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Phoenix Anshutz

Wichita,KS

Summary

Accomplished Attorney offering 7-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC
09.2021 - Current
  • Represent clients in various legal matters, including civil litigation matters, contract disputes, personal injury claims, and commercial litigation
  • Prepare clients for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials, providing strong advocacy throughout litigation process
  • Advise clients on wide range of transactional matters, including commercial agreements, real estate transactions, and corporate restructuring
  • Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution methods to resolve cases efficiently
  • Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production, and conducting depositions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, such as purchase agreements, marketing agreements, non-disclosure (NDAS), non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, service agreements, shareholder agreements, and lease agreements
  • Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
  • Representing clients in probate and estate administration
  • Assist in formation of business entities and guide clients through process of entity selection and structuring
  • Prepare legal opinions on complex transactional matters.

Associate Attorney

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Drafted discovery on behalf of transmission providing utilities engaged in litigation before Illinois Commerce Commission
  • Drafted discovery answers on behalf of Illinois natural gas utilities in response to Illinois Commerce Commission Notice of Inquiry pertaining to February 2021 Artic Weather Event.
  • Researched Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) precedent regarding Independent System Operators and wholesale energy markets
  • Drafted Transmittal Letters for Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in preparation of filing at FERC.

General Counsel

Kansas Corporation Commission
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • Worked with Kansas Corporation Commission Staff regarding submission and answering of discovery
  • Worked with Commission Staff reviewing Staff testimony, reviewing settlement agreements, interpreting Kansas law, and reviewing public utility tariffs
  • Drafted documents on behalf of Commission, including Motions to Stay, Responses in Opposition, Discovery Orders, Protective Orders, Orders Approving Rate Case Settlements, and Orders Opening General Investigations, and others
  • Oversaw mergers and acquisitions of municipally owned electric generating facilities and evaluated transactions for compliance with Kansas law
  • Worked with merging electric co-ops to ensure compliance with Kansas law
  • Served as lead counsel for major public utility rate case proceedings, with duties including reviewing testimony, preparing witnesses for live testimony, conducting direct and cross-examination of witnesses, and drafting post-hearing briefs
  • Advised Commissioners on legal issues, including, but not limited to confidentiality, Kansas Open Records Act requests, reasonableness of settlement agreements, third-party intervention, applicable standards of review, and compliance with federal telecommunications statutes.
  • Performed wide range of legal work as part of in-house legal group for state agency with 70 employees.

Education

Juris Doctor -

University of Kansas School of Law
Lawrence, KS
05.2017

Bachelor of Science, Political Science -

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
05.2014

Skills

  • Case interpretation
  • Arbitration and litigation
  • Corporate transactions
  • Estate Planning
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Contract drafting
  • Legal writing
  • Legal Research
  • Document Review
  • Legal Compliance
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Corporate and business legal issues
  • Client Counseling

Bar Affiliations Professional Associations

State of Kansas, 2017, United States District Court for the District of Kansas, 2017, Wichita Estate Planning Council, Wichita Bar Association, Civil Practice Committee Co-Chair

Timeline

Associate Attorney

Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC
09.2021 - Current

Associate Attorney

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
04.2021 - 09.2021

General Counsel

Kansas Corporation Commission
04.2018 - 04.2021

Juris Doctor -

University of Kansas School of Law

Bachelor of Science, Political Science -

Emporia State University
Phoenix Anshutz