Shellie L. Guin

Shellie L. Guin has more than two decades of legal experience focused on helping public school districts navigate complex legal matters. Her practice covers a wide range of legal areas, including education law, employment law, insurance defense, and general litigation. She is known for her practical guidance and strong representation in state and federal courts.

Shellie earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Central Missouri State University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Licensed in both Kansas and Missouri, she brings deep regional insight to her practice, supporting clients across multiple jurisdictions with confidence and skill.

Shellie partners with school districts to navigate complex employment and personnel matters, including educator and staff contracts, leave administration, wage and hour compliance, discrimination and harassment claims, and employee discipline and termination. She also advises on student and parent issues, board policy development and governance, vendor and service agreements, special education compliance, and a wide range of general liability and risk management concerns.

Shellie has successfully defended public schools against various claims and is widely respected for her courtroom experience. In addition to litigation, she is a sought-after speaker and has led seminars and training on topics like student rights, employee evaluation, purchasing processes, ADA and IDEA compliance, and Sunshine Law. Her experience includes teaching graduate-level education law courses as an adjunct professor.

Shellie L. Guin continues to help school districts stay compliant with state and federal regulations while managing everyday challenges. With her strong legal knowledge and commitment to public education, she supports administrators in making sound legal decisions that protect students, staff, and the district as a whole.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Guin Mundorf LLC
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Kansas

Education

• University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central Missouri State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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