Mary Dunnewold

Partner

Mary Dunnewold brings extensive practical experience in higher education to her work as a campus investigator, advisor, and trainer. Her work is grounded in over twenty years of experience as a law school teacher and administrator.

mdunnewold@somsull.com

Practice Areas

Investigations
Mary conducts a full range of Title IX investigations, including those involving multiple parties and complex issues. Mary has conducted hundreds of interviews with parties and witnesses in complaints involving students, staff, and faculty. Mary has deep experience in all types of campus investigation work, including campus-wide bias and discrimination investigations. 

Advising
With extensive knowledge of the Title IX landscape, Mary is a trusted advisor to campus administrators throughout the complaint process. She also drafts Title IX and related campus policies and procedures and conducts external reviews to ensure thoroughness and compliance with current laws and regulations. 

Training
Mary conducts training for Title IX coordinators, Title IX hearing boards, and other campus constituencies.

Education, Certifications & Memberships

  • Minnesota

    • National Association of College and University Attorneys

    • Minnesota State Bar Association

    • Rice County Bar Association

    • University of Minnesota Law School, JD, Cum Laude

    • University of Minnesota, MA 

    • St. Olaf College, BA, Phi Beta Kappa, Paracollege Honors

    • ATIXA

    • TrainEd

    • NACUA

    • T9 Mastered

    • Stafford and Associates

    • United Educators

    • SUNY Student Conduct Institute

    • Northfield Union of Youth, Board Member

    • Northfield TORCH, Board Member

    • WINGS, Fundraising Committee