The Alumni Association Board of Directors of Mitchell Hamline School of Law seeks nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominees must be alumni of Mitchell Hamline or one of its predecessor schools and have achieved professional distinction in their field of endeavor (see full list of criteria below). There is no requirement that the nominee be actively practicing law.
Alumni who have previously been recognized by either Hamline University School of Law or William Mitchell College of Law are not eligible, nor are alumni currently serving on the Alumni Board or the Board of Trustees.
Previous alumni award recipients
Mitchell Hamline Board of Trustees
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes graduates who demonstrate the highest values and ethical standards in achieving professional distinction or lasting contributions to their field of endeavor, including professional accomplishments of a distinctly creative or challenging nature or outstanding leadership within the profession.