Alexis M. Allen
Associate Attorney
Direct: (816) 945-6528
E-mail: aallen@williamsdirks.com
Alexis is an associate attorney at Williams Dirks Dameron. She represents clients on an individual and class-wide basis in a broad range of legal disputes. Her practice primarily focuses on: class actions, commercial litigation, wage and hour class litigation, workplace discrimination, personal injury, and employment contract disputes.
Alexis is a Kansas City native. She is a proud alumna of Northwest Missouri State University where she studied History and Criminal Justice. She then returned to Kansas City for law school at the University of Missouri in Kansas City.
During law school, Alexis enjoyed being a member of the Association of Women Law Students and All Journals Staff. In addition, she helped new students learn about the opportunities at UMKC by her Emissary duties for Law School Admissions. Alexis also enjoyed working in the Wrongful Convictions Clinic her third year, helping with cases for wrongfully convicted clients.
Alexis resides in Lee's Summit, Missouri with her husband and tripawd husky. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog, crafting, watching the Chiefs and spending time with friends and family. Yellowstone National Park, the Kansas City Zoo, and animal rescues are close to her heart and she loves encouraging their efforts through donations.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Wage and Hour Class Litigation
Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Personal Injury
BAR ADMISSIONS
Missouri
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
EDUCATION
The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D.
Northwest Missouri State University, BA
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
The Association of Women Lawyers