University of St. Thomas

J.D., University of Saint Thomas School of Law
B.A., Hamline University (Certificate in Conflict Studies)

Artika Tyner is a Clinical Law Fellow in the Community Justice Project (CJP) of the University of St. Thomas Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services. Ms. Tyner teaches and supervises CJP students as they prepare to become agents of social change. CJP students use an integrated problem solving approach to restore and build communities.

Ms. Tyner’s scholarly interests include developing educational pedagogy for teaching social justice lawyering, aiding law students in developing their leadership capabilities, and implementing alternative dispute resolution techniques. Ms. Tyner is a speaker at local, national, and international programs concerning diversity, clinical education, and community service.

Ms. Tyner has demonstrated her commitment to the furtherance of public service and social justice by volunteering with community mediation organizations, mentoring youth, and advocating for public policy reform. She serves on the Ramsey County Bar Association Youth and the Law and Diversity Committees.  She also is an ABA Diversity Fellow and ABA Young Lawyers Division member.