In this episode of Professor Podcast, host Sarah Brings interviews Neil Hamilton, a law professor and co-director of the Holloran Center, about his career and research on ethical professional formation. Hamilton explains how his work evolved from teaching technical legal subjects to focusing on helping students find purpose, develop professional identity, and serve others through their careers. He emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, reflection, mentorship, and continuous personal development in shaping ethical professionals, particularly in law. The conversation also explores how generational shifts and emerging technologies like AI are changing education and the profession, highlighting the growing importance of human skills such as empathy, judgment, and relationship-building. Ultimately, Hamilton argues that professional success comes from aligning one's strengths with meaningful service and committing to lifelong growth.
- The Professor Podcast in the Library with a Microphone, Season Four: Neil Hamilton
- Neil Hamilton - University of St. Thomas, School of LawSarah Brings - University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
- Merrie Davidson - University of St. Thomas - MinnesotaAndrea Koeppe - University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
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- The Professor Podcast
- University of St. Thomas
- Season 4
- School of Law; The Professor Podcast
- English
- Podcast
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