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McDowell Rice is proud to support organizations that make a lasting difference in our community. Attorney Ania Wlodek Moncrief has volunteered with the Independence Youth Court since she was in the eighth grade—a program she...
Val reflected on how much the event has grown from just a couple years ago, when he was literally running ice cream bars through the hallways. Bryan's sundae was a crowd favorite. The FIFA World Cup's Kansas City connection kept...
McDowell Rice attorney Scott Long and his wife, Heather, recently attended RadioActive 2026, KCUR's premier fundraising event supporting independent, nonprofit journalism in the Kansas City region. This year's featured guest was...
We're pleased to welcome Mack Moeller to McDowell Rice this summer as an intern. Mack recently graduated from the University of Kansas and will begin his studies at KU Law School this fall. Wanting to stay busy and gain valuable...
There's been a little extra excitement around the Skelly Building lately. Actor Terrence Howard has been filming scenes for his upcoming movie *Broken Ones* just outside our offices, bringing a touch of Hollywood to the Plaza....
There’s something special happening around Kansas City right now. You can feel it driving through downtown, walking through the Crossroads, or even just stopping for coffee on the way to work. Little by little, the city is...
We had a fantastic time celebrating Cinco de Mayo at McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan with a festive potluck luncheon! 🌮🎉 From savory favorites to sweet treats, the food was absolutely delicious and showcased some incredible...
Celebrating 23 Years with McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan Dina’s path to MRSB began after graduate school at the University of Kansas, where she focused on English grammar and linguistics. She initially joined a solo...
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan are proud to once again support the Salvation Army by hosting an Angel Tree. Thanks to the generosity of our employees—and the incredible work of the Salvation Army—we are able to help make a...
As 2025 winds down, we’re looking back on some unforgettable moments with our team of attorneys, staff and administrators. From end-of-summer pickleball to Halloween costume fun to axe throwing at our holiday party, we play...