Meredith Schnug

Meredith Schnug is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Legal Aid Clinic at the University of Kansas School of Law. Her roles emphasize training law students in ethical, practical lawyering while providing legal services to low-income clients. She teaches Advanced Litigation, Juvenile Law, and coordinates the Pro Bono program, fostering a focus on professionalism and community collaboration.

Education: J.D., Washington University in St. Louis (2006, Order of the Coif); B.A., Miami University (2003, summa cum laude, Harry S. Truman Scholar).

Research interests include pro bono advocacy, juvenile justice, expungement law, and addressing collateral consequences of criminal convictions. Her scholarship focuses on practical legal education and systemic barriers faced by marginalized populations. She has presented at conferences on topics like transgender advocacy, cultural competency in lawyering, and expungement strategies.

Professional history: Senior Attorney (2013-2014) and Staff Attorney (2006-2013) at Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, handling domestic violence cases, child welfare matters, and immigration advocacy. Awarded the Frederick J. Moreau Award (2021) by KU Law students.

Leadership roles include Mock Trial team coaching and coordination of the Pro Bono initiative, which emphasizes service-learning and moral lawyering principles.