Tag: careers
Updated on November 5, 2021
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Diana Jarek provides access to justice for D.C. tenants
Diana Jarek has always known her “why” but has struggled to find her “how.” After earning her undergraduate degrees in political science and government, and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Arkansas in 2013, Jarek entered the …
Posted on December 19, 2019
Protecting human health, the environment
Ava Azad ensures environmental compliance, protection through role at EPA Ava Azad’s interest in the environmental field sparked while she was in high school. After earning an undergraduate degree in environmental studies from KU, she decided to continue …
Updated on December 5, 2019
Six law students land circuit court clerkships in recent years
KU Law’s curriculum equips law students with the legal knowledge and practice-ready skills needed to succeed. In the past five years, six KU Law students have been selected to clerk at a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. …
Updated on July 22, 2021
Navigating energy
Luis Gomar counsels clients on international energy International energy attorney Luis Gomar, L’05, is passionate about international work with Latin America because that’s where he is from originally. Gomar was born and raised in Mexico City. “When Mexico …
Updated on September 17, 2018
Student Spotlight: Jacob Elberg’s legal experience crosses three state lines
The experience on 3L Jacob Elberg’s resume traverses state lines. So far in his career, Elberg has held legal positions in Kansas, Florida and New Jersey. Before going to law school, Elberg spent a year as an intern …
Updated on September 7, 2018
Student Spotlight: Caroline Kastor balances law school, athletics and family
Caroline Kastor is a woman who wears many hats. She is an aspiring legal professional, a former professional soccer player, an academic, a wife and a mom. Kastor is working towards the trifecta of higher education at the …
Updated on August 28, 2018
Student Spotlight: Miranda Luster finds reward in helping others
This summer was a balancing act for 3L Miranda Luster. From Monday through Wednesday, she was a legal intern at the Shawnee County Public Defender’s Office and the Capital Appeals and Conflicts Office in Topeka. On Thursdays and …
Updated on April 3, 2019
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Madeline Heeren makes a worldwide impact
As an international trade compliance specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., Madeline Heeren uses the knowledge she gained in Professor Raj Bhala’s international trade and finance classes every day. In fact, KU Law’s strong …
Updated on September 18, 2020
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Arturo Garcia aims to help immigrants
Arturo Garcia has many reasons to be passionate about immigration law, and he plans to utilize his law degree to help immigrants. “As a dual citizen of Mexico and the United States, a border-town native and a son …
Updated on August 15, 2018
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Lindsay Strong embarks on new experiences
Lindsay Strong fondly remembers her final trial as a law student. During her last semester at KU Law, she spent countless hours strategizing, memorizing and executing skills with her trial advocacy partner, Ellen Rudolph. They were tested on a weekly basis leading up to the …
