Tracy Harris

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Tracy Harris

Email: tracy-harris@bethel.edu

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Tracy is an Adjunct Instructor, teaching Business Law for the BA Business and BS Business Management programs. She is a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota. She has taught many legal courses since 2006, including Non-profit Law, Business Law and Ethics, Criminal & Social Justice, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, Child Abuse and the Criminal Justice System, Litigation, Administrative Law, Torts, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Interviewing and Investigation, Ethics for the Law Office, Legal Terminology, and Contracts.

Started at Bethel

2023

Education

  • University of Wisconsin - B.A. in Psychology, 1994
  • William Mitchell College of Law - J.D., 2004

Biography

Tracy is a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota, practicing law and teaching in-person and online business law courses. She is actively involved in the legal community with her several memberships and leadership positions.

Courses Taught

Bethel University: Business Law for both the BA Business program and BS Business Management program. 

Other higher education institutions: Non-profit Law, Business Law and Ethics, Business Law, Criminal & Social Justice, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, Child Abuse and the Criminal Justice System, Litigation, Administrative Law, Torts, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Interviewing and Investigation, Ethics for the Law Office, Legal Terminology, and Contracts.
 

Certificates and Licenses

I received my juris doctor in the law in 2004. 

I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota since 2004.  

Professional Organizations, Committees, and Boards

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee, Lawyer Member (appointed effective July 1, 2020)

The Minnesota County Attorneys Association Member (2006 – Present)

Eighteenth District Bar Association: President (2012 – 2013)Vice President (2011 – 2012); Treasurer (2010 – 2011); Secretary (2009 – 2010)

Minnesota State Bar Association 

  • Presenter: Lawyers in the Schools Program (Civic Education) (2008 – 2012)
  • Judge: High School Mock Trials (2005 – Present)
  • Member: Mock Trial Committee (2009 – 2013) and Judiciary Committee (2007 – 2011)
  • Chair: Education Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (2007)

Christian Legal Society Law Student Mentor, Minneapolis, MN (2011 – Present)

Hamline University Collegiate Mock Trial Judge, St. Paul, MN (2006 – Present)

Minnesota State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Judge, Minneapolis, MN (2005 – Present)

Central Minnesota Emergency Services Chaplaincy (CMESC) Board Member, St. Cloud, MN (2011 – 2013)

Anna Marie’s Alliance Board of Directors Member, St. Cloud, MN (2009 – 2012)

Minnesota School of Business Paralegal Program Advisory Committee Member, Elk River, MN (2012 – 2014)

Minnesota Women Lawyers Law Student Mentor, Minneapolis, MN (2011 – 2013)

Mitchell Hamline School of Law Client Counseling Competition Judge, St. Paul, MN (2008 – 2009)

Hennepin County Guardian ad Litem, Minneapolis, MN (1996 – 2000)

 

Hobbies and Interests

I am writing a book for younger women, which has me very excited. 

I love to run--not far or fast, but enough for my life balance.

I enjoy volunteering at my son's school.  

I love to travel and visit family. 

I have started enjoying being in the kitchen more to make healthier meals for my family, like homemade pancake mix, granola, an energy drink, pizza, and dressing. I look forward to expanding. 

I love decorating my home.   

Areas of expertise

Business Law & Juvenile Protection Law

Research interests

I research the law on a regular basis but am now also researching for my book.

Teaching specialty

Business law--in class and online

Quote

"And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8