Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # J.L. Weigand Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://jlweigandtrust.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Olivia Rogers '23 Notre Dame Alumni to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett](https://jlweigandtrust.org/olivia-rogers-23-notre-dame-alumni-to-clerk-for-u-s-supreme-court/) - Published: June 24, 2026Author: Elyse Paul Notre Dame Law School graduate Olivia Rogers ’23 J.D. will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett during the 2026-27 term. Rogers will be the sixth graduate to clerk at the U.S. Supreme Court in the last five years. "It is truly a dream come true," Rogers said. "I’m - [2026-2027 Class of Weigand Scholars Announced](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2026-2027-class-of-weigand-scholars-announced/) - During our recent Open House and interviews, the most common feedback from alumni was: “What a strong class! The field has never been more competitive—there are so many outstanding candidates.” The trustees were in full agreement, and we are honored to award a number of new scholarships for the coming year (see below). Congratulations to - [Ryan Raybould Named U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ryan-raybould-named-u-s-attorney-for-the-northern-district-of-texas/) - Congratulations to Ryan Raybould on being named the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas! Ryan Raybould will serve as the chief federal law-enforcement officer for the Northern District of Texas, overseeing all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation for the U.S. government across the district. He will lead an office of roughly - [2025-2026 Class of Weigand Scholars Announced](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2025-2026-class-of-weigand-scholars-announced/) - Introducing our 2025-2026 class of Weigand Scholars. Celebrating the best of Kansas! Ambrose Shaughnessy, 2L Notre Dame: This summer, Ambrose will intern for Judge Teeter on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Trey LaRue, 2L Washburn: Trey worked as a legal assistant at Stevens & Brand, LLP, before enrolling at Washburn University - [Luningham Named Director of Litigation Counsel at Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.](https://jlweigandtrust.org/luningham-named-director-of-litigation-counsel-at-sally-beauty-holdings-inc/) - Congratulations to Katie Jo Luningham on her new position as the Director of Litigation Counsel at Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.. Her new job is to manage and handle pre-litigation disputes, litigation matters (including general liability, product liability, trademark, patent, and contract disputes), and responses to government agencies in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. She'll - [The Weigand Legacy Continues](https://jlweigandtrust.org/the-weigand-legacy-continues/) - As we say goodbye and thank you to Nestor Weigand as Trustee, we welcome Nes Weigand to fill his father’s role. Tacit knowledge—that is, knowledge stemming from intuition, context, and experience—is rarely articulated but deeply known. According to Weigand Trustee Gerry O’Shaughnessy, this is the sort of knowledge that J.L. Weigand, Jr. possessed in creating - [Rogers wins prestigious Seigenthaler-Sutherland Competition](https://jlweigandtrust.org/rogers-wins-prestigious-seigenthaler-sutherland-competition/) - Congratulations to Olivia! Olivia Rogers (Notre Dame, 3L) and her teammate Leo O'Malley finished in first place in the Seigenthaler-Sutherland Cup National First Amendment Moot Court Competition. The competition was held in Washington, D.C. at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law where 30 teams from 28 schools competed. They argued about a First - [2023-24 Class of Weigand Scholars Announced](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2023-24-class-of-weigand-scholars-announced/) - Introducing our 2023-2024 class of Weigand Scholars. Celebrating the best of Kansas! Bernadette Shaughnessy, 3L Notre Dame: This summer, Bernadette will be a summer associate with Husch Blackwell in Kansas City. She has a judicial clerkship lined up with Judge Gruender in St. Louis with the Eighth Circuit for her first year post graduate (24-25). - [2022-23 Class of Weigand Scholars Announced](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2022-23-class-of-weigand-scholars-announced/) - Introducing the Magnificent Seven, our 2022-2023 class of Weigand Scholars. Celebrating the best of Kansas! Ellie Augustine 2L Notre DameSummer 2022 - Summer Associate at McCrummen Immigration Law Group in Kansas City. Leah Cerretti 3L WashburnLeah will be continuing her Third Year Anywhere internship with Kansas Legal Services in Emporia, graduating in December. Courtney Klaus - [Paige Reese joins Husch Blackwell](https://jlweigandtrust.org/paige-reese-joins-husch-blackwell/) - Paige Reese, Washburn 2021, recently joined Husch Blackwell in Kansas City. She's practices with the intellectual property group where she advises clients on various intellectual property matters. Paige is licensed with the State Bar of Missouri and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. - [Summer 2022 Plans for our Students](https://jlweigandtrust.org/summer-2022-plans-for-our-students/) - We've got a busy Kansas summer coming up! First, our four 3L students will be preparing for the bar exam, and then joining Kansas employment: Lizzy McEntire (Washburn) – Husch Blackwell, KC John Ralston (Washburn) – Clerkship for Judge Melgren, Wichita Joseph Dallas Bryden (KU) – DeVaughn James, Wichita Courtney Ress (Washburn) – Law Firm - [Nate Martens Becomes a Member of Fleeson Gooing](https://jlweigandtrust.org/nate-martens-becomes-a-member-of-fleeson-gooing/) - Fleeson Gooing is pleased to announce that Nathaniel T. Martens has become a member of the firm. Nate graduated magna cum laude from Washburn University School of Law in 2016 where he was a two-time Weigand Scholar and Editor-in-Chief of Volume 55 of the Washburn Law Journal. While in law school, Nate clerked for two - [Kristen Toner accepts new position at Kansas University](https://jlweigandtrust.org/kristen-toner-accepts-new-position-at-kansas-university/) - Director of Athletics Travis Goff and Executive Vice President of KU Endowment Jerome Davies announced today that Kristen Toner has been hired to serve as Deputy Athletics Director & Assistant Vice President for Development. In this newly developed position and partnership with KU Endowment, Toner will serve as the chief professional guiding the strategic direction - [Bryden comments in Kansas Bar Association Journal](https://jlweigandtrust.org/bryden-comments-in-kansas-bar-association-journal/) - Joseph Bryden highlights some of the intangible benefits of being a Weigand in a recent edition of the Kansas Bar Association Journal. Click here to see full journal. - [Reilly joins venture capital firm](https://jlweigandtrust.org/reilly-joins-venture-capital-firm/) - Liam Reilly, 2017 Notre Dame graduate, recently joined KCRise Fund, working in venture capital business. KCRise fosters innovation and supports high-growth companies. - [Laurel Klein Searles named to OJA position](https://jlweigandtrust.org/laurel-klein-searles-named-to-oja-position/) - Laurel Klein Searles, Washburn 2008, has been named Assistant General Counsel with the Office of Judicial Administration for the Kansas Supreme Court. OJA implements the rules and policies of the Supreme Court as they apply to operation and administration of the judicial branch. Laurel will primarily be managing the Attorney Services team, which includes admission, - [Schippers to become Member](https://jlweigandtrust.org/schippers-to-become-member/) - Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC has elected Matthew Schippers as a Member of the firm, effective January 1, 2022.Matt began at the firm in June 2017, after completing the LL.M. in Taxation program at NYU School of Law. Matt was a Weigand Scholar at KU School of Law, graduating with his J.D. in 2016. - [Jennifer Salva named "Weigand of the Year"](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jennifer-salva-named-weigand-of-the-year/) - A HUGE thank you and congratulations to our Weigand of the Year, Jennifer Salva! Jennifer, a 2019 graduate of Washburn School of Law, has been instrumental in the development, planning, and execution of our quarterly newsletter, The WeigandWire. The WeigandWire not only helps alumni keep up to date with happenings within the family, it also - [Lizzie McEntire receives kudos!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/lizzie-mcentire-receives-kudos/) - Congratulations to Lizzy McEntire, rising 3L at Washburn Law School! She's received a lot of great news! Her note is being published, she received Best Note, AND she's been selected to be an Energy and Mineral Foundation Scholar! Way to go, Lizzie! - [Celebrating the Weigand Class of 2021](https://jlweigandtrust.org/celebrating-the-weigand-class-of-2021/) - Introducing our 2021 Graduates! Congratulations to Emily Reed (KU), Paige Reese (Washburn), and Riley Nickel (KU) Following the bar exam, Emily will be working in the chambers of The Hon. Eric F Melgren in the US District Court of Kansas. Paige Reese will be practicing intellectual property law with Patterson + Sheridan, and Riley Nickel - [Koop Opens Private Practice firm in Wichita](https://jlweigandtrust.org/koop-opens-private-practice-firm-in-wichita/) - Jeremy Koop, Washburn Law School, 2010 recently launched Koop Law Firm in Wichita, Kansas Jeremy D. Koop has been on both sides of the courtroom for over a decade. Previously, Jeremy was a prosecutor in the Violent Crimes Unit at the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, and worked as Public Defender in Saline County. As - [Klaus dominates Notre Dame Moot Court Tournament, Rogers finishes strong!