MaKenzi Smith

MaKenzi D. Smith graduated Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Art History and Studio Art. She graduated with honors from UMKC School of Law with her Juris Doctor after providing over 200 hours of free legal work for domestic abuse victims in Kansas City. MaKenzi also worked with the Urban Development Team at Legal Aid of Western Missouri, aiding Mayor Sly James’ goal for urban revitalization of abandoned and debilitated properties in Kansas City, MO. MaKenzi was named the top Oralist at the Ellison Moot Court Competition at the Federal Courthouse in Jackson County, MO and received a cash award for her excellent appellate advocacy skills during her legal training.

Fierce advocacy is the cornerstone of MaKenzi’s personal practice philosophy and she stands ready to fight for clients who need assertive, but diligent representation, always leaning towards settling things where she can for the benefit of her clients, or fighting for their legal rights and goals when agreements cannot be reached.

Mrs. Smith has also consulted for landlords, property managers, physicians & dental practices and a variety of other small businesses. She enjoys speaking all across the country on a variety of legal issues. MaKenzi is an advocate, wife, widow, sister, daughter, friend, and most proudly the mother of three beautiful children and multiple fur-babies.