Lauren G. Hughes

Lauren G. Hughes is an attorney at Wise & Reber, L.C. in McPherson, Kansas. She advises individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning, estate and trust administration, business law, and real estate matters. Her practice includes helping clients prepare wills and trusts, address probate and fiduciary responsibilities, organize business arrangements, and manage property-related legal needs with clear, practical guidance.

Hughes earned her J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2016. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and American Studies from the University of Kansas in 2013, graduating summa cum laude. During law school, she served on the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy, represented graduate students in the university senate, volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and taught undergraduate business law as a graduate assistant.

Her experience supports clients through important personal and commercial decisions. Hughes assists with estate plans designed to reflect family priorities, guides fiduciaries through estate and trust administration, and advises businesses on formation, contracts, succession planning, and related legal concerns. She also handles real estate matters involving purchases, sales, leases, and property agreements. Her work helps clients identify risks, document their intentions, and move forward with well-structured legal plans.

Lauren G. Hughes was named the Kansas Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year in 2020. She has held leadership roles in the association’s Young Lawyers Section and serves as a District 6 member of the KBA Board of Governors. Her professional service has also included the Kansas Women Attorneys Association, the McPherson Bar Association, KU Law alumni leadership, and local nonprofit boards. Hughes combines careful legal analysis with strong community involvement and client-focused service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wise & Reber, L.C.
• Board of Governors, Past President, Kansas Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
• Member, Kansas Women Attorneys Association
• Past President, Secretary/Treasurer, McPherson Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Summa Cum Laude
• University of Kansas
  BA in English & American Studies

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