Confounding Statutes, How Does Statutory Interpretation Work Again?
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Partner
- Phone:
- 208.388.4911
- Fax:
- 208.954.5211
- Email:
- kshumard@hawleytroxell.com
Biography
Kenny Shumard is a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Appellate practice groups in Boise. He has experience representing clients big and small in state and federal courts in all stages of litigation, from pre-filing through appeals.
Kenny graduated summa cum laude from the University of Idaho College of Law. He 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.
Expertise
BAR ADMISSIONS
Idaho
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
The Advocate, Official Publication of the Idaho State Bar
Chair of the Editorial Advisory Board, since 2023
Board Member, since 2018
Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Section Member, since 2014
Pro Bono attorney for Guardians ad Litem in CASA/child protection cases, since 2021
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mountain States Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, 2024
Idaho Business Review, Leaders in Law – Associates Honoree, 2025
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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