Kathryn Kucyk Esq.

Kathryn Kucyk is an accomplished legal professional and educator with a diverse background in law and advocacy. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Research and Writing at Cooley Law School since January 2024, Kathryn also holds the position of Associate Legislative Counsel at Compassion & Choices since August 2022. Previous experience includes working as a Research Attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals and a Law Clerk in the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Additional roles encompass law student internships at WMU-Cooley Innocence Project and legal internships at Neighborhood Defender Service - Detroit. Kathryn's early career includes roles in care coordination and prevention education. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Gender and Women's Studies from Western Michigan University.