Experience:
As a Western Kansas native, Clarissa is eager to serve communities in this area of the state throughout her career. Clarissa grew up in Scott City, and after moving away for higher education, she is happy to be back in rural Kansas. Clarissa resides in Scott City, where she enjoys practicing law and raising a family with her husband, Jack, who is also with the firm. 

Clarissa believes that every individual, or family, has worked diligently for the assets they have obtained, and she is passionate about protecting those assets through estate plans. Clarissa comes from an agricultural background and hopes to serve agricultural clients throughout her practice, through entity formation and farm succession plans. Prior to law school, Clarissa gained invaluable experience in the courtroom by working for the county attorney in her hometown. During law school, Clarissa interned at two estate planning firms, in both Fort Worth, TX, and Manhattan, KS, and believes those experiences helped her gracefully step into her role at Watkins Calcara. Aside from her bachelor’s degree, Clarissa’s additional experience interning with Kansas Farm Bureau and shadowing the Kansas Livestock Association attorneys helps her understand agricultural issues rural clients face.

As a transactional attorney, Clarissa strives to meticulously work to ensure each client’s goals, both during their lifetime and for generations to come, are fulfilled. Clarissa hopes to serve you and your family by providing a sense of peace and comfort regarding the matters of your estate.

Special Distinctions:
Oklahoma State University: Executive Director – Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming; VP of Administration – Oklahoma State University’s Fraternity and Sorority Affairs: Panhellenic Council; Order of Omega Honor Society. Clarissa served many executive roles in the Tau Beta Chapter of Chi Omega as well. Undergraduate Extracurricular Honors: 2x Board Seat – Student Board of Directors for Oklahoma AgCredit; Selected Member – Oklahoma Leadership Series.

Washburn University School of Law: Agricultural Law Society – VP; Rural Practice Organization – President; Washburn Law Republicans – Secretary.

Community: Clara Barton Hospital Board of Trustees.

Clarissa also holds a Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot’s License.

Professional Associations, Boards, and Commissions:
Kansas Bar Association; Barton County Bar Association; and the Southwest Kansas Bar Association.

Education and Bar Administrations:
B.S. in Agribusiness (Pre-Law Option), 2021, Oklahoma State University; J.D., 2024, Washburn University School of Law; Admitted to Practice in Kansas and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, 2024.