University of Kansas Law School Blog
‘Putting on a Play for the Jury’
Edward Paine delivers justice for victims of serious vehicular crimesThe best part about prosecution for Edward Paine, L’99, is delivering justice for victims.“Trying to get justice for victims within the system that we have, when we can – that brings me pleasure,” he said.…
A Cold Case Cracked, a Career Launched
Student ends law school with unparalleled prosecution experienceWhen I started at KU Law as a summer starter in 2016, my goal was to follow the accelerated track. If I played my cards right and took a sufficient number of credit hours per semester, I could graduate in two years. The task seemed…
Protecting Kansans
“Your Honor, I represent the United States.”As U.S. attorney for Kansas, Stephen McAllister utters this phrase when making official appearances in federal courtrooms. The experience is humbling and exhilarating every time.“I get to be a part of the greatest ‘law firm’…
Building Public Trust
KU Law graduate uses background in law to serve in community affairs roleLiz Rebein is not your traditional prosecutor. Instead of charging defendants, filing motions and appearing in court, Rebein deploys her legal expertise through the promotion of positive relationships between law enforcement…
Small Town, High Stakes
Anna Wolf serves as small town city prosecutorThe third Wednesday of each month is a busy day for Anna Wolf. That’s the only day the Tonganoxie Municipal Court is in session. Wolf is the Tonganoxie city prosecutor. “Everything depends on that one day, and you need to have everything…
Justice After Genocide
KU Law grad excels at local, state and international prosecutionAt least 800,000 people were killed in 100 days during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Deborah Wilkinson, L’82, helped bring some of the perpetrators of that violence to justice. As senior appeals counsel at the United Nations…
The Problem Solver
In the summer of 2005, a jury found Lawrence carpenter and former Christian school board member Martin Miller guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife. He was sentenced to life in prison. Charles Branson should have been overjoyed, but he wasn’t. Not exactly. The…
Recruiting Jayhawk Lawyers
When Ethan Brown touts the KU Law community, he speaks from experienceAfter graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2017, Ethan Brown clerked for Chief Justice Lawton Nuss of the Kansas Supreme Court. Eighteen months later, he’s back in Green Hall – this time as KU Law…
Alumni Law Clerk Honors Memory of Former Dean, Federal Judge
Former KU Law Dean James Logan in 1968.Brad Manson reflects on experience in Judge Logan's chambersJim Logan was confirmed by the United States Senate in mid-December 1977, and a few days later he interviewed to hire law clerks. I was lucky enough to be interviewed. Jim had testified a few days…
KU Law Alumnus Teaches Clinic Students About Consumer Defense
KU Legal Aid Clinic alumnus Bill Walberg, L’15, believes all consumers should have appropriate counsel when defending their rights. He recently returned to Green Hall to teach students the fundamentals of debt collection defense as the clinic considers taking on consumer defense cases. …