Denise K. Drake
About Denise K. Drake
Denise K. Drake is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Denise K. Drake is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: University of Kansas, J.D., graduated 1992 and Webster University, MS
Location: Kansas City, MO
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