Alan Page
Minnesota Supreme Court
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
- Justice
- Minnesota Supreme Court
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- Assistant Attorney General
- State of Minnesota
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- Special Assistant Attorney General (Employment Law Division)
- State of Minnesota
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- Associate
- Lindquist & Vennum
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- Commentator
- National Public Radio
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- Professional Football Player
- National Football League
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- University of Minnesota Law School
- J.D. (1978) | Law
- Employed full-time as a professional football player while a full-time law student.
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- Notre Dame Law School
- B.A. (1967) | Political Science
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- Pursuit of Justice Award
- American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
- Co-Recipient
- Making a Difference by Breaking Barriers Award
- American Bar Association General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
- Champion for Youth Award, Community Justice Project
- University of St. Thomas School of Law
- Legacy Award
- The Pan African Community Endowment
- Distinguished American Award
- National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
- American Law Institute
- Member
- - Current
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- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Also 1979-1985
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- Page Education Foundation
- Founder
- - Current
- Activities: Assists students of color with post-secondary education.
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- Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
- Member
- - Current
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- National Bar Association, American Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Board of Regents, University of Minnesota
- Member
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