Audrey Manito
About Audrey Manito
Audrey Manito is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Audrey Manito is recognized in the following practice area:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Location: Kansas City, MO
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