Attorneys

Shawn Jurgensen

Mr. Jurgensen graduated from the Washburn University School of Law in May 2008. During his law school career, Mr. Jurgensen worked as a law clerk for the Topeka and Overland Park firm of Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith as well as for the Topeka firm of Irigonegaray & Associates. During law school he enjoyed a two-year membership on the Washburn Law School Moot Court Council, his final year as Vice President, and provided assistance to Washburn's Study Abroad Program by serving as the Student Coordinator for the Washburn Law – Utrecht Universitie Summer Study Abroad Program. During his third year of law school Mr. Jurgensen was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers and received the John K. Kleinheksel Prize for Excellence in Oral Advocacy. Mr. Jurgensen completed his bachelor degree in History at Missouri State University. Raised in Humboldt and McCune, Kansas, he enjoys returning to Southeast Kansas and visiting his uncle’s Cherokee County farm. For leisure, he is an avid follower of Kansas University's athletics squads. Mr. Jurgensen is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council, Sam A. Crow American Inn of Court and the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jennifer Zook

Ms. Zook graduated with deans honors from the Washburn University School of Law in May 2008. During her law school career, Ms. Zook worked as a law clerk for United States Magistrate Judge K. Gary Sebelius before moving to the Kansas Attorney Generals' office. She was a licensed legal intern for the Washburn Law Clinic. Ms. Zook provided essential legal research for Professor William Merkel. Prior to entering law school she was employed by the Phoenix, Arizona law firm of Nick Rayes where she operated as a bankruptcy paralegal. Ms. Zook enjoyed a two-year membership on the Washburn Law School Moot Court Council, her final year as Secretary. She was a junior student editor for the American Bar Association's Family Law Quarterly. During her third year of law school Ms. Zook was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers. She completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology at Arizona State University. In her spare time, Ms. Zook enjoys playing a competitive match of tennis. Ms. Zook is a member of the Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council and Sam A. Crow American Inn of Court. Ms. Zook’s main areas of practice are Family Law (including divorce, child custody, child support, Child in Need of Care, adoption, guardianship & conservatorship, and LGBT family law issues), estate planning & probate, and bankruptcy.