KU Law Magazine | Winter 2021
Winter 2021 | Jayhawk Judges
In the winter 2021 issue of KU Law Magazine, we highlight four alumni judges. They represent a small sampling of KU Law graduates serving in the judiciary. The issue also includes a 25th anniversary celebration of the Tribal Law & Government Center. Plus alumni news and the Volunteer Honor Roll.
Winter 2021 KU Law Magazine
Jayhawk Judges: Hon. Jacy Hurst, L’07
For Jacy Hurst, becoming a judge was a childhood dream. It was a path the Lawrence, Kansas native would come back to after years of litigation practice. Hurst joined in the Kansas Court of Appeals in 2021.
Jayhawk Judges: Hon. Mary Beck Briscoe, L’73
During her nearly five-decade legal career, Mary Beck Briscoe has handled thousands of cases and held multiple groundbreaking appointments. And despite taking senior status in 2021, Judge Briscoe hasn’t slowed down.
Jayhawk Judges: Hon. Amy Fellows Cline, L’00
Joining the Kansas Court of Appeals in February 2021 was a final step toward being ‘100% in public service,’ says Amy Fellows Cline. Before joining the court, Cline practiced in a range of areas across Kansas.
Jayhawk Judges: Layatalati Hill, L’12
Layatalati Hill always knew he wanted to do work that helped people. As chief trial court for the Oneida Judiciary in Wisconsin, Hill is giving back to his community, working with a court that oversees a wide range of civil cases.
More articles from Winter 2021
25 Years: Tribal Law & Government Center
The Tribal Law & Government Center has been preparing students to represent Indigenous peoples and pursue careers in tribal law for over 25 years. Former directors of the center reflected on its impact since launching in 1995.
Volunteer Honor Roll: 2020-2021
The Volunteer Honor Roll recognizes the many KU Law graduates who donate time, energy and expertise to the law school. Thank you to all the alumni who volunteered their time from April 2020 to April 2021.
Previous Issues
Fall 2019
KU Law's Global Impact: Jayhawk lawyers, scholars work all over the world
Fall 2018
Striving for Justice: Jayhawk prosecutors building cases, communities
