For a link to the career panel, please contact mulawvetclinic@missouri.edu. Panelists for November 18, 2025, Virtual Veterans Law Career Panel:
- Angela Drake | Retired Attorney & Director, Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Professor Angela Drake practiced law for more than 25 years in the areas of complex and class action litigation and insurance coverage and defense. She was a shareholder in the firm of Niewald, Waldeck and Brown in Kansas City for 18 years and later a member of Lowther Johnson, LLC, in Springfield, Missouri. Throughout her legal career, Professor Drake represented both individual and corporate clients in jury trials, bench trials, and appellate proceedings in state and federal courts. She received her bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1982 and her JD from the University of Minnesota in 1985. In 2014, Professor Drake founded the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic and served as its Director until her retirement. Under her leadership, the Clinic grew into a nationally recognized program providing legal assistance to veterans and their families in pursuit of VA disability benefits and discharge upgrades. Though she no longer works at the Clinic, her vision and dedication continue to shape its mission and impact. Prior to her retirement, she also taught courses in Insurance Law, Pretrial Litigation, and Trial Practice at the University of Missouri School of Law.
- Lilah Avery | Attorney, The Veterans Consortium Pro-Bono Program Lilah Avery serves as a Staff Attorney at The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program. She previously served as a Legal Extern and subsequently a Veterans Law Specialist at TVC. In 2020, Lilah graduated from Stonehill College, receiving her B.A. in Criminology and Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She then received her Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 2023. While attending law school, Lilah interned with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel and she was a Teaching Assistant for the first-year students’ legal research and writing course. Lilah is admitted to practice in the State of Alabama and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC).
- Jordyn Greene | Attorney, Berry Law Jordyn Greene is a Veterans Disability Attorney at Berry Law, committed to advocating for Veterans and striving to secure the benefits they deserve. Her journey into law was inspired by her work in small business advertising, where she collaborated closely with Veteran-owned businesses. Through those experiences, she saw firsthand the unique challenges Veterans face when transitioning to civilian life—an insight that motivated her to pursue a legal career dedicated to advocacy. Jordyn earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2024 and is licensed to practice in Missouri and the District of Columbia. During law school, she gained valuable legal experience as an intern with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, where she worked on cases that had a significant impact on state law. She is also admitted before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). As a military spouse, Jordyn brings a unique perspective to her work, understanding the challenges that active-duty service, deployments, and military transitions present for both Service Members and their families. This background allows her to approach Veterans’ cases with deep empathy and a firsthand appreciation of their experiences. Jordyn is committed to fighting for Veterans, working tirelessly to be a strong advocate in their corner every step of the way.