Katherine Kruse

About the Author

Katherine Kruse is a distinguished legal scholar and educator with over two decades of experience in the fields of legal ethics and professional responsibility. She holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and has served as a professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she has mentored countless students in the art of client-centered lawyering. Kruse's research focuses on the intersections of law, psychology, and social justice, emphasizing how effective interviewing and counseling can transform legal practice. Her influential coursebook, Lawyers and Clients: Critical Issues in Interviewing and Counseling, is a cornerstone text in legal education, praised for its practical insights and commitment to ethical advocacy. Beyond academia, Kruse contributes to policy discussions on access to justice and continues to shape the next generation of attorneys through her engaging teaching and scholarship.