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Dentons' Kansas City office has a long history of providing exceptional quality and outstanding customer service within one of the most affordable, cost-effective legal markets in the US. Our team of diverse, well-rounded lawyers and professionals can provide you with the superior legal services you need to meet and exceed your goals. We specialize in local insight, with an expanded international platform.

With a staff of approximately 50 lawyers, this office brings a wealth of experience, insight and passion to a wide variety of practice areas.

Our professionals also combine the critical perspective of a global firm with a rock-solid commitment to the numerous communities we serve.

Whether you're a startup entrepreneur in an emerging business sector or a Fortune 500 company, Dentons offers the expertise and expansive leadership experience you need to solve some of your most complex, challenging problems.

Recognition

Kansas City partner Josh Fisher selected for Ingram’s 40 Under Forty list

April 30, 2025

Ingram’s, the business magazine for Kansas City, has selected Corporate partner Josh Fisher for its annual 40 Under Forty list, which recognizes talented, successful and civically minded young executives in the area.

Missouri Lawyers Media honors Dentons partner Michelle Stark Kaufman with 2025 ICON Award

April 7, 2025

Missouri Lawyers Media bestowed a 2025 ICON Award on Kansas City partner Michelle Stark Kaufman. The awards recognize distinguished attorneys and judges who have demonstrated notable, sustained success and strong leadership within and outside the field of law.

Dentons recognized among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in 2025 rankings

November 7, 2024

Dentons’ US Region has been honored with 410 rankings in the latest U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey, highlighting the Firm’s dedication to legal excellence and exceptional client service.

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Insights

Navigating the evolving RWI landscape with Corporate partner Josh Fisher

May 14, 2025

United States: What’s changing in the Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) landscape in 2025? Dentons Corporate partner Josh Fisher shares his insights on how RWI is evolving, from premium rate shifts and emerging use cases to Dentons' unique deal-first approach and the most common challenges clients face.

US, EU and China - Forced labor trade restrictions and countermeasures

February 20, 2023

Global: National trade laws of importing and exporting countries are linked to national security and human rights. Below we look at a range of recent trade policies and laws in the US and the EU and how they promote human rights by restricting trade with products made with forced labor.

CLE Seminar for In-House Counsel Webinar Series

June 24, 2020

Los Angeles Partner Bety Javidzad was joined by join Chicago Senior Managing Associate Shannon Shin and Michelle Jackson, Senior Counsel, Regulatory at Abbott Laboratories, to discuss Addressing Racial Gender Bias In the Legal Profession.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Kansas City Royals executive Adam Sachs joins Dentons as public policy counsel

August 1, 2024

Dentons is pleased to announce that Adam Sachs has joined the firm as counsel and senior public policy advisor in the Kansas City office.

Dentons elevates 27 partners across US Region

February 23, 2024

Dentons is excited to announce the promotion of 27 lawyers to partner/shareholder and one to counsel across 16 offices in the Firm’s US Region.

Dentons expands Commercial Litigation practice with Rick Shearer

September 6, 2022

United States: Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces today that Richard Shearer has joined the Firm’s Commercial Litigation practice as partner residing in the Kansas City office. Shearer’s addition meets the growing demand from local and nationwide clients for high profile litigators who help them navigate their most challenging legal issues.

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