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Legal leader and school supporter Chuck Dietz ’57 dies at age 95

Posted: January 30, 2026
The Mitchell Hamline community lost a giant with the death of Charlton “Chuck” Dietz ’57 at age 95 on Jan. 23, 2026. Dietz was a leader in his career and community service, a steadfast supporter of Mitchell Hamline, and a staunch advocate for the First Amendment. Born in Lamars, Ia., Dietz graduated from Mankato High …

Legal leader and school supporter Chuck Dietz ’57 dies at age 95

Mitchell Hamline faculty showcase expertise at 2026 AALS Annual Meeting

Posted: January 28, 2026
Mitchell Hamline School of Law faculty and staff members were prominently featured within the 2026 Association of American Law Schools (AALS) annual meeting on Jan. 6–9 in New Orleans, La. They presented and participated in conversations with the legal academy in areas of expertise including practical skills preparation, mental health and well-being, artificial intelligence, and …

Mitchell Hamline faculty showcase expertise at 2026 AALS Annual Meeting

President and Dean Camille Davidson named to Most Influential People in Legal Education

Posted: January 8, 2026
President and Dean Camille M. Davidson Mitchell Hamline School of Law President and Dean Camille Davidson was named one of the 25 most influential people in legal education in 2026 by The National Jurist. The list includes innovators, scholars, and thought leaders who are “moving the field forward and redefining what leadership looks like in …

President and Dean Camille Davidson named to Most Influential People in Legal Education

Mitchell Hamline expands access to legal education through 3+3 partnerships

Posted: January 7, 2026
Mitchell Hamline School of Law is making law school more accessible for students across the Midwest and the country, forging partnerships with undergraduate institutions to save students time and money. In Alaska last fall, Mitchell Hamline President and Dean Camille Davidson formally signed a 3+3 partnership agreement with University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), increasing access …

Mitchell Hamline expands access to legal education through 3+3 partnerships