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Hon. Kristin L. Garland ’06

Posted: July 8, 2020
Kristin Garland (Rogers) was appointed Associate City Court Judge in Auburn, New York. Meet Kristin Garland- Auburn, New York’s Newest Associate City Judge  

Hon. Kristin L. Garland ’06

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 2006

William B. Maguire ’11

Posted: July 8, 2020
After six and a half years of public service with the California Public Utilities Commission, Will Maguire accepted an associate attorney position with the up and coming firm of Churchwell White, in Sacramento, CA.  Will’s practice areas include general municipal, land use, environmental, and litigation.

William B. Maguire ’11

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 2011

Steven M. Sitek ’99

Posted: July 8, 2020
Bassford Remele Shareholder Steven Sitek has been certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist. Steve focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, trust and estate litigation, and general liability. Steve serves as president of the 700-member Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association and is the Board of Directors …

Steven M. Sitek ’99

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 1999

Suzanne Gunnin Blankenship ’95

Posted: July 8, 2020
Suzanne Gunnin Blankenship, an attorney with Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon in Pensacola, has been named a Board Certified Condominium and Planned Development Lawyer by The Florida Bar. She obtained her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law in 1995, serving as editor-in-chief of the Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy.

Suzanne Gunnin Blankenship ’95

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 1995

Kathryn H. Bennett ’11

Posted: July 8, 2020
Katie Bennett joined Robins Kaplan LLP as a partner in the firm’s Minneapolis office.

Kathryn H. Bennett ’11

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 2011

Class of 1988 Get Together

Posted: July 8, 2020
On November 23, 2019 the Class of 1988 3L  held their annual (or every year or two) get together. It was  held at Mark Kleinschmidt’s and organized by Mike Swanson and Mark . There were 15 class members there: Back Row– Jean Whitney ,Tom Hughes ,Mike Swanson, Mark Kleinschmidt, Dan Beck, Dave Ludesher, Dean Raths, …

Class of 1988 Get Together

Class Notes   Reunion  Class of: 1988

Joseph M. Sanow ’13

Posted: July 7, 2020
Joseph Sanow was appointed Nobles County (MN) Attorney, effective Oct0ber 1, 2019.

Joseph M. Sanow ’13

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 2013

Jody L. TallBear ’09

Posted: July 7, 2020
Jody TallBear, has been appointed to be Chief, Office of Civil Rights, for the U.S. Department of Energy located in Washington DC. She’s previously held positions at the Department related to energy policy and Tribal affairs.

Jody L. TallBear ’09

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 2009

Alexander J. Kim ’06

Posted: July 7, 2020
Greenberg Traurig Grows IP Practice, Minneapolis Office with Addition of Alex Kim MINNEAPOLIS – Sept. 4, 2019 – The Minneapolis office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion with the addition of Alexander J. Kim as a shareholder in the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. He joins Greenberg Traurig from …

Alexander J. Kim ’06

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 2006

Gary A. Muentener ’82

Posted: July 7, 2020
Gary has served the Michigan Legislature over a 20 year period, with time evenly split between the Michigan House & Senate. Presently, his primary responsibilities are focused on constituent issues in the office of Senator Dale Zorn. Additionally, Gary enjoys teaching political science courses as an adjunct instructor at Delta College- about 3 miles away …

Gary A. Muentener ’82

Class Notes   Career Update  Class of: 1982

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