Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mitchell Hamline Alumni

Class Notes

Class of 1991

Soren Paul Petrek ’91

Posted: March 14, 2022
Soren Paul Petrek Books is proud to announce that SAGA Egmont Publishing, the leading digital publisher in Europe, acquired the rights to the Madeleine Toche series (Cold Lonely Courage, Angels Don’t Die, Wolves at the Door).  Madeleine Toche will soon come to life in digital audio format for millions to enjoy in French around the …

Soren Paul Petrek ’91

Lauris Heyerdahl ’91

Posted: February 10, 2022
Lauris A. Heyerdahl died January 10, 2022 at the age of 58. Lauris was born on December 15, 1963. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Heyerdahl & brother Galen Heyerdahl. Survived by his sons Isaac and Ethan, mother Rose Heyerdahl, Nephew Justin, several cousins and many friends. Lauris attended Carleton College, B.A., 1986, and …

Lauris Heyerdahl ’91

Timothy Kostka ’91 (HUSL)

Posted: January 19, 2018
Timothy Kostka and his wife Rachael started Badger State Curds with some friends and took their product and families to the 77th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD this past August.  They won “Best Side Dish” and during their first major event they participated in the filming of a television show on the Sturgis …

Timothy Kostka ’91 (HUSL)

Faith Amdahl ’91 (WMCL)

Posted: December 20, 2017
Faith Amdahl will be opening Amdahl Law Offices in January, 2018, carrying on the tradition of her late brother Charles Amdahl ’94 and father Douglas K. Amdahl ’51, in her Minneapolis, Minn. location. She will concentrate on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and general civil litigation.

Faith Amdahl ’91 (WMCL)

Robert T. Brabbit ’91 (WMCL)

Posted: June 20, 2017
SiebenCarey is pleased to announce that Robert Brabbit has joined the firm practicing law in the company’s Minneapolis, Minn., office. For more than 26 years, Brabbit has committed himself to servicing people throughout the state of Minnesota. He will continue to represent clients with personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. During his years as an …

Robert T. Brabbit ’91 (WMCL)

Barry A. O’Neil ’91

Posted: October 7, 2016
Barry O’Neil is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He represents professionals in malpractice claims with an emphasis in legal malpractice. Barry’s practice also involves the resolution of complex commercial disputes, employment-related issues and insurance claims. He is an experienced commercial litigator in areas such as contract, shareholder, partnership …

Barry A. O’Neil ’91

Joseph E. Atkins ’91

Posted: April 29, 2016
Minnesota state representative Joe Atkins is running for the Dakota County Board of Commissioners District 4, including Rosemount, Eagan and Inver Grove Heights. Atkins, a lifelong resident of Dakota County, has served seven terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives and was mayor of Inver Grove Heights for 10 years. He said his aim on …

Joseph E. Atkins ’91

Christine J. Chalstrom ’91

Posted: April 22, 2016
  Mitchell Hamline School of Law Trustee Christine Chalstrom was recently selected by Minnesota Business Magazine as one of the 50 Minnesotans chosen for the Real (Power) 50. The magazine describes these as,”The best people to know when conducting business in the state of Minnesota.” Christine Chalstrom is president and CEO of Shepherd Data Services which she …

Christine J. Chalstrom ’91