Washburn Lawyer, Spring 2023

Features

• Alumni Spotlight: Judge Candice Alcaraz, ’16 (822 KB PDF)
  Facing Down Challenges: For Judge Candice Alcaraz, Her Mother’s Guidance in Childhood Laid Her Path to a History-Making Position.
• Family First: Francessca Montes-Williams,’01, and Eric N. Williams, ’01 (924 KB PDF)
  Keeping Family in the Forefront: A Husband and Wife began Their Journey at Washburn Law. Now, Their Children Joined Them for an Important Moment.
• Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Ngatia, BA ’23 (675 KB PDF)
  Single Steps: For Elizabeth Ngatia, a Journey of a Thousand Miles Winds up at Washburn.
• Modern Impact: Maxwell E. Kautsch, ’03 (621 KB PDF)
  Making a Modern Impact: Attorney Helps Modernize Public Records Access in Supreme Court Case.
• Continuing the Legacy: Monte L. Miller, BS ’81, JD ’84, and Chase L. Miller, BA ’12, JD ’15 (1.0 MB PDF)
  A Lasting Impact: Three Generations of Washburn University School of Law Graduates Impact One Community.
• Focusing on Service: Timothy M. Belsan, ’09 (589 KB PDF)
  A Bigger Impact: Desire to Make a Difference Led Belsan to an Impressive Career.
• Q & A: Judge Kathleen Lynch, ’92 (670 KB PDF)
  The Hon. Kathleen Lynch: A Wyandotte County Judge has Inadvertently Become an Advocate for Mental Health.
• An Unexpected Career: Daniel S. Creitz, ’13 (575 KB PDF)
  A Greater Purpose: An Award-Winning Alumnus Strives to Make a Big Impact in Health Care.
• Law in Common: Director Tony W. Mattivi, ’94 and Judge Mary E. Mattivi, ’94 (635 KB PDF)
  For One Couple, Washburn Law School was the Foundation of Professional Success with a Happy Marriage and Family.
• Faculty Spotlight: Ronald Wurtz, BA ’70, JD ’73 (635 KB PDF)
  Giving Back: Alumnus Helping to Educate the Next Generation of Attorneys.
• Legal Legacy: Dennis White, ’84 and Kennedy White, BBA ’16, JD ’19 (533 KB PDF)
  Washburn Family has Built a 60-year Legal Legacy in Holton.
• A Storied Career: Jan Hamilton, BA ’70, JD ’73 (158 KB PDF)
  Success in Spades: Topeka’s Chapter 13 Trustee Plans for a Relaxing Retirement After a Demanding Career.

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