Alan Page

Personal

Born: August 7, 1945
Spouse: Diane Sims Page
Four Children

Education

Central Catholic High School, Canton, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Notre Dame, 1967

Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School, 1978*

*Employed full-time as a professional football player while a full-time law student

Honorary Degrees

Doctor of Laws: University of Notre Dame, 1993; St. John's University, 1994; Westfield State College, 1994; Luther College, 1995; University of New Haven, 1999

Doctor of Humane Letters: Winston-Salem State University, 2000; Gustavus Adolphus College, 2003; University of Notre Dame, 2004; Duke University, 2011

Professional Experience

Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1993-present

Assistant Attorney General, State of Minnesota, 1987-1993

Special Assistant Attorney General (Employment Law Division), 1985-1987

Associate, Lindquist & Vennum, 1979-1984

Commentator, National Public Radio, 1982-1983

Color Commentator, Turner Broadcasting System, College Football Game of the Week, 1982

Professional Football Player, 1967-1981

National Football League Players' Association Players' Representative, 1970-1974, 1976-1977

National Football League Players' Association Executive Committee, 1972-1975

Community Activities and Professional Organizations

Member, American Law Institute, 1993-present

Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, 1979-1985, 1990-present

Member, Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, 1980-present

Member, National Bar Association, 1979-present

Member, American Bar Association, 1979-present

Member, Advisory Board, Mixed Blood Theater, 1984-present

Founder, Page Education Foundation, 1988. Assists students of color with post-secondary education.

Member, Board of Regents, University of Minnesota, 1989-1993