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ZACK DONNELLY When Zack Donnelly says he started on the ground floor at John A. Marshall Co., he’s not kidding: He was assigned

to the Lenexa office design company’s flooring division. From there, he culti vated a robust client base and worked to expand the company’s offerings to cater to more facets of client needs. That, he says, led him to explore the architectur al products division, where he became sales leader and immersed himself in the realm of office furniture. That, he says, was “the final, substantial offer ing within our company's portfolio.” It paved the way for me to become director of business development and part of the ownership there. Still only 34, Donnelly is a model of optimism. “Maintaining a positive outlook is integral to my phi losophy,” he says. “I firmly believe in finding the silver lining in every situa tion, whether personal or professional.” sonal injury and commercial litigation, with the goal of championing the rights of those adversely affected by corpo rate misconduct,” says the 39-year-old partner at the law firm of Wagstaff & Cartmell. She’s been on the job for 14 years, starting out in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which she calls “a pursuit that fulfilled my passion for jus tice and allowed me to give individuals and families a strong voice during their most challenging times.” That enthu siasm and zealous advocacy for clients have helped obtain multiple seven and eight-figure results. She’s since added nationwide class action to her book of business, including one prominent RICO class action on behalf of 140,000 business owners hit by an extensive

The office world took a hit during the pandemic, but Donnelly has helped lead the recovery for a company that marked its centennial last fall with a record sales year north of $125 million. Outside the office, he’s been engaged with the Kansas City Chamber’s Centurions program and working to benefit non-profits like the KC Children's Assistance Network and United Way. Such efforts, he says, “align with my passion for community impact and enjoyment derived from meaning ful contributions.” At home, he and Corinne welcomed a daughter in 2022, and now he has something else to work for. “Kansas City is not just a place I work; it's where I envision creating a fulfilling life for my family for years to come,” Donnelly says. over-billing scheme. That, she beams, “achieved the largest known settlement of its kind, providing over $80 million in available relief to the class.” Dickson recently received a federal appointment to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Steering Committee in the Insulin Pricing MDL, litigation focused on holding drug man ufacturers and pharmacy benefit manag ers accountable for inflating the price of insulin in the U.S. Off the clock, she demonstrates her passion for giving back to the community with volunteer efforts for the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault and Legal Aid of Western Missouri. “I also strive to instill the values of integrity, compassion, and community in my four sons: Mason, Maddox, Tyler, and Sabastian,” she says.

MELODY DICKSON Melody Dickson is all about corporate accountability. “In my legal journey, I've been dedicated to high-stakes per

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