Alumni

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, …

The Baquero family and their legacy of law

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

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

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