Kathleen A. Hardee

Kathleen A Hardee

Kathy’s primary goal is to understand her client’s business objectives and to collaborate in a way to accomplish those goals. She is a trial attorney and a mediator with over 30 years of experience representing clients in complex cases in state and federal courts across the country and has tried numerous jury and bench trials to conclusion, including appeals. Throughout her career Kathy has worked in the areas of business litigation, personal injury and products liability. She is a frequent writer and speaker on risk management and works with her clients to proactively minimize the risks of litigation.

Practice Groups

Business Litigation

Business litigation requires a unique blend of business-specific knowledge and litigation experience. Wallace Saunders has both the knowledge and the experience to protect and move your business forward. Our Business Litigation attorneys handle litigation matters across a broad spectrum of professions and industries.

Litigation

Founded as a litigation firm in 1963, our attorneys carry on our tradition of substantial deposition and courtroom experience, with hands-on training that begins early in every attorney’s career. The litigation department is the largest practice area at Wallace Saunders, with more than half of our attorneys working under the Litigation Practice Area umbrella.

Product Liability

Understanding the nuances of Product Liability law and the significant exposure for clients involved in product litigation is a service not every firm can offer. Our experience representing manufacturers, distributors and retailers gives you the advantage of leveraging strategic planning with trial skills in this complex and dynamic area of law.

Personal

Kathy likes a good challenge outside the office too, whether that be sky-diving, zip-lining, or white water rafting.

Loyal • Tenacious • Creative

Education

University of Kansas Law School, Juris Doctorate
University of Kansas, Bachelor of Social Welfare, with distinction

Professional Practice

2021 - Present: Wallace Saunders
2000 - 2020: Polsinelli, partner
1994 - 2000: Gilliland & Hayes, partner
1986 - 1994: Hosking, King, McGannon & Hahn, associate/partner

Professional Licensure

United States Supreme Court
Trial and appellate courts of Kansas, Missouri and Illinois
U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits
United States Tax Court

Professional Accomplishments

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Trained Mediator
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certified
Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certified
Successful jury and bench trials throughout the country in state and federal court

Civic Activities

Frequent speaker and writer on risk management issues for manufacturers, labeling and product safety.
American Bar Association, Litigation & Business Section and Products Liability Section
Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program (KLAP)
Missouri Lawyers Assistance Program (MOLAP)
Skywalk Memorial Foundation, Legal Advisor and Director
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU

News + Events + Alerts

AHA interviews Saint Luke’s Health System Chair, Wallace Saunders Attorney, Greg Bentz

Mr. Bentz spoke about the challenges and opportunities he sees for boards and the value provided by AHA Trustee Services.

Read the full interview here

Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Recognizes Wallace Saunders Attorneys

Together with Thomson Reuters—a global analyst of legal talent—we congratulate eight of our lawyers selected for inclusion in 2022 Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers: James Sanders, Angela Clark, Tim Finnerty, Schalie Johnson, Kip Kubin, Bryan Kelly, Ken Morton and Mark Ware. We especially recognize Mr. Sanders and Mr. Finnerty, both of whom have received this honor for 10 or more consecutive years and Mr. Kubin for 15 or more consecutive years.