Meet Kennon

A first-generation lawyer, Kennon discovered through personal experiences how the legal system impacts our lives. At the age of five, she felt how impactful a judge’s demeanor can be when a judge joyfully presided over a proceeding in which her then stepdad adopted her and her sister, with the consent of their loving biological dad. Several years later, she learned how life-changing the criminal justice system can be, when her uncle was convicted for conduct stemming from severe schizophrenia. And, while in undergrad, she learned how consequential civil litigation can be, as the settlement of Title IX litigation enabled her to become a member of the first women’s varsity rowing team at UT Austin.

Her life experiences and study of psychology in undergrad inspired her to pursue a career in the law as a way to help people and further justice. While in law school she learned more about the judicial branch of government and the impact it has on our communities, and she decided that—one day—she wanted to be a judge. She resolved then, as she continues to believe today, that everyone deserves a fair shake, respect, and dignity, and that a judge’s demeanor matters for all people involved in the justice system.

Kennon has been a lawyer for over 20 years and is a partner at Scott Douglass & McConnico. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of civil case types, advises clients on rule-related matters, and works on civil appeals as often as possible. In addition to working in the private sector, she served as a law clerk and as the rules attorney at the Supreme Court of Texas. As the rules attorney, she gained an in-depth understanding of rules that she would follow and enforce as a judge.

She is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education events and has been a guest lecturer at UT School of Law. Additionally, she has authored multiple articles and co-authored books on Texas discovery procedures.

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Throughout her career, Kennon has combined her love of the law and community through volunteerism. She has served in many roles, including Chair of the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors, Commissioner on the Texas Access to Justice Commission, Commissioner on the Texas Commission to Expand Civil Legal Services, President of both the Austin Bar Association and Austin Young Lawyers Association, Chair of the State Bar Court Rules Committee, member and Secretary of the Texas Legal Services Center Board of Directors, and member of the Supreme Court Advisory Committee and American Law Institute.

Kennon is dedicated to increasing access to justice, including by providing pro bono legal services. She strives to have at least one pro bono matter on her docket at all times and, as a result of her pro bono work, is a member of the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College.