MCDONALD TINKER - Key Persons
Andrew Foulston was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. Andrew comes from a long-line of trusted Wichita lawyers and seeks to follow his family's example by serving the people of Wichita and Kansas. To that end, Andrew decided to return home to Wichita after law school. As an associate attorney, Andrew is dedicated to providing the highest-quality of legal representation to his clients and is passionate about advocating for their interests.
Before starting his practice, Andrew graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law. While in law school, Andrew was a member of the school's National Moot Court Council and competed in the 2017 American Bar Association's National Appellate Advocacy Competition. Before law school, Andrew received his Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance and his Masters of Accounting from the University of Kansas.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and corgi pup named Rufus. He is also an avid golfer and KU basketball fan.
Colonel Amidon, a dynamic, nationally known civil and criminal trial lawyer, enjoyed a reputation for his courtroom demeanor, energetic pursuit of client interests and masterful presentation of a case through eloquent argument. Judges, attorneys and the heads of large corporations referred to him as the greatest attorney in the Midwest. Also, the community recognized Amidon for his extensive humanitarian interests and wide-ranging business pursuits. A street and bridge in west Wichita both bear the name of this celebrated lawyer.
Jennifer Hill is a passionate person, whether it be training for a marathon, cheering on her beloved football team, volunteering to better the Wichita community or representing her clients. Jennifer routinely appears in front of the Kansas appellate courts, helping clients advance their cases and interests through the complicated and often confusing process of appealing their case from district court decisions. Jennifer has significant trial experience in various types of lawsuits including constitutional claims, product liability claims and personal injury work. She spends a significant portion of her practice working with individuals and businesses to identify the best strategies to meet her clients goals, manage risk and identify solutions that gain the intended outcome.
Jennifer has a reputation for hard work and professionalism. She dedicates a large percentage of her time to the betterment of the legal profession, including her work as President of the Wichita Bar Association during its Centennial Celebration. She was the youngest person ever elected to this position by her peers in a legal community of over 1,300 lawyers.
Katy Olson is originally from Western Kansas (Atwood) and credits her small-town upbringing for instilling within her the values of hard work and dedication. Katy will tell you her best asset as an attorney is her ability to connect with her clients. She is a compassionate, empathetic listener and approaches her role as an attorney as a counselor, friend, and ally.
Outside of the office, Katy enjoys spending time with her husband Matt, and her son Myles. She is an avid Kansas State fan, who never misses an opportunity to boast about her beloved Wildcats.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Attorney
- Professional Journalist
Matt Gorney is a Wichita native. Originally a professional journalist, he successfully translated the skills to report stories into effectively those stories in court. He firmly believes the first step in resolving any case is by listening carefully to truly understand what is at issue. Matt learned the value of hard work, commitment, and loyalty from his family. Having spent more than five years as a criminal defense practitioner, Matt learned the practice of law requires meticulous, detailed work to achieve positive results. As such, he melds thorough preparation with zealous courtroom advocacy when representing clients.
Matt has two sons and a wonderful wife. He is baseball fan who can often be found watching his favorite team, the Kansas City Royals. He is also a proud member of the Delta Chi Fraternity which he joined as an undergraduate at Kansas State University and remains actively involved with in numerous ways at the local, regional, and international levels.
Stacy Ortega grew up in Wichita, in a large extended family, with parents who valued education, honesty, hard work and loyalty to family and community. She earned her bachelor's degree at Wichita State University while working multiple part-time jobs to pay her tuition. Stacy attended the University of Kansas on an academic scholarship and then returned to Wichita to practice after graduation, to be close to family. Stacy and her husband have raised their sons in Wichita, the community that they love.
Stacy has been advising and advocating for her clients in family law cases for over twenty-five years. She is also an approved mediator and case manager for domestic cases, including high-conflict custody matters. Stacy is active in the Wichita and Kansas Bar Associations, serving on Family Law, Legislative and Service to the Bar committees.
In her free time, Stacy enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons and supporting local charitable organizations and animal rescue groups.