Draft:Matthew Keenan
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Matthew Keenan is a legal professional and Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, noted for his efforts in addressing legal access and medical debt issues in rural Kansas.
Early life and education
[edit]Keenan grew up in Great Bend, Kansas and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Kansas.
Career
[edit]Keenan worked at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in product liability litigation, where he also chaired the firm’s pro bono committee.[1] In January 2023, he became the Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, focusing on providing legal representation for underserved populations.[2]
Keenan has played a significant role in advocating for rural Kansas communities, where access to legal services is limited due to a shortage of attorneys.[3] Under his leadership, Kansas Legal Services has addressed the growing concern of medical debt collection lawsuits, a pressing issue in rural counties.[4]
Writing
[edit]Keenan authored "Call Me Dad, Not Dude" and its sequel, which reflect on his personal experiences as a father. He has contributed opinion pieces to the Kansas City Star.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shook Partner to Lead Kansas Legal Services" (Press release).
- ^ "Courts Come to Order With Judges, Litigants—but No Lawyers".
- ^ "The Human Side: Shook Hardy Partner Exits to Lead Kansas Legal Services".
- ^ "In This Kansas Courtroom, the Hospital Dominates the Docket".
- ^ "Matthew Keenan's Contributions to Kansas City Star".