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/klaus-dominates-notre-dame-moot-court-tournament-rogers-finishes-strong/) - Courtney Klaus won the 2021 1L Notre Dame Moot Court Tournament! They started with 55 teams, and for the past 10 days, the teams have competed in knockout rounds up until tonight’s championship. She was also selected Best Oralist of the 110 competitors in the competition and secured a spot on the Moot Court team - [2021-22 Class of Weigand Scholars Announced](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2021-22-class-of-weigand-scholars-announced/) - Congratulations to our new class of Weigand Scholars! We’re so happy to introduce and welcome these members of the family. Top Row (l to r) Ellie Augustine, Incoming 1L, Notre DameHometown: Overland ParkUndergrad: University of Kansas, Classical LanguagesOver the last year, Ellie has been a Seton Teaching Fellow in The Bronx, NY.Lizzy McEntire, 3L, WashburnHometown: - [John Ralston accepts two-year post graduate clerkship](https://jlweigandtrust.org/john-ralston-accepts-two-year-post-graduate-clerkship/) - John Ralston, 2L at Washburn University, has accepted a two year clerkship with the US District Court District of Kansas in Judge Eric F. Melgren's chambers. John will begin in the fall of 2022 following his Third Year Anywhere with Triplett Woolf Garretson in Wichita, KS. Congratulations, John! - [Katherine Davis secures judicial clerkship](https://jlweigandtrust.org/katherine-davis-secures-judicial-clerkship/) - Congratulations to Kate Davis, Washburn '20. Kate is currently working in the Labor and Employment group at Spencer Fane in Kansas City, and will continue with them until fall, 2022. She'll then move to Wichita for a two-year clerkship for U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas in the chambers of Judge John W. - [WeigandWire Spring 2021](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigandwire-spring-2021/) - Click here to read our latest publication - featuring Sarah Macke, Ryan Raybould and Katie Jo Luningham. - [John Ralston is first student to participate in Washburn's Third Year Anywhere program in Wichita](https://jlweigandtrust.org/john-ralston-is-first-student-to-participate-in-washburns-third-year-anywhere-program-in-wichita/) - Congratulations to John Ralston , 2L at Washburn! Not only did he secure a summer associate position with Triplett Woolf and Garretson in Wichita, he will be the first Wichita participant of Washburn's new "Third Year Anywhere" program. He'll be completing his third year while earning valuable on-the-job experience at TWG.He joins another Weigand Scholar, - [Olivia Rogers secures Back-to-Back Judicial Clerkships](https://jlweigandtrust.org/olivia-rogers-secures-back-to-back-judicial-clerkships/) - Olivia Rogers, 1L at Notre Dame has secured not one, but TWO federal clerkships after she graduates! Fall 2023 - She'll be clerking for Judge Kevin Newsom in the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Birmingham, Alabama. Fall 2024 - She moves to Minneapolis, MN to clerk for Judge David R. Stras, - [Amelia Yowell argues over 1872 General Mining Act](https://jlweigandtrust.org/amelia-yowell-argues-over-1872-general-mining-act/) - Feds Ask Ninth Circuit to Approve Arizona Copper Mine Plan BRAD POOLE - Courthouse News Service The U.S. Forest Service told a federal appeals court Monday that the Rosemont Copper Co. should be allowed to put mine waste on federal land near its claim in Arizona. (CN) — A Canadian mining company should be permitted - [Molly Campbell starts strong with The Exoneration Project](https://jlweigandtrust.org/molly-campbell-starts-strong-with-the-exoneration-project/) - [WeigandWire Fall 2020](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigandwire-fall-2020/) - Read our newest Newsletter! A Silver Lining to Staying Home: Weigands Seize New Out of State Opportunities from their Kansas Homes (Molly Campbell, Michael Hayes, and Paige Reese) Life and Litigation Centered in Faith: Mark Lippelmann Litigates to "Keep the Doors Open for the Gospel" at Alliance Defending Freedom - [SGT Schneider Reports to Duty!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/sgt-schneider-reports-to-duty/) - Weigand Scholar Joan Schneider (Washburn '10) was recently mobilized to active duty in the Army at Fort Stewart, GA for a year. She's working as a paralegal for the Special Victims Prosecutor to help support sex crime court martials. Schneider says, "Kansas and Georgia are worlds apart. Sometimes the humidity is so high you feel like - [Like us on Facebook!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/like-us-on-facebook/) - [Cultivating Lawyers for Kansas, J.L. Weigand Trust helps brightest students to keep them in state](https://jlweigandtrust.org/cultivating-lawyers-for-kansas-j-l-weigand-trust-helps-brightest-students-to-keep-them-in-state/) - [Weigands Giving Back - The Red Shoe Society](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigands-giving-back-the-red-shoe-society/) - Red Shoe Society Wichita (RSS Wichita) provides an opportunity for young professionals between the ages of 21-40 to have fun while making a difference in the lives of sick and injured children by raising awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Wichita (RMHC Wichita). RMHC Wichita is an independently funded charity that supports children and - [Weigand Trust Newsletter - September, 2012](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-trust-newsletter-september-2012/) - [October Newsletter](https://jlweigandtrust.org/october-newsletter/) - ["Scholarship Aims to Keep Promising Kansas Lawyers in State" - Kansas City Business Journal, Oct. 26, 2012](https://jlweigandtrust.org/scholarship-aims-to-keep-promising-kansas-lawyers-in-state-kansas-city-business-journal-oct-26-2012/) - Click here to view the Kansas City Business Journal about the Weigand Trust, 2012 - [Ryan Raybould secures highly competitive entry-level federal agency position.](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ryan-raybould-secures-highly-competitive-entry-level-federal-agency-position/) - Attorney hiring at federal agencies is an extremely competitive process, with thousands of applicants for a much smaller number of positions. This year, Ryan Raybould (Notre Dame, '12) was hired by the Department of Justice as part of the Attorney General Honors Program, working in the criminal tax division component. While being stationed in Washington D.C., Ryan - [December Newsletter](https://jlweigandtrust.org/december-newsletter/) - [November Newsletter](https://jlweigandtrust.org/november-newsletter/) - [Weigand Alumnus Selected as Department of Justice Civil Division 2012 Rookie of the Year](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-alumnus-selected-as-department-of-justice-civil-division-2012-rookie-of-the-year/) - Tim Belsan (Washburn, ’09) was selected as one of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division’s 2012 Rookie of the Year award winners. The award is given “in recognition of exceptional performance and notable contributions toward the Division’s mission by any employee with fewer than three years of service with the Division, and fewer than - [Three Kansas students receive nation’s largest legal education scholarship](https://jlweigandtrust.org/three-kansas-students-receive-nations-largest-legal-education-scholarship/) - Wichita non-profit passes $2 million mark in scholarships awarded. The J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust awarded scholarships to three deserving Kansan students last week, passing the $2 million mark for total scholarships awarded. Recipients for the 2013 - 2014 school year are: (From left in photo) Katie Jo Baumgardner (Lousiburg), Matthew - [Joel Griffiths Joins Select Group of Kansas Attorneys with Tax LL.M.](https://jlweigandtrust.org/joel-griffiths-joins-select-group-of-kansas-attorneys-with-tax-ll-m/) - On May 24th, Joel Griffiths (KU ’10, ’11, ’12) graduated from New York University School of Law with an LL.M. in Taxation. Griffiths is the second Weigand Alumnus to earn an LL.M. from NYU, joining Eric Pauly (Washburn ’06, ’07, ’08) who earned his LL.M. in 2009. NYU is widely regarded as the top graduate tax - [October Newsletter](https://jlweigandtrust.org/october-newsletter-2/) - [Dan Lawrence makes partner!