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One Step at a Time: A Life in the Law

Posted: March 22, 2021
On September 18, 2020, amidst a global pandemic, civil unrest, and political nightmare, this country lost Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a fierce advocate and tireless champion of women’s rights. I spent the next several days reading her decisions, fiery dissents, and reflections on her career. Of everything I read, one interview answer struck me the …

One Step at a Time: A Life in the Law

Mitchell Hamline plans some in-person classes for summer, aims to add more in fall

Posted: March 19, 2021
After teaching completely online since March 2020 to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitchell Hamline is planning some on-campus instruction this summer and hoping for more in the fall. Dean of Students Lynn LeMoine and Vice Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs Jim Hilbert sent an email to students March 17 saying the …

Mitchell Hamline plans some in-person classes for summer, aims to add more in fall

In light of Atlanta killings, Dean Niedwiecki reaffirms support for Mitchell Hamline’s Asian and Asian-American community

Posted: March 17, 2021
Below is a statement President and Dean Anthony Niedwiecki sent to Mitchell Hamline students on Wednesday, March 17: “In light of the horrific events in Atlanta yesterday, we want to reaffirm our commitment to our Asian and Asian-American students, staff, and faculty, who are likely shocked, frightened, and angry because the majority of the victims …

In light of Atlanta killings, Dean Niedwiecki reaffirms support for Mitchell Hamline’s Asian and Asian-American community

From suffrage to equal rights: Mitchell Hamline to host week of events marking Women’s History Month

Posted: March 16, 2021
Mitchell Hamline School of Law will host several events during the week of March 22 to commemorate the work of activists in Minnesota who ensured the right to vote for women, as well as to discuss current debates and litigation over the Equal Rights Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. The series is called “Julia …

From suffrage to equal rights: Mitchell Hamline to host week of events marking Women’s History Month

Mitchell Hamline plans in-person commencement June 6 at CHS Field

Posted: March 12, 2021
Dean of Students Lynn LeMoine shared the good news Friday with the Mitchell Hamline community that spring commencement will be held in person at CHS Field in St. Paul on June 6. Below is Dean LeMoine’s email to faculty and staff.   Dear Colleagues, Exactly one year ago today we announced to students that we …

Mitchell Hamline plans in-person commencement June 6 at CHS Field