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Called to Teach

Senior psychology major Tatum Meyers always knew she wanted a career focused on helping people. When Tatum began her studies at Concordia University, she thought she’d eventually pursue an education and career in nursing. But her path diverged. A native of Troutdale, Oregon, Tatum grew up about 20 miles east of Concordia’s campus in Northeast Portland. Her desire to forge a career guided by helping others and making a mark in the community aligned with Concordia’s focus on servant leadership. “
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Planting His Roots

James Page grew up in a military family and doesn’t think of one town or state as his childhood home. But Idaho is where James and his wife have built their life together—a life that includes raising four children—for more than 25 years. While James’ path to earning his Juris Doctor wasn’t straight, he persevered to earn his degrees, while building a successful business and being dedicated to his community and family. He attended Boise State University and Rick’s College (now Brigham Young Univ
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Her American Dream

A native of Haiti, Rose-Hermance Rony grew up in Florida before heading west to pursue her educational goals. Rose earned her undergraduate degree in history with a focus on political science from La Sierra University in Riverside, California and later earned a master’s degree in education from Concordia University’s online degree program. Currently in her 3L year at Concordia University School of Law, Rose said she was drawn to the “hands-on” approach at Concordia Law and their focus on mentori
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Concordia Law Sponsors Critical Forum

Concordia University School of Law is proud to sponsor the first-ever Mayoral Candidate Runoff Election Forum between Lauren McClean, current City Council President and Dave Bieter, the incumbent Mayor. Neither candidate surpassed the 50% vote threshold to win the Mayoral election, which was held on Tuesday, November 5, prompting the runoff election on Tuesday, December 3. In Tuesday’s election, City Council President McLean took an early lead and after the votes were counted garnered 45.7% of
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Ready, Set, Go

Recent Graduates Brief Us On Their Early Career Days In May, 39 students were honored as graduates at Concordia University School of Law’s 2019 commencement ceremony. This was a class that not only fulfilled their degree requirements but went above and beyond to provide more than 3,500 hours of Pro Bono legal services to the community, which helped them hone their skills by putting their classroom education into practice. We caught up with a few recent graduates to check on life after law scho
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Skillfully in-Service

Built on the principle of servant leadership, Concordia University School of Law is excited to participate in Pro Bono Week, October 21-25, 2019. This annual celebration, which was launched in 2009, is led by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. The initiative strives to generate pro bono interest and energy by encouraging legal organizations to collaborate and affect change in local communities through service. “Our attorneys live in this community
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Leading the Legal Way

Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers Set to Welcome New Class Every year, the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (IALL) selects between 12-16 applicants from across Idaho to participate in the highly selective and well-regarded leadership training program. To qualify, applicants must have been admitted to the bar for at least five years or be licensed to practice with five years of professional work experience. IALL strives to further develop leadership qualities of program participant
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Welcome to the Class of 2022!

Latonia Haney Keith, Interim Dean and Associate Dean of Academics, was thrilled to welcome new students in the incoming class on August 26. Not only is the Class of 2022 the largest class on record, it is the maiden incoming class since Concordia University School of Law earned its full American Bar Association (ABA) approval earlier this year. Strength in diversity—educating a new generation of lawyers These 90 students comprise Concordia Law’s eighth class and represent a distinguished, vi
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Marrying education and change

“Change is inevitable,” said Tai Harden-Moore, a 2016 graduate of Concordia University-Portland’s MBA program. “But if you don’t handle it the right way, the changes won’t be received the right way.” Bringing forth change in a strategic and successful way is a driving passion in Tai’s life. The founder and CEO of Moore Consultants, LLC, Tai’s mission is to encourage and guide organizational leaders in creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for all. “We often hear organizations
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Welcome to the Class of 2022!

Latonia Haney Keith, Interim Dean and Associate Dean of Academics, was thrilled to welcome new students in the incoming class on August 26. Not only is the Class of 2022 the largest class on record, it is the maiden incoming class since Concordia University School of Law earned its full American Bar Association (ABA) approval earlier this year. Strength in diversity—educating a new generation of lawyers These 90 students comprise Concordia Law’s eighth class and represent a distinguished, vi
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Practice Makes the Lawyer

Summer is decidedly not vacation time for Concordia University School of Law students. The months in between one year of law school ending and another year beginning are ripe with opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the practice of law through Concordia Law’s externship program. Students marry field work with a class or other guided academic reflection designed to reinforce the necessary skills and the social and ethical responsibilities required of the profession. To participan
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A Pro Bono Advocate with High Aspirations

A founding partner of Boise-based law firm, Warren & Wynn, Sean Wynn has been chosen to receive the 2019 Denise O’Donnell Day Pro Bono Award. Sean’s accomplishments will be recognized at the Idaho State Bar Annual meeting this summer and formally presented to him at the Fourth District Road Show in the fall. The Fourth District is the largest in the state with more than 1700 lawyers. This award, along with several others, is presented to members of the Idaho Bar who demonstrate exemplary leader
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A Passion for Justice

“Boise has officially become my home,” said Concordia Law alum Brittany Kreimeyer, who goes by Brit. A 2016 graduate, Brit is a transplant from Las Vegas who decided to pull up roots for a fresh start to pursue her law school dream. “I liked the idea of being part of something bigger than myself,” she said about law school. “So much of the law school experience has shaped the lawyer that I am today,” said Brit. And, the lawyer that she is will be celebrated by Boise’s legal community this summe
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