Register today for Alumni Reunion Weekend events: October 9-11
Posted: September 18, 2025
Alums host dean visits in Manhattan and Chicago
Posted: August 5, 2025
This July, President and Dean Camille Davidson visited alumni and students in both the Big Apple and the Windy City. What made these visits especially meaningful were their hosts: Mitchell Hamline alums from Robins Kaplan and Fragomen. Each event provided a valuable opportunity to connect, share experiences, and welcome the next generation into the Mitchell …
Building a better life for family—and lifting others along the way
Posted: July 11, 2025
For Chris Pham ’09, “Phamily” means everything. Motivated by a deep desire to give his loved ones what he lacked growing up, he made it his mission to provide what he once longed for: an engaged father, quality time with family, and the financial security to enjoy life without constant stress. Once he reached that …
Building a better life for family—and lifting others along the way
The Baquero family and their legacy of law
Posted: June 4, 2025
Mary Baquero ’97 started the Baquero Law Office in Minneapolis nearly 25 years ago as a solo practitioner specializing in immigration law. That is, until she hired her sons Anthony Baquero ’09 and John Baquero ’11 to join her. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Mary attended Normandale Community College and St. Catherine University. At Normandale, …
Alumni Association Board to welcome its newest member
Posted: June 2, 2025
McKaia Dykema ’23 will join the Mitchell Hamline Alumni Association Board in July 2025. She’s an associate attorney for Kennedy & Graven focusing on municipal law, with prior experience working as a manager of legal advocacy and legislative research for the National League of Cities, as well as various positions with other Minnesota cities. During …
Gregg Meyers ’79 pays it forward
Posted: May 9, 2025
In 1976, Gregg Meyers ’79 was fresh out of undergrad and unsure what to do next, having just completed a theater arts major with minors in philosophy and English. He decided to apply his newfound skills in law school, with no real plans or aspirations to become a lawyer and with the misconception that it …
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
Join us for the Alumni Awards Reception: Feb. 18, 5-7 pm. Register today!
Posted: July 23, 2024
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, …
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