Gordon W. Shumaker, Jr.

Judge Gordon W. Shumaker, Jr. is a distinguished legal professional with a career spanning academia and the judiciary. He holds a B.A. (1964) and M.A.T. (1965) from the University of St. Thomas, and a J.D. (1971) from William Mitchell College of Law. Since 1972, he has served as an Adjunct Professor at multiple institutions, including William Mitchell College of Law, Hamline University School of Law, and the University of Minnesota Law School, teaching Evidence and Trial Advocacy.

• B.A. in Liberal Arts, University of St. Thomas (1964)
• M.A.T. in Liberal Arts, University of St. Thomas (1965)
• J.D. in Law, William Mitchell College of Law (1971)

Research Interests: His academic work focuses on Evidence Law, Trial Advocacy, and Civil Litigation, with significant contributions to legal frameworks in high-profile cases such as silicone breast implant litigation and insurance coverage disputes.

Publications: Judge Shumaker authored the Evidence Law Handbook: Rulings on Evidence and contributed a chapter to the Minnesota Evidence Desk Book, both critical resources for legal practitioners.

Judicial Career: From 1982 to 1996, he served as a Minnesota District Court Judge, ascending to Chief Judge in 1995–1996. He later served on the Minnesota Court of Appeals from 1997 to 2010, presiding over complex litigation.