20 Under 40 | JODI LITFIN

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Since 2017, Jodi Litfin has served as Assistant Solicitor General in the criminal division; conducts extensive legal research in criminal law; and throughout the year has the opportunity to argue appellate briefs before the Kansas Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court. Prior to 2017, Jodi served 10 years as the Deputy District Attorney with the Office of the District Attorney, Shawnee County.

Since 2011, Jodi has served on the Sam A. Crow Inn of Court where she has been a team leader, program chair, president-elect, and currently is president. Jodi is an active member of the Topeka Bar Association and Women’s Attorneys Association of Topeka.

Jodi is a member and grant writer of the Junior League of Topeka, she previously served as a Little Black Dress Initiative advocate, the Derby co-chair and the vice president of funding development. She is the former secretary and current president of the Topeka Panhellenic Alumnae Council, the former president of the Alpha Delta Pi Topeka Alumnae Association, and a current Alumnae Panhellenic delegate.

What does your day look like?
I spend most days at my desk reading, researching, and writing. On days that I have an oral argument scheduled I will go over to the Kansas Judicial Center and argue before either the Kansas Court of Appeals or Kansas Supreme Court.

What is the biggest professional goal you have accomplished?
Passing the bar exam. What do you do to recharge? I love to travel! Practicing yoga and spending time outdoors also help me recharge.

What should one never take for granted?
The support and love you receive from people in your life.

What music do you never get tired of?
Fiona Apple or Foster the People.

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