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
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