Bio

Mandy’s practice focuses on a variety of civil litigation ranging from representing trucking companies in catastrophic injury claims and retailers in slip-and-fall claims to helping professionals navigate a malpractice claim. Using her extensive experience, she meticulously investigates accidents and works with clients to strategically litigate cases through trial.

Mandy served as the firm’s managing director from 2015 through 2021 – far longer than any other director in the firm’s history. In her role, she successfully focused her efforts on a diversity initiative within the firm, but her diversity efforts extend beyond the firm and into the community. Mandy serves as the Chair of the USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection, and she is Chair Emeritus of the Network. She serves as Vice President of Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance, which benefits Operation Breakthrough, and has been appointed as a Disciplinary Hearing Officer.

Experience

• Successfully co-chaired jury and bench trials leading to verdicts in favor of clients.
• Obtained dismissal with prejudice of transportation company and its driver following depositions of Plaintiffs, with no monetary payment.
• Obtained dismissal of restaurant following deposition of Plaintiff alleging food poisoning, with no monetary payment.
• Obtained new trial on successful motion for new trial following jury trial.
• Negotiated numerous settlements in wrongful death actions with punitive damage claims on behalf of transportation companies and their drivers.
• Successfully negotiated settlement of wrongful death claim involving pedestrian for less than medical bills presented.
• Successfully represented defendants in personal injury claims, including slip-and-fall injuries, wrongful death actions, automobile collisions, and allegations of food-borne illnesses.
• Successfully represented clients from various professions, including attorneys, architects, and real estate brokers, in the defense of professional liability claims.
• Successfully represented numerous clients before the EEOC, MCHR and KHRC with regard to unlawful employment practices.
• Counseled clients regarding noncompete agreements and separation agreements.