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Amy L Coopman
Amy Coopman is a civil litigator, principally representing plaintiffs in employment related disputes, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, FMLA and FLSA rights and employment agreement violations. Amy also provides counseling and training to employers on employment law issues. Amy has successfully litigated numerous employment cases in federal and state court, including a nationwide race discrimination class action lawsuit against Walgreen's that was resolved for $24 million. Amy's number one priority is to help her clients achieve fairness and justice in the workplace.
Of Note
Amy is a recipient of the 2010 Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Star Award. The award recognizes Missouri's outstanding up-and-coming attorneys. Amy is also a frequent speaker at seminars for attorneys and human resources personnel on current employment law topics. She is a staunch supporter and leader of the National Employment Lawyers Association.
Community Involvement
Amy serves on the Board of Directors of the following organizations: The Hudson Foundation, a nonprofit charitable foundation in Southlake, Texas; United Inner City Services, a social service and community organization in Kansas City, Missouri; and Kansas City Coro, a nonprofit educational institute and leadership program. Amy firmly believes in the importance of service to others and agrees that "[W]e make a living by what we do, and we make a life by what we give." (Winston Churchill).
Bar Admissions
Kansas (state & federal)
Missouri (state & federal)
U.S. Supreme Court
Education
University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1995
University of Kansas, B.A., 1992 Honors: Highest Distinction
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
Eighth Circuit NELA, Past President (2006-2008)
Kansas City NELA, President (2008-2011)
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
