Kari Milligan

Kari Milligan is a Teaching Professor of Law and Academic Excellence Specialist at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Her roles focus on legal education, student support, and bar preparation. She teaches courses such as Torts: The Common Law Process and provides individualized academic coaching. Her career spans legal practice, judicial clerkships, and academic roles.

Education:

• J.D., Yale Law School (2011)
• B.A., summa cum laude, Taylor University (2005)

Research & Teaching Focus: Professor Milligan emphasizes practical legal skills, student wellness, and personalized academic support. She integrates her litigation and appellate experience into teaching, ensuring students grasp real-world applications of legal concepts.

Professional Experience:

• Adjunct Faculty, Mitchell Hamline (2024–present)
• Associate Teaching Professor (2021–2024)
• Prior roles include legal practice at Faegre Baker Daniels and Cleary Gottlieb, and a judicial clerkship at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Community & Awards:

• Recipient of Summa Cum Laude from Taylor University
• Active mentor in law firms, clinics, and community initiatives, including coaching an all-Somali girls’ basketball team.

Affiliations: Member of the Association of Academic Support Educators.