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/dan-lawrence-makes-partner/) - Congratulations to Dan Lawrence, Washburn '08. He recently made partner at the Wichita firm of Fleeson, Gooing. - [Lippelmann to US Postal Service](https://jlweigandtrust.org/lippelmann-to-us-postal-service/) - Congratulations to Weigand Scholar Mark Lippelmann (Washburn '09)! Mark recently accepted a position at the US Postal Service headquarters in Washington DC, covering the agency's largest employment class actions. - [Ivery Goldstein joins Holbrook & Osborn](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ivery-goldstein-joins-holbrook-osborn/) - Ivery Goldstein (KU '06) accepted a position and started earlier this month with the law firm of Holbrook and Osborn. They have offices in Topeka and Overland Park. Ivery will be working in both offices. Ivery will be practicing employment, medical malpractice and health care law. - [Claire Terrebonne joins C.A.S.A.](https://jlweigandtrust.org/claire-terrebonne-joins-c-a-s-a/) - Claire Terrebonne (Washburn '08) is now Staff Attorney and Guardian ad Litem for children at Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). She will represent the best interest of abused and neglected children in the Jackson County Family Court and support CASA's goal of ensuring that every child involved in the court system ends up - [Roarke Gordon speaks at Weigand Trust Open House](https://jlweigandtrust.org/roarke-gordon-speaks-at-weigand-trust-open-house/) - [Weigand Trust taps Top Scholars](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-trust-taps-top-scholars/) - [Richard Budden to join KC Firm](https://jlweigandtrust.org/richard-budden-to-join-kc-firm/) - Congratulations to Richard Budden (Washburn, '12)! He accepted a position at the KC firm of Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman. He and his wife Samantha Budden will be relocating to KC in the fall after he completes his clerkship with The Honorable J. Thomas Marten. - [Meghan McEvoy joins Social Security Administration](https://jlweigandtrust.org/meghan-mcevoy-joins-social-security-administration/) - Congratulations to Meghan McEvoy (Washburn, '12)! She accepted a position with the Social Security Administration in the Office of the General Counsel in Kansas City where she'll start after she completes her clerkship for the Hon. Carlos Murguia in July. Congrats, Meghan! - [Thomas Ruane named shareholder at Polisnelli](https://jlweigandtrust.org/thomas-ruane-named-shareholder-at-polisnelli/) - Thomas Ruane, a 2006 Graduate of University of Kansas School of Law recently became shareholder at Polsinelli in Kansas City. He counsels clients primarily in the area of estate planning, the administration of estates and trusts, and business succession planning. - [Baumgardner Luningham's paper nominated for prestigious award](https://jlweigandtrust.org/baumgardner-luninghams-paper-nominated-for-prestigious-award/) - Congratulations to Katie Jo Baumgardner Luningham, Notre Dame 3L. Notre Dame's committee chose her note, titled Revisiting Rulemaking: Challenging the Montana Settlement's Title IX Sexual Harassment Blueprint as the Law School's 2015 nominee for the Burton Distinguished Writing Award. This elite award is administered by the Burton Awards for Legal Achievement in association with the Library of Congress. - [Martens follows big steps at Washburn](https://jlweigandtrust.org/martens-follows-big-steps-at-washburn/) - Nathaniel Martens, 2L at Washburn School of Law, has been named Editor-in-Chief for Volume 55 of the Washburn Law Journal. He follows in the steps of Weigand Alumni Tim Belsan ('09), and Joletta Friesen ('06). Congratulations, Nathaniel! - [Schippers comment to be published](https://jlweigandtrust.org/schippers-comment-to-be-published/) - Congratulations to current student Matthew Schippers, 2L at KU! His comment, The Debt versus Equity Debacle: A Proposal for Federal Tax Treatment of Cash Advances, will be published in the Kansas Law Journal. - [Announcing the Newest Weigands!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/announcing-the-newest-weigands/) - [Weigand Trust Celebrates Eleventh Annual Open House](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-trust-celebrates-eleventh-annual-open-house/) - The J.L. Weigand Trust hosted its eleventh annual Open House at the Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, Kansas, on March 7. Stephen Mazza, Professor and Dean of KU School of Law, shared master of ceremonies duties with Weigand alumnus, Ivery Goldstein (KU ’06). Speakers at the event were Weigand scholar, Katie Jo Baumgardner Luningham (Notre Dame - [Baumgardner Luningham: One of Nation's Best Legal Writers](https://jlweigandtrust.org/baumgardner-luningham-one-of-nations-best-legal-writers/) - Katie Jo Baumgardner Luningham has been recognized as one of the nation's best legal writers. Katie Jo was selected as a 2015 winner of a Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing in Law School. The Burton Foundation, in association with the Library of Congress, presents the award annually to the nation's best student legal writers. - [Weigand Scholars share a day to remember!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-scholars-share-a-day-to-remember/) - “My first official Weigand Field Trip Day was one to remember!” Following another semester of challenging coursework, the current Weigand scholars punctuated the school year with a field trip across northeast Kansas. The trip encompassed a variety of activities pertinent to Kansas’ justice system, history, and culture alike. The day began with a fairly extensive - [Yowell Named Supreme Court Fellow](https://jlweigandtrust.org/yowell-named-supreme-court-fellow/) - Amelia Yowell, three-time Weigand Scholar and graduate of Notre Dame Law School, '11 has been selected as the 2015-2016 Supreme Court Fellow assigned to the Administrative office of the U.S. Courts. She will begin her fellowship in the fall after completing her current judicial clerkship with Judge Mary H. Murguia of the U.S. Court - [Martens lands post graduate employment](https://jlweigandtrust.org/martens-lands-post-graduate-employment/) - Congratulations to Nathaniel Martens, 3L Weigand Scholar at Washburn! He recently accepted post graduate employment at Fleeson Gooing in Wichita. - [Schippers to return to Wichita roots](https://jlweigandtrust.org/schippers-to-return-to-wichita-roots/) - Congratulations to Matthew Schippers​, 3L at KU School of Law! He has accepted post-graduate employment with Triplett, Woolf & Garretson, LLC in Wichita. Matthew plans to pursue LLM programs, and will either begin at TWG in the fall of 2017. - [Eck moves to Gilmore & Bell](https://jlweigandtrust.org/eck-moves-to-gilmore-bell/) - Congratulations to Dominic Eck, Washburn '12, who is now an attorney at Gilmore & Bell, PC in Wichita. - [Klein Searles gets promoted!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/klein-searles-gets-promoted/) - Congratulations to Laurel Klein Searles, Washburn '08. Laurel was recently promoted to Chief of Appeals with the Kansas Department of Labor where she oversees the entire Office of Appeals! - [Calvin wins Foth Writing Award](https://jlweigandtrust.org/calvin-wins-foth-writing-award/) - Congratulations to Washburn 2L, Kyle Calvin! He has been selected to receive this academic year’s Judge J. Richard Foth Writing Award. This award is given annually to the student who writes the best brief in Legal Analysis, Research & Writing II. The professor in each section of the course selects the top paper for that - [Weigand Class of 2016 - 2017](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-class-of-2016-2017/) - Congratulations to the Weigand Class of 2016-2017! Kyle Calvin grew up in small town Ness City, KS. He attended Fort Hays State University where he majored in finance, competed for the University’s Track and Cross Country teams, and served as the University’s student body president. Between undergrad and the start of law school, Kyle spent a - [Tim and Asha Belsan: Alumni couple spreads love of Washburn to nation's capital](https://jlweigandtrust.org/tim-and-asha-belsan-alumni-couple-spreads-love-of-washburn-to-nations-capital/) - Tim Belsan used to walk by Asha Plattner's apartment in the Washburn Village when attending a study grup his first year of law school. The two never actually met until shortly after graduating. Click here for entire article. - [2016 Summer news from the Weigand Trust!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2016-summer-news-from-the-weigand-trust/) - [2016 KU Grad Matthew Schippers receives merit scholarship to attend nation's top-ranked graduate tax program](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2016-ku-grad-matthew-schippers-receives-merit-scholarship-to-attend-nations-top-ranked-graduate-tax-program/) - A 2016 KU Law graduate has earned a scholarship awarded t only a select few students in New York University's No. 1-ranked graduate tax program. Click here to see the entire story! - [Calvin accepts post graduate position with Foulston](https://jlweigandtrust.org/calvin-accepts-post-graduate-position-with-foulston/) - We are pleased to announce that we have another Kansas hire! Kyle Calvin, 2X Weigand Scholar from Washburn has accepted a full-time position with Foulston Siefkin LLP in Wichita starting in fall 2017.Congratulations, Kyle! - [Jeffrey Pyle accepts position with USDA](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jeffrey-pyle-accepts-position-with-usda/) - Congratulations to Jeffrey Pyle, 3X Weigand Scholar from KU (2013) as he relocates to Kansas City! Jeff will be working for the Office of the General Counsel withi n the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He will begin his new assignment in October. - [Raybould is new AUSA in Nashville Office](https://jlweigandtrust.org/raybould-is-new-ausa-in-nashville-office/) - Congratulations to Ryan Raybould, Notre Dame '12. He has accepted a position as Assistant United States Attorney in Nashville, TN. Ryan has served the last three years with the Department Of Justice in Washington, DC and will be moving with his family in December. - [Belsan promoted at OIL](https://jlweigandtrust.org/belsan-promoted-at-oil/) - Congratulations to Tim Belsan, Washburn '09 who has recently been promoted to Deputy Chief for the National Security & Affirmative Litigation Unit within the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Immigration Litigation. - [Luningham named Alumni of the Year](https://jlweigandtrust.org/luningham-named-alumni-of-the-year/) - Katie Jo Luningham, Notre Dame graduate, 2015, was awarded Alumni of the Year by the Weigand Trust. "This award recognizes more than a single act or service. It recognizes an attitude. Katie Jo has repeatedly gone the extra step in not only helping everytime she's asked, but volunteering whenever she senses a need may - [2017-2018 Weigand Scholars Announced!