Jill Bryant

Jill Bryant is the Vice Dean of Administration and Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She has held various academic and administrative roles, including:

• Associate Provost and Professor of Legal Studies at Hamline University (2016–2021)
• Director of the Business Law Institute (2013–2015) and interim director (2012–2013) at Hamline Law
• Executive Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel at a Minneapolis financial services firm (1996–2000)

Education:

• B.S., 1980, Northwestern University
• J.D., 1983, Columbia University School of Law

Her research focuses on corporate governance frameworks, the role of internal legal counsel, and the integration of social science theory into corporate management. She teaches courses such as corporations, securities regulation, and corporate ethics seminars. Her practice included corporate law, governance, and negotiations in financial services.

Notable contributions include directing academic initiatives like Hamline Law’s Business Law Institute and mentoring through externship programs. No specific awards or grants are listed, but her extensive legal and academic experience underscores her expertise in corporate legal ethics and governance.