The Midwestern Innocence Project is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to providing pro bono legal and investigative services to the innocent in prison.

Our Board:

Terry Brunmer, Stinson Morrison Hecker

Dave Everson, Stinson Morrison Hecker

Dennis Fritz, Exoneree

Mark Hansen, President, MIP Student Organization

Judy Heeter, Polsinelli Shughart

Barbara Fegan, Community Volunteer

Rev. Holly McKissick, St. Andrew Christian Church

Sean O'Brien, UMKC School of Law

Cheryl Pilate, Morgan Pilate

Jay Swearingen, Executive Director

Dean Ellen Suni, UMKC School of Law

Steve Weinberg, University of Missouri

Laura Welch, Welch Family Foundation

David Yost, Midwest Trust

Our Staff:

Ken Blucker, Staff Attorney

Pat Doak, Legal Secretary

Tiffany Murphy, Legal Director