Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mitchell Hamline Alumni

Class Notes

Class of 1981

Jim Welna ’81

Posted: June 27, 2025
James “Jim” Welna ’81 died at the age of  71 on May 26, 2025. Jim, beloved by many, is survived by his wife Sue, daughters Jenn (Garrett Ferderber) and Becca and grandkiddos Wren and Rowan Welderber, brother Mark (Cathy) and sister Ginny (Joe Magner). Class of 1981

Jim Welna ’81

Brad Lehrman ’81

Posted: March 30, 2024
Brad Lehrman, J.D., former pro bono counsel for World Without Genocide, has joined their Board of Directors. Lehrman has dedicated much of his legal career to human rights and pro bono work, including for the Minneapolis Jewish Community Center, Midwest Anti-Defamation League, Round Earth Media, and The Advocates for Human Rights. A retired partner of …

Brad Lehrman ’81

Kathleen Newman ’81

Posted: June 28, 2023
DeWitt LLP announced its attorney Kathleen M. Newman was recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) as a 2022 “North Star Lawyers Pro Bono All-Star.” She provided 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services to low-income individuals in the community at no fee and without expectation of a fee. Newman was among …

Kathleen Newman ’81

David Odahowski ’81

Posted: August 24, 2022
David A. Odahowski was recently named the Lydia Gardner Winter Park  Chamber – Citizen of the Year. He was recognized for his leadership involving the $40 million dollar Winter Park Florida Library and Events Center, COVID-19 response and The Winter Park Economic Scorecard. David was feted at the Events Center before a sold out dinner …

David Odahowski ’81