Park Hill High School

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

University of Missouri-Columbia

Partner at Lathrop GPM LLP

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Lathrop GPM was formed in 2020 through the combination of two 100+ year firms, both with strong Midwestern cores - Lathrop Gage (established in Kansas City in 1873) and Gray Plant Mooty (established in Minneapolis in 1866). As Leader of the Environmental and Tort Practice Group and a member of the firm's Executive Committee, Mara Cohara focuses her practice on litigation matters involving toxic tort, nuisance, product liability, premises liability, breach of warranty and the defense of religious institutions.

Mara defends companies and religious institutions in jury trials, mediations and arbitrations. Her track record spans state and federal courts in more than 20 states and includes multiple outcomes favorable to her defendant clients in notoriously "plaintiff-friendly" venues. Mara has significant experience coordinating large-scale "bet the company" matters and defending high-profile lawsuits that involve media and community attention. She advises clients in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, religious organizations, agribusiness and hospitality. Additionally, Mara is well-versed in managing litigation teams under alternative fee arrangements, including phased fees and flat fees, and has spoken on the issue to the Association of Corporate Counsel and other organizations.

Mara has an established track record of bringing adversarial parties to agreement. She is an effective and efficient advocate throughout the litigation process, often securing summary judgment dismissals, discovery victories and favorable settlements for her clients. Her "bulldog with a bow-tie" reputation is built on resolving issues and her take-charge attitude.

Cohara, Mara

Cohara, Mara