Centurions - Dan Cranshaw

Dan Cranshaw

Class of 2011
Lathrop & Gage LLP
Chair, Steering Committee

What does your company do and what is your role there? I work at Lathrop & Gage LLP, which is a full-service, national law firm based out of Kansas City. I am an associate at the firm, working with individuals and businesses in litigated and non-litigated disputes such as breach of contract matters, loan enforcement actions, construction matters, insurance disputes, regulatory matters, business torts, professional liability, and personal injury. I also handle complex commercial litigation involving premises liability, wrongful death, toxic tort, workers' compensation, contract claims, merchandizing acts, and insurance coverage disputes.

Other organizations your volunteer or serve with: Advisory Board of Kansas City Free Health Clinic, Board of Directors of Don Bosco Community Centers, Board of Directors - Don Bosco Education Center

First job ever: Paper boy: Springfield (MA) Daily News.

Political Issue that you follow closely: Role of government in issues of culture/values.

What do you love about Kansas City? Quality of life; one of the few places in the country where people say "good morning" and actually want a response.

Have you ever broken a bone? I broke my right ring finger playing football during my freshman year in high school.

Are you 3G or 4G? 3G now, but ready to move on up like the Jeffersons to 4G.

Favorite sports team: Dallas Cowboys; Chiefs a very close second.

Kansas City place on your bucket list: Missy B's.

Best Kansas City shortcut: Hardesty Avenue/Coal Mine Road to the stadiums.