Her primary duties include working on a variety of KOMA/KORA matters in the Attorney General’s Office, as well as conducting legal reviews of interlocal agreements and easements, writing opinions and representing the State of Kansas in litigation matters. Cheryl previously served as the General Counsel for the Kansas State Department of Education and has many years of experience as an attorney with various governmental agencies including the United States Army, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, and the Kansas Court of Appeals. She has given presentations on a variety of topics related to governmental law and professionalism. Cheryl earned both her Juris Doctor and Masters of Public Administration from the University of Kansas. Her undergraduate degrees in political science and communication studies are from Washburn University.