Jonathan Lowrey

EDUCATION University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Juris Doctorate Graduated: May 2011Academic emphasis in Commercial Real Estate Development, Security Instruments, UCCDeans list President - Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity Student/Faculty Misconduct Committee Representative - Student Bar Association Lead Counsel - Jessup International Moot Court Northwest Missouri State University, Bachelor of Science Graduated: May 2007Major: Political Science Thesis: North Korean Political Structure and Conflict Dual Minor Concentrations: Business and Public Administration Deans list Class President - Student Government Academic Honorary - Pi Sigma Alpha PREVIOUS LEGAL EXPERIENCE David Kraft & Associates LLC, of Counsel Overland Park, KS Oct. 2011 - January 2016Negotiate and litigate plaintiff contracts, subrogation, and Workers Compensation Law. Ironclad mutual release and settlement agreements custom drafted for unique cases. Hire and manage employees and new business while developing client relationships through positive case resolution. Supervise all aspects of litigation including drafting petitions, conducting discovery, advocating dispositive motions, and directing trial. Update and streamline office caseloads and responsibilities through new and innovative uses of available technology, including database management, security, and computer networking. Buckley & Hutchings LLC, Law Clerk Gladstone, MO Aug. 2009 - May 2011Successfully developed legal strategy on a complex title insurance claim including reviewing statutes and case law for briefing attorneys on interworking of title insurance, agency law, identity theft, notary bond collection, and attorney-client privilege. Collected and dissected formal medical opinions and records and gathered testimony in a wrongful injury claim that resulted in a favorable settlement to our client. Branson Legal Services LLC, Law Clerk Warrensburg, MO May 2009 - Aug. 2009Second chair litigator for general contract, civil, and criminal issues. Protected intellectual property rights in website content though a compelling petition in Federal court. National Fraternity of Phi Sigma Kappa Legal Committee Advise members and chapters in risk management, insurance, lease agreements, and related matters. Honorable Samuel B. Graves Congressional House Intern, Washington, DC May 2006 - Aug. 2006Coordinated legislative actions and developed case work strategies for constituents. Briefed complex legislation and worked with staff developing transportation committee amendments and bills. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Solo and small firm committee member July 2012 - Present Continue to work to expand a network of colleagues to better serve clients. National Fraternity of Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Legal Advisor, Missouri and Kansas region Dec. 2014 - Present Coordinate and negotiate contracts for capital expenditures and asset maintenance. Advise as needed on legal issues such as maintaining 501(c)(3) tax status. Annual Risk Management and Educational Programming Facilitator Aug 2009 - Present Develop and facilitate curriculum for all collegiate members in Texas, Oklahoma,.