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Tim (1977-1980)

1. What does this past Kansas debater look like now?



2. What does this ex-debater now do for a living?

Tim is the founding partner of The Law Offices of Tim Dollar, a Kansas City trial practice firm. I'm not going to say anything pejorative:

Tim's civil practice consists of representing plaintiffs in the areas of truck crash litigation, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, product liability and other personal injury matters. Over the course of his career, Tim has participated in over 200 jury trials.

Additionally, Tim has been an Assisting Prosecuting Attorney for Jackson, County, Missouri since 1984, primarily for homicides.

Finally, he also works as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at UMKC (1985 to the present).

3. Has this former debater been "in the news"?

According to this September 13, 2006, press release, Tim continues to serve on the 16th Circuit Judicial Commission, which identifies nominees to fill Jackson County Circuit Judge vacancies.

About a year ago, Tim won Missouri Coalition for Quality Care's "Special Recognition Award for his efforts in improving the quality of care and quality of life for nursing home residents in Missouri." See for yourself.

Or, listen to Tim talk about "Elder Justice" by clicking the appropriate page here (via KMOX).

4. What else do we know?

This is from Tim's webpage:

In 1996 Tim was awarded the Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer award, which is awarded by the Missouri Bar Association to an outstanding trial attorney in the State of Missouri. In 1999, Tim was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to the Disciplinary Committee, which oversees the ethical conduct of lawyers in the State of Missouri. He was voted by his peers as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in 2004 and 2005.

KMF

Kevin

1. What does this past Kansas debater look like now?



2. What does this ex-debater now do for a living?

Kevin is an attorney for Frieden, Haynes & Forbes in Topeka, KS.

3. Has this former debater been "in the news"?

Yes. Thanks to Kevin's practice, Anthem, Inc. is in no danger of bankruptcy. Don't ask about the health insurance premiums. He is trying, however, to reduce electric bills to make up for that.

It appears that Kevin offers the same advice to his clients that he used to give to his debate colleagues:

Fowler said his client would remain silent on even the most mundane questions because a response might open the door to more serious questions.

4. What else do we know?

Kevin is arguably the former Jayhawk debater most able to kick your butt. So don't send him any hate mail.

Look what Kevin said about Kansas insurance commissioner Kathleen Sebelius:

"She was usurping authority that was never given to her in the first place," said Kevin Fowler, a Topeka lawyer representing Indianapolis-based Anthem Insurance Cos.

Anyone ever say that about the HJ?

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Zac

1. What does this past Kansas debater look like now?



2. What does this ex-debater now do for a living?

He is President and Founder of ZGrant, LLC, which is a "boutique sponsorship marketing practice dedicated to serving" its "clients and partners quietly and effectively."

Unless you are ready to talk about a couple of million bucks, don't call.

3. Has this former debater been "in the news"?

It "wouldn't be prudent" to say.

4. What else do we know?

As recently as 2002, Zac was still involved with the promotion of women's golf -- and Chick-fil-A.

Zac's slogan? "All achievement begins at play."

That sounds like Zac.

PJ

Paul

1. What does this past Kansas debater look like now?

That's him to the left.

2. What does this ex-debater now do for a living?

Paul is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Kansas.

Rock Chalk!

3. Has this former debater been "in the news"?

Sort of. USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education) had an article in November 2004 about Paul's new book...but he apparently told them that he teaches at K-State:

The amount of friendly disagreements about politics is keeping democracy strong in the U.S., concludes a book co-authored by political scientist Paul Johnson of the University of Kansas, Manhattan.

In Kansas, of course, Paul is considered a "reliable source."

4. What else do we know?

Paul is still a party animal. Check out the title of this journal, which published his recent article on "The Power of Commitment in Cooperative Social Action," Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation.

Sounds just like one of his old parties.

SMG

Steve (1975-1979)

Let's hope Steve and his family are dry and safe.

1. What does this past Kansas debater look like now?



2. What does this ex-debater now do for a living?

Steve is a law professor at Tulane University in New Orleans.

It beats working, I guess. (If that link doesn't work, try this).

3. Has this former debater been "in the news"?

In 2000, Steve told the Florida legislature that they could not simply appoint presidential electors that they liked. From the AP, December 11, 2000:

[Bruce] Ackerman [a Yale law professor], Griffin and [Kim Lane] Scheppele [of the University of Pennsylvania] are three of 37 constitutional lawyers who signed a letter to the Legislature expressing concern that the proposed appointment of electors by lawmakers was illegal. The letter, written by Griffin, said in part there is ``no lawful way'' to appoint electors after a certified election has been held.

He has also served Tulane as "Vice Dean." For those thinking prurient thoughts, I don't think that position is as sexy as it sounds.

4. What else do we know?

Steve isn't impressed with Republican federalism. Mobile Register, July 3, 2005:

[S]ome analysts see a widening disconnect with the GOP's traditional belief in restraints on Washington's authority.

"I think many people would have expected some relief once Republicans controlled all three branches of government, but that hasn't happened," said Stephen Griffin, a constitutional law professor at Tulane University in New Orleans. "If there is an important policy objective that they really care about, states' rights just doesn't deter them."

Slate quoted him on August 25, 2005, on the question of a "living constitution," which is relevant to the John Roberts confirmation.