KU Law Blog
Graduate Profile: Steven Hendler, L'23
Non-traditional student trades in white coat for law degreeChances are, if you've ever visited Green Hall, you've heard of Steve Hendler. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Hendler had a highly successful career in the healthcare field, but a few years ago he decided to pursue something different…
Graduate Profile: Kevin C Barnett, L'23
Student uses ally ship to help promote indigenous culture and rightsKevin C Barnett has been interested in tribal law and federal Indian law since before he was a law student. After his graduation in May where he received his Juris Doctor and the Tribal Law certificate, he will continue his work…
Graduate Profile: Leah Hodges, L’22
Student advocates for those with limited resourcesLeah Hodges chose to attend law school because of her passion for people and providing support for those with limited resources.After graduating this month, she will begin her role as a Missouri Justice Fellow with the Missouri Public Defender…
Graduate Profile: Lakisha Cooper, L’22
Educator plans to use J.D., Ph.D. to address inequityLakisha Cooper lives by the belief, “be the change you want to see in the world.”She recently graduated from the University of Kansas with two degrees that will allow her to follow that belief on a greater scale.Cooper, L’22,…
Graduate Profile: Heddy Pierce-Armstrong, L’22
Student turns childhood memories into promising career in labor lawHeddy Pierce-Armstrong is graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law this spring and looks forward to discovering what the future will hold.Pierce-Armstrong’s inspiration to attend law school came in the form of a…
Graduate Profile: Trey Duran L’22
Student champion for diversity and inclusion to become victims’ advocateTrey Duran will graduate from the University of Kansas School of Law this month, and they look forward to using their legal knowledge to give back to the people of Kansas.“I am excited about contributing back to the…
Graduate Profile: Ashlyn Shultz, L’22
Mentoring first-year students was a standout experience for KU Law banner carrierThe first year of law school is full of challenges. For Ashlyn Shultz, learning how to overcome those challenges – and passing that knowledge on to her fellow students – has been a defining law school…
Graduate Profile: Cortez Downey, L’22
Student leader pursuing a passion for privacy lawDuring his second year at KU Law, Cortez Downey took a course in Privacy Law. The class, taught by Professor Najarian Peters, set Downey on a career path.“Professor Peters introduced me to the complex, fascinating, and ever-changing world of…
Graduate Profile: Parker Bednasek, L’22
Law Review editor-in-chief was ‘raised to be a Jayhawk’Law school has kept Parker Bednasek busy.As editor-in-chief of the Kansas Law Review, Bednasek was responsible for representing the University of Kansas School of Law in legal academia.“You also have a lot of interaction with…
Graduate Profile: Olivia Black, L’22
Student leader reflects on 6th Semester Program, hands-on experiences at KU LawFor her final semester of law school, Olivia Black joined nine classmates in Washington, D.C. for the 6th Semester in D.C. Program. Developing friendships with her cohort and connecting with KU Law alumni in the D.C.…