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The Goal of Her Practice is to Facilitate Families Healthy Movement Through the Legal Process. Meet Family Law Attorney, Stephanie E. Goodenow

Q: What inspired you to attend law school?SG: Two things. First, I liked school; the excitement of discovery and intellectual challenge that my liberal arts education provided me. But second, I wanted a practical way to translate that love of learning into a profession. The law seemed like a good fit.  Q: What expectations did you have after graduating and receiving your law degree?SG: Good question! My goal was to become part of a profession that affe..

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She Specializes in Family & Criminal. A Conversation With Kansas City Attorney, Kaelyn L. Guinty

Kaelyn Guinty graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2018. During her time in Law School she worked with the Midwest Innocence Project as well as in the schools Child and Family Services Clinic. During her law school time she began to work in Criminal Defense and Family Law with our office as a Law Clerk. Upon passing the bar, Kaelyn was hired on as an associate attorney with us. Kaelyn is admitted to practice law in both Mi..

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She is Immensely Passionate About Representing Real People In Their Most Personal Matters. An Exclusive Interview With Kansas City Attorney, Nicole Fisher

Q: What inspired you to attend law school?NF: I really wanted a professional career where I got the opportunity to help and interact with people.Q: What expectations did you have after graduating and receiving your law degree?NF: I’m not really sure I knew what to expect when I graduated … I was 23 years old when I graduated and really didn’t have a clue about the real world. I learned a lot about the real world those first couple of years practicing la..

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Family Law Attorney Mandee Pingel, is Proud to Provide Compassion & Strong Representation For Her Clients Throughout The Kansas City Area. Her Goal is to Guide Families Through the Step-By-Step Process of Their Case While Providing Accessible & Personalized Legal Representation.

Mandee is also an active member of many major legal organizations and contributes both time and resources in support of many local charities and important social causes.  She has a reputation for her unwavering compassion, empathy and ability to listen, while also using her skills of unyielding legal advocacy by staying up to date on legal precedent and developments and having a reputation for always being prepared. To learn more about Mandee Pingel visit ..

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She Has Extensive Experience in The Fields of Trademarks, Copyrights & Related Intellectual Property Matters. Meet Kansas City Attorney, Cheryl Burbach

Q: When did you know you would pursue a career as an Attorney?CB: I received a full-ride scholarship in undergraduate school to participate in collegiate debate. I majored in political science and English. Given my background, law school seemed like a natural fit. Q: Can you share with our audience, the types of law you specialize in?CB: I specialize in intellectual property law. I generally handle all things IP, except for anything related to patent law..

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Tireless Advocacy From An Experienced Family Lawyer Meet Attorney, Michelle J. Spirn

Q: Why did you decide to attend law school?MS: I wanted to help children and families, although I wasn’t sure how I would accomplish this goal.Q: What expectations did you have after graduating and receiving your law degree?MS: I really had no idea what to expect in terms of practicing law. There were no lawyers in my family, and I had really never observed the practice “up close.” I hoped just to find a job! When I graduated (in 1996) there was a glut of ..

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Her Research Centers on The Intersection of Evidentiary Law & Critical Race Theory. A Conversation With UMKC School of Law Professor, Mikah K. Thompson.

Q: Why did you decide to attend law school?MT: I decided to become a lawyer when I was just nine years old. Back then, I didn’t truly understand what it meant to be a lawyer. Instead, my concept of lawyering was based on the characters I saw on television. The tv lawyers I saw were persuasive courtroom advocates, and I envisioned myself as a courtroom lawyer who would spend my career fighting injustices. Once I made my mind up to become a lawyer, I never l..

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She Offers a Wide Range of Legal Experience & Understands The Importance of Reliable Legal Counsel in Assisting Her Clients. Meet Attorney, Mary Lou Martin

Q: So, when you graduated from High School, your plan was to become a Dental Hygienist.  What was your interest in Dentistry and what redirected your career path to becoming an Attorney? MLM: I decided in tenth grade that I was going to become a dental hygienist.  Once I began working as a dental hygienist, I knew that I had to be more challenged in my work.  The practice of law is my fourth career.  I have two (2) associate degrees, bachelor and master de..

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