Kelly Shannahan

Kelly Shannahan recently graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where she earned her J.D. with an emphasis in family law. Before law school, she studied Justice Systems at Truman State University, where she developed a strong interest in advocacy and working directly with clients. During law school, Kelly served as the sole student worker at the UMKC Child and Family Services Clinic, where she helped families navigate guardianship and paternity cases in Missouri’s courts. That experience deepened her commitment to public interest work and gave her practical,...