Gina Downes
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Gina Downes
The Davis Kelin Law Firm, LLCTotal Records: 1Biography
Ms. Downes is a native New Mexican, born and raised in Corrales. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, cum laude, in 2013, where she earned Dean's List honors and was a member of the Phi Eta Honor Society, as well as the Golden Key Honor Society. She earned her law degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Law in 2016, where she again earned Dean's List honors and was an Order of the Barrister National Honor Recipient. She was also awarded the Terry L. Thomas Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, became the top advocate on the UMKC National Mock Trial Team, and became Rule 13 Certified. As a result of her advocacy skills, Ms. Downes was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, WY, where she learned many innovative and effective trial techniques.
Ms. Downes has valued experience working for the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and the City Attorney's Office of Kansas City. She also previously worked as a legal secretary for her father's general litigation practice in Corrales, NM. Ms. Downes is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and Missouri. Ms. Downes looks forward to a practice focused on general civil litigation.
Bar Admission
New Mexico, 2016
Missouri, 2016
Education
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University of New Mexico, 2013 B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude, Dean’s List honors, Phi Eta Honor Society, Member, Golden Key Honor Society, Member, Major: English Literature
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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 2016
Honors: Dean’s List honors, Order of the Barrister National Honor Recipient, Terry L. Thomas Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Rule 13 Certified, UMKC National Mock Trial Team, Top Advocate