Jared Mollenkof

Jared Mollenkof is an Assistant Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and concurrently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Hamline University. He is a seasoned public defender with over a decade of experience, having worked at the Nashville Defender’s Office (2012–2019) and currently at the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office (2019–present). He specializes in handling felony cases, bail reform advocacy, and complex litigation. His leadership extends to organizations such as the ACLU of Tennessee, NAACP Nashville, and Black Lives Matter Nashville.

• Education: J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; B.A. in History, Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA)

His research and advocacy focus on criminal justice reform, civil rights, and community empowerment. He actively promotes queer liberation through organizations like Southerners On New Ground (SONG) and serves on boards for the No Exceptions Prison Collective and Minnesota Freedom Fund.

Notable awards include multiple CALI Awards from Georgetown and leadership recognitions in diversity and advocacy. His work bridges legal practice with grassroots activism, emphasizing systemic change and marginalized community support.