University of Kansas Law School Blog
Graduate Profile: Ben DeKoning, L’26
KU Law graduate to practice intellectual property in Kansas City To some, the law can seem rigid and resistant to change. For recent graduate Ben DeKoning, it offers a front-row seat to innovation and emerging technology.Originally from Andover, DeKoning came to KU Law after earning a degree in…
Richard Levy retires after 41 years at KU Law
After 41 years of teaching and scholarship, Levy is retiring from KU Law, leaving behind generations of students, colleagues and alumni shaped by his thoughtful approach to the law and his enduring commitment to the university.
How Robin and Dara Miles created a lasting impact at KU Law
Robin Miles, L’86, and Dara Miles, L’87, have given generously to the School of Law over the years, including emergency funds and bar exam study support. They have also pledged an estate gift to KU Law to add to their existing endowed fund — Robin and Dara Miles Law Opportunity Fund — which will…
Graduate Profile: Jude Lane, L’26
Growing up in Arkansas, Jude Lane didn’t always picture himself as a Jayhawk, but now, after three years at KU Law, he says he’s proud to consider himself a Lawhawk.
Graduate Profile: Mkilar Otte, L’26
KU Law graduate’s path to advocacy and criminal defense Originally from Hays, Kansas, Mkilar Otte always felt a strong pull toward the University of Kansas, a place that would ultimately shape his personal interests, academic journey and professional ambitions. He earned his undergraduate…
3 things I learned during my 3 years of law school
During my final Advanced Litigation class at KU Law, I realized that, amidst everything I learned, three things in particular stuck out to me from each year of my time at KU Law.
Graduate Profile: Josh Sherfy, L’26
2026 graduate looks back on his time at KU Law before beginning his career in WichitaUpcoming KU Law graduate Josh Sherfy started law school with all his internal organs intact. He is finishing it without a large intestine.“I can personally confirm that finishing law school doesn't take guts…
Life After 1L: How to Make 2L Matter
Once 1L ended, I realized how much of the law school experience I hadn’t yet considered and how different this next phase would be.
Graduate Profile: Keegan Fredrick, L’26
KU Law graduate to start legal career in NYCKeegan Fredrick brought a deep commitment to public interest advocacy and community-centered lawyering to her time at the University of Kansas School of Law. Originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia, Fredrick earned her undergraduate degree from the…
A 3L’s Bucket List: My Top 5 Experiences at KU Law
As I approach graduation, I’ve been reflecting on what truly shaped my law school experience. While the coursework was important, the moments that had the greatest impact on my growth as a future lawyer happened outside the classroom.