Ms. Penner is bilingual and takes delight in representing clients from both the English and Spanish speaking communities. She genuinely enjoys her work and especially the people that she meets and serves. Ms. Penner is a member of the American, Kansas, and Wichita Bar Associations. As an active Bar member, she serves on the Wichita Women Attorneys Association and the Criminal Practice, Law in Education, and Professional Diversity Committees of the Wichita Bar Association. In 2012, Ms. Penner was elected by her peers to serve on the WBA Board of Governors. Ms. Penner is active in a variety of community organizations and activities.  She serves on boards for The Salvation Army, Kansas Appleseed, Child Start, and Everence.  Ms. Penner is presently serving on the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission.  She also provides pro bono legal advice at Wichita’s Union Rescue Mission, Hilltop Urban Church, and The Salvation Army.  While she is not working, Ms. Penner enjoys participating in a number of organized sports, cheering on her children in their many sports and activities, running, listening to live music, and spending time with her family.