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.
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
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.
Ann Heimerman, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Probate Law and Legal Writing and Analysis
Wayne Gilbert, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Real Estate Law
Karmen McQuitty, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Criminal Justice System and Litigation and Trial Practice
Lyndee Kamrath, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Family Law
A Minnesota native, Lyndee Kamrath has a strong connection to the
Twin Cities community. Lyndee attended the University of Minnesota where
she received her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish in 2004. She received
her J.D. in 2007 from William Mitchell Law School. As president of the
International Law Students Association she developed a strong interest
in working with diverse cultures and had the opportunity to study and
work abroad in Spain, Argentina, and China. After graduation, Lyndee
volunteered at the Legal Rights Center in Hennepin County prior to
accepting a staff attorney position at the Neighborhood Justice Center.
Honorable Rex Stacey, J.D.
Adjunct Paralegal Instructor
Courses Taught
Criminal Justice System
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