Military Matters Pro Bono Spotlight
Each month, Military Matters highlights a volunteer attorney who goes above and beyond in serving service members and veterans in the Kansas City community. This recognition celebrates the outstanding work of the hundreds of pro bono volunteer attorneys within the Military Matters Legal Team.
Spotlight on Shannon A. Sorensen
KCMBF’s Military Matters is proud to shine this month’s Pro Bono Spotlight on Shannon Sorensen! We spoke with Shannon about her volunteerism and what drives her to support clients at her practice.
When did you get involved with Military Matters?
I got involved in 2017.
Who or what catalyzed your desire to work in the legal field?
My first experience in law school working in non-profit with DV victims. Public service early on in my career helped me to realize the need for legal representation of the less fortunate. Additionally, attending a Jesuit law school, the emphasis of helping others was at the forefront of our education.
Can you share a particularly rewarding experience providing counsel to a client?
Helping a client who was married to a person suffering from severe substance abuse issues to get them and their children out of that situation and financially secured to start over.
What provides you with fortitude when managing a dense caseload?
Making sure to take time for self-care and time away from the office.
How would you encourage a peer to volunteer for a pro bono or low bono legal aid service?
Pointing out how rewarding it is to help others less fortunate and how grateful they are for our assistance.
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