“The Weigand trust is an unparalleled resource and community. I am honored to be a Weigand scholar and hope to represent the trust well in all I do. It’s because of the generosity and forethought of J.L. Weigand that I am able to become the type of lawyer I aim to be. I’m forever grateful.”


Olivia Rogers

University of Notre Dame
Weigand Scholar: 2021, 2022, 2023

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Hometown:
Gardner, KS

Education

B.S., Political Science, Minor in Philosophy, Kansas State University, 2020

J.D., Notre Dame Law School, 2023

Employment

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Olivia Rogers was born in Gardner, Kansas. Since her days of high school debate, she has aspired to become a lawyer.

Olivia graduated summa cum laude from Kansas State University in May 2020 with a B.S., in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy.

During law school, Olivia made the dean’s list each eligible semester and was named a Dean’s Circle Fellow for finishing in the top 10% of the class. She served on the executive board of the Notre Dame Law Review as the Executive Articles Editor, leading a team of student editors to select content for the Law Review. She also competed on the Moot Court Showcase Team alongside classmate and Weigand Courtney Klaus. Olivia worked in the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic for two years, drafting many amicus briefs—including several filed in the Supreme Court. She also served as the President of the Federalist Society chapter at Notre Dame Law School.

Olivia graduated law school summa cum laude and received the Dean Joseph O’Meara Award for outstanding academic achievement.


“Kansas is my home. Those who know me know of my frequent sunset drives, love for the Statehouse, and desire to have my own sheepfarm on a plot of Kansas dirt someday. I am excited to practice law in a place that values hard work, integrity, and community.””