Career Update

Matt Brown ’09, a Mitchell Hamline trustee will be partner-in-charge of the Minneapolis EisnerAmper office starting in January 2026. Class of 2009

Matt Brown ’09

Ashley Patyk ’24 joined Maslon’s litigation group in their Minneapolis office. Following her graduation from Mitchell Hamline, Ashley gained valuable experience clerking for the Honorable Tracy M. Smith of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Class of 2024

Ashley Patyk ’24

In September 2025, Jill Esch ’03, a Native Hawaiian was elected to the Minnesota Native American Bar Association (MNABA), formerly known as MAIBA. In 2000, Jill was instrumental in having the Association’s By Laws amended to include Native Hawaiians to be Regular Members, being eligible to vote and hold office or directorship in the Association. …

Jill Esch ’03

Dave Ujke ’89 published a children’s book entitled “Bear the Cat”, illustrated by Holly Tourdot. From the back cover description: Bear the Cat is the story of a blind cat and how he gets his name. He becomes lost in the forest and meets new friends who help him on his journey. His friends are …

Dave Ujke ’89

Angie Snavely ’08 has rejoined Faegre Drinker as a partner in the firm’s Minneapolis office. Class of 2008

Angie Snavely ’08

Kristi Baker ’14 was promoted to Officer and to the Management Team at The Law Center, S.C. in Madison. Class of 2014

Kristi Baker ’14

Bethany Maski ’21 joined Moss & Barnett’s family law team. Class of 2021

Bethany Maski ’21