2011-2012 Student Ambassadors
Washburn Law Student Ambassadors are active in the recruiting of prospective students, providing tours of the law school and assisting the Admissions Office in a variety of special events.
Our Student Ambassadors are happy to talk with you about their experiences at Washburn Law.
Courtney Boehm — 3L
Undergraduate School: University of Kansas
Undergraduate Major: Secondary Education; History & Government
Hometown/State: Leavenworth, Kansas
courtney.boehm [at] washburn.edu
"The instant support system that comes from the First Week Program has contributed immensely to my law school success. Being placed with other 1Ls helped to alleviate some stresses I had during my first week. I also enjoyed the study group leaders who were a great resource for advice and help throughout my law school career so far."
Brady Burdge — 3L
Undergraduate School: Utah Valley University
Undergraduate Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown/State: Orem, Utah
brady.burdge [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law has been a truly rewarding experience. The classes have been both academically challenging while still being enjoyable. The open door policy of our professors has been instrumental in being able to succeed, I have never been turned away from a professor without some good advice and direction. Washburn also provides many opportunities for "real world" experiences which greatly enrich the learning process!"
Lyndzie Carter — 2L
Undergraduate School: University of Maryland-University College
Undergraduate Major: Legal Studies
Hometown/State: Queen Creek, Arizona
lyndzie.carter [at] washburn.edu
"As a non-traditional student (Air Force veteran, minority, and out-of-state student), I knew Washburn Law was the right choice for me on my first visit. The welcoming and academic-rich atmosphere was undeniable. Whatever walk of life you come from, you'll be amongst friends and people who truly care about your future success."
Ashlyn Cheray — 2L
Undergraduate School: Kansas State University
Undergraduate Major: History
Hometown/State: Overland Park, Kansas
ashlyn.cheray [at] washburn.edu
"I chose Washburn Law because of the personal attention from the faculty, the exceptional value, and their outstanding specialized programs such as the family law certificate. I am confident that this institution is dedicated to preparing me for the practice of law and will go above and beyond to match my personal determination for success."
Daniel Creitz — 2L
Undergraduate School: Pittsburg State University
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Hometown/State: Erie, Kansas
daniel.creitz [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law has been the most rewarding experience of my life. While the faculty challenges you intellectually, they make sure that your experience at Washburn Law is extremely rewarding by giving you the appropriate level of academic support. Furthermore, the structure of Washburn Law's first year course curiculum and student study groups makes your first year experience extremely unique by placing you with faculty and students you can relate to on a very personal level. I cannot believe how lucky I am to attend Washburn Law because I feel the school is built on a strong sense of community/family relationships among the faculty, students, and staff that cannot be found anywhere else."
Phill Devine — 3L
Undergraduate School: Kansas State University
Undergraduate Major: Biology
Hometown/State: Manhattan, Kansas
phillip.devine [at] washburn.edu
"My experience at Washburn Law has been great. The professors and staff are extremely friendly and truly care about helping students, creating an excellent learning environment."
Xiaolu Fan — 2L
Undergraduate School: PLA Foreign Language University
Undergraduate Major: English Literature
Hometown/Country: Tongzhou City, China
xiaolu.fan [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn is the very school I want. The unique studying group program leads me to an efficient way to deal with the difficult first-year classes. The small size and high-quality legal writing course sharpens my research and writing ability. Washburn encourages competition; but also emphasizes co-operation and friendly learning circumstances. Especially as an international student, I would never have achieved the process without the sincere help from my classmates and the law school professors."
Sam Feather — 3L
Undergraduate School: Faulkner University
Undergraduate Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown/State: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
samuel.feather [at] washburn.edu
"It was of utmost importance to me, as a husband and father, that I choose a law school that would prepare me for successful practice of the law and be understanding and supportive of the unique challenges of attending law school with a family. I found superior academics and a stellar professional reputation at Washburn Law. I also found classmates, staff, and professors willing to support and encourage me as a successful student, a loving husband and a caring father. Washburn Law truly cares about more than just the GPA and bar pass rate of their students and to me that is something special."
Marissa Frederick — 2L
Undergraduate School: Washburn University
Undergraduate Major: Social Work
Hometown/State: Topeka, Kansas
marissa.frederick [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law is a supportive and positive environment that equips each student with the skills necessary to become a successful attorney. Legal writing is one of the many skills taught at Washburn Law and it has helped me to excel in my personal, academic, and professional career."
