Mitchell Gordon

Mitchell Gordon is an Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he has taught since 2003. He holds a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School, an MA in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, and a BA in Political Science and English from Tufts University. His expertise lies in comparative constitutional law, legal research, and writing. Gordon previously served as an Assistant Attorney General for Minnesota, focusing on consumer protection and healthcare nonprofit investigations. He is actively involved in religious and social justice organizations and was a candidate for St. Paul City Council in 1999. His teaching includes Lawyering Skills I and Law Review mentorship, emphasizing practical legal writing and ethical decision-making aligned with social justice principles.

His research explores constitutional borrowing, historical jurisprudence, and executive-judicial dynamics, with notable publications analyzing Argentina's constitutional frameworks and U.S. legal history. Gordon's work bridges legal theory and practice, advocating for ethical legal scholarship and community engagement.

Notable contributions include his analysis of the Brandeis brief methodology and the role of historical context in Supreme Court rulings. His courses emphasize developing critical legal analysis and writing skills essential for practicing attorneys. Gordon is also affiliated with the University of St. Thomas Law Journal, which focuses on integrating faith and justice in legal discourse through symposia and publications.