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Kenneth Shumard’s entry into the legal profession came about a bit uniquely. He has a background in computer science and software development. Shumard initially graduated with dual-undergraduate degrees in computer science and mathematics from Saint Joseph’s College in 2004 and became interested in the legal sphere later on.

“While I worked as a software engineer for a tech startup, my employer was sued in a high-stakes litigation case. I was involved with the defense of the case as a subject matter expert from filing through trial, and it gave me an opportunity to experience the litigation process and to work closely with very intelligent, capable attorneys,” Shumard shared. “I was looking for a new career and to continue my education, so going to law school was a

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