Eloy Gallegos — 1L (J Section)
Undergraduate School: University of Kansas
Undergraduate Major: Communications
Hometown/State: Garden City, Kansas
eloy.gallegos [at] washburn.edu
Megan Hughes — 3L
Undergraduate School: University of Kansas
Undergraduate Major: Finance
Hometown/State: Wichita, Kansas
megan.hughes [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law is truly one big family. You quickly realize that your peers become friends that extend beyond the classroom and will last a lifetime."
Dan Jacob — 3L
Undergraduate School: Weber State University
Undergraduate Major: Marketing
Hometown/State: Kaysville, Utah
daniel.jacob1 [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law is an excellent place to study law. The professors are always willing to answer questions and the student body help each other to succeed. The lawyers in Kansas are a great support group, as many participate in the student mentor program and provide internship or externship opportunities during the summer."
Allison Kernin — 3L
Undergraduate School: Winona State University
Undergraduate Major: Business Administration
Hometown/State: Westby, Wisconsin
allison.kernin [at] washburn.edu
"When I started law school I didn't know how I wanted to use my future law degree. Washburn Law has allowed me to explore the various applications of a law degree and has taught me to not limit myself to one application."
Kasey Klenda — 3L
Undergraduate School: Benedictine College
Undergraduate Major: Finance
Hometown/State: McPherson, Kansas
kasey.klenda [at] washburn.edu
"As a third year student, I can honestly say that Washburn University School of Law has stretched me not only academically, but has provided me with a variety of opportunities to gain "real-world" legal experiences through professional networking, the study-abroad summer program, and social outlets with students and faculty. Washburn provides not only a quality academic program, but balances the academics with social and cultural opportunities which serve as invaluable lessons for a future law career."
Joslyn Kusiak — 3L
Undergraduate School: Missouri State University
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Hometown/State: Independence, Kansas
joslyn.kusiak [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law is the ideal place to study and grow as a person and future attorney. The faculty and students create a collegial yet intellectually challenging environment. I am confident that upon graduation my peers and I will have the tools to be a successful attorney."
Jonathan Kyte — 2L
Undergraduate School: Metro State College (Denver)
Undergraduate Major: English
Hometown/State: Denver, Colorado
jonathan.kyte [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law offers a rigorous program that rewards us with a well-rounded knowledge of the law."
Diane Lautt — 3L
Undergraduate School: Tabor College
Undergraduate Major: Business Adminstration & History
Hometown/State: Manhattan, Kansas
diane.lautt [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law's greatest strength is the faculty. Professors challenge students to develop the skills they need to become effective lawyers, and at the same time are very approachable and always willing to provide assistance and individual attention."
Heather Lee — 2L
Undergraduate School: San Diego State University
Undergraduate Major: Business Management
Hometown/State: San Diego, California
heather.lee [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn University School of Law really makes the students feel like they belong. I'm glad that I chose this school over others; the small class sizes in conjunction with the caring and dedicated faculty makes this an awesome place to learn."
Asel Mukeyeva — 3L
Undergraduate School: Georgetown University
Undergraduate Major: Finance & International Business
Hometown/State: Kyrgyztan
asel.mukeyeva [at] washburn.edu
"My experience at Washburn Law has been very rewarding not only because of the high quality education coupled with numerous opportunities for professional development, but also because of the wonderful camaraderie and friendships one can build here. Personalized attention from the faculty and staff has been evident every step of the way."
Billy Patterson — 2L (J Section)
Undergraduate School: University of Northern Iowa
Undergraduate Major: Finance
Hometown/State: West Des Moines, Iowa
william.patterson1 [at] washburn.edu
"My experience at Washburn Law has been truly unique and has far exceeded my expectations. The Spring Start Program allowed me to begin law school at the time most convenient to me and put me on track to graduate in less than three years. The Certificate Program has enabled me to concentrate my legal education on the areas of law in which I desire to pursue a career, and the Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law Clinic allows me to gain "real world" experience by providing legal assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Topeka and surrounding areas. These programs, in addition to the caring, friendly and helpful faculty, staff, and students, made Washburn Law the perfect place for me to pursue a legal education."
Ty Patton — 3L
Undergraduate School: Emporia State University
Undergraduate Major: Liberal Arts
Hometown/State: Benton, Kansas
ty.patton [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn University School of Law is the perfect combination of challenging academic study and a supportive, collegial atmosphere."
