Lawrence Gates Explained

Lawrence Gates is an American attorney and the former chair of the Kansas Democratic Party. During his tenure, the Democrats were able to win top offices and make gains in the Kansas Legislature by appealing to moderate Republican and independent voters.[1] [2] [3]

Personal life and public service

Gates graduated from the University of Kansas.[4] Gates has raised funds for disaster relief and serves as a governance boardmember for the nonprofit Community Living Opportunities, Inc. whose mission it is to help people with severe developmental disabilities.[5] [6]

Career

Gates founded the law firm Gates, Biles, Shields & Ryan, P.A. in 1980 and is active in the real estate business.[7] [8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: "Moderates in Kansas Decide They're Not in GOP Anymore," Washington Post . English . 2007-03-10 . The Washington Post . Peter . Slevin . 2006-10-19.
  2. News: "Kansas Political Shifts Sign Of Things To Come?," USA Today . English . 2007-03-10 . 2006-06-05 . DeWayne . Wickham.
  3. Web site: "Kansas Republicans Evolve -- Into Democrats," Salon . English . 2007-03-10.
  4. Web site: KU Alumni Association . 10 March 2007.
  5. Web site: UN Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund . 10 March 2007.
  6. Web site: Community Living Opportunities, Inc. . 10 March 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070624155524/https://www.donoredge.org/viewAnonymousReport.do?organizationId=1002617 . 2007-06-24 . dead .
  7. Web site: FindLaw Profile . English . 2007-03-10.
  8. Web site: Rockgate Management . English . 2007-03-10.

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