Melody Rayl

• Commercial Litigation
• Labor and Employment

Associate

Bryan Cave LLP

Current

University of Missouri-Kansas City

J.D.

2007

summa cum laude, Order of the Barrister

Washburn University

M.C.J.

2003

Park College

B.A.

1998

with distinction

Current

Activities: American Bar Association

Current

Activities: American Criminal Justice Association, Chapter Advisor 2006-07

Current

Activities: UMKC Law Review Editorial Board – Member

Current

Activities: Named UMKC Ellison Moot Court Competition Best Oralist

Current

Activities: UMKC Appellate Advocacy Special Achievement Award

Current

Activities: UMKC National Moot Court Team member

Current

Activities: 2nd Place individually in 2007 National Adoption Law Moot Court Competition in Columbus, OH