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Neil Hamilton
Director at Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions
Neil Hamilton is a distinguished legal scholar and educator with a focus on professional ethics and leadership. He serves as the Founding Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.12
As a legal professional, Hamilton holds the position of Holloran Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas.1 His academic career spans over four decades, including a tenure as Trustees Professor of Regulatory Policy at William Mitchell College of Law from 1980 to 2001.1
Hamilton's expertise lies in the areas of professional responsibility and ethics. He has taught these subjects to law students and professionals for more than 30 years.1 His research and scholarship primarily focus on the professional formation of new entrants into the ethics of professions, with a particular emphasis on the legal profession.1
Throughout his career, Hamilton has made significant contributions to legal literature. He has authored four books and over seventy law journal articles.1 His publication "Roadmap: The Law Student's Guide to Preparing and Implementing a Successful Plan for Meaningful Employment" received the American Bar Association's Gambrell Award for excellence in professionalism.1
Hamilton's work has been widely recognized in the legal community. He received the Professional Excellence Award from the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2004, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.1 In 2009, he was awarded the University of St. Thomas Presidential Award for Excellence as a Teacher and Scholar.1
At the Holloran Center, which he directs, Hamilton leads interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, and programs aimed at helping the next generation form professional identities with a strong moral core.1 His work emphasizes responsibility for self and service to others in professional contexts.
Hamilton's LinkedIn profile confirms his current position as Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, a role he has held since May 2005.2
