Paul Kennedy is a former member of the New Mexico Supreme Court, appointed by Governor Susana Martinez. Kennedy had previously served on the court under appointment from Governor Gary E. Johnson.
After serving as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War, Kennedy used a Fulbright Scholarship to earn a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University.
He practiced law at his own firm in New Mexico for thirty-six years. His practice focused on the civil rights including the right to free speech. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.