William Paulson — 2L
Undergraduate School: University of Kansas
Undergraduate Major: Drama/Theatre Arts
Hometown/State: Valley Center, Kansas
william.paulson [at] washburn.edu
"The faculty at Washburn University School of Law provide the perfect combination of challenge and support. As a non-traditional student with an hour commute, my time on campus is precious. Upon visiting the law school I immediately knew that the culture here would accommodate my tight time schedule. The professors are very accessible having an open-door policy. Additionally, the student body is supportive and friendly with a less competitive atmosphere than the other schools I visited. In all, I am extremely pleased with my choice of law schools and I feel at home at Washburn. I encourage all potential law students to visit campus and experience the collegial atmosphere that makes me proud to be an Ichabod."
Robert Rojas — 3L
Undergraduate School: University of Nevada-Reno
Hometown/State: Las Vegas, Nevada
robert.rojas [at] washburn.edu
"After making the decision to move cross-country to attend Washburn Law, I can not imagine attending any other school. The administration, faculty, and staff all take a sincere interest in each student's success and are always available and willing to help in any way they can."
Tim Sipe — 2L
Undergraduate School: Baker University
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Hometown/State: Holton, Kansas
timothy.sipe [at] washburn.edu
"The Washburn Law difference is about the personal nature of the legal education you are obtaining. The faculty show a genuine interest in your education and a very deep commitment to the quality of their instruction. The decision to attend Washburn Law is one that I have never once questioned."
Rebecca Sisk — 3L
Undergraduate School: Kansas State University
Undergraduate Major: English
Hometown/State: Overland Park, Kansas
rebecca.sisk [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law has an open door policy that really helped me throughout my time here. I love that I feel comfortable talking to my professors about my questions and concerns, and I really like how professors are always willing to work with students on an individual basis."
Ryan Smith — 2L
Undergraduate School: Marietta College
Undergraduate Major: Economics
Hometown/State: Lowell, Ohio
ryan.smith8 [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn has been a great place for me, a husband and parent - and every other student for that matter - to study the law. The excellent faculty are always available to see that every question is answered, and there are so many ways to learn about the actual practice of law through numerous panels and presentations by practicing lawyers, and to gain experience through externships, clinic, and clerkships. Opportunities truly abound at Washburn."
Christi Somers — 2L
Undergraduate School: Washburn University
Undergraduate Major: Communications
Hometown/State: Brewster, Kansas
christi.somers [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn Law is stellar! With helpful administration, caring professors, and brilliant peers, it truly is a place where one can strive for success and succeed!"
Nik Stavropoulos — 3L
Undergraduate School: Kansas State University
Undergraduate Major: Business Management
Hometown/State: Salina, Kansas
nikolas.stavropoulos [at] washburn.edu
"The people of Washburn Law are positively first-rate. From administrators and professors with open doors willing to meet with students outside of the classroom, to the tremendously helpful staff at the library and the friendly faces that populate the admissions, professional development, and alumni offices, every faculty and staff member at Washburn Law is deeply invested in cultivating students into capable and caring professionals."
Melissa Tucker Pope — 2L (J Section)
Undergraduate School: Washburn University
Undergraduate Major: Communications
Hometown/State: Wichita, Kansas
melissa.tuckerpope [at] washburn.edu
"Washburn has been perfect for me...small classes, fun people, and great professors. Who could want more?"
Alisha Udhwani — 2L
Undergraduate School: Agnes Scott College
Undergraduate Major: Sociology, Anthropology, and Political Science
Hometown/State: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
alisha.udhwani [at] washburn.edu
"The student-professor relationship here at Washburn University School of Law is very unique. I love to make use of the professors' open door policies, which allow students to ask questions either about class or their personal experiences in the practice of law. I appreciate this time with my professors as it helps bring a better understanding of life post-law school."
Vlad Viaud — 3L
Undergraduate School: Fordham University
Undergraduate Major: Economics
Hometown/State: Stoughton, Massachusetts
vladimir.viaud [at] washburn.edu
"I am grateful I decided to attend Washburn University School of Law. Washburn has everything I could ever need in order to be as prepared as possible for law practice. Having the opportunity to obtain a practical education at a very affordable price at Washburn plus developing great relationships with classmates, professors, administrators, and alumni is priceless."