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2017-2018-weigand-scholars-announced/) - Hannah Sanchez, Michael Hayes, Molly Campbell, and Jennifer Salva have been awarded Weigand Scholarships for the 2017-2018 school year. Click here for more information about each scholar. - [Matthew T. Schippers joins Wichita firm TWG](https://jlweigandtrust.org/matthew-t-schippers-joins-wichita-firm-twg/) - See press release here - [Eric Pauly joins IMA in-house legal team](https://jlweigandtrust.org/eric-pauly-joins-ima-in-house-legal-team/) - The IMA Financial Group has hired Eric Pauly to manage the company’s legal department. As an associate general counsel, Pauly will be IMA’s primary attorney for matters involving corporate, securities and tax law, intellectual property, debt/equity structuring, real estate management and mergers and acquisitions. Pauly, who left his role as a partner attorney at Foulston Siefkin LLP, will work closely with IMA’s general counsel SueAnn Schultz as she - [Meet Eric Pauly - Wichita Eagle Business Section](https://jlweigandtrust.org/meet-eric-pauly-wichita-eagle-business-section/) - Please click here to see full story. - [Shook, Hardy & Bacon lands another Weigand Scholar!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/shook-hardy-bacon-lands-another-weigand-scholar/) - Congratulations to Hannah Sanchez, 1L at Notre Dame. She accepted an offer to join fellow Weigand students Michael Hayes and Molly Campbell for summer associate positions at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in KC. Weigand alumn Erica Bennett McCabe began as an associate there following graduation last year. - [Belsan wins training award](https://jlweigandtrust.org/belsan-wins-training-award/) - Congratulations to Tim Belsan, Washburn 2009. Shown below are Tim and colleagues who received the Civil Division's Training & Professional Development Award for their nationwide multi-agency denaturalization training efforts. Way to go, Tim! - [Salva lands federal clerkship!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/salva-lands-federal-clerkship/) - Congratulations to Jennifer Salva, 2L at Washburn! She accepted an offer to serve as Judge Julie Robinson's term clerk for 2019-20 in the District of Kansas! - [2018 - 2019 Weigand Scholars Announced!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2018-2019-weigand-scholars-announced/) - We're excited to announce our new class of Weigand Scholars! Congratulations to Molly Campbell (Notre Dame), Audrey Koehler (Washburn), Michael Hayes (KU), Jennifer Salva (Washburn) and Hannah Sanchez (Notre Dame) - [Hayes accepts clerkship for Grasz](https://jlweigandtrust.org/hayes-accepts-clerkship-for-grasz/) - Congratulations are in order to Michael Hayes! He recently accepted a clerkship for Judge L. Steven Grasz with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He'll be clerking in Omaha, NE for the 2019-20 session after he graduates from KU Law in May, 2019. - [Pyle recognized by Kansas Bar Association](https://jlweigandtrust.org/pyle-recognized-by-kansas-bar-association/) - Christina Pyle is a recipient of the 2018 Kansas Bar Association Pro Bono Award for her representation of the family of a deceased U.S. veteran in a wrongful death action against the U.S. government. See full article here. - [Campbell accepts clerkship in Topeka](https://jlweigandtrust.org/campbell-accepts-clerkship-in-topeka/) - Congratulations to Molly Campbell, rising 3L at Notre Dame. She accepted a post-graduate clerkship with the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas with Judge Daniel D. Crabtree. Molly's clerkship is from August 2019 to August 2020. - [Campbell assists with filing to vacate judgment in murder case](https://jlweigandtrust.org/campbell-assists-with-filing-to-vacate-judgment-in-murder-case/) - Notre Dame Law School press release - Click here South Bend Tribune coverage - Click here. - [Taylor Concannon joins Judge's chambers](https://jlweigandtrust.org/taylor-concannon-joins-judges-chambers/) - Taylor Concannon has accepted a clerk position for Judge Nancy L. Moritz, in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Congratulations, Taylor! - [Kansas has a new Assistant US Attorney!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/kansas-has-a-new-assistant-us-attorney/) - Sarah Macke, 2009 graduate of Notre Dame Law School, will be joining the US Attorney's office in Topeka in early 2019. Sarah has clerked for The Honorable Eric F. Melgren in the US District Court, District of Kansas in Wichita for the last year and a half. - [Belsan moves up at DOJ](https://jlweigandtrust.org/belsan-moves-up-at-doj/) - Tim Belsan, Washburn '09, was recently named the Chief of the National Security and Affirmative Litigation Unit within the Office of Immigratiion at the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Congratulations, Tim! - [Sam Foreman announced member at Fleeson, Gooing](https://jlweigandtrust.org/sam-foreman-announced-member-at-fleeson-gooing/) - [Klein Searles returns to Department of Labor in new role](https://jlweigandtrust.org/klein-searles-returns-to-department-of-labor-in-new-role/) - Laurel Klein Searles, Washburn, 2008, recently returned to the Kansas Department of Labor as the Director of Unemployment Insurance. Searles originally joined KDOL in 2012 as an Appeals Referee and was promoted to Chief of Appeals three years later. In October 2018, she joined the Social Security Administration office in Topeka as an Attorney Advisor. - [Weigand Scholars Announced for 2019-2020!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-scholars-announced-for-2019-2020/) - We're quite excited to fill the pipeline with worthy Kansas law students! The legal community has a lot to look forward to as these scholars integrate their talents and experiences into the fabric of their home state! Click here to read article - [Amelia Yowell moves to US Department of Justice](https://jlweigandtrust.org/amelia-yowell-moves-to-us-department-of-justice/) - Congratulations to Amelia Yowell (ND, 2011). She has joined the Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), Appellate Section. - [Audrey Koehler received Trial Advocacy Award](https://jlweigandtrust.org/audrey-koehler-received-trial-advocacy-award/) - Congratulations to Audrey Koehler, 3L at Washburn! She was awarded the Max Rowinsky Trial Advocacy Award. The award recognizes an outstanding student in the Intensive Trial Advocacy course at Washburn each year. - [Koehler awarded Irvine E. Ungerman Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice](https://jlweigandtrust.org/koehler-awarded-irvine-e-ungerman-award-for-excellence-in-clinical-practice/) - Audrey Koehler was awarded the Irvine E. Ungerman Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice. The honor is awarded twice yearly to legal interns who have distinguished themselves by providing highly competent representation to clients in a manner exemplifying the ideals of the legal profession: "pursuit of the learned art in the spirit of a public - [Michael Hayes adds to his alphabet soup!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/michael-hayes-adds-to-his-alphabet-soup/) - Michael Hayes, KU Michael (3L, KU) already has a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Dallas Constantin College of Liberal Arts, and a M.A. from the University of Kansas. He successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in philosophy on April 23.His dissertation, "Thomistic Approaches to Welfare Theory," defended Thomas Aquinas' views on human happiness and - [2019 Weigand Trust Open House Video](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2019-weigand-trust-open-house-video/) - Our alumni and applicants gather in Wichita, Kansas - [Bryden awarded Sibberson from Washburn School of Business](https://jlweigandtrust.org/bryden-awarded-sibberson-from-washburn-school-of-business/) - Congratulations to Joseph Dallas Bryden (Incoming 1L at KU School of Law)! At his under grad graduation, he was awarded the Sibberson Award for the Washburn School of Business. The Sibberson is awarded to the top student in each graduating school. - [Three 3Ls, Three Schools, Three Kansas Firms!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/three-3ls-three-schools-three-kansas-firms/) - We're pleased to announce that all three of our 3L students have accepted post graduate employment with Kansas firms! Notre Dame Hannah Sanchez Shook, Hardy & Bacon (litigation associate) Kansas University Alisha Peters Stinson (corporate Finance) Washburn University Kate Davis Spencer Fane (labor & employment) - [Belsan awarded Attorney General's Award for prosecuting war criminal](https://jlweigandtrust.org/belsan-awarded-attorney-generals-award-for-prosecuting-war-criminal/) - Tim Belsan (Weigand Scholar 07, 08, 09 - Washburn) was awarded the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service, the Justice Department's second-highest award for employee performance. This was Tim's second such award. This 2019 recognition was based on his prosecution of a war criminal (press release on the case here). He was also selected for a - [Introducing the WeigandWire!