PAETEN DENNING

Associate Attorney with extensive experience in personal injury and civil rights law. Currently an associate at the Denning Law Firm, excelling in civil rights litigation and client advocacy. Proven track record in developing effective litigation strategies and negotiating favorable settlements. Skilled in legal research and analysis, complemented by strong communication abilities, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients in complex legal matters.

• Associate Attorney, The Popham Law Firm, Kansas City, Missouri, 05/01/18 - Present, Practiced in the areas of civil rights, employment discrimination, and personal injury., Prepared legal documents, conducted legal research and assisted with multiple jury trials.
• Legal Intern, Tanzania Women Lawyers Association, Arusha, Tanzania, 07/01/17 - 08/01/17, Wrote court documents for legal aid clients focusing on land and custody issues for vulnerable populations., Worked with community leaders to get women more involved in elections.
• Judicial Assistant, District Court of Kansas, Topeka, Kansas, 05/01/17 - 07/01/17, Assisted law clerks with legal research and writing., Co-authored habeas corpus help sheet for Kansas.
• Intern, Kansas Legal Services, Topeka, Kansas, 08/01/15 - 05/01/16, Provided case management for individuals who were recently incarcerated., Worked with the local domestic violence shelter to provide court advocacy., Assisted with grant writing.

Missouri, 09/01/19

• Board Member for the Association of Women Lawyers - Kansas City Metropolitan
• Special Projects Chair for Young Lawyers Section- Kansas City Metro Bar Association
• Member of Missouri Bar
• Member of Kansas Bar
• Rising Star