John William Cowden

Background

Cowden, John William was born on June 3, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of John Marshall and Laura Alice (Lemmon) Cowden.

Education

Bachelor, Southwest Missouri State University, 1967; Juris Doctor, U. Missouri, 1970.

Career

Assistant attorney general, State of Missouri, Jefferson City, 1970-1971; associate, Morrison, Hecker, Curtis, Kuder & Parrish, Kansas City, Missoury, 1971-1976; partner, Morrison, Hecker, Curtis, Kuder & Parrish, Kansas City, 1976-1989; partner, Baker, Sterchi & Cowden, Kansas City, since 1989.

Achievements

• John William Cowden has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman human development board Young Men’s Christian Association, Kansas City. Board directors Great American Basketball League, Johnson City, Kansas, 1986-1988. Member American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Kansas City Bar Association, Lawyers Association Kansas City, American Board Trial Advocates, American College Trial Lawyers, International Association Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute, U. Missouri Law Society, Indian Hills Country Club, University Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, traveling.

Connections

Married Carol Jean Avery, January 27, 1968. Children: Jennifer, John.

Father:

John Marshall Cowden

Mother:

Laura Alice (Lemmon) Cowden

Spouse:

Carol Jean Avery

child:

John Cowden

child:

Jennifer Cowden