Carla J. Stovall, Kansas Attorney General, Speaks
Carla J. Stovall, Attorney General for the State of Kansas, spoke Friday, November 3, 2000 at Washburn Law School. Attorney General Stovall discussed her experiences as Attorney General, the structure and some of the activities of the Attorney General's Office, as well as legal issues facing the state.
While there are many duties and responsibilities associated with the office, Attorney General Stovall observed that litigation is one of the more enjoyable aspects for her. She provided background on the water rights litigation between Kansas and the states of Colorado and Nebraska, and the litigation with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas involving their charitable assets. Attorney General Stovall also discussed what she considers to be the highlight of her professional life, defending Kansas' Sexually Violent Predator Act before the United States Supreme Court. The Attorney General also took questions from the approximately forty members of the audience.
Attorney General Carla Stovall is the 40th Attorney General for the State of Kansas. She was elected to the office on November 8, 1994, the first woman ever elected to serve as the state's top law enforcement officer and chief attorney. Attorney General Stovall also is one of the state's chief advocates for children. She believes that all Kansas citizens must get involved in programs that benefit children. Before becoming Attorney General, Ms. Stovall served on the Kansas Parole Board and was the first woman elected to serve as Crawford County Attorney in Pittsburg. Attorney General Stovall is a graduate of Pittsburg State University. She received her law degree and a masters in public administration from the University of Kansas.
The Attorney General spoke at the invitation of Phi Alpha Delta.
Attorney General Stovall with members of Phi Alpha Delta and Dean Concannon (second from left).
