Corey Henry

Corey Henry was born and raised in Lee’s Summit and has remained a long-time resident of the Kansas City area, attending Archbishop O’Hara High School in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduating from the University of Missouri – Kansas City with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice. While in college, Corey was active in Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society, as well as Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminal Justice Honor Society.

From a young age, Corey knew he wanted to be a lawyer, and his passion for the law stems from his sincere desire to serve others in his community. Corey attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. While in law school, Corey participated in various student organizations including the UMKC Law Review and the UMKC Urban Lawyer. While in Law School, Corey made the Dean’s List and was also president of the Law School Emissaries.

After law school, Corey was in-house counsel for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners where he learned the intricacies of state-based insurance regulation as well as the unique practice of representing one client. Following his practice with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Corey went to work in a prominent and successful boutique law firm in Lee’s Summit, practicing in the areas of municipal law, economic development, and real estate. Joining Chinnery, Evans & Nail in 2021, Corey focuses his practice on civil litigation, general business and real estate law, and probate. Corey is licensed to practice in the Missouri and Kansas state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri and the United States District Court for Kansas.

Corey's commitment to clients spills over into the community. Corey has played an active part in Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce, participating in the Chamber's 2021 class of Leadership Lee's Summit. Corey currently serves on the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels Lee’s Summit and is a member of the Rotary Club in Lee’s Summit.

Despite his many professional and civic commitments, Corey remains committed to his family and faith. Corey and his family are long-time Parishioners of Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church. Corey is also active in the Knights of Columbus and is a member of the Catholic Guild of Lawyers – Kansas City. Corey and his wife, Ashley, live in Lee’s Summit, and have two wonderful children: Michael and Stella. Corey and his family are big fans of all things Kansas City, specifically, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals, and all things barbeque.