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Ani Kaufmann

Senior Associate

Kansas City
phone: 816.983.8214
fax: 816.983.8080

email: [email protected]

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Overview

As a Banking & Finance attorney, Ani understands the concerns of the financial industry.

Ani grew up in the Republic of Georgia and came to the United States as a teenager to pursue her business and legal education, including her M.B.A. Ani has a unique perspective on legal and financial matters, knowing that different cultures find individual pathways to success. Clients appreciate her innovative ideas, individual drive on their behalf and her ability to bring diverse ideas and viewpoints to the table for win-win financial legal solutions.

As a member of the Banking & Finance team, Ani guides clients in corporate lending and specialty finance, as well as helping them to navigate consumer and regulatory issues. Prior to beginning her law practice, Ani served a legal internship with an international mining company.

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Service

Banking & Finance

Recognition

Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2021
CORO Kansas City, Leadership Development, 2016 Class
U.S. Department of State, Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX)

Education

J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
- UMKC Law Review
- UMKC negotiation team
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, site coordinator
M.B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City
B.S., Rockhurst University
- Business Administration, International Business
- summa cum laude
- Alpha Sigma Nu
- Betta Gamma Sigma
- Delta Sigma Pi

Admissions

Missouri
Kansas

Languages

Georgian, fluent
Russian, intermediate

Experience

Represented leading renewable power producer as tax equity counsel in the closing of $260 million commitment in connection with six utility-scale solar projects to provide 416MWdc of domestically produced power to local grids. Projects will also add a significant boost to the local economies through increased tax revenues and the creation of hundreds of jobs.

Articles | May 02, 2023

Energy Law Journal: Report of the Electricity Committee

Articles | Pub. 2 2021 Issue 5

In Touch Magazine: Prepare For The LIBOR Transition: What Kansas Community Banks Need To Do Now

Articles | August 01, 2021

The Missouri Banker: Preparing for the LIBOR Transition: What Missouri Banks Need to Do Now

Articles | June 09, 2021

The Kansas Banker: What Kansas Banks Need To Know About The LIBOR Transition

Outside the Office

Ani likes to keep moving.

Ani is a long-distance runner, completing annual marathons, half-marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks. She and her husband also enjoy hiking and traveling, including in New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Montana. At rest, Ani can be found practicing yoga or reading.

Ani and her husband hiking in Utah.

Community Leadership

Ani is involved in her church, where her husband serves as Worship & Outreach Pastor. Ani donates time and talent to various roles, including the young adult small groups and as a Youth Ministries volunteer.

Additionally, when able, Ani visits nursing homes and rehabilitation centers with the couple’s certified therapy dog, Brownie.