Awards and Recognitions

Rashanda Bruce ’18, associate at Robins Kaplan, was recently featured in Minnesota Lawyer for her exceptional work on a landmark product liability case. Rashanda helped secure a nearly $10.5 million total judgment and played a key role cross-examining the driver who inhaled CRC’s aerosol duster and crashed into a Minnesota woman, resulting in her death. …

Rashanda Bruce ’18

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

Lisa Spencer ’01 was named a 2024 North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Class of 2001

Lisa Spencer ’01

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

Katie Bennett ’11, a partner at Robins Kaplan was named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Personal Injury Power List. Class of 2011

Katie Bennett ’11

Andrew Noel ’02, a partner at Robins Kaplan was named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Personal Injury Power List. Class of 2002

Andrew Noel ’02

Teresa Fariss McClain ’01, a partner at Robins Kaplan was named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Personal Injury Power List. Class of 2001

Teresa Fariss McClain ’01

Philip Sieff ’85, a partner at Robins Kaplan was named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Personal Injury Power List. Class of 1985

Philip Sieff ’85