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Jackie Perez ’19 is living and giving for today and proud of it

Posted: December 17, 2024
She’s not ashamed. In fact, she’s very proud. Proud of her struggle, proud of her parents’ sacrifices, and proud to be part of Mitchell Hamline—a special place that put Jackie Perez ’19 in a position to be successful. “I benefited significantly from financial aid when I was a student at Mitchell Hamline and am now …

Jackie Perez ’19 is living and giving for today and proud of it

Alums join World Without Genocide

Posted: March 26, 2024
Brad Lehrman ‘81, former pro bono counsel of World Without Genocide, has joined the board of directors; and Holly Dolejsi ’09 is the new pro bono counsel. Lehrman has dedicated much of his legal career to human rights and pro bono work, including for the Minneapolis Jewish Community Center, Midwest Anti-Defamation League, Round Earth Media, …

Alums join World Without Genocide

Brian Bender ’12 doubles his impact to help students dealing with tragedy

Posted: March 18, 2024
Brian Bender ’12 was a 1L when the unthinkable happened. During winter break, he, along with his wife Meredith and their nine-month-old daughter Samantha took a trip to California to visit relatives. His wife wouldn’t make it back home.  While there, Bender’s wife became very ill. And as time passed, it became apparent that Bender …

Brian Bender ’12 doubles his impact to help students dealing with tragedy

Establishing a scholarship while honoring a loved one

Posted: February 23, 2024
Judge Susanne C. Sedgwick ’56 1931-1988 The Honorable Susanne C. Sedgwick ’56 was a distinguished judge in Minnesota for decades and beloved by her family, friends, and colleagues. In her honor, they established the Sedgwick Scholarship Endowment, which has assisted women with children ever since. Sedgwick married her husband, Alfred Sedgwick, while attending law school. …

Establishing a scholarship while honoring a loved one

Hli Xyooj ’07 named a 2023 Changemaker by Minnesota Women’s Press

Posted: December 14, 2023
Hli Xyooj
Hli Xyooj ’07 was named a 2023 Changemaker by Minnesota Women’s Press for making a difference in the Hmong community, including empowering Hmong farmers, women, LGBTQ+ people, and youth through her multiple roles. Her family was one of the first three Hmong refugee families to arrive in Minneapolis in 1979. Today, Minnesota is home to …

Hli Xyooj ’07 named a 2023 Changemaker by Minnesota Women’s Press

Alum recognized for litigation work on NCAA cases

Posted: November 13, 2023
In October, the National Law Journal named Will Stute ’97 Winning Litigator of the Year out of 12 finalists. The publication cited two blockbuster trial wins for the NCAA that Stute secured. Another publication, American Lawyer, has also named Stute a finalist for National Litigator of the Year. The following is an article we wrote …

Alum recognized for litigation work on NCAA cases