Alumni
Different Perspectives
KU Law alum starts podcast to learn more about the people behind the law degreeBrian Roberts, L'98Success in the legal profession doesn’t always take the straight and narrow path. Graduating seniors may be looking toward a different future entirely than the one they envisioned at the start of their…
Graduate Profile: Kristen Andrews, L'23
Former student-athlete joins law firm known for NCAA compensation supportAs a former student-athlete and recent sports dietitian, Kristen Andrews knows how to handle the trials of professional athletics. After her graduation in May, she joined Kennyhertz Perry, a prominent law firm in Kansas City.“…
Graduate Profile: Paula Lopez, L'23
Student finds her way in a career as a prosecutorLike many students, Paula Lopez, L'23, had a self-described existential crisis when considering her future after graduation this past May."I always thought, going into law school, I wanted to be an ACLU attorney," said Lopez. "But after my judicial…
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…
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Michelle Brady, L’21
As a veteran herself, Michelle Brady has a passion for veterans law.When the 2021 University of Kansas School of Law graduate saw an opening to clerk under Judge Amanda Meredith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, she decided to apply. Brady has been clerking with Judge Meredith since…
Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services Retires After 43 Years
Marilyn Harp, L'79, has spent her career serving those in needMarilyn Harp, L'79Kansas Legal Services Executive Director Marilyn Harp, L'79, retired in December 2022. She served as executive director since 2005 but has been a member of the Kansas Legal Services team since the beginning of her…
KU Law Graduates Kickstart Careers with Clerkships
KU Law students have taken advantage of law school resources to find clerkships in federal or state courtsIn recent years, KU Law students have landed clerkships all around the country. In the Class of 2021 alone, 15 of the 98 students secured a state, federal or tribal clerkship post-graduation.A…
Alumni Gift Creates Labor Law Fund in Honor of Professor Raymond Goetz
From the late Professor Raymond Goetz, William Bevan III learned that objectivity and understanding are essential to being a good labor lawyer.“If you’re going to be really successful at it, you have to understand what’s motivating the people on the other side of the bargaining table or the other…
Higher Ed Law Offers ‘A Little Bit of Everything’
Marissa Hotujac, L’20, reflects on her two-year fellowship with KU General CounselAs an attorney for a university, you get to work on a little bit of everything, says Marissa Hotujac, L’20.That includes “litigation, contracts, athletics, labor and employment, policies, First Amendment issues,…