Robert E. Oliphant
Education
B.A., 1963; J.D., 1966, University of Minnesota
Experience
- William Mitchell College of Law: emeritus professor of law, 2006-; professor of law, 1979-2006; associate dean, 1980-84
- Private practice, Oliphant & Associates, Minneapolis, 1978-79
- University of Minnesota Law School: professor of law, 1972-78; associate professor of law, 1969-72
- Appellate attorney, State Appellate Public Defender’s Office, Minneapolis, 1967-69
- Law Clerk, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, Hon. Gerald W. Heaney, Duluth, Minn., 1966-67
- Admitted: Minnesota, 1966
Professional Focus
Professor Oliphant's primary focus of study involves the use of technology and computers in teaching and learning law. This finds him experimenting with cutting-edge technology, the Internet, and a variety of teaching learning programs. All of his courses have utilized some aspect of technology and the Internet.
Leadership & Service
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Committee; Member, American Bar Association Family Law Section; Chair, Board of Directors, Center for Government Reform, Washington, D.C. (1993-2004); Member, International Society of Family Law (1994-2003); Member, American Association of Law Schools (1979-2005); Member of ABA Re-accreditation Team, Loyola of Chicago Law School (November 1999); Former Member, Board of Directors, Soccoro Society, San Francisco, California (1985-1993). President, Greater Verde Valley Chapter, Yavapia College Foundation -- 2007-present; Member, Board of Directors, Verde Valley Concernt Association; Co-chair, Mingus Union High School $15 Million Dollar Oversight Committe; Member, Friends of Cottonwood.
Nancy Ver Steegh
Education- B.A., 1975, University of Minnesota
- MSW, 1979, Washington University in St. Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work
- J.D., 1979, Washington University School of Law, St. Louis
Experience
- William Mitchell College of Law: associate professor of law, 2002-; adjunct professor, 1998-2002
- Mediator, Erickson Mediation Institute, Minneapolis, 2000-02
- Consultant, Northeast Metro Coalition for Affordable Housing, Minneapolis, 1995-99
- Consultant in domestic violence counseling and litigation and law reform, 1989-93
- Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, 1988
- Attorney, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, East St. Louis, Ill., 1981-88
- Attorney, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, St. Louis, 1979-81
- Admitted: Minnesota
- Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice (family and civil)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker, Minnesota Board of Social Work
Professional Focus
Professor Ver Steegh's work has focused on seeking justice for powerless and vulnerable members of society. She has experience with law reform litigation, legislative advocacy, mediation, and community organization.
Leadership and Service
Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Board of Directors, 2006- ; Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Domestic Violence Task Force, 2005- ; Executive Council Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2006- ; Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Section Committee on Domestic Violence, 2006- ; Past President and Member, Board of Directors of Conflict Resolution Minnesota, 2003- ; Member, Editorial Board of Family Court Review, 2003- ; Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Life & the Law Committee Student Working Group, 2004-; Member, Family Law Quarterly Board of Editors, 2004-; Member, Law Faculty Advisory Committee of the Family Education Reform Project, 2004-.