University of St. Thomas

B.A.University of Minnesota-Duluth - Spanish
J.D.Hamline Law School

Michael K. Browne is the Legal Affairs Manager for the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, with primary responsibility for coordinating appeals, conciliations, settlements and other legal matters.  He also served as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law from 2007-2008, and on the Board of Directors for the Jordan Area Community Council.

Previously, Mr. Browne worked for the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, where he authored evaluations of the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority and the City’s Civil Rights complaint process.  During his tenure, he was recognized by the Minneapolis City Council for his contributions to the department during its transition as the Interim Director; received the Minneapolis Commission of Civil Rights’ outstanding service and dedication award; and was awarded Hamline University, School of Law’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

As a practicing attorney, Mr. Browne focused on civil rights, criminal and employment law. From 2002 to 2003 he was a Fellow with the Robert Bosch Foundation in Germany, with a focus on police misconduct and comparative criminal law, and recently earned a Certificate from the Human Rights Institute/Faculty of Law at the University of Madrid and Helsinki España.   Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Strategic Management from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.