Toni Ruo
Executive Comments Editor

Toni is a 3L from Shawnee, Kansas. She completed her undergraduate degree at Saint Louis University where she majored in Accounting; then, she went on to receive her Master of Accountancy, Taxation also from Saint Louis University. Currently, Toni is spent her summer working at Polsinelli in Kansas City, Missouri.

Toni is also the President of the Business & Tax Law Society, a Lawyering Skills TA, and involved with the VITA Tax Clinic. In her free time, she plays the French horn in the Kansas City, Kansas Community Orchestra and in the Kansas City Horn Club.

Doug Bartel
Symposium Editor

Doug is a 3L from Olathe, Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas for college where he majored in French and International Studies; then, he went on to receive a Master of Arts in French Literature. Before attending law school, Doug was an ESL English teacher and school administrator. He is currently spending his summer working for the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office in the Adult Misdemeanor Division.

This past year, Doug participated in the National Native American Law Students Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition where his team won first place! He is also involved in OUTLaws, Mock Trial Council, and working as a Lawyering Skills TA. When not studying on the Fifth Floor of Green Hall, Doug is an avid gardener and loves to travel.

Caitlin Albaugh
Comments Editor

Caitlin is a 3L from Davenport, Iowa. She attended KU for college where she participated in the LEAD Program and received her degree in English. This summer, she worked at Lathrop GPM LLP in Kansas City, Missouri.

In addition to being a Law Review editor, Caitlin has been involved in KU’s Moot Court program and is a member of Women in Law. Her fun fact is that on May 4, 2022, she guessed the Wordle on her first try!

Kristen Andrews
Articles Editor

Kristen is a 3L from Overland Park, Kansas. She previously attended the University of Arkansas where she majored in Dietetics. Then, she received a Master’s of Science in Nutritional Science from California State University, Long Beach. Kristenspent her summer at Kennyhertz Perry in Mission Woods, Kansas.

In addition to her work with the Law Review, Kristen is also the President of the Sports Law Society. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling with her husband.

Patrick Grey
Articles Editor

Patrick is a 3L from Olathe, Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas for undergrad where he majored in Political Science. He spent his summer at the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office.

In Patrick’s free time, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends.

Jessica Kinnamon
Comments Editor

Jessica is a 3L from Hutchinson, Kansas. For college, she attended Yale University where she majored in Ethics, Politics & Economics. Jessica spent her summer with Shook, Hardy, & Bacon LLP in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jessica is very involved at the law school; currently, she is the President of the Federalist Society, on Moot Court Council, a Lawyering Skills TA, and a member of Women in Law and the Christian Legal Society. 

Erin Levy
Articles Editor

Erin is a 3L from Lawrence, Kansas. She attended Beloit College where she received a BA in Studio Art, with a minor in English. She then received a Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During her 1L summer, Erin participated in the Judicial Field Placement program by externing with Judge Melgren’s chambers. This summer, she clerked at Barber Emerson in Lawrence, Kansas.

Erin is also involved with Women in Law, and will serve as a Shook Hardy & Bacon Scholar in Fall 2022 and a Jurisdiction TA in Spring 2023. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, television, and crocheting.

Jack Nielsen
Articles Editor

Jack is a 3L from Shawnee, Kansas. Before coming to KU for law school, he attended William Jewell College where he majored in Philosophy and Communications. Jack spent his summer at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice in Kansas City, Missouri.

In addition to his work as an editor of the Law Review, Jack is a member of the Energy and Environmental Law Society and Women in Law. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog, Cleo, and going to sporting events with his fiancé.

Lauren Page
Articles Editor

Lauren is a 3L from Wichita, Kansas. She attended MidAmerica Nazarene University where she majored in Business Administration. She spent her summer at Fouslton Siefkin LLP in Wichita, Kansas.

In addition to her work with the Law Review, Lauren is involved with the Christian Legal Society, Women in Law, J.L. Weigand Trust, and the VITA tax clinic. She is also the Vice President of the Business & Tax Law Society. In her free time, she enjoys walking or running, spending time with family and friends, and exploring local restaurants and coffee shops.

Alex Speakar
Comments Editor

Alex is a 3L from Farmington, Missouri. She attended KU for college where she majored in Political Science. She spent her summer at Baird Holm LLP in Omaha, Nebraska.

In addition to her role as a Comment Editor, Alex is a coach for the Undergraduate Mock Trial team, a member of Women in Law, and a Shook Hardy & Bacon Scholar for Civil Procedure. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and hiking.