Attorney Rachel Gardner Joins Firm’s Kansas City Office
Please join us in welcoming Attorney Rachel L. Gardner to the Firm. She recently passed the Missouri bar exam, and we are pleased that she has accepted the Firm’s offer…
Overview
Rachel L. Gardner is an attorney in our Kansas City office where she focuses her practice on municipal law, business law, and insurance defense. She writes briefs for submission to all levels of state and federal courts. Further, she performs research for all areas of law handled by the Firm, including identifying relevant legal issues, locating applicable laws and case precedents, and analyzing their implications for a specific case or situation. Her passion for the legal profession is seen in her strong work ethic and exceptional writing skills.
Prior to becoming an attorney in October 2025, Ms. Gardner clerked at CMDA for nearly two years. Ms. Gardner obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law, J.D., 2025
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S. in Journalism, 2022
Memberships and Associations
Missouri Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA)
Jurisdiction and Court Admissions
Missouri State Courts
U.S. District Court for the District of Missouri
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law, J.D., 2025
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S. in Journalism, 2022