Meet The Team

Legal Expertise. Real Support.
A Team You Can Trust.

Meet The Team

Legal Expertise. Real Support. A Team You Can Trust.

At Bounds Law, we’re more than just legal professionals—

we’re a team of passionate, purpose-driven individuals

Meet the faces behind the firm who keep our clients legally aligned and confidently moving forward.

Dedicated to helping business owners protect what they’ve built and boldly grow what’s next. 

Destiny Bounds

Founder & Managing Attorney

Destiny is the visionary behind Bounds Law—a powerhouse attorney and advocate with more than a decade of experience and a mission to empower entrepreneurs.

If you would like to know more about Destiny, head to our About Page:

  • Education:
    J.D. Washburn School of Law, cum laude
    M.A. Park University
    B.S. University of Missouri Kansas City
  • Admissions:
    Missouri Kansas U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • Awards : 
    Missouri Lawyers Weekly – Pro Bono 2024
    Women’s Justice Award – Innovation and Technology 2025

Aubrey Dwyer

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Aubrey Dwyer

Senior Associate Attorney

Aubrey brings a unique blend of calm confidence and sharp legal insight to Bounds Law. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of Law, she’s a trusted advisor for business owners navigating contracts, compliance, and long-term planning. Her passion for boxing, sailing, and cheering on her Sooners in the fall is matched only by her dedication to helping small businesses stay protected and positioned for growth.

Expect thorough guidance, an upbeat vibe, and a heart for every client she serves.

  • Education:
    J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law
    B.A., Journalism in Public Relations, University of Oklahoma

  • Admissions: Kansas | Missouri | Texas

Shayna Brazeal

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Associate Attorney (Bar Pending)

Shayna Brazeal is a passionate legal advocate focused on protecting small businesses. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law with an emphasis in International Law and brings a well-rounded background in International Law, Intellectual Property, and Immigration Law. As captain of the International Moot Court team, Shayna honed her advocacy and legal research skills on a global stage. Growing up around her father’s corporation, she gained firsthand insight into the challenges business owners face—fueling her commitment to helping clients stay protected and prepared.

  • Education:
    J.D., University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law
    B.S., Psychology, Pittsburg State University
    Undergraduate Studies, University of Arkansas
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Bella Villegas

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Bella Villegas

Law Clerk

Bella Villegas is a third-year law student at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law and serves as a Law Clerk. She supports the firm through legal research, client communication, and case coordination. Bella has hands-on experience in intellectual property and business formation, and currently offers pro bono support through UMKC’s Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurial Services Clinic. She previously worked in UMKC’s Tax Clinic and contributed to a startup project for the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge.

Outside the office, she loves checking out local breweries, running with her pitbull, and supporting small businesses any way she can. She’s one to watch—and we’re lucky to have her in the team!

  • Education:

J.D., University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law
B.A., Political Science and Government, Kansas State University

Thomas Reichert

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Of-Counsel Patent Attorney 

Thomas Reichert is a licensed attorney in Missouri, Illinois, and before the USPTO, and serves as a Full Time Professor of Law at Southern Illinois University. He brings deep experience in intellectual property and corporate law, with a focus on aligning IP strategy with business and engineering goals. Thomas advises clients in AI, machine learning, 3D printing, medical devices, and consumer electronics, and is especially skilled in IP portfolio management, patent and trademark procurement, and licensing agreements. He holds a J.D., M.B.A., M.Eng., and B.E. from Southern Illinois University.

Outside the office, Thomas is a lifelong learner and avid tech enthusiast, always experimenting with new innovations in AI and 3D printing.

  • Education: 

J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
M.Eng., Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
B.E., Southern Illinois University–Carbondale 

  • Admissions: Missouri | Illinois | US Patent & Trademark Office
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Antonette DuPree

Antonette DuPree

Of-Counsel

Antonette Sparks-DuPree is a licensed attorney in Missouri and comes to Bounds Law with extensive knowledge in both employment law and estate planning.  Recognized among Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2025, Antonette is known for her dedication, professionalism, and client-centered approach. Along with her current solo practice,  A.D. Litigation & Estate Planning, LLC, her prior experience includes serving as Partner at Spark! Legal Solutions and Associate Attorney at Bratcher Gockel Law. There, she handled civil litigation and employment law matters. Before her legal career, Antonette worked in sales and management.
 
Outside the office, Antonette is an active community advocate, volunteering with the Midwest Innocence Project and the Missouri Commission on Human Rights.
  • Education:
    J.D., University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law
    B.S.M., Baker University
  • Admissions: Missouri

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