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/introducing-the-weigandwire/) - As the Weigand network continues to grow, so has the need to keep Weigand Scholars and Alumni connected. The WeigandWire is a triannual e-publication intended to keep the Weigand community connected and strong. The publication will be released in Fall, Winter, and Summer editions, and its content is generated by current Weigand Scholar upperclassmen. Click - [Two Weigand Scholars added to ranks of Kansas partners!](https://jlweigandtrust.org/two-weigand-scholars-added-to-ranks-of-kansas-partners/) - Joel Griffiths, KU '12 As a new partner at Leverage Law Group, Joel concentrates his practice on the various federal tax issues associated with tax credit transactions. With an education and previous experience focusing on federal income taxation, Joel is especially suited to ensure that these transactions comply with the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable - [WeigandWire - What's it like to be a partner?](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigandwire-whats-it-like-to-be-a-partner/) - See our newest WeigandWIRE where our 3L students Kate Davis (Washburn) and Alicia Peters (KU) talk to our alumni who have made partner! Click here to read WeigandWire! - [2020 Weigand Open House Video](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2020-weigand-open-house-video/) - Our alumni come together annually to network and interview applicants. See what they have to say! - [Weigand Trust Celebrates Newest Graduates](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigand-trust-celebrates-newest-graduates/) - Congratulations to our newest group of law school graduates! After completing their final semester via online schooling, they're ready to move onto the bar exams and get their legal careers in Kansas started. Hannah Sanchez will join Shook Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City as a litigation associate. Alisha Peters plans to join Stinson in - [Sanchez awarded Faculty Award from Notre Dame Law School](https://jlweigandtrust.org/sanchez-awarded-faulty-award-from-notre-dame-law-school/) - Hannah Sanchez was awarded the Faculty Award for Excellence for her International Arbitration Advocacy class for the spring semester, 2020. Congratulations Hannah! - [2020-21 Weigand Scholars Announced](https://jlweigandtrust.org/2020-2021-weigand-scholars-announced/) - As our Weigand Family continues to grow, so does the benefit of keeping the best legal talent in our State. We're excited to welcome the following students to our community. Paige E. Hungate (3L): Having been born and raised in Wichita, Paige is a Wichita State University graduate with a BS in Computer Science (Patent - [Mark Lippelmann joins ADF as Senior Counsel](https://jlweigandtrust.org/mark-lippelmann-joins-adf-as-senior-counsel/) - Mark Lippelmann (Washburn, 2009) recently began serving as Sr. Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, which is the largest Christian legal organization with a very impressive record at the Supreme Court. As Mark says, "Freedom from loans, attributable in part to two years of the Trust's generous scholarships, helped me to make this jump." Congratulations to - [WeigandWire - Summer 2020](https://jlweigandtrust.org/weigandwire-summer-2020/) - In this Issue . . . Scholar Profile Laurel Searles - When Kansans can't work, she works even harder. Scholar Profile: Sam Foreman - Designing his dream firm Weigand Faces in new Places - Mark Lippelmann and Sarah Macke (Click on logo above to see full newsletter.) - [Michael Hayes recognized as 2020 James Wilson Fellow](https://jlweigandtrust.org/michael-hayes-recognized-as-2020-james-wilson-fellow/) - Congratulations to Michael Hayes, KU '2019 for being selected as a 2020 James Wilson Fellow by the James Wilson Institute. The institute focuses on young attorneys and scholars who are interested in developing and discussing natural law jurisprudence and examining the intersection of morality and the law within the American society. Click here to read full - [Nickel and Reed to Kansas City Firms](https://jlweigandtrust.org/nickel-and-reed-to-kansas-city-firms/) - Congratulations to our 3Ls at Kansas University! After graduating and passing the bar, Riley Nickel will be headed to Husch Blackewell while Emily Reed accepted post-graduate employment with Spencer Fane. - [Salva joins KTK](https://jlweigandtrust.org/salva-joins-ktk/) - Jennifer Salva, 2019 Washburn graduate, has joined the Kansas City law firm of Kuckelman Torline Kirkland. As a member of the plantiffs law firm, Salva will be focusing on 1983 actions (civil rights litigation) among other things. - [Belsan heads new DOJ Division](https://jlweigandtrust.org/belsan-heads-new-doj-division/) - Congratulations to Tim Belsan (Washburn '09) who continues to expand his career! Tim was recently announced as the inaugural Director of the Enforcement Section within the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Immigration Litigation. Tim has been tasked to build this new section within the same office he's been with for the past 4-5 years.Great ## Pages - [Home](https://jlweigandtrust.org/) - The J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust Welcome from the Director Since its inception in 2004, the J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust has provided support in a variety of ways to the best Kansas law students. Today, we’re fortunate to have a rich treasure chest of alumni leading the way - [AMBROSE SHAUGHNESSY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ambrose-shaughnessy/) - "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 - [JACK O'MALLEY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jack-omalley/) - "I am deeply honored to be a Weigand Scholar. The Trust represents an incredible commitment to the future of Kansas and the legal community. I will forever be grateful for J.L. Weigand’s generosity and look forward to using the gift I have been given in service of others." Jack O'Malley University of Notre DameWeigand Scholar: - [MEET OUR SCHOLARS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/meet-our-scholars/) - By Last Name A Augustine, Ellie B Bannister, JoelBelsan, TimothyBetzen, AimeeBryden, JosephBudden, RichardBurch Macke, SarahButler (Page), Lauren C Calvin, KyleCampbell, MollyCarter, WyattCerretti, LeahChipman, BobbyConcannon Hausmann, TaylorCurfman, Jennifer D Davis, Katherine E Eck, DominicEngle, Christina Pyle F Foreman, SamuelFriesen, Joletta G Goldstein, IveryGordon, RoarkeGriffiths, Joel H Hayes, MichaelHorchem, Jennifer K Kinnamon, JessicaKlaus, CourtneyKlein Searles, LaurelKoehler, AudreyKoop, - [OLIVIA ROGERS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/olivia-rogers/) - "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." - [AUDREY KOEHLER](https://jlweigandtrust.org/audrey-koehler/) - "I am so grateful that I was selected as a Weigand Scholar. In addition to the many benefits during law school, Weigand Scholars graduate with a built-in network of attorneys always happy to offer guidance and support." Audrey Koehler Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar Hometown:Wichita, KS Education:B.A., Sociology, Wichita State University Graduated magna cum laude with minors in Psychology - [KALE R. WATCHOUS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/kale-r-watchous/) - "I am deeply honored to join the Weigand family. The confidence placed in me by the Trust is a high commission that gathers into one vocation the great loyalties that order my life: God, family, and country. I receive my formation at Our Lady’s University as a debt of gratitude and a mandate for sacrificial - [BEN ROGERS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ben-rogers/) - "I am honored to be part of the J.L. Weigand family. J.L.’s goal of establishing this community has provided a marked benefit to both the state of Kansas and the lives of the Weigand scholars. I will strive to live up to the example set by J.L. and the rest of the incredible Weigand community, - [AUSTIN REA](https://jlweigandtrust.org/austin-rea/) - "I am honored to be selected as a J.L. Weigand Scholar. The Weigand Trust offers far more than financial support; it connects scholars to a community of outstanding legal professionals committed to serving Kansas. