Masters of the Bench

A native of the state of Kansas, Judge Lungstrum was educated at Yale University and the University of Kansas School of Law, at both of which he received various academic awards. Following practice in Los Angeles, California and service in the United States Army, he settled in Lawrence, Kansas and practiced law there until his appointment in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush as United States District Judge for the District of Kansas. He served as Chief Judge of his Court from 2001-2007 and, by appointment of the Chief Justice of the United States, as Chair of principal committees of the Judicial Conference of the United States. Judge Lungstrum was also an adjunct member of the faculty of the University of Kansas school of Law for over 30 years and is the recipient of professional recognitions, including from the American Inns of Court.