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 …

Hands-On Learning Q&A: Kristen Andrews, Field Placement Program

Externship with Kansas Athletics aligns coursework with professional interests During two semesters working as a legal intern for Kansas Athletics, third-year law student Kristen Andrews learned to think outside the box when answering legal questions. Andrews completed an externship with KU Athletics through the Field Placement Program at the University of Kansas School of Law. Students in the program work …