Chelsy M. Jantsch ’15 joined Fox Rothschild in Minneapolis as Counsel in the Real Estate Department. Class of 2015
Chelsy M. Jantsch ’15
Posted: July 9, 2025
Rashanda Bruce ’18
Posted: July 9, 2025
Rashanda Bruce ’18, an associate at Robins Kaplan, was recently featured in Minnesota Lawyer for her exceptional work on a landmark product liability case. Rashanda helped secure a nearly $10.5 million total judgment. Her contributions earned her and her team a spot among Minnesota Lawyer’s “Attorneys of the Year.” Class of 2018
Maya Missaghi ’15
Posted: June 30, 2025
Maya Missaghi ’15 will begin her year-long term as president of the Ramsey County Bar Association on July 1, 2025. Missaghi is an associate attorney at Moersch, Dorsey & Hahn, P.A., where her practice includes estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. Class of 2015
Jessica Klander ’11
Posted: June 30, 2025
Jessica Klander ’11 was named the 107th president of the Hennepin County Bar Association. Her year-long term begins July 1, 2025. She is a shareholder and the chief operating officer at Bassford Remele. Class of 2011
Lisa Spencer ’01
Posted: June 30, 2025
Lisa Spencer ’01 was named a 2024 North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Class of 2001
Andrew Noel ’02
Posted: June 27, 2025
Andrew Noel ’02 has been honored with the North Dakota Association for Justice’s 7th Amendment Award, recognizing seasoned members of the organization who exemplify its mission of ensuring access to justice and effective legal representation for their clients. Andrew Noel is a leading civil rights attorney with over two decades of experience litigating high-impact cases …
Judy K. Branham ’07
Posted: June 27, 2025
Judy K. Branham ’07, passed away on June 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Judy passed peacefully and comfortably with family close to her and the love of her friends all around her. Judy served as counsel with Redgrave LLP, focusing her practice on the development and implementation of international privacy and cybersecurity …
Barbara J. Klas ’91
Posted: June 27, 2025
Barbara J. Klas ’91 recently joined Mitchell Hamline’s Institutional Advancement team as Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. With over 25 years of experience as a litigator, legal industry consultant and business development executive, she returns to her alma mater to lead philanthropy, alumni engagement and external relations. Before joining Mitchell Hamline, Barbara was an …
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
Katie Bennett ’11
Posted: June 27, 2025
Katie Bennett ’11, a partner at Robins Kaplan was named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Personal Injury Power List. Class of 2011