Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mitchell Hamline Alumni

Class Notes

Karen E. Westwood ’07

Posted: July 22, 2025
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 …

Karen E. Westwood ’07

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

Maya Missaghi ’15

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 …

Andrew Noel ’02

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 …

Judy K. Branham ’07

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 …

Barbara J. Klas ’91

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