Laura has significant litigation experience in family and juvenile cases. She has represented parents facing allegations of child abuse and neglect, as well as juveniles who have allegedly committed a crime.
Overview
Laura has also acted as a guardian ad litem for children who have been abused and neglected.
Additionally, Laura has experience representing inmates on petitions for habeas corpus relief, and has spent a number of years as a public defender in Missouri before joining the firm.
News & Insights
News
Publications
Co-author and co-developer, "Guide for Parents of Children in Need of Care," April 2019
Co-author and co-developer, "Training for Volunteers Representing Parents at Protective Custody Hearings," April 2019
Recognitions
Recognitions
Named to Missouri Lawyers Weekly POWER List for Family Law Attorneys, 2021-Present
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Impact of the Year Recipient, 2021
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Lawyer's Encouraging Academic Performance, Life Member
Children's Mercy Hospital, Institutional Review Board Member
Tall Oaks, a Disciples of Christ camp and conference center, former Ministry Member and former Gala Steering Committee Member
Lawyer's Encouraging Academic Performance, former Board Member and President
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Juvenile Courts and Law Committee, former Chairman
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri, 1982
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City, J.D., 1981
University of Missouri-Columbia, B.J., 1975