Michael Hayes is a law clerk to the Honorable Judge L. Steven Grasz, of the U.S. Court of appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Previously, he taught philosophy, logic, and Western Civilization at the University of Kansas before graduating from law school. He also worked as a summer associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, Missouri and has interned for the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. Michael graduated with a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Dallas. He received a Ph.D. in philosophy and a J.D from the University of Kansas and is a recipient of the C.C. Stewart award for top law school GPA. Michael lives with his wife and three girls in Overland Park, Kansas.