Student finds right place in transactional law “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” – Atticus Finch, “To Kill a Mockingbird” Jade Kearney knew from a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer and it was thanks in part to the literary classic by Harper Lee. “I was in the …
Graduate Profile: Dylan Dupre, L’24
Former member of the Marine Corps continues life of service in criminal justice Balancing life and a law degree is no small feat, yet KU Law students take on heavy burdens in order to follow their passions and help their community or their country. Dylan Dupre is no exception. Prior to attending law school, Dupre served as a member of …
Different Perspectives
KU Law alum starts podcast to learn more about the people behind the law degree Success 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 1L year as recent graduate Paula Lopez expressed in a past blog …
Graduate Profile: Kristen Andrews, L’23
Former student-athlete joins law firm known for NCAA compensation support As 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. “Kennyhertz Perry has a sports law practice group that has been at the forefront of …
Graduate Profile: Steven Hendler, L’23
Non-traditional student trades in white coat for law degree Chances 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 and return to his original career plan. “I started college with …
Graduate Profile: Paula Lopez, L’23
Student finds her way in a career as a prosecutor Like 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 externship in Sedgwick County with Judge Roush, I thought I …