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to honoring J.L.’s legacy by giving back to the state I am - [C.J. PFANSTIEL](https://jlweigandtrust.org/c-j-pfanstiel/) - "I am deeply honored to be part of the Weigand Family and look forward to embracing this esteemed cohort as I make my mark as a lawyer. I could not be more thrilled to contribute positively to J.L. Weigand’s legacy and am grateful to him for this generous opportunity." C.J. Pfanstiel University of Notre Dame - [TREY LARUE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/trey-larue/) - "Through his trust, Mr. Weigand has assembled a group of legal professionals comprised of some of the best and brightest in Kansas. I am immensely honored to be selected as a Weigand scholar and look forward to joining this distinguished community." Trey LaRue Washburn University Weigand Scholar: 2026, 2027 HometownErie, KS Education B.A., Political Science - [JOHN SHAUGHNESSY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/john-shaughnessy/) - “I am honored to be a member of the Weigand Family. JL’s generosity has made it possible for me to pursue my dreams of a legal career and I will forever be grateful. I look forward to returning to Kansas and paying forward the incredible gift that I have been given.” John Shaughnessy University of - [JEFFREY SCHREMMER](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jeffrey-schremmer/) - "Becoming part of J.L. Weigand's legacy as a Weigand Scholar is a great honor. Mr. Weigand's foresight, generosity, and sacrifice in establishing this trust will benefit Kansans for generations. I have the highest regard for this distinguished community of legal scholars and look forward to my continued involvement in the Trust." Jeffrey Schremmer Washburn University Weigand - [MEGHAN MCEVOY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/meghan-mcevoy/) - "It is difficult to put into words the high regard I have for Mr. Weigand and the Weigand Trust. Through Mr. Weigand's generosity and vision, the Trust has evolved into a unique and elite legal community of scholars. I am forever indebted to Mr. Weigand and the Trust for the support they have provided to - [LIAM REILLY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/liam-reilly/) - "The opportunities afforded by the JL Weigand Trust are unrivaled and extremely generous. The network of established Weigand alumni is an invaluable resource during and after law school. I am honored to be a Weigand scholar and represent the legacy of JL Weigand. It is because of his selflessness and planning that I will be - [RYAN RAYBOULD](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ryan-raybould/) - "To be selected as a Weigand scholar is a humbling experience. I am honored to join such a talented group, and I accept Mr. Weigand's charge to work together with fellow Weigand scholars to help shape Kansas' legal environment." Ryan Raybould University of Notre DameWeigand Scholar: 2012 View Ryan's Video Hometown:Leawood, KS Education:B.A., History, Yale University, - [MADELINE ROGERS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/madeline-rogers-kenkel/) - "Through their generosity, J.L. Weigand, Jr. and the Weigand Trustees have created a welcoming community that fosters personal and intellectual growth. I am honored to join such a prestigious group of individuals. J.L. Weigand, Jr. is someone I want to emulate by serving my fellow citizens." Madeline Rogers Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2010 Hometown:Overland Park, KS - [KATHERINE A. DAVIS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/katherine-davis/) - "I am incredibly proud to have been selected to be a part of the Weigand Family. I hope to represent J.L. Weigand’s legacy well in the Kansas legal community and at Washburn. I look forward to being mentored by fellow Weigand Scholars and mentoring young law students one day." Katherine A. Davis Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: - [TIMOTHY BELSAN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/timothy-belsan/) - "The Weigand Scholarship is an amazing opportunity. The enormous financial blessing often obscures the scholarship’s true value—membership in the community of scholars and leaders it has created." Timothy Belsan Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2007, 2008, 2009 View Timothy's Video Hometown:Wichita, KS Education:B.A., English, Newman University, 2005 Editor-in-chief, Newman's Student NewspaperEditor-in-chief, Humanities JournalEditor-in-chief, Sheridan Edwards ReviewPast President, Newman's - [Scholar Contact Information](https://jlweigandtrust.org/scholar-contact-information/) - Augustine, Ellie (913) 908-6578 Bannister, Joel Belsan, Tim (316) 990-0989 Betzen, Aimee Bryden, Joseph (913) 957-9219 Budden, Richard (785) 221-0997 Burch Macke, Sarah (316) 644-1944 Calvin, Kyle (785) 798-5753 Campbell, Molly (574) 303-2454 Carter, Wyatt (620) 521-9236 Cerretti, Leah (785) 893-3356 Chipman, Bobby (785) 608-6088 Concannon Haussman, Taylor (620) 428-2180 Curfman, Jennifer Davis, Katherine (913) - [HANNAH SANCHEZ](https://jlweigandtrust.org/hannah-sanchez/) - "It is an honor to spend another year with accomplished attorneys and students committed to serving Kansas. I am eager for the day when I can pay it forward to future scholars as a way to express my gratitude for the investment the Weigand Trust has made in me." Hannah Sanchez University of Notre DameWeigand - [WYATT CARTER](https://jlweigandtrust.org/wyatt-carter/) - "Joining the distinguished Weigand Scholars, I am deeply grateful for the chance to build on the strong legal tradition fostered by Mr. Weigand and the Trust. Their commitment to nurturing legal talent in Kansas offers more than scholarship—it's an invitation to learn, collaborate, and grow. As I step onto this exciting journey, I thank Mr. - [JESSICA KINNAMON](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jessica-kinnamon/) - "I am so delighted to be a part of the J.L. Weigand Jr. Trust. From the outside looking in, I was in awe of the Weigand Family and the quality of lawyer and person that comprises it. I feel incredibly grateful and blessed to now be a part of that Family — it is an - [MARY MASON](https://jlweigandtrust.org/mary-mason/) - "I am deeply honored to be a Weigand Scholar. J.L's Trust has clearly produced amazing fruit in the vast network of distinguished lawyers that are committed to giving back to the state of Kansas. I am so excited to be a part of this community, and I am beyond grateful to Mr. Weigand and his - [GABBY PHILLIPS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/gabby-phillips/) - "Over the past 20 years, J.L.’s desire to keep Kansas’s best in Kansas to practice law has been fully realized—he has amassed an incredible group of Kansas attorneys, and I am honored to join this group as a Weigand Scholar and future attorney. The spirit of J.L.’s legacy lives on through each person associated with - [Resources](https://jlweigandtrust.org/resources/) - Information accessed through this page is intended for use by Weigand Scholars only. Please do not share documents or links. Class Note and Outlines Database Employment History of Weigand Scholars Scholar Contact Information Weigand Referral Network Scholarships Awarded by Year - [Scholarships Awarded by Year](https://jlweigandtrust.org/scholarships-awarded-by-year/) - 2005 Bannister, Joel (KU) McLemore, Chris (ND) Toner Kristen (KU) Walker, Andrea (Wash) Walling, Caroline Anne (ND) 2006 Friesen, Joletta (Wash) Goldstein, Ivery (KU) Gordon, Roarke (Wash) McLemore, Chris (ND) Pauly, Eric (Wash) Ruane, Thomas (KU) Toner, Kristen (KU) Walling, Caroline Anne (ND) 2007 Belsan, Tim (Wash) Betzen, Aimee (Wash) Curfman, Jennifer (ND) Klein Searles, - [LEAH CERRETTI](https://jlweigandtrust.org/leah-cerretti/) - “As a Wichita State alum and former Jabara Scholar, being named a recipient of the J.L. Weigand Trust Scholarship has once again bolstered my love of the Wichita community. I am elated to become a member of such a prestigious network of scholars. I hope to honor J.L.’s legacy by serving Kansans with integrity and - [AMELIA YOWELL](https://jlweigandtrust.org/amelia-yowell/) - "I am very grateful for this opportunity. The Weigand Trust has made it possible for me to attend Notre Dame. The effects of this scholarship will extend far into my future. The generosity of Mr. J.L. Weigand is simply overwhelming." Amelia Yowell University of Notre DameWeigand Scholar: 2009, 2010, 2011 See Amelia's Video Hometown:McPherson, KS - [MOLLY CAMPBELL](https://jlweigandtrust.org/molly-campbell/) - "I would feel comfortable asking any of the Weigand alumni for advice or assistance, which is a testament to how welcoming, accessible, and approachable the alumni have been over the past year. " Molly Campbell University of Notre DameWeigand Scholar: 2018, 2019 View Molly's Video Hometown:Shawnee Mission, KS Education:B.A., Political Science, University of Notre Dame Dean's - [JENNIFER HORCHEM](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jennifer-horchem/) - "It is simply an honor to join the elite individuals of this organization. The opportunities created by the Weigand Trust are phenomenal! It is such a relief to be able to focus on the excellence of education I will be receiving and not the expense. Not only will the trust enable me to pursue the - [ALISHA C. PETERS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/alisha-peters/) - "The J.L. Weigand Scholarship is an amazing program and I'm very honored to join the distinguished network of Weigand Scholars. The support of the JL Weigand Trust and the Weigand community is a tremendous resource to help law students and practicing attorneys. