Alumni Reunion Weekend

October 9–11, 2025

Alumni are invited to join Mitchell Hamline for a weekend filled with activities, educational sessions, and the opportunity to reconnect and reminisce about their law school experience.

Thursday, Oct. 9

Chief Justice Warren Burger ’31 CLE and Reception

Thursday, Oct. 9, 12-1 pm | Mitchell Hamline campus, room 325

Learn more about the life and work of one of Mitchell Hamline’s most notable alums, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Warren Burger ’31, presented by Professor Todd Peppers. A reception will follow the CLE.

Alumni vs. Students Hockey Game

Thursday, Oct. 9, 6:30-8:45 pm | Tria Arena and Pillbox Tavern

Get out your skates and get ready to go head-to-head with the players from the Mitchell Hamline Fighting Eelpouts hockey team! If you don’t play hockey, you can still participate by cheering during the game. Then, after the game, head downstairs to Pillbox Tavern for appetizers and fellowship with players, students, and fans.

RSVP to [email protected] by Sept. 15.

Friday, Oct. 10

Open House

Friday, Oct. 10, 4-5:30 pm | Mitchell Hamline campus

Connect with friends, classmates, and colleagues who shared your experiences—whether that was writing for the Law Review, taking a clinic, having a class with a favorite professor, and more.

Alumni Awards Reception

Friday, Oct. 10, 5:30-7 pm | Mitchell Hamline auditorium

Mingle with fellow alumni and celebrate the accomplishments of the following award recipients:

Distinguished Alumni Award: Hon. John P. Smith ’75
Outstanding Alumni Award: Hon. Donovan Frank ’77
Recent Alumni Award: Rashanda Bruce ’18

Saturday, Oct. 11

Weekend Brunch

Saturday, Oct. 11, 8:45-9:30 am | Hamline University, West Hall

Enjoy a delicious brunch, followed by CLE opportunities in the morning and afternoon.

CLE: The Spirit of Hamline

Saturday, Oct. 11, 9:30-10:30 am | Hamline University, West Hall

Honor the legacy of Hamline University School of Law and its enduring spirit with a CLE panel featuring emeriti faculty members at this CLE hosted at Hamline University.

CLE: A Retrospective on Dispute Resolution in Minnesota

Saturday, Oct. 11, 10:30-11:30 am | Hamline University, West Hall

Learn more about the history of this critical area of the law from Professor Sharon Press and Professor Emerita Bobbi McAdoo. Mitchell Hamline’s Dispute Resolution Institute is nationally renowned and is ranked eighth in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

CLE: Uplift and Uphold: Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and the Law

Saturday, Oct. 11, 1-4 pm | Mitchell Hamline campus

We are partnering with Hazelden Betty Ford and Mobilize Recovery to offer a program focused on lawyer well-being, mental health, and substance use in the legal profession.

The day will feature keynote Brian Cuban; Jon Tynjala, executive director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers; Attorney General Keith Ellison; and a powerhouse lineup of Mitchell Hamline alumni, faculty, and staff, including Grace Chanin ’18, Professor Nicole Coon, Patty Devoy ’13, Professor Leanne Fuith ’12, Lynn LeMoine ’11, Matthew Nolan ’09, Heather Stratton ’24, and Emily Weischel ’18.

This program offers interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as practical tools and skills so attendees can integrate concrete strategies into their work and feel a sense of healing through community.

Closing Mixer

Saturday, Oct. 11, 5-7 pm | Sweeney’s Saloon

Let’s toast to old and new friends to close out our Alumni Reunion Weekend with light bites and tight bonds.

Make an Impact

Throughout our 125-year history, Mitchell Hamline has shaped the field of legal education and made a difference in the community. This is only possible through the generous support of our alumni and partners.

Make a gift today to support Mitchell Hamline

Oct 9–11 12:00 am