ATTORNEY FIONA TAUS

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Labor Law
Family Law
Civil Litigation

EDUCATION

Master of Laws
Advocacy – Stetson University College of Law

Juris Doctor
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law 

Bachelor of Science
Natural Resources – Oregon State University

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Military Matters

HONORS / AWARDS

UMKC Law Review

Judge John W. Oliver Public Service Scholar, UMKC School of Law (2023)

KC Estate Planning Symposium Prize, 3rd Place (2023)

UMKC Graduate Women’s Council, 2023:
· Debbie Brooks & Pat Konopka Award
· Elister Hall Dewberry Award

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, UMKC School of Law (2022)

Roxanne Barton Conlin Memorial Scholar, AWL KC (2021)

Publications

UMKC Law Review:
Justicia for Midwestern Homeowners: How Real Estate Predators Highlight the Need for Quiet Title Reform, 91.4 UMKC L. Rev. 955 (Summer 2023).

BAR ADMISSIONS

Missouri

A fierce advocate for her clients, Fiona received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, Juris Doctor from University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law and Master of Laws Advocacy from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport Florida. She is also provides pro bono  cases through Military Matters. Fiona will focus her attention on civil litigation, labor and family law at the firm. 

Q&A

Did you always want to be an attorney? If not, what other careers did you consider?

As a child I wanted to be a ballerina or a marine biologist, but as an adult, I always loved writing and wanted to be a journalist or a lawyer.

Why are you the best at what you do?

I’ll answer with a quote:
I care. I care a lot! It’s kind of my thing. – Leslie Knope, “Parks and Recreation” 

Share something about your personal life.

I am a military spouse (Air Force). I enjoy working on pro bono cases through Military Matters, especially adoptions.

My husband and I lived overseas in Japan while he was stationed there, and we climbed Mt. Fuji. Our daughter was born in 2025 and is the joy of our life. We have two dogs and a cat. We love hockey and are San Jose Sharks (and KC Mavericks) fans.

I clerked for BKTP my entire third year of law school. I love concerts and music festivals, and go whenever I get the chance.

Share a favorite quote or inspiration.

I draw great inspiration from John Steinbeck:
“I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.”

Share why your job is rewarding to you personally.

I have found such great passion in advocating for others, both inside the courtroom and outside of it.