Shauna Alexander

Experience

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  Polsinelli PC

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Attorney

  ~ Represented clients in commercial litigation matters - primarily loan enforcement, loan workout, and bankruptcy. ~ Worked with clients on a daily basis to devise case strategy and respond to client needs and concerns.~ Supervised and managed other associates in assisting clients, conducting research, and completing projects.~ Negotiated and settled over 60 preference actions on behalf of the bankruptcy trustee.

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  U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Law Clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge David J. Waxse

  ~ Managed approximately 90 civil cases from the filing of the complaint until the pre-trial conference, and handled several cases from the pre-trial conference to trial or conclusion based on summary judgment. ~ Analyzed civil motions, identified issues and problem areas, crafted solutions and recommendations, and drafted proposed orders for review by Magistrate Judge David J. Waxse. ~ Reviewed and revised proposed pre-trial orders, protective orders, and other orders submitted by counsel, and assisted in the courtroom during conferences, hearings, and trials. Show less

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  Berkowitz Oliver Williams Shaw & Eisenbrandt LLP

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2016

  Attorney

  ~ Defended clients in business litigation matters in federal and state court, including Employment, Premises Liability, Franchise Disputes, General and Professional Liability, and Personal Injury. ~ Worked closely with all categories of personnel within corporate clients, including hourly employees, management, and executives. ~ Placed on secondment with a large corporate client for 6 months where I:** Counseled and advised internal clients on litigation matters;** Managed outside counsel on case strategy and costs for various litigation matters;** Handled subpoena and discovery responses; and** Determined litigation holds. - Experienced in:* Investigations and Discovery;* Educating and guiding clients on relevant law and processes;* Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing documents related to various business litigation matters;* Negotiations; and * Motion Practice and Oral Argument. Show less

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  Holman Schiavone, LLC

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  Attorney

  ~ Represented clients in their pursuit of employment law claims under various federal and state statutes, and handled negotiations of settlement, severance, and separation agreements.Experienced in:* Investigations and Discovery;* Educating and guiding clients on relevant law and processes;* Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing documents related to employment litigation;* Negotiations; and * Motion Practice and Oral Argument.

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  Alexander Law LLC

  Apr 2017 - May 2019

  Owner and Sole Practitioner

  ~ Represent clients in their pursuit of employment law claims under various federal and state statutes, and handle negotiations of settlement, severance, and separation agreements. ~ Manage all aspects of Alexander Law LLC's creation, business development, operations, strategy, and winding up process.Experienced in:* Investigations and Discovery;* Educating and guiding clients on relevant law and processes;* Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing documents related to employment litigation;* Negotiations; and * Motion Practice and Oral Argument. Show less

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  UMB Bank

  Feb 2020 - now

  VP/Senior Associate Relations Partner

  Facilitate communication between associates at all levels of the organization concerning workplace decisions, grievances, conflicts, problem resolutions, performance improvement, employment law and issues related to UMB Policy. Work with managers and associates to ensure that workplace standards are met and associate/management concerns and requests are addressed. Consult with managers and/or supervisors on corrective counseling as needed.Dedicated to providing the unparalleled associate experience. Show less