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Mara Cohara, Lathrop GPM
Staff Report//May 14, 2026//
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Kansas City
Mara Cohara concentrates her practice on complex business defense — toxic torts, nuisance, product liability and high-stakes litigation for manufacturers, agribusinesses and religious and educational institutions. She said she was drawn early in life to solving problems and guiding clients through high-pressure challenges.
Among her most notable matters was a multi-year collaboration on odor nuisance lawsuits for a leading animal agricultural company that produced two trial victories and relationships enduring nearly two decades.
She noted that “leadership, to me, is about service, trust, and consistency,” a philosophy reflected in her decade-long role as Practice Group Leader for the Tort, Insurance and Environmental practice and her service on the firm’s Executive Committee.
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