KANSAS CITY, MO — Wagstaff & Cartmell is proud to announce that Managing Partner Sarah Ruane has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know. The annual guide recognizes 100 managing partners from across the country who are shaping the direction of their firms and the legal profession. This marks the second consecutive year a Wagstaff & Cartmell managing partner has been selected for this honor.

Honorees are selected through a combination of nominations, independent editorial research, and vetting by the Lawdragon team. The guide honors leaders across every segment of the industry who demonstrate vision, innovation, and the ability to guide their organizations through an increasingly complex legal and economic landscape.

“Sarah’s recognition is deeply deserved,” said Tom Cartmell, the firm’s founding partner. “She has been instrumental in building this firm into what it is today. Her leadership, judgment, and commitment to our clients and our team are exceptional.”

The full guide is available at lawdragon.com.

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