Dean E. Raths

Dean E. Raths is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (College of Law), where he contributes to legal education through teaching and course development. He previously served as co-director of the Lawyering course (2014-2018) and pioneered the Blended Writing and Research program.

• Education: B.A. in History and Social Science from Southern Methodist University; J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law

Research and Teaching Focus: Dean Raths specializes in Estate Planning and has taught courses including Torts, Legal Writing and Research, Bar Preparation Strategies, and Legal Reasoning. His work emphasizes practical legal skills and pedagogical innovation.

Professional Background: He clerked for Justices Sandra Gardebring and Paul Anderson on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and maintains a legal practice focused on estate planning.