” I am deeply honored to be part of J.L Weigand’s legacy. The Weigand Trust has been an extraordinary gift to Kansas, enabling students like me to pursue a legal education and building a community of accomplished lawyers committed to serving our state. I am grateful for J.L.’s generosity, foresight, and commitment to supporting the next generation of Kansas lawyers.”
Ambrose Shaughnessy
University of Notre Dame
Weigand Scholar: 2025
Hometown
Cimarron, KS
Education
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Benedictine College, 2023
- Summa Cum Laude
- Saint Patrick Award for Excellence in Engineering
- Outstanding Electrical Engineer of the Year Award
J.D. Candidate, University of Notre Dame Law School, Anticipated May 2027
Ambrose joined the Weigand Trust following his 1L year at Notre Dame. He was raised in Cimarron, Kansas and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Benedictine College, where he graduated summa cum laude and was recognized as the top engineer in his class. During his time at Benedictine, he completed engineering internships at Northrop Grumman, where he developed modeling software for Space Force missile detection satellites, and Polaris, where he developed electronic control systems for offroad vehicles and motorcycles.
After graduating from Benedictine College, Ambrose worked as an Automation Controls Engineer at Hartfiel Automation in Lenexa, KS, where he worked closely with customers to develop robotics and control system projects from conception to completion.
This summer Ambrose will serve as an intern for Judge Teeter on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Ambrose looks forward to using his experience in law and engineering to serve the people of Kansas.
“Kansas has always been my home, and I am grateful to be returning to the state that has given me so much.”