Kennedy C. Ballard

Kennedy was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She then earned a Master of Arts in Diplomacy, graduating magna cum laude from the Patterson School of Diplomacy in 2021. Kennedy obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2026.

During her time at Brandeis, she served as a Board Member and Vice-President of External Affairs for the Advocacy Society (formerly Moot Court Board). She competed as a member of the Arbitration Moot Court Team and was also involved in the International Law Society and the Women’s Law Caucus. Upon graduation, she was selected by the Brandeis School of Law faculty to be inducted into the Order of Barristers, a national honorary organization recognizing excellence and unwavering commitment in oral advocacy.

In her spare time, Kennedy enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Millie.