AluMNae Network
How to get involved
- Join our Minnesota Law AluMNae Network group on LinkedIn
- Email Terese at [email protected]
- Opt in to our email list by emailing [email protected] and letting us know that you would like to receive AluMNae Network emails.
Annual Events
- Fall: Happy Hour with Alumnae, WLSA & WoCC hosted by the Alumnae Board
- Fall: AluMNae Speaker Series
- Spring: Alumnae brunch during Spring Alumni Weekend
- 3 CLE opportunities throughout the year
Call for Submissions for Recognition
If you or another member of our community has recently received an award or honor, please share it with us by emailing [email protected]. We are so inspired by all that you have accomplished. We would love the opportunity to share and celebrate our friends’ and members’ achievements.
2026-2027 AluMNae Network Board
Board Chair
- Jeannine Lee ’81
Retired Partner, Stinson LLP
Vice Chair/Chair Elect
- Kendra Brodin ’03
Founder & CEO, EsquireWell
Local Board Members
- Carli Brodzinski ’23
Associate Attorney, Thompson, Coe, Cousins, & Irons L.L.P. - Jenny Gassman Pines ’06
Partner, Greene Espel PLLP - Hon. Maria Mitchell '99
District Court Judge, State of Minnesota - Megan O’Rourke ’10
Senior Attorney, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Grace Song ’97
Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, Instructor at U of M Law School and St. Thomas Law School - Julia Wolfe ’19
Attorney, Stinson LLP
Regional Representatives
- New York: Jessica Bontemps '21
Finance Associate, Mayer Brown - Washington, D.C.: Katie Aune '01
Director of Philanthropy, North America, The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - Denver: Sophia Zink '24
Insurance & Claims Counsel, Lockton - San Francisco: Mary Jane Weaver '89
Partner, Weaver Schlenger LLP - Seattle: Barbara Duffy '89
Partner and Executive Committee Member, Ballard Spahr
Emeriti Members
- Barbara J. D’Aquila ’80
Partner, Fisher Phillips - Michelle Miller ’86
Vice President and Senior Counsel (Retired), Medtronic - Jeanette Bazis ’92
Partner, Greene Espel
Upcoming Events
Past Events
The Gender Wealth Gap: A Conversation on "Fair Shake"
April 23, 2026
1 Bias Credit was provided, CLE #546470 on Demand, #546469 in person
She Talks Money: Financial Proficiency and Resilience for Women Lawyers
January 28, 2026
1 Standard Credit Requested
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
April 24, 2025
1 Mental Health Credit: On-Demand #527827
Gavels for Gophers
March 7, 2025
1 Bias Credit: #524701 on Demand
How To Achieve Peak Performance At Work And Home
February 21, 2024
1 standard CLE credit has been requested, event code: #500768
The Educational Affirmative and Recent Challenges to DEI Programs: What Happens Now?
November 6, 2023
1 elimination of bias credit has been requested. Event code: #494744.