KU Law Blog
Graduate Profile: Kate Rues, L’25, and Alexandria Vazquez, L’25
Students to begin legal careers thousands of miles from Green Hall. As they prepare to walk across the stage at KU Law’s Hooding Ceremony, Kate Rues and Alexandria Vazquez aren’t just celebrating the end of law school; they’re preparing to launch their legal careers more than 7,…
Graduate profile: Alex Hagerott, L’25
KU Law graduate reflects on his transformative trip to Istanbul during law school When Alex Hagerott, L’25, reflects on his time at the KU Law, one experience stands out above the rest: a trip to Istanbul, Turkey, for American Law Week.Led by Dean Stephen Mazza and Professor Stephen Ware,…
Graduate Profile: Matt Koegel, L’25
Student finds his professional calling through the Legal Aid Clinic When Matt Koegel, L’25, first visited KU Law in the middle of a chilly February in 2022, he wasn’t sure this was where he’d end up. The quiet streets of Lawrence didn’t initially make a strong impression…
Graduate Profile: Anne Marie Yatsula, L’25
From the Sunshine State to the Sunflower State Anne Marie Yatsula, L’25, likes to joke that she randomly looked at a map to decide where to go to law school. The truth is, the Florida-native fell in love with Lawrence when she visited.“I got the sense that KU would be a place…
Graduate Profile: John Harris, L’25
Native American Law Students Association president to continue his passion for public service For John Harris, L’25, public service and Jayhawk pride run deep. Originally from Shawnee, Kansas, his journey through law school wasn’t just about building a career; it was about answering a…
Graduate Profile: Leah Stein, L’25
KU Law student looks ahead to a career in civil litigation As a Dodge City native with deep roots in southwest Kansas, Leah Stein always knew she wanted to make a meaningful impact close to home. When it came time to choose a law school, the decision was easy.“I picked KU Law because I grew…
Fund Established Honoring Alum’s Dupport of the Project for Innocence
The Paul E. Wilson Project for Innocence & Post-Conviction Remedies – previously known as The Defender Project - was founded at KU Law almost 60 years ago. Hundreds of students have participated in the program over the years and have won more than 70 direct appeals since its rebranding in…
Alum Creates First LGBTQ+ Scholarship for KU Law
A new scholarship fund at KU Law has been created to support students who are members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. The fund, OUTLaws & Allies Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Equality, was founded by KU Law alum and current Board of Governors member Steve Young, L’84. It is the…
Graduate Profile: Anthony Leeks, L'24
Former KU football player joins KC firm for real estate lawOnce you’re a Jayhawk, you’re always a Jayhawk. This is especially true for recent graduate, Anthony Leeks, who first walked on to KU’s campus in 2018. When he graduated in 2021 with a degree in business management and…
Graduate Profile: Nick Velo, L'24
First-generation law student takes hands-on experiences with him into his career For some, law school isn’t a straight shot to the courtroom. Students can make the most of their three years in law school exploring all avenues of the law and finding their niche. Sometimes, this leads to…