Trial Lawyer Jan was very active in Forensics in both Debate and public speaking as well as vocal music. She graduated from the University of MO with degrees in Journalism and pre- law. She graduated from Washington University with her Doctorate in Law. For one year she was a clerk to MO. Supreme Court Justice, Chip Robertson. She then joined the St. Louis firm of Sandburg, Phoenix, and Von Gontard for 11 years and was a trial lawyer. Jan was appointed to Missouri's "Dream Team" of lawyers against the Tobacco industry.
She moved to Los Angeles as a member of Kay Scholer Law Firm, arguing for Pharmaceutical Companies (i.e. Pfizer, Novartis and Boston Scientific). Jan was named Outstanding Trial Lawyer two consecutive years in Southern California. She is now married to Jim Yukevich, and has two step children.
