Vanessa Kanaga, JD

Vanessa is a seasoned attorney with nearly two decades of experience specializing in estate planning. She earned her J.D. from Cornell Law School and holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Wichita State University, as well as an Advanced Professional Certificate from New York University School of Law. Vanessa began her legal career at prestigious firms like Milbank LLP and Moses & Singer LLP in New York before returning to her hometown of Wichita, Kansas, to practice at Hinkle Law Firm LLC.

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In 2013, Vanessa embraced an exciting opportunity to work with her mentor, former Milbank partner Jonathan Blattmachr, at InterActive Legal, a technology company offering practice solutions for estate planning attorneys. As CEO, she successfully guided the company's transformation into an online service provider and navigated the new wave of AI-based technology.

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Although she enjoyed her role as CEO, Vanessa missed working with clients, learning about their families, helping them to find peace of mind and ensure the preservation of their legacy.  She felt called to return to private practice, and wanted to serve the community in her new beloved home of Phoenix, Arizona.  

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Today, Vanessa is thrilled to be part of the Greengard Law Firm team as an Associate Attorney. Drawing from her rich experience in estate planning and the problem-solving skills honed as a business leader, she is dedicated to offering personalized, effective solutions for her clients.

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Outside of work, Vanessa can usually be found at the gym, where she enjoys swimming and cycling, or at home with her husband, Mark, where she proudly serves as head chef and grill-master. 

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Vanessa is licensed in Arizona, New York, and Kansas.