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Matthew Keenan is a legal professional and Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, noted for his efforts in addressing legal access and medical debt issues in rural Kansas.

Early life and education

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Keenan grew up in Great Bend, Kansas and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Kansas.

Career

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Keenan worked at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in product liability litigation, where he also chaired the firm’s pro bono committee.[1] In January 2023, he became the Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services, focusing on providing legal representation for underserved populations.[2]

Keenan has played a significant role in advocating for rural Kansas communities, where access to legal services is limited due to a shortage of attorneys.[3] Under his leadership, Kansas Legal Services has addressed the growing concern of medical debt collection lawsuits, a pressing issue in rural counties.[4]

Writing

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Keenan authored "Call Me Dad, Not Dude" and its sequel, which reflect on his personal experiences as a father. He has contributed opinion pieces to the Kansas City Star.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Shook Partner to Lead Kansas Legal Services" (Press release).
  2. ^ "Courts Come to Order With Judges, Litigants—but No Lawyers".
  3. ^ "The Human Side: Shook Hardy Partner Exits to Lead Kansas Legal Services".
  4. ^ "In This Kansas Courtroom, the Hospital Dominates the Docket".
  5. ^ "Matthew Keenan's Contributions to Kansas City Star".