Lens on the law

Bradley Thomas, L’16 Bradley Thomas brings a scientist’s reason and an artist’s creativity to the study of law. The former research scientist holds an undergraduate degree in molecular biology, but he’s as comfortable behind a camera lens as he is behind a microscope. “In law school, it’s an analytical creativity,” said Thomas, L’16. “The outcome I desire is x. Here …

‘A one-woman machine’

Ashley Akers, L’16 Wyoming native Ashley Akers knew she had found her home away from home the first time she visited Green Hall. “The town was great, the school was welcoming, and the price was right,” Akers said. “From the first time I stepped foot in the law school, it was supportive and challenging. It’s everything I was looking for.” …

A new calling

Bryce Langford, L’16 For Bryce Langford, pursuing a law degree meant giving up the family business. “I worked as a pastor for eight years,” Langford said. “My wife’s parents and my parents and grandparents were pastors. For us as third-generation pastors, it was kind of the family business.” Langford wasn’t unhappy as a pastor, but he sought something different. Through his …

Sisters in law

Jacque Patton & Grecia Perez, L’16 For many, the friendships born in Green Hall last long past graduation. But some students gain more than study partners, becoming roommates, colleagues and lifelong friends. Class of 2016 members Jacque Patton and Grecia Perez plan to move to California’s Bay Area after graduation to launch their legal careers together. The pair took different …

Law student, veteran named finalist in prestigious federal leadership program

With an eye toward a career in public service, 2016 graduate Kevin Anderson weighs multiple employment opportunities A University of Kansas law student with a history of military service has been named a finalist in one of the nation’s most competitive fellowship programs. Capt. Kevin Anderson earned the designation of 2016 Presidential Management Fellow Finalist after an intensive application and interview …