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Kenny Shumard

Associate

Location:
Boise
Phone:
208.388.4911
Fax:
208.954.5211
Email:
kshumard@hawleytroxell.com

Biography

Kenny Shumard is an associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group. He has experience representing clients big and small in state and federal courts in all stages of litigation, from pre-filing through appeals.

Kenny Shumard graduated summa cum laude from the University of Idaho College of Law. Kenny has a background in computer science and software development and received dual-undergraduate degrees magna cum laude in Computer Science and Mathematics from Saint Joseph’s College.

In his free time, Kenny enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Idaho

PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

The Advocate, Official Publication of the Idaho State Bar, Chair of the Editorial Advisory Board, 2023-2024

Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Section Member, since 2014

Richard C. Fields American Inn of Court Associate Member, since 2018

The Advocate, Idaho State Bar, Editorial Advisory Board Member

Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition, Volunteer Judge

AmeriCorps National Civilian Conservation Corps, Volunteer

EDUCATION

Law School:

University of Idaho College of Law, J.D. summa cum laude, 2015

Idaho Law Review, Associate Editor

Undergraduate:

Saint Joseph’s College, B.S. Computer Science and B.S. Mathematics magna cum laude, 2004

CLERKSHIPS

Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Ronald E. Bush, U.S. Courts, District of Idaho, 2017–2021

Chief Justice Jim Jones, Idaho Supreme Court, 2015–2016

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