Faculty
Kathleen Knutson, J.D.
Paralegal Program Instructor
Courses Taught
Introduction to Law and Contracts, UCC and Business Organizations,
Litigation and Trial Practice, Legal Writing and Analysis, Real Estate,
Probate, and Domestic Relations
Background
Experienced, veteran paralegal instructor at Inver Hills
B.A., History, College of St. Catherine
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
Guest lecturer teaching Business Law at the College of St. Catherine's
for 20 years.
Mary McLaughlin, J.D.
Paralegal Program Instructor
Courses Taught
Introduction to Law and Contracts, Real Estate, Probate, Legal Research,
and Legal Writing and Analysis
Background
Experienced, veteran paralegal instructor at Inver Hills
B.A., Communication Disorders and Child Psychology, University of
Minnesota-Twin Cities
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law.
Mary has taught paralegal classes at the Minnesota Paralegal Institute
in Minnetonka. In addition to teaching, McLaughlin has been in private
practice and served as corporate counsel in the banking industry.
Mary McLaughlin really enjoys the interaction with her students and with
other faculty. Not only does she like helping students acquire new
skills, but she continually learns from them and her colleagues how to
become a better teacher. McLaughlin says her classes increasingly
reflect a greater diversity of students, a mix of career changers and
younger students as well as students of different backgrounds and
heritage.
Roger Ramstad, J.D.
Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Criminal Justice System, Litigation and Trial Practice, Legal Writing
and Analysis, Domestic Relations, Interviewing and Investigative
Techniques, and Selected Personal Injuries.
Background
Experienced, veteran paralegal instructor at Inver Hills
B.S., Political Science and Economics, St. Cloud State University and
University of Minnesota
J.D., Hamline Law School.
In addition to teaching, Mr. Ramstad has been in private practice and
works as a Public Defender, and in the areas of family law and personal
injury.
Roger Ramstad interests are writing and trial advocacy. He has
written many articles on the paralegal profession. Also, Roger enjoys
sports, fishing and art.
Carol Schoen, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Domestic Relations, Introduction to Law and Contracts, Litigation and
Trial Practice, and Introduction to the Law Office
Background
Experienced adjunct paralegal instructor
B.A., University of Minnesota
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law.
In addition to teaching, Ms. Schoen has been in private practice in
the family law area and as a court appointed public defender. She has
extensive experience working as a managing partner of a law office,
acting as a volunteer attorney coordinator in Dakota County, and has
experience in public legal services. Also, Carol has trained and
supervised paralegals and legal secretaries.
Paul Hark, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Legal Research, and Computerized Legal Research and the Internet
Background
Experienced adjunct paralegal instructor
B.A., Political Science/Public Administration, St. Mary's College
J.D., Hamline University School of Law
In addition to teaching, Mr. Hark has been in private practice and
has extensive experience in the legal research industry. Paul has
trained many paralegals and legal secretaries in Westlaw. Also, he is a
“mediation and arbitration qualified neutral”.
Christine Rued
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Criminal Justice System
Background
Experienced adjunct paralegal instructor
A.A.S., Paralegal Program, Inver Hills Community College
B.A., Psychology, Metropolitan State University
In addition to teaching, Ms. Rued works as a senior paralegal and
manager of paralegals, and has extensive experience in the criminal
justice area. Chris has trained many paralegals as well as supervised
paralegal interns. Also, she attends yearly public defender training on
criminal defense issues, evidence and registration of predatory
offenders, and life after Blakely case.
Tammie Follett, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Legal Research
Background
Experienced adjunct paralegal instructor
B.A., Lawrence University
M.B.A.. University of St. Thomas
J.D., Hamline University School of Law
In addition to teaching, Ms. Follett has extensive experience in the
legal research industry. Tammie has trained many attorneys, paralegals
and legal secretaries across the country in Westlaw. Also, Tammie is a
volunteer at Chrysalis: A Center for Women and their Families, and the
Ramsey County Guardian ad litem program
Joe Atkins, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Interviewing and Investigative Techniques
Background
Experienced adjunct paralegal instructor
B.A., Political Science, University of Minnesota
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
In addition to teaching, Mr. Atkins has been in private practice and
has extensive experience in the personal injury, wrongful death and
product liability areas as well as legal investigation. Joe has trained
and worked with many paralegals and legal secretaries virtually every
day. Also, Mr. Atkins was mayor of Inver Grove Heights, and is presently
a member of the Minnesota Legislature having been recently re-elected.
Joe is an avid volunteer for the Legal Aid Society and Special Olympics.
Bor Yang, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Litigation and Trial Practice, and Domestic Relations
Background
Experienced adjunct paralegal instructor
B.A., University of Minnesota
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
In addition to teaching, Ms. Yang practices as a legal services
lawyer, clerked for a juvenile court judge, and has gained previous
experience in the criminal prosecution and defense areas. Also, Bor
provides valuable pro bono work in the areas of family and immigration
law.
Shirley Munson, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Employment Law
Background
Experienced adjunct paralegal instructor
B.S., Business Administration, Northeastern State University
M.S., College Teaching & Business Administration, Northeastern State
University
J.D., Hamline University Law School
In addition to teaching, Ms. Munson has extensive experience as a senior
paralegal in the employment law field. She has taught law courses at
Hamline University.
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