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Armstrong Teasdale Recognizes Lawyers and Staff with 2023 Inclusion Awards
Armstrong Teasdale celebrated its annual Inclusion Week in October across offices. Hosted by the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Department and Inclusion Committee, Inclusion Week offers an opportunity to embrace diversity and celebrate unity through programming and activities designed to immerse lawyers and staff in the importance of inclusion as a shared value firmwide.
Five lawyers honored with 2023 Pro Bono Awards
Chris Dunn, Emily Elam, Ben Faber, Kathleen Irish, and Dale Roberts were recently honored with The Missouri Bar’s 2023 Pro Bono Awards for their commitment to serving their communities and dedication to ensuring equal access to legal services for all.
WashULaw Alum Recognized for Child Advocacy
Washington Magazine recently highlighted Rachel Marsh, JD ’00, MSW ’00, and her career in child advocacy, both in direct service and policy making arenas.
Attorney General Bailey Announces Branden Rathert as Deputy Communications Director
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he has recruited Branden Rathert to serve as Deputy Communications Director.
Faculty Spotlight — Meet Professor Andrea Boyack
Skydiving, visiting all 50 states, running the New York City Marathon, and writing a law school casebook — Floyd R. Gibson Endowed Professor Andrea Boyack has crossed off a number of her bucket list items in the last 20 year
Attorney General Bailey Secures Franklin County Statutory Rape Conviction
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey obtained a conviction for Statutory Rape in the First Degree against Brett Pendleton of Franklin County in connection to the sexual abuse of his eight-year-old daughter in 2018.
WashULaw Hosts Successful JSD Symposium
Earlier this month the School of Law hosted the JSD Symposium: The Next Generation of Scholarship, sponsored by the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute. JSD candidates from renowned universities across the U.S. gathered to present scholarship to their peers and receive feedback.
Upcoming ethics programs for Missouri lawyers
If you’re looking for ethics programs to fulfill your minimum continuing legal education requirements, MoBarCLE has sessions tying Bonnie and Clyde to modern day attorney ethics to no-cost programs prioritizing lawyer well-being.
Partner Sonette Magnus named to ABI’s 2023 “40 Under 40” Emerging Leaders In Insolvency Practice
Thompson Coburn is excited to announce that partner Sonette Magnus was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as part of this year’s “40 Under 40” class of emerging leaders in insolvency practice.
Attorney General Bailey Warns of Football Ticket Scams as Season Advances
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey warns Missouri football fans to be wary of any suspicious ticket offerings and to take steps to protect themselves as the 2023 football season advances.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Nine Associates Across Offices
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Nick Arbaugh, Emily Balzano, Denisse Guevara, Katherine Horn, Nicholas B. Krone, Noelle E. Mack, Favour U. Okechukwu, Corbin Robinson and Kelley Rowan to the firm, as part of the 2023 associate class.
Professor John Inazu Speaks at Mayo Clinic
Professor John Inazu recently spoke at a gathering of medical professionals hosted by the Mayo Clinic Program in Professionