Sheila Seck

Sheila Seck, the managing partner of Seck & Associates LLC in Leawood, Kansas, is deeply committed to providing knowledgeable legal counsel in various areas, including business law, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning and probate, elder law and intellectual property law. With a focus on personalized service, she tailors her legal strategies to align with each client's distinct needs and objectives. Her dedication to her clients extends throughout Kansas, ensuring they receive comprehensive support and guidance in their legal matters.

Graduating from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, followed by a master's in business administration from Rockhurst University, Ms. Seck went on to pursue her legal education at WashU Law School. While at law school, she served as an associate editor and staff member of the Washington University Law Quarterly. She received her Juris Doctor, ranking in the top 5 of her class. In 1994, she gained her license to practice in Kansas.

Ms. Seck advises entrepreneurs, growing companies and investors through every stage of the business lifecycle. She helps founders navigate ownership dynamics and corporate governance while safeguarding intellectual property and structuring capital raises in compliance with securities laws. From early launch challenges to scaling operations and planning strategic exits, she delivers targeted solutions that protect business value and prepare companies for a successful sale.

A client-centered advocate, Ms. Seck received the Women’s Justice Award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly for her efforts to effectively represent clients and provide them with amicable legal solutions. She was also named the Kansas City Business Journal's Best of the Bar for six years throughout her career. The journal also names her in its Women Who Mean Business program, which is currently known as Women Who Mean Business, Kansas City Business Journal.