Kennedy Womack

Lawyer, licensed in the State of Missouri, specializing in litigation, with notable experience in family law, criminal law, juvenile law, and international law. I am passionate about providing high-quality legal services to any individual in need of an advocate in and out of the courtroom, and focus my law practice on an empathetic, client-centered approach.

Mid-Missouri Legal Services, Columbia, MO

Family Law Staff Attorney, January 2024-September 2024

• Provides legal representation to clients in family law cases, including those involving adoptions, divorces, paternity, custody, and modification proceedings, as well as adult and child guardianship cases.
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, physical battery, harassment, and stalking by providing legal representation and support to survivors who need assistance in obtaining orders of protection.

General Practice Staff Attorney, September 2024-Present

• Represents clients by providing free legal aid in the areas of housing, consumer law, public benefits, and expungements of criminal records.

Office of the Public Defender - 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Fort Myers, FL

Legal Trainee/Supervised Practice Program Participant, September 2020-December 2020

• Assisted attorneys in developing defense for the purpose of client assistance, including trial preparation, motion-writing, and research.
• Specialized in work with juvenile clients and represented juveniles in court proceedings under supervision of licensed attorneys.

Hamilton County Public Defender - Juvenile Division, Cincinnati, OH

Legal Intern, August 2019-May 2020

• Assisted attorneys in representing children charged with criminal offenses, providing zealous representation to indigent clients, and ensuring that each child has a voice through the entire delinquency process.
• Aided legal staff in research, motions, and interviews, with a focus in client-centered representation.

Ohio Justice & Policy Center, Cincinnati, OH

Pro Bono Legal Volunteer, November 2019-May 2020

• Assisted attorneys with Second Chance Legal Clinic work with individuals who have a criminal record, including record sealing and expungements, mitigation of court fines and fees, driver’s license reinstatement, collateral sanctions and their effects, and Certificates of Qualification for Employment (CQE’s).

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington, Seattle, WA

Legal Intern, May 2019-August 2019

• Conducted legal research, wrote legal memoranda, and drafted correspondence in response to documented complaints.
• Assisted ACLU attorneys in development of cases for litigation and their preparation for trial, as well as subsequent appeals.
• Worked with ACLU attorneys in writing two amicus briefs filed with the Washington State Supreme Court.

The Honorable Patrick T. Dinkelacker, Cincinnati, OH

Judicial Extern, January 2019-April 2019

• Assisted Judge Patrick T. Dinkelacker and staff members in courtroom activities and case management.
• Performed legal research and writing for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas.

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon, The Hague, Netherlands

Legal Intern - Court Management Services Section, May 2018-August 2018

• Processed exhibits in a specialized electronic data system, including completing accurate metadata fields to ensure search and retrieval capability.
• Maintained and compiled reports, and drafted submissions.
• Completed legal analysis for functions related to the court management responsibilities of the section.

University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, OH

Juris Doctor with International Legal Studies Concentration, May 2020

• Honors: University of Cincinnati College of Law Class of 2020 Public Service Award; University of Cincinnati College of Law Philanthropist of the Year 2017-2018; Potter Stewart American Inn of Court Student Member; CALI Excellence for the Future Award in International Trade Law (Fall 2019); Pro Bono Service Honoree - The Supreme Court of Ohio and The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation

Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in Government and Philosophy, May 2017

• Honors: Morehead State University Panhellenic New Member of the Year (2013-2014); Undergraduate Research Panel Member at the Kentucky Political Science Association Annual Meeting 2016; Undergraduate Research Presentation Member at the Wilma Grote Symposium for the Advancement of Women (2016); Outstanding Student Leader of Morehead State University (2016); Celebration of Student Scholarship Certificate of Merit Recipient (2016); Homecoming Court Member 2015 and 2016; Golden Eagle Community Service Award Winner (2017); Morehead State University Outstanding Student in Government (2017); Morehead State University Outstanding Undergraduate Student in History, Philosophy, Politics, International Studies, and Legal Studies Department (2017)