A few minutes with KPA Attorney Jim Kenna
Get to know KPA Senior Associate, Jim Kenna:
Q: Where are you from? A: I was born and raised in a small village in Ireland.
Q: How long have you been in the United States? A: I moved to California in 1984.
Q: Are you on Team Conan or Team Leno? A: Most definitely....Team Conan!
Q: Best song of all time? A: "I still haven't found what I'm looking for" by U2
Q: Starbucks drink of choice? A: Grande latte
Q: Favorite Superhero? A: Batman
Q: Favorite sports team? A: Manchester United - English Premier League Soccer team.
Q: Saying to live by? A: "The true test of character is doing the right thing, when nobody is looking."
Q: Favorite television show? A: Boston Legal.
Q: Favorite fictitious lawyer? A: Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird.
Q: Tell us a little bit about your experience building houses in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans with other KPA employees through LowerNine.Org. A: It was one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of my legal career to date. Not only am I representing these victims of Katrina in the courtroom, but I was also able to make a tangible difference for some families by physically helping to construct a home for them.
Q: What made you want to practice law? A: I wanted a career that was intellectually challenging and at the same time could effect positive change in society.
Q: Favorite part about being a plaintiff lawyer? A: It is the idea that we are always fighting for the underdog and trying to even the playing field for those less fortunate.
Q: Any advice to clients? A: Be patient because litigation can be a drawn out process. Be upfront about anything negative in your case, and we will work hard for you.
Q: Advice to first year attorneys? A: Ask questions, but also have done some research into potential answers. Don't fear being wrong. Eventually you will find your niche in your firm and your profession.
