Kelly (Koki) Sabatés

Kelly M. “Koki” Sabatés focuses her practice on all aspects of employment litigation. She has built significant experience as a skilled litigator utilizing all manners of dispute resolution and understands the importance of strong client communication, legal research, motion practice and brief development.

Additionally, Koki’s past legal work includes representing hospitals and physicians in medical malpractice, personal injury and premises liability litigation. She takes pride in handling all processes from inception through conclusion while providing dedicated, organized and detail-oriented legal services as a zealous, tenacious and passionate advocate for her clients in their most complex and critical matters.

Koki started her postsecondary studies at Johnson County Community College and earned her undergraduate degree in theatre from the University of Minnesota-Duluth School of Fine Arts. She later earned her law degree from the University of Missouri, but her commitment to creative problem-solving, attention to detail, collaboration and teamwork in her legal career traces back to her theatre experience.

Honors and Recognitions

• Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers, 2nd Place in the John L. Oliver, Jr. Trial Academy (2022)

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

• Shawnee Mission East High School, Debate, Forensics, and Mock Trial Assistant Coach