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Nathan A. (Nate) Orr

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Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr

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Nate Orr Talks Spencer Fane Partnership with Band of Angels on Great Day KC

Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr recently appeared on FOX4’s Great Day KC to highlight Band of Angels, the 2023-2025 recipient of the firm’s Kansas City charitable grant program.

Nate Orr Discusses KCI ‘Round-Tripper’ Experience in Kansas City Business Journal

Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr recently spoke with Kansas City Business Journal about his February 27 round trip at Kansas City International Airport terminal.

Local Nonprofit Band of Angels Awarded Spencer Fane Charitable Grant in Kansas City

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Band of Angels, a charity that provides band and orchestra instruments and music camp scholarships to children in need, as the recipient of the firm’s 2023-2025 charitable grant program in Kansas City. The announcement was made at the February 4 Heart Strings Gala.

Spencer Fane Hosts genKC’s Financial Literacy Panel

Spencer Fane was honored to host genKC’s Financial Literary Panel on November 2 at the firm’s Kansas City office. Attorney Thomas Hiatt, genKC Professional Development Vice Chair, represented the firm at the event.

Nate Orr Appears as Guest on Winners Win Podcast

Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr recently spoke with the Winners Win podcast on how he became an innovator in the way law firms service clients on its November 22 episode, the second overall episode.

Bill Hopkins and Nate Orr Discuss the Firm’s DEI Initiatives in Law360

Spencer Fane attorneys Bill Hopkins and Nate Orr were featured in a Law360 article about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the firm and in the legal industry.

Bill Hopkins and Nate Orr Appointed to the Firm’s DEI Committee

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that attorneys Bill Hopkins and Nate Orr recently joined the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Bill and Nate will work in collaboration with the DEI Committee, the Executive Committee, and other Firm leadership on DEI-related initiatives and programming.

72 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 72 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The list includes:

57 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 57 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The list includes:

54 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that 54 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The names with asterisks have been recognized as Rising Stars. The list includes:

Nate Orr Featured in Kansas City Business Journal

Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr was interviewed by the Kansas City Business Journal in a Q & A “Newsmaker” spotlight, where he discussed his involvement in downtown Kansas City, including the local arts and legal communities.

Nate Orr Co-Chairs 2019 Annual ArtsKC Awards Luncheon

Working with co-chair Richard Wetzel of Centric Projects, Spencer Fane partner Nate Orr recently hosted the 2019 ArtsKC Awards Luncheon. The luncheon helped raise funds for local arts organizations and recognized six honorees for the significant roles they have played in advancing the arts community across the region.

Nate Orr Sworn In as President of KCMBA

In a ceremony on December 14, Spencer Fane Partner Nate Orr was formally inducted as President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA), following that organization’s Annual Meeting.

57 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that 57 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The names in italics have been recognized as Rising Stars. The list includes:

Nate Orr Interviewed about Spencer Fane Culture and Growth

Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr was recently interviewed by Real Media LLC on a variety of topics including the Firm’s growth, strategy, and history. Nate holds numerous leadership positions in both the firm and community, focused on a continual commitment to his clients.

Nate Orr Discusses the Future of Downtown Kansas City

In a recent interview on 610 Sports Radio, Spencer Fane attorney and chairman of the Kansas City Downtown Council Nate Orr discussed a wide range of topics related to the continued growth of downtown Kansas City. During the interview, Nate answered questions about the renaissance of the downtown area, the future of the KC Streetcar and Sprint Center, and the potential for a downtown baseball stadium. Nate stressed that the vision for downtown, despite the growth achieved in recent years, is “only going to happen if we keep our foot on the gas.”

Nate Orr and Mayor Sly James “Slow Jam” Downtown Kansas City’s 2017 Accomplishments

Spencer Fane LLP Partner Nate Orr and Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sly James recently presented the Downtown Council of Kansas City’s 2017 accomplishments in “slow jam” style, similar to the popular recurring “Slow Jam the News” segment on “The Tonight Show.”

Forty Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that 40 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list.

Spencer Fane Partner Nate Orr Elected Chairman of the Downtown Council of Kansas City

Attorney Aims to Bring More Business to Downtown Kansas City

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Partner Nate Orr was recently elected board chairman of the Downtown Council (DTC) of Kansas City, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a vibrant, diverse and economically sustainable downtown.

Spencer Fane Hosts Historic Revitalization for Missouri Panel Discussion

Over 60 community leaders, real estate developers and members of the business community gathered Wednesday night at the Roasters Block in Kansas City to discuss the state of historic tax credits in Missouri. Panel members were former mayor of St. Louis Vince Shoemehl, Jim Farrell of Historic Revitalization for Missouri, and Spencer Fane attorneys David Schatz and Shawn Whitney. The panel was moderated by Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr.

Nate Orr Discusses the Modern Client-Attorney Relationship in Ingram’s Magazine

Spencer Fane attorney Nate Orr recently published an article in Ingram’s Magazine, discussing the necessity of adaptation in the evolving legal industry. In the article, Nate addresses major changes that have occurred in the modern client-attorney relationship and provides guidance for those wishing to adapt to meet clients’ new expectations.

Spencer Fane Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2014 Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska Super Lawyers®

Spencer Fane congratulates 44 of our attorneys selected for inclusion in 2014 Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska Super Lawyers®. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Attorneys are selected for inclusion by their peers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.