Class Notes – Mitchell Hamline Alumni

John “Jack” DeWalt ’02

Posted: May 6, 2025

John “Jack” DeWalt ’02 passed away on March 16, 2025. He was 51. In 2014, Jack partnered with two friends and colleagues, Melissa Chawla ’02 and Marian Saksena, to form DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC. One of Jack’s dreams was to open his own firm, and he took great pride in celebrating its 10-year anniversary. …

John “Jack” DeWalt ’02

Gurdhyan Singh ’01

Posted: May 6, 2025

Gurdhyan Singh ’01 co-edited and published the book below. Class of 2001

Gurdhyan Singh ’01

Sunčica Sejdinović ’09

Posted: April 11, 2025

Sunčica Sejdinović ’09 joined Winthrop & Weinstine as an associate in the firm’s Tax practice. Class of 2009

Sunčica Sejdinović ’09

Nic Puechner ’15

Posted: April 11, 2025

Nic Puechner ’15 was named shareholder at Larkin Hoffman. Class of 2015

Nic Puechner ’15

Hon. Deborah Sundquist ’88

Posted: April 11, 2025

Hon. Deborah Sundquist ’88 was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers as a Fellow. The College honors lawyers throughout the nation whose sustained performance in the practice of their profession exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and achievement by granting them membership as Fellows. Judge Sundquist serves on the Workers’ Compensation Court of …

Hon. Deborah Sundquist ’88

Catherine J. Wasson ’88

Posted: April 11, 2025

Catherine J. Wasson ’88 was awarded emeritus status upon her retirement from Elon University School of Law last summer. During her 32-year career, she directed the writing programs at two law schools, and also taught classes in Family Law, Client Counseling, Negotiations, and Appellate Practice. She is forever grateful to William Mitchell for her legal …

Catherine J. Wasson ’88