In Memory of Louis Ainsworth
We are saddened to share the passing of Louis Ainsworth, whose vision and generosity were instrumental in founding the Center for Law and Business at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Louis believed deeply in the power of legal education to shape ethical and entrepreneurial leaders. His early support helped launch the Center and create opportunities for students to explore the dynamic intersection of law, business, and innovation.
We are grateful for his legacy and the foundation he helped build. His impact will continue to be felt in the students, alumni, and programs that grew from his belief in this work.
Thank you, Louis.
Embrace the changing practice of law and become a leader in law and business
The Center for Law and Business provides students with the practical experience and knowledge to be successful legal and business professionals. Mitchell Hamline has a long history of providing a curriculum in law, business, and the business of law. The Center for Law and Business at Mitchell Hamline is committed to providing knowledge, skills, experience, and inspiration to students to succeed as leaders, innovators and lawyers prepared for the present and future.In a world where law and business are intertwined, lawyers with an understanding of business principles, ethics, legal practice, innovation, and a practical approach to the future are more valuable than ever before.
Members of the Center for Law and Business have opportunities to:
- Participate in management
- Write, publish, and engage
- Connect with our alumni and partners
- Work study
- Opportunity for internships
- Access a student guide
- Vote for senior staff and management
2023–24 active projects
The Center for Law and Business engages a staff of student leaders to set each year’s agenda and direction. Groups of students are actively learning, engaging, and facilitating the projects listed below. Members can select an area or areas where they would like to participate and engage with others.
- AI Legal Integration
- Alumni and Partners Network (members can participate in quarterly connection events)
- Spring Forum (April 2024 event: How Technology is Connecting a Global Community of Lawyers)
- The Law and Business Chronicle (launching 2024)
- International Degree Programs (pending)
- Student and Alumni Connection Program (check out the Docket for our events being released quarterly)
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2023–24 student staff
Alexandra Blinkmann
Stephanie Bousley
Kendra Bredeson
Abigail Breit
Tyler Ebert
Rebecca Favre
Ken Rubenzer
Danielle Pathos
Melissa Rezzag
Lee Sexton
Michael Warkel
Senior staff members are elected yearly by current members.
The Law and Business Certificate
Mitchell Hamline’s Law and Business Certificate recognizes student accomplishments as they become business leaders, business managers, and business lawyers. Those who plan on completing the Law and Business Certificate must be active members of the Center for Law and Business.
Law and Business CertificateLaw and Business curriculum
Courses are available on a wide range of topics including accounting and finance, business strategy, planning and capitalization, compliance and risk management, taxation, business ethics and communications, organizational structure and governance and mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
Curriculum
Study law and business in London this summer
Spend a summer with us studying law and business in London at Greenwich University. Gain access to an international community of attorneys working in law and business.
Partners
When you join the Center for Law and Business, you gain access to our partnership network, and you become a partner for life. Join us in connecting at our quarterly partnership events.
Student partners
Center members
Business Practicum students
General Practice Practicum students
Alumni partners
Business Practicum alumni
General Practice Practicum alumni
Business Certificate alumni
International and university partners
Contact us
Professor & Director, Center for Law & Business Kim Vu-Dinh
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