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to join the Weigand family and - [JOSEPH BRYDEN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/joseph-bryden/) - "I am extremely proud to be a Weigand Scholar. The caliber of my fellow scholars is incredible and I feel very lucky to join such an impressive network. The Weigand Trust has left an incredible impact on the state of Kansas and I look forward to furthering the vision of J.L. Weigand in law school - [JENNIFER SALVA-CUSHING](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jennifer-salva/) - "As a Weigand Scholar, I discovered that I was now part of a network in the legal field built on integrity, perseverance, and people who treat mistakes as learning experiences rather than failure.I grew confident in my ability to serve others as an attorney when I met Weigand Scholars who also take pride in serving - [ELLIE AUGUSTINE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ellie-augustine/) - "Words cannot explain my gratitude to Mr. Weigand. Through his generosity, I am able to attain to not only one but two of my greatest dreams: to attend law school at Notre Dame, and to return to my beloved home state of Kansas. I am grateful beyond measure." Ellie Augustine University of Notre DameWeigand Scholar: - [JOHN RALSTON](https://jlweigandtrust.org/john-ralston/) - "Becoming a Weigand Scholar opens the doors to serving the Kansas legal community. Beyond the confines of law school, I can now connect with lawyers across the state, each one acting as a paragon of their profession. It excites me to realize that I will have the chance to practice embodying the values of the Trust - [SCHOLARSHIPS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/scholarships/) - Request your transcripts You'll need to contact your current college as well as each college/university that awarded you a degree and request an OFFICIAL or CERTIFIED transcript be sent directly to us. (Most schools utilize a third party transcript provider such as National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.) If you are currently attending law school, we - [BERNADETTE SHAUGHNESSY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/bernadette-shaughnessy/) - “I am honored to be a member of the Weigand Family. The Weigand Trust is not only empowering me to pursue my dreams but elevating them in the process. I look forward to paying forward the gifts I have received and truly making a difference with my life and my legal career.” Bernadette Shaughnessy University - [CLAIRE TERREBONNE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/claire-terrebonne/) - "It is an honor to be a Weigand Scholar. This tremendous award not only relieves me of the financial burdens of law school, but also gives me an enormous amount of encouragement and confidence to do my very best." Claire Terrebonne Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2007, 2008 View Claire's Video Hometown:Wichita, KS Education:B.S., Economics, George Mason University, - [MICHAEL HAYES](https://jlweigandtrust.org/michael-hayes/) - "Weigands are very eager to help each other out. One of the great strengths of the Weigand Scholarship is the moral and motivational support that the alumni provide. This is what sets it apart from other scholarships. I do not receive encouraging emails and Facebook posts from KU alumni, or from those with the same - [IVERY GOLDSTEIN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/ivery-goldstein/) - "Receiving the Weigand Scholarship means a lot to me and will be invaluable as I continue to pursue my education - both for the financial assistance it provides and for the motivation to try even harder to meet my goals and aspirations! To know I have supporters and to be rewarded for my hard work - [Roarke E. Gordon](https://jlweigandtrust.org/roarke-gordon/) - "The Weigand Legal Education Trust has provided me with much more than a scholarship. It has created wonderful networking opportunities as well as recognition within the state of Kansas. I feel extremely honored to have been selected as a recipient." Roarke Gordon Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2006 rgordon@fleeson.com View Roarke's video Hometown:Wichita, KS Education:B.S., Business AdministrationUniversity - [EMILY REED](https://jlweigandtrust.org/emily-reed/) - "I am honored to be named a Weigand Scholar and to be included in such an accomplished group of individuals. I look forward to being a part of the Weigand family and playing a part in giving back to my home state." Emily Reed University of KansasWeigand Scholar: 2020, 2021 See Emily's Video Hometown:Pomona, KS - [KATIE JO LUNINGHAM](https://jlweigandtrust.org/katie-jo-luningham/) - "The generosity of Mr. Weigand's gift is overwhelming, and I am so grateful to have been chosen as a Weigand Scholar. The Weigand Trust is more than just a scholarship; it offers a tremendous opportunity to join a family of attorneys and scholars who have a deep devotion to serving Kansas. As someone who shares - [LAUREN BUTLER (PAGE)](https://jlweigandtrust.org/lauren-butler/) - ​“I am both grateful and proud to be a part of the Weigand Family. I am glad to be named a Weigand Trust Scholar and become a member of such a high-caliber group ​of individuals. I love Kansas and all the Kansans​ who have made me who I am today. I look ​forward to giving - [MARK LIPPELMANN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/mark-lippelmann/) - "The financial assistance that this scholarship will provide is surely of enormous consequence. However, my appreciation for such assistance, though great, is dwarfed by the scholarship's other considerations." Mark Lippelmann Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2007, 2008 View Mark's Video Hometown:Lyons, KS Education:B.A., PhilosophyUniversity of Kansas, 2006 Arthur Skidmore Award for Excellence in Philosophy Published academic article - [COURTNEY E. RESS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/courtney-ress/) - "I am excited to join the Weigand family as a 1L law student! In joining this family, I affirm my commitment to serving my fellow Kansans through my future career as an attorney. I have been so impressed with the tight-knit network of legal scholars, and I am honored to be accepted into their ranks. - [JEFFREY PYLE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jeffrey-pyle/) - "I believe that gratitude is more than a feeling. It is an action. I hope to demonstrate my gratitude for J.L. Weigand's generosity in the same manner as others have in this scholarship family." Jeffrey Pyle University of KansasWeigand Scholar: 2011, 2012, 2013 Hometown:Wichita, KS See Jeff's Video Education:B.A., History, Wichita State University, 2005 Graduated magna - [ERIC PAULY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/eric-pauly/) - "Being a recipient has provided me with many benefits. I am in the fortunate position of not having to live entirely off financial aid and amassing large amounts of student debt. Being a Weigand scholar has also provided me with valuable networking opportunities." Eric Pauly Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2006, 2007, 2008 View Eric's Video Hometown:Conway - [LIZZY MCENTIRE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/lizzy-mcentire/) - “I am incredibly honored to have been selected as a Weigand Scholar. The opportunities created by the J.L. Weigand Trust are incredible and continue beyond graduation. I hope I can carry on J.L. Weigand’s mission at Washburn Law and in my career. We are all deeply indebted to J.L. Weigand for his generosity and support - [ERICA MCCABE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/erica-mccabe/) - "I am humbled by the generosity of Mr. Weigand, and I am honored to join the ranks of such a talented group of students and practitioners. This tremendous scholarship will enable me to pursue a career in public service that might not have been possible under the weight of educational loans." Erica McCabe University of - [DANIEL E. LAWRENCE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/dan-lawrence/) - "I am indebted to the Trust for the award of this scholarship, and I'm honored to have been chosen. I think that the impulse that provided the genesis for the Trust - Mr. Weigand's desire to give back to the people of Kansas by encouraging the growth of Kansas' legal community - is a truly - [JEREMY KOOP](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jeremy-koop/) - "I feel honored and grateful to be the recipient of a Weigand scholarship. It is very humbling to receive such an award. The generosity and vision of J.L. Weigand, Jr. will allow me to serve the people of Kansas through work in the field of law." Jeremy Koop Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2008 Hometown:Newton, KS See - [COURTNEY P. KLAUS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/courtney-klaus/) - "I am forever indebted to the hard work and generosity of Mr. J.L. Weigand, Jr. The Weigand Trust has opened the door to new opportunities that will allow me to make a difference in my community down the road. I am honored to be a part of his legacy." Courtney P. Klaus University of Notre - [CHRISTINA PYLE ENGLE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/christina-pyle-engle/) - "The J.L. Weigand Trust has made it possible for two of my greatest dreams to become reality; first that of studying the law, and second, that of attending Notre Dame. Being awarded this honor is one of my proudest accomplishments and I will be eternally grateful for all of the opportunities that this scholarship has - [DOMINIC ECK](https://jlweigandtrust.org/dominic-eck/) - "The foresight of Mr. Weigand allows scholars to focus their efforts on becoming the best lawyers possible. The genius of Mr. Weigand was the creation of a community that provides the tools and opportunities to extend this pursuit of perfection well beyond the classroom." Dominic Eck Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2011, 2012 deck@gilmorebell.com View Dominic's Video - [BOBBY CHIPMAN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/bobby-chipman/) - "Mr. Weigand’s determination to advance the Kansas legal community through his altruistic philanthropy is something that I truly admire. Being a part of this exceptional family of Scholars is an absolute honor and I cannot wait to contribute to the success of the Trust in the future." Bobby Chipman Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2016 Hometown:Topeka, KS - [MATTHEW