KU law school alumni use their law school education in traditional and non-traditional careers throughout the United States and abroad. Some speak here of their time at KU and the value of their KU legal education to them.
Carla
Stovall Steckline
Class of 1983
Kansas Attorney General, 1994-2002
Topeka, Kansas
"The quality curriculum and instruction provided at the University of Kansas School of Law helped prepare me to face the tough and varied legal challenges that I encounter as Attorney General of the State of Kansas"
David
Waller, Class of 1998
Baker & Hostetler
Houston, Texas
"I chose because KU of the flexibility it offered me. I received a valuable education and a well-respected degree at fraction of the costs charged by similar institutions. In addition, KU offered several joint degree programs and I could pursue an education in the specific area in which I had a strong practice interest. In the end, my joint degree in law and health services administration resulted in an opportunity to work with one of the nation's preeminent healthcare firms."
Rosemary
O'Leary, Class of 1981
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
"In my position of Professor of Public Administration at the Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Administration at Syracuse University, the solid education I received at KU law school helps me better understand the legal implications of the emerging public policy and public management issues I teach and research daily."
David Harder, Class of 1987
U.S. Department of Justice
Environmental Division
Indian Resources Section
Denver, Colorado
"KU professors are outstanding scholars who daily challenged me while being humorous, personable and approachable. In the school's clinical program, I gained invaluable practical insights and got to explore several career paths. KU law alumni provided invaluable assistance in obtaining a judicial clerkship rapidly propelling my career."
Carol
Beier, Class of 1985
Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka, Kansas
"At KU, I found the intellectual challenge I was hungry for in a collegial and cooperative atmosphere. I still count many KU faculty members and law school classmates among my dearest friends and the network we are part of is a huge professional asset."
Tyrone
C. Means, Class of 1976
Thomas, Means, Gillis, & Seay
Montgomery, Alabama
"I believe the KU law school provides one of the best legal educations you can get anywhere. I made good friends among the faculty. They were great to me, I made good friends among them and they have been supportive of me in my career. "
Lydia
Beebe, Class of 1977
Chevron Texaco Corporation
San Francisco, California
"KU law school provided me with an excellent grounding in all basic areas of the law. This solid foundation has served me well through a variety of corporate assignments, including work in tax, employment, governance and securities law."
Julie
Levin, Class of 1977
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
"The Legal Aid clinical program at KU was a wonderful experience and prepared me well for my career as a legal services attorney."
