ALISON (ALEIGH) FLOURNOY
Kansas City
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Seyferth, Blumenthal, & Harris LLC
Kansas City
07.2025 - Current
- Draft and overhauled government contracts to enhance enforceability and risk allocation across varied sectors.
- Advise on contract interpretation, breach, and remedies in disputes involving government agreements.
- Conduct legal research on civil matters, synthesizing statutory and case law to support litigation strategies.
- Manage county tax sale foreclosure matter by drafting pleadings and coordinating the service of process.
- Accept court-requested judicial appointments for case-by-case service in specialized abuse and neglect matters involving minor children
Associate Attorney; Guardian Ad Litem
Waits & Brownlee Law Firm
Kansas City
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Litigated complex custody and abuse cases from intake through trial across over 20 Missouri counties, developing strong skills in case theory and courtroom presentation
- Managed over 55 active cases monthly, delivering consistent results in trial advocacy, legal writing, and courtroom presentation under tight deadlines and high pressure
- Drafted and filed over 150 documents monthly, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Drove permanency outcomes for over 350 children annually in foster care, demonstrating case coordination and public service commitment
- Performed in-depth legal research on case law, statutes, and procedural rules to support litigation strategy and motion drafting
- Advocated for children's safety and welfare as Guardian Ad Litem in over 50 child abuse, neglect, and protective order proceedings on a yearly basis
Judicial Intern to Hon. Brian C. Wimes
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Kansas City
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Researched and drafted memorandum on excessive force claim
- Revised judicial documents for clarity and precision
- Observed both civil and criminal federal courtroom proceedings
Teaching Assistant, Constitutional Law and Evidence
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Kansas City
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Led structured study sessions for over 125 law students across two classes
- Collaborated with professors on key legal topics
Rule 13 Attorney
Child and Family Services Clinic, UMKC School of Law
Kansas City
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Represented underprivileged clients in family law matters
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and affidavits
Paralegal and Law Clerk to Mr. James A. Waits
Waits & Brownlee Law Firm
Kansas City
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted initial client interviews to gather case facts and assess legal needs
- Prepared multiple trial notebooks
Research Assistant
Professor Jamila Jefferson-Jones, UMKC School of Law
Kansas City
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Researched disparate impact of housing policies for publication of book
Judicial Intern to Hon. Jill A. Morris
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Kansas City
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Drafted order for bill of particulars
- Observed arraignments and detention hearings
Program Manager, Strategic Growth and Emerging Markets
Oracle Corporation (formerly Cerner Corporation)
Kansas City
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Led strategic initiatives for expansion into biosciences and life sciences industries, collaborating with major pharmaceutical companies and research institutions to drive growth
- Delivered persuasive market analysis presentations to executive leadership, securing investment in two new markets
Progressive Roles from Editorial Assistant to Brand Manager
American Academy of Family Physicians
Leawood
09.2009 - 05.2017
- Spearheaded multi-pronged development and publication of physician-guided educational content for a major professional sports league and a leading beverage company, addressing controversial health policies to inform public discourse and mitigate reputational risk
- Steered strategic direction for organization's three largest conferences, drawing over 15,000 attendees and over $5 million in revenue on yearly basis
Education
Juris Doctor - Kansas City, MO
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Kansas City, MO05.2022
Juris Doctor Candidate - Topeka, KS
Washburn University School of Law
Topeka, KS08.2020
MBA - Kansas City, MO
UMKC Bloch School of Management
Kansas City, MO05.2013
Bachelor of Journalism - Columbia, MO
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2009
Admissions
Missouri (2023)
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (2023)
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (2023)
Affiliations
- Missouri Bar
- Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Trial Training And Speaking Engagements
- Leadership Academy, The Missouri Bar, 09/2025-present
- Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy, KCMBA, Scholar, U.S. District Court, 09/2024-05/2025
- Constitution Day Speaker, Missouri Bar, 09/2024
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Seyferth, Blumenthal, & Harris LLC
07.2025 - Current
Associate Attorney; Guardian Ad Litem
Waits & Brownlee Law Firm
05.2022 - 07.2025
Judicial Intern to Hon. Brian C. Wimes
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
01.2022 - 05.2022
Teaching Assistant, Constitutional Law and Evidence
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
08.2021 - 05.2022
Rule 13 Attorney
Child and Family Services Clinic, UMKC School of Law
08.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Professor Jamila Jefferson-Jones, UMKC School of Law
01.2021 - 05.2021
Judicial Intern to Hon. Jill A. Morris
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
12.2020 - 01.2021
Paralegal and Law Clerk to Mr. James A. Waits
Waits & Brownlee Law Firm
05.2019 - 05.2022
Program Manager, Strategic Growth and Emerging Markets
Oracle Corporation (formerly Cerner Corporation)
05.2017 - 05.2019
Progressive Roles from Editorial Assistant to Brand Manager
American Academy of Family Physicians
09.2009 - 05.2017
Juris Doctor - Kansas City, MO
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Juris Doctor Candidate - Topeka, KS
Washburn University School of Law
MBA - Kansas City, MO
UMKC Bloch School of Management
Bachelor of Journalism - Columbia, MO
University of Missouri