Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mitchell Hamline Alumni

Awards and Recognitions

Patrick M. Arenz ’06

Posted: October 23, 2025
Patrick M. Arenz ’06 has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The induction ceremony at which Arenz became a Fellow took place before an audience of approximately 950 during the recent Annual Meeting of the College in Washington, D.C. Arenz is a partner at Robins Kaplan and has been practicing for …

Patrick M. Arenz ’06

Rashanda Bruce ’18

Posted: July 31, 2025
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

Posted: July 22, 2025
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

Andrew Noel ’02

Posted: June 27, 2025
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