Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mitchell Hamline Alumni

Career Update

Ashley Patyk ’24

Posted: October 23, 2025
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

Jill Esch ’03

Posted: October 23, 2025
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

Posted: October 1, 2025
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

William “Billy” Delfs ’13

Posted: August 26, 2025
William “Billy” Delfs ’13 joined Gardner Law as an associate attorney, bringing two decades of technical and regulatory experience with medical devices, diagnostics, and life sciences. He has expertise with FDA, EU MDR, and IVDR submissions. His experience also includes guiding businesses through FDA’s recall process, FDA inspection readiness, and post-inspection response and compliance program …

William “Billy” Delfs ’13