/id1880466287 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TeLpTboaXww3q58TRRFkx?si=dc95363f57074f5a A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep57Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, The Right to Freedom of Assembly in the United States, features Justin Mazzola, the Deputy Director of Research for Amnesty International USA, in conversation with Amanda Lyons, Executive Director of the Human Rights Center at the University of Minnesota Law School. Justin has worked for Amnesty International for 22 years, covering immigration, criminal justice, policing, and the right to protest and uses his experience to discuss the importance of the right to freedom of assembly and the ways it is under attack in the United States. This event was recorded on November 10, 2025. Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep56Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel – 2025-26 Term features four of Minnesota Law’s distinguished faculty experts for a panel discussion previewing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term. The discussion is moderated by Kristin Hickman, the McKnight Presidential Professor in Law and has expertise in Administrative Law, Business Law, Federal Taxation, Statutory Interpretation, Tax Law, and Tax Policy. The featured panelists are: Nicholas Bednar '16 - Associate Professor of Law with expertise in Administrative Law and Immigration Law June Carbone - The Robina Chair in Law, Science, and Technology with expertise in Assisted Reproduction, Bioethics, Family Law, Medicine and Law, and Property Law Sam Merchant - Associate Professor of Law with Expertise in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Sentencing Cases discussed: Trump v. Wilcox - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/trump-v-wilcox/ Office of Personnel Management v. American Federation of Government Employees - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/office-of-personnel-management-v-american-federation-of-government-employees/ Little v. Hecox (24-38) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-38.html West Virginia v. B.P.J (24-43) - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/west-virginia-v-b-p-j-2-2/ Rutherford v. United States (24-820) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-820.html Carter v. United States (24-860) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-860.html This event was recorded on October 6, 2025. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xiz5obLB5c) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep55Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education. This episode, Challenges for Today’s General Counsel features James L. Chosey ‘89, the Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel for U.S. Bank. James reflects on the shifting demands and responsibilities of the General Counsel role in today's complex corporate landscape. This event was recorded on September 29, 2025, as part of the Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHj5ExgMEAc) Subscribe to the Minnesota Law podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or via your preferred podcast application by searching ‘University of Minnesota Law School’, for more LawTalk episodes, as well as other podcast content produced by Minnesota Law. A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep54Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

This episode, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome discusses the impacts and realities of imposter syndrome in the legal profession. This discussion also features practical strategies in recognizing, managing and supporting yourself and colleagues against imposter syndrome. The featured panelists are: Ra’Shya Ghee ‘13 - Visiting Assistant Professor at Minnesota Law whose research focuses on the First Amendment, US democracy, and race. Melba Melton ‘14 - Assistant Counsel at the Ethics Law & Policy Branch with the Office of Government Ethics. Hon. Sarah Hudleston ‘02 - Judge Hudleston serves in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The conversation is moderated by Kendra Brodin ‘03, (Esq., MSW) who is the Founder and CEO of EsquireWell, a lawyer well-being and professional development company. This event was recorded on April 24, 2025 as part of Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/Nc7u5SW5NLc) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep53Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

This episode, Navigating the Digital Frontier: Regulation and limitations on Social Media features an expert panel that delve into the critical areas of law impacting social media platforms and users, including content moderation and platform liability, data privacy and security, free speech, and online expression The panel features: Alan Rozenshtein - Associate Professor of Law at Minnesota Law and senior editor and research director at Lawfare, a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Charlotte Garden - the Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett Professor of Law at Minnesota Law; She specializes in labor law, employment law, and constitutional law. The conversation is moderated by Jamie Snelson (‘97), Shareholder at Fredrikson & Byron and the co-chair of Minnesota Law’s Board of Advisors’ Academic Engagement Committee. This event was recorded on April 21, 2025 as part of Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/XT1vcvzKx4M) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep52Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu

This episode, Operationalizing Human Rights Due Diligence in Supply Chains features Jeff Vockrodt ‘05, President and CEO of the Fair Labor Association, as he explores the practical implementation of human rights due diligence in today’s evolving regulatory landscape, drawing on the Fair Labor Association’s projects and programs as illustrative examples. Executive Director of the Human Rights Center Amanda Lyons moderates a discussion following Jeff’s presentation. This event was recorded on April 24, 2025 as part of Spring Alumni Week. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://youtu.be/Zed4va1Vjk8) A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep51Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu