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When Jeff Simon was approached to take over as Kansas City managing partner of Husch Blackwell LLP, it took him totally by surprise. After nine years in the post, Ben Mann was ready to step down. The offer came out of the blue, but Simon was up for the challenge. He has been with Husch Blackwell and its predecessors for nearly 22 years, practicing in commercial litigation. He’s also well versed in the Kansas City community, where he’s lived for about 26 years.
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