Barbara J. Gislason ’80 serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Juriste International, which is the flagship publication of the Paris-based Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), an international lawyers organization founded in 1927 that serves 110 countries. She also serves on the Board of Governors and Executive Committee of the UIA. Class of 1980
Karen E. Westwood ’07 has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025–26. From October 2025 through June 2026, she will teach Legal Research and Writing at South East European University (SEEU) in Tetovo, North Macedonia. In addition to her teaching, Karen will also consult with a local court to help make its website …
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 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
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, 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 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 …