R. Judson Mitchell, Jr.

R. Judson Mitchell, Jr. is a Clinical Professor and Pro Bono Coordinator at the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice within the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. He specializes in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, and Trial Practice, with a focus on Technology and Legal Innovation. Mitchell leads the groundbreaking Technology and Legal Innovation Clinic and is a notable software developer, creating tools like ClinicCases for legal clinics.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in Political Science (Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa), Louisiana State University, 1991
• J.D., Paul M. Hebert Law Center (Louisiana State University), 1994

Research & Professional Contributions: Mitchell’s work bridges legal practice and technology, emphasizing access to justice through innovation. He lectures on Law and Technology and has pioneered software solutions for legal nonprofits. His civic roles include leadership in the New Orleans Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness and the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Technology committees.

Awards:

• 2004: Gillis Long Public Service Award
• 2011: Legatus Christi Award (Harry Tompson Center)

Labs/Initiatives: - Founder of the Technology and Legal Innovation Clinic, the first of its kind in legal education.