Chelsea Templeton Selected to Ingram’s 40 Under Forty

05.05.2025

Stinson LLP Partner Chelsea Templeton has been selected to Ingram’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2025. Templeton was selected for her leadership skills, successful track record, achievements within her legal practice and her commitment to community involvement and service.

A strategic, results-driven attorney, Templeton represents businesses, private equity firms and nonprofit organizations in corporate finance and private equity law. She plays a critical role in mergers and acquisitions, structured finance and debt security offerings and represents high-profile clients across industries such as energy, technology, financial services, consumer products and waste management.

Beyond her practice, Templeton is a dedicated advocate for the Kansas City community. She supports arts education initiatives and serves on the Kansas City Young Audiences Board. She also currently serves on the Business Council Steering Committee for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and has held several leadership positions with the museum as a member of the Friends of Art Leadership Council.

At the firm, Templeton serves as chair of the Kansas City Summer Associate Recruiting Committee. Additionally, she contributes to the firm’s Pro Bono Nonprofit Legal Clinic and Su local nonprofits with critical legal needs.

Ingram’s 40 Under Forty is a signature recognition program for young executives, professionals and community leaders under the age of 40 in the Kansas City region. Candidates considered for the program have shown outstanding achievement and promise in the areas of ethics and integrity, leadership skills, achievement in business, entrepreneurship, executive-level managerial status, are members of professional affiliations and associations and have been appointed to boards and commission and have an exceptional commitment to community service.