- B.S., University of Kansas
- J.D., Washburn University School of Law
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Johnson County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- ABA Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee
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Lisa is a litigation attorney practicing in the areas of employment, commercial, and healthcare law, as well as insurance defense, probate, and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). She is a versatile attorney with experience in employment defense, complex business disputes, personal injury defense, guardianships, conservatorships, and representing individuals in assisted reproduction matters.
In her employment practice, Lisa is passionate about helping employers take proactive steps to address potential workplace issues and representing employers in lawsuits and administrative actions. She has successfully defended employers against claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and violations of the FMLA. Lisa is also experienced in drafting and negotiating employment and separation agreements and assisting employers with issue spotting and risk mitigation.
In her commercial practice, Lisa provides clients effective legal strategies tailored to mitigate risk and achieve desirable outcomes. Lisa has represented a broad range of businesses including construction contractors, engineering firms, franchise owners, and hospitals to name a few. In her insurance defense practice, Lisa has defended against personal injury claims including minor, catastrophic, and fatal injury claims.
In her ART practice, Lisa drafts and negotiates ART contracts such as Gestational Carrier Agreements, Egg Donor Agreements, Sperm Donor Agreements, Embryo Donation Agreements, as well as parentage pleadings including Pre-Birth Orders, where available. With her extensive experience in commercial law, Lisa is also able to review and advise on agency agreements. Lisa represents both traditional and same-sex couples in ART matters.
Lisa combines her training and passion with her industry connections to provide her clients top notch representation and guidance. Regardless of your legal situation, Lisa can either assist directly or refer you to another Kutak Rock attorney that can meet your specific legal needs.
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2021-2023
- Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Analysis, Research, & Writing, Washburn School of Law
- Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Student Award Nominee, Washburn School of Law