SCHIPPERS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/matthew-schippers/) - "As a descendent of generations of Kansans, I am truly blessed and honored to join the Weigand Trust family. I thank J.L. Weigand, Jr. for his magnanimity in forming a legal legacy, which will benefit our home state of Kansas for years to come." Matthew Schippers University of KansasWeigand Scholar: 2014, 2016 mtschippers@twgfirm.com View Matthew's - [PAIGE REESE](https://jlweigandtrust.org/paige-reese/) - "Having been born and raised in Wichita, KS, I am beyond excited to be a J.L. Weigand, Jr. Trust Scholarship recipient. I feel blessed and lucky to be part of this family. Although there is outstanding monetary assistance provided with the scholarship, the people are what matter the most. I hope to honor J.L.'s legacy by - [NATHANIEL MARTENS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/nathaniel-martens/) - "With the creation of the J.L. Weigand Legal Education Trust, Mr. Weigand demonstrated his generosity and commitment to forever strengthening the Kansas legal community. Knowing the selflessness of Mr. Weigand, the Trustees, and the Alumni, I am truly honored and privileged to join such an elite collection of individuals. Beyond the financial support, the Trust’s - [LAUREL KLEIN SEARLES](https://jlweigandtrust.org/laurel-klein-searles/) - "Kansas is composed of an extraordinary group of people who have supported me throughout my lifetime. I hope to be able to give back to the people of Kansas." Laurel Klein Searles Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2007, 2008 View Laurel's Video Hometown:Minneapolis, KS Education:B.S., in Business AdministrationKansas State University, 2004 College of Business Dean's Honor List - [KENDRA D. SIMMONS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/kendra-simmons/) - "I am honored and excited to become a member of the Weigand family. More than just a scholarship, the Trust is a tremendous opportunity to improve myself as a future attorney by joining a family of scholars and to realize Mr. Weigand's goal of serving the Kansas legal community." Kendra Simmons Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2013 - [JOEL GRIFFITHS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/joel-griffiths/) - "The Weigand Scholarship runs much deeper than financial support alone. The scholarship is an opportunity to be included in a group of scholars. A group that consists of the brightest minds the state has to offer. I hope to foster numerous relationships, while advancing myself intellectually and socially through the Weigand Scholarship." Joel Griffiths University - [RILEY A. NICKEL](https://jlweigandtrust.org/riley-nickel/) - "I am absolutely thrilled to be named a Weigand Scholar and to be a part of the Weigand Family. This network of esteemed attorneys is truly one of the best in the country and I feel incredibly lucky to join such an impressive group of people. I look forward to taking part in giving back - [KYLE CALVIN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/kyle-calvin/) - "Becoming a Weigand has, and forever will, represent me honorably. In the future, it is my goal to reciprocate by representing the Weigand Trust as honorably as it has represented me." Kyle Calvin Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2016, 2017 kyle.calvin@washburn.edu See Kyle's Video Hometown:Ness City, KS Education:B.S., Fort Hays State University, 2013 Major: Finance, Financial Planning - [Submit Letter of Recommendation](https://jlweigandtrust.org/submit-letter-of-recommendation/) - If you experience difficulty uploading your document, you may click here to submit as an email attachment. 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Joan Schneider Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2008, 2009, 2010 Hometown:Wichita, - [Class Notes Search](https://jlweigandtrust.org/class-notes-search/) - [User LogIn](https://jlweigandtrust.org/user-login/) - Not registered? Click here. - [Employer History Search](https://jlweigandtrust.org/employer-history-search/) - [Class Notes Entry Form](https://jlweigandtrust.org/class-notes/) - [SAMUEL FOREMAN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/sam-foreman/) - "The Weigand Scholarship is truly the most comprehensive and generous scholarship offered to law students. The scholarship goes beyond financial support to creating a community of excellence." Samuel Foreman Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2009, 2010, 2011 sam@goforemanlaw.com See Sam's Video Hometown:Topeka, KS Education:BBA, AccountingWashburn University, 2008 Graduated summa cum laudeDale C. 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Thomas Ruane University of KansasWeigand Scholar: 2006 truane@polsinelli.com View Thomas' Video Hometown:Overland Park, KS Education:B.S., Business Administration, University of Kansas, 2002 Phi Betta KappaBeta Gamma Sigma J.D., University of - [NEWS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/news/) - [KRISTEN TONER](https://jlweigandtrust.org/kristen-toner/) - "I couldn't agree more with the goals and purposes of the Trust and am delighted to be one of the inaugural honorees. Your support will enable me to reach my professional goals while remaining in Kansas." Kristen Toner University of KansasWeigand Scholar: 2005, 2006 ktoner@kuendowment.org View Kristen's Video Hometown:Lawrence, KS Education:B.B.A., FinanceB.A., Computer Applications, University of - [JOLETTA FRIESEN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/joletta-friesen/) - "I am honored to receive such a prestigious scholarship, and I appreciate the opportunities this generous scholarship affords me." Joletta Friesen Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2006 View Joletta's Video Hometown:McPherson, KS Education:B.A., History and SpanishBethel College, 2002 Graduated summa cum laude J.D., Washburn University School of Law, 2006 Editor-in-Chief, Washburn Law JournalGNIP-GNOP Award Employer:Social Security Administration Publications: How - [JENNIFER CURFMAN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jennifer-curfman/) - "I am so grateful to the Weigand Trust for affording me the opportunity to attend Notre Dame." Jennifer Curfman University of Notre DameWeigand Scholar: 2007, 2008 Hometown:Wichita, KS Education:B.A., Political ScienceDuke University, 2002 J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 2009 Employer:Koch Industries Practice Areas: BusinessTransactional Law While at Duke, Jennifer majored in Political Science - [AIMEE BETZEN](https://jlweigandtrust.org/aimee-betzen/) - "Because of the scholarship, I will be able to attend school without working, which will aid my studies tremendously. Additionally, because I will not have to work, I will be able to continue my volunteer activities with the MS society, actively participate in Law Journal, participate in an externship with a local judge, and take - [ABOUT US](https://jlweigandtrust.org/about-us/) - [BENEFITS](https://jlweigandtrust.org/benefits/) - “It’s so much more than a check!” Weigand Scholars consistently claim that even though our scholarships can be quite generous, they most appreciate the non-financial advantages the trust offers. At the Weigand Trust, we provide priceless intangibles by intentionally focusing on building relationships among our family members, resulting in benefits that impact both their personal - [ROARKE E. GORDON](https://jlweigandtrust.org/roarke-gordon-2/) - "The Weigand Legal Education Trust has provided me with much more than a scholarship. It has created wonderful networking opportunities as well as recognition within the state of Kansas. I feel extremely honored to have been selected as a recipient." Roarke Gordon Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2006 rgordon@fleeson.com vCard View Roarke's video Hometown:Wichita, KS Education:B.S., Business - [CONTACT US](https://jlweigandtrust.org/contact/) - [ANDREA WALKER](https://jlweigandtrust.org/andrea-walker/) - "With the Weigand Scholarship, I've been able to take classes and participate in activities that involve much more work throughout the semester such as the criminal appellate class, Divorce Practice class, Law Journal and Law Clinic." Andrea Walker Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2005 Hometown:Osawatomie, KS Education:B.A., Political Science, University of Kansas, 1999 J.D., Washburn University School of - [JONATHAN RAY](https://jlweigandtrust.org/jonathan-ray/) - "After leaving the military, I chose to seek a profession that would allow me to positively impact the lives of others. The generosity and vision of J.L. 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Christopher McLemore University of Notre DameWeigand Scholar: 2005, 2006, 2007 Hometown:Wichita, KS Education:B.S. Political Science, Kansas State University, 2001 3-time National Champion, - [HEATHER MCCOLLOM](https://jlweigandtrust.org/heather-mccollom/) - "Mr. Weigand, Jr., loved Kansas a great deal to leave this generous gift to the people of Kansas. I am impressed by the dedication of the men and women who are beneficiaries of the Weigand Trust, and I am truly honored to be counted among them this year." Heather McCollum Washburn UniversityWeigand Scholar: 2009 Hometown:Marquette, - [JOEL BANNISTER](https://jlweigandtrust.org/joel-bannister/) - "Without comparison, the scholarship was the most significant gift I have ever received. It is still hard to grasp the generosity of Mr. J.L. Weigand in establishing the scholarship." 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