Education

J.D., The University of Tulsa College of Law

B.S., University of Central Missouri

People

Emily Cipra

Shareholder

Emily Cipra is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation practice group and an experienced litigator. She represents clients from many industries in a variety of matters but focuses her practice on employment, real estate, and insurance.

Emily represents and defends employers in employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination litigation. She responds to charges brought before administrative agencies, including the EEOC and parallel state administrative agencies, and counsels employers on general employment matters.

A large portion of Emily’s practice is dedicated to community association law. Emily represents and advises condominium and homeowner association boards with respect to association governance, interpretation of governing documents, amendments and new documents, contract review, enforcement, and collections. Emily is able to use her litigation experience to not only represent associations in litigation matters that may arise, but also counsel boards with an eye towards minimizing risk and avoiding litigation.

Additionally,  Emily represents insurance companies in first-party claims and insurance coverage disputes, both in litigation and pre-suit. She is experienced in providing coverage opinions and assisting clients with analysis of complex disputes involving various lines of coverage.

Licensures and Admissions

Missouri

Kansas

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri

United States District Court for the District of Kansas

United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Professional Affiliations

Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member, Missouri Bar Disciplinary Committee, Region IV

Member, Community Association institute (CAI)

Presentations

Emily has presented at several events and seminars pertaining to community association law.

Awards & Recognition

2025-2026
Super Lawyers
Missouri & Kansas Rising Star
Business Litigation