I’ve spent my entire career in the courtroom, telling people’s stories,
fighting for fairness, and helping others navigate some of the most difficult
moments of their lives. After years of defending companies, physicians, and
public entities, I joined Finney Injury Law to do what has always driven me
most- helping people.
My path to plaintiff’s work started in public service at the Missouri Attorney
General’s Office, where I represented state agencies and employees in civil
litigation. That role gave me an early appreciation for how the law impacts
real people and taught me how to advocate effectively in both state and
federal courts.
From there, I joined the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, serving
within the Special Victims Unit and focusing on domestic violence cases.
That work changed me. I helped survivors through some of their most
vulnerable moments, standing beside them as they told their stories,
ensuring they were treated with dignity, and helping them find a measure of
justice and peace in the legal system. Those experiences shaped my belief
that the law should be a source of strength and protection, not fear or
frustration.
After my years as a prosecutor, I transitioned to civil litigation, joining
Cassiday Schade LLP, where I became a partner. For nearly a decade, I
defended medical professionals and healthcare institutions in complex
medical liability cases. That work taught me the depth and complexity of
medicine and gave me the opportunity to learn from, and challenge, dozens
of experts across a wide range of specialties, from emergency medicine and
oncology to psychiatry, pathology, and beyond.
Now, at Finney Injury Law, I bring that same trial experience, medical
knowledge, and attention to detail to the plaintiff’s side. My focus is on
building personal connections with my clients, understanding their lives,
their injuries, and their goals, and translating that understanding into
powerful advocacy. I’m driven by the opportunity to tell meaningful stories
in the courtroom, stories that make a difference for real people.
Outside the courtroom, you can usually find me cheering on the Pittsburgh
Steelers, tackling a new puzzle or escape room, or building LEGO creations
with my husband and son.