

Emily Yessen
Emily is an experienced litigator licensed to practice law in Kansas and Missouri State and Federal Courts. Whether individuals or businesses, Emily routinely represents clients against claims including general negligence, personal injury, and breach of contract where she works closely with her clients and participates in all phases of the litigation process.
Prior to joining the firm, Emily was an Assistant District Attorney in the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, where she successfully prosecuted a variety of cases to the Court and Jury, including child welfare, felony DUIs, domestic violence, general felony, and major felony.
Emily graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law in May of 2009. While in law school, Emily interned for Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Kansas in May of 2006, where she maintained academic honors throughout her education and was admitted to the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and rooting for the local sports teams.
Education
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
J.D., 2009
Honors: With Honors
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
B.A., 2006
Major: English
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admission
Kansas
Missouri
U.S. District Court District of Kansas
U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
Past Positions
Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, Intern
Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Intern
Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Association for Women Attorneys in Kansas City
Earl E. O’Connor American Inn of Court
Federal Bar Association
Johnson County Bar Association
Kansas Association of Defense Counsel
Kansas Bar Association
Kansas City Metro Bar Association
Kansas Women Attorneys Association
Missouri Bar Association
Missouri Organization of Defense Counsel
Topeka Bar Association
Current Employment Position
Partner