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: Kevin C Barnett, L’23
Student uses allyship to help promote indigenous culture and rights Kevin 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 with the Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor in …
Graduate Profile: Leah Hodges, L’22
Student advocates for those with limited resources Leah Hodges chose to attend law school because of her passion for people and providing support for those with limited resources. After graduating this month, she will begin her role as a Missouri Justice Fellow with the Missouri Public Defender’s Office in St. Joseph. The two-year criminal defense fellowship places participants in underserved …
Graduate Profile: Lakisha Cooper, L’22
Educator plans to use J.D., Ph.D. to address inequity Lakisha Cooper lives by the belief, “be the change you want to see in the world.” She recently graduated from the University of Kansas with two degrees that will allow her to follow that belief on a greater scale. Cooper, L’22, completed her law degree at the same time as a …
Graduate Profile: Heddy Pierce-Armstrong, L’22
Student turns childhood memories into promising career in labor law Heddy Pierce-Armstrong is graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law this spring and looks forward to discovering what the future will hold. Pierce-Armstrong’s inspiration to attend law school came in the form of a hard-working, take-no-lip mother of two – her own mother. She recalls some of her …