Jamie Darin Prenkert

Jamie Darin Prenkert serves as the 13th Dean of the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management since July 2023, leading an institution with 5,000 students, 400+ faculty/staff, and 60,000 alumni across 100+ countries. He concurrently holds the Investors in Leadership Distinguished Chair position.

His educational credentials include:

• J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard Law School
• B.A., summa cum laude with honors in Political Science, Anderson University

Prenkert's research critically examines employment discrimination frameworks and transnational corporate human rights obligations. His scholarly output spans top-tier law journals including the North Carolina Law Review and American Business Law Journal, alongside co-editing Law, Business and Human Rights: Bridging the Gap and authoring the 18th Edition of Business Law: The Global, Ethical, and Digital Environment. This work bridges legal theory with practical business ethics applications.

His accolades demonstrate exceptional impact across research and pedagogy:

• Research: Ralph J. Bunche Award (2013), Distinguished Proceedings Paper Award (2013), Ralph C. Hoeber Award (2006), Kelley Outstanding Research Award (2008)
• Teaching: Trustees’ Teaching Award (2014), Harry C. Sauvain Award (2007), Memorable Faculty Award (2009)

As an educator, Prenkert has taught legal environment of business, employment law, and business/human rights courses while leading 300+ students in study-abroad programs across India, Ghana, and South Africa. His editorial leadership as former Editor-in-Chief of the American Business Law Journal and governance roles on Indiana University faculty councils highlight his academic service commitment.