Helping all Mitchell students reach their goals
By providing support, encouragement, advice, and learning opportunities to students, faculty, and staff, we are able to ensure that Mitchell is place where everyone understands the importance of diversity in the legal profession.
Each year, along with multicultural student organizations, we sponsor diversity related activities, like: Black History Month events; Cesar Chavez Dinner; Shabbat and Passover Seder; and the Pride Festival.
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Upcoming Events
Honorable Edward Toussaint
Distinguished Professor of Law
Associate Dean of Multicultural Affairs
Retired Minnesota Court of Appeals Chief Judge Toussaint Jr. has been honored for his service to law students, the courts, and the bar.
Lawrencina Mason Oramalu
Assistant Dean
Director Multicultural Affairs
Lawrencina has dedicated her career to creating equal access to opportunities for all people and creating welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environments for students.
Sharon Van Leer
Multicultural Specialist
Asst. International Student Advisor
Sharon has deep connections to many civic and community organizations throughout the region.
Beryl Rourke
Administrative Coordinator
International Student Advisor
Beryl has spent her career helping international students succeed in higher education.
Commitment
As a member of the American Bar Association’s Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Mitchell is committed to diversifying the legal profession and providing all individuals with access to a legal education.
At Mitchell, diversity is an integral part of our mission, vision, and values. Our Office of Multicultural Affairs works with the administration, departments, and the multicultural affairs student advisory board to ensure that the school fulfills its multiculturalism vision of creating a vibrant learning community where all individuals feel welcomed and respected.