Mallory McDonald Overman advises and represents employers in various aspects of labor and employment law, including defending clients in discrimination lawsuits brought under federal and state law and OSHA complaints. Mallory has represented defendants in various types of civil suits and counseled clients regarding business and employment practices. She has also assisted with business transactions and estate planning. Her versatile legal experience provides her with valuable insight into clients’ values and operations, which assists in her zealous representation.
- Represented small, regional, and national companies in state and federal charges of discrimination, Title VII, Title IX, 42 U.S. Code 1981, ADA, ADEA, PWFA, wage and hour class action, whistleblower, and civil rights lawsuits.
- Counseled and defended businesses for OSHA inspections and citations.
- Counseled and defended licensed attorneys in ethics and legal malpractice complaints.
- Represented plaintiffs and defendants, both businesses and individuals, in contract and tort cases.
- Counseled businesses regarding internal operations, risk management and employment matters.
- Formed entities and prepared organizational documents for businesses.
- Applied for and maintained trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Counseled individuals regarding estate planning and prepared power of attorney, advanced directives, wills, and revocable trust documents.
- Prosecuted unlawful detainer and rent and possession actions.
- Represented individuals in family law cases including dissolutions, modifications of child support and custody, and adoptions.
- Conducted legal research and provided memorandums and legal opinions for clients and senior attorneys in various areas of law.
- Represented clients in criminal defense, family law, and debt relief actions.
Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas (pending)
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Community Involvement
- Drury University, Alumni Council, 2021-2024
- Pregnancy Care Center, Springfield, Missouri, Instructor for Parents and the Law class, 2020-2021
- Rotaract of Springfield, Missouri, 2017-2019
- Kansas City Youth Court, Volunteer Youth Attorney Trainer, Youth Attorney, 2009-2016
Education
- J.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law
- First Year Mentoring Program Mentor
- Association for Women Law Students, Publicity Chair
- UMKC Law Review and Urban Lawyer Staff Member
- B.A., magna cum laude, American Political Studies, Drury University
- Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society Vice President
- Students in Free enterprise (Enactus) Community Love project leader
Honors
- Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2023-2025