Gov. Sam Brownback today announced his nomination of Topeka attorney Kathryn Gardner to the Kansas Court of Appeals.
Gardner currently is a legal adviser and law clerk to U.S. District Judge Sam Crow. She has held the position since 2000.
After graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law, Gardner began her legal career as a research attorney at the Kansas Court of Appeals. She served as an assistant attorney general in the office of Kansas Attorney General Bob Stephan before joining a Wichita law firm.
Gardner, a Topeka resident, began her career teaching high school English and French. As an adjunct professor at Washburn University School of Law, she taught trial practice and legal writing.
“Kathryn Gardner brings tremendous qualities to the Court of Appeals,” Gov. Brownback said. “She is a gifted individual and accomplished attorney who is deeply committed to serving her community and the state. I am pleased to appoint her and look forward to the Senate’s review and confirmation.”
Gardner is active in the community, working with local charities and serving as chair of the Kansas Bar Association’s Law-Related Education Committee.
“I am deeply grateful to my family – my husband Tim, my three daughters, my mother and my two brothers for their unconditional love and support,” Gardner said. “I am grateful to all who have helped develop my character and legal abilities. And I am grateful to Governor Brownback for this opportunity to serve the citizens of Kansas.”