Alumni
Graduate Profile: Jude Lane, L’26
Graduate returns to elder law firm after completing law school Jude Lane 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.Lane came to the University of Kansas School of Law after…
Graduate Profile: Mkilar Otte, L’26
KU Law graduate’s path to advocacy and criminal defense Mkilar Otte 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…
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, but…
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…
Graduate Profile: Alec Nee, L’26
KU Law student continues his lifelong dedication to learning Alec Nee, L'26 For Alec Nee, the path to a legal career has been shaped by both a commitment to growth and a clear vision for the future. Originally from Lee's Summit, Missouri, Nee began his academic journey at Missouri State…
Honoring the Legacy of Douglas Wheat, L’74
The University of Kansas School of Law community is remembering the life and legacy of Douglas Wheat, B’72, L’74, a devoted Jayhawk whose leadership, generosity and professional accomplishments left a deep and enduring impact on the school he loved. Wheat, who died July 9, 2025, at age 74, often…
No Hurdle Too High
KU Law alumnus Kenneth Gaines turned success on the track into a lifelong mission of mentorship, advocacy and impact in the legal field Kenneth Gaines, L'76 In 1965, Kenneth Gaines, L'76, arrived at the University of Kansas on a full athletic scholarship, recruited to join KU’s track and field…
Graduate profile: Alex Hagerott, L’25
KU Law graduate reflects on his transformative trip to Istanbul during law school Alex Hagerott, L'25 When Alex Hagerott, L’25, reflects on his time at 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…
Graduate Profile: Kate Rues, L’25, and Alexandria Vazquez, L’25
Students to begin legal careers thousands of miles from Green Hall. Alexandria Vazquez and Kate Rues at the 2025 KU Law hooding ceremony. 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…
Graduate Profile: Matt Koegel, L’25
Student finds his professional calling through the Legal Aid Clinic Matt Koegel, L'25 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 on the…