Jamie Becker-Finn

Jamie Becker-Finn is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she teaches courses on the Legislative Process. She is also actively serving as a State Representative for Minnesota House District 42B, currently in her third term, and holds key committee positions including Chair of the Judiciary Finance & Civil Law Committee, and membership in Ways & Means, Environment, Behavioral Health, Ethics, and Property Tax committees.

Her academic and professional work reflects a strong commitment to public service, equity, and governance. As a descendant of the Leech Lake Ojibwe Nation and a founding member of the People of Color & Indigenous (POCI) Caucus, she brings vital perspectives on Indigenous rights and racial justice into both legislative and educational spaces.

Her teaching focuses on the mechanics and impact of legislative systems, drawing from her direct experience in state governance. While no peer-reviewed publications are listed in the source, her work spans legal, policy, and community engagement domains, particularly in civil law, behavioral health reform, and environmental regulation.

• Chair, Judiciary Finance & Civil Law Committee
• Member, Ways & Means Committee
• Member, Environment Committee
• Member, Behavioral Health Committee
• Member, Ethics Committee
• Member, Property Tax Committee

She advises on policy and legal education, integrating legislative practice with academic instruction. Her work is supported through public service roles rather than traditional research grants. She is affiliated with legislative and academic teams focused on justice reform and inclusive governance.