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WICHITA

P: (316) 265-9311
F: (316) 265-2955
100 N. Broadway, Ste. 500
Wichita, KS 67202

KANSAS CITY

P: (913) 491-5500
F: (913) 491-3341
6900 College Blvd., Ste. 700
Overland Park, KS 66211

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Wichita Office
Ph: 316-265-9311
Fx: 316-265-2955
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Lora Jennings' practice focuses on civil litigation, including employment law, insurance defense, trust and probate litigation and intellectual property law. Lora clerked at Martin Pringle for two summers during law school and joined the firm as an associate after graduating from the Washburn University School of Law, cum laude, in 2005. She has represented clients in all phases of litigation. She is active in community organizations, serving as an officer in Young Professionals of Wichita and as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Employment Law

Lora represents clients in a wide range of employment litigation matters, including breach of employment contract actions, covenant-not-to-compete claims, workers compensation retaliation claims, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance. She also has experience in litigating federal discrimination claims, including Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Insurance Defense

A substantial portion of Lora’s practice involves representing clients in defending a wide variety of insurance matters. She has litigated coverage disputes, vehicle accident claims, personal injury and premises liability claims, and other casualty loss claims. She has participated in the defense of personal injury and automobile accident cases.

Medical Malpractice Defense and Health Law

Lora’s practice also includes representation of physicians and hospitals in both medical negligence claims and in regulatory compliance matters. Lora has counselled clients regarding business associate agreements and compliance issues under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Intellectual Property

Lora represents clients in intellectual property planning and disputes.  She advises clients on copyright and trademark issues, including how to protect their intellectual property rights.  She also has experience in filing trademark and copyright applications, as well as representing clients in trademark and copyright infringement disputes.

Education

  • Washburn University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
  • University of Kansas, B.A., with distinction, 2002

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 2006
  • Kansas, 2005

Professional Affiliations

  • Defense Research Institute, Employment Law Committee
  • Society for Human Resource Management, Member
  • American, Kansas, and Wichita Bar Associations, Member
  • Kansas Association of Defense Counsel, Member
  • Wichita Independent Buisness Association, Member
  • Wichita Bar Association, CLE Committee
  • Wichita Bar Association, Summer Intern Committee
  • Wichita Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Wichita Women Attorneys Association, Program Co-Chair

Civic/Social Involvement

  • Young Professionals of Wichita, Vice-Chair, Access Wichita Action Team

Published Articles/Presentations

  • Defense Research Institute, Punitive Damages: A State by State Compendium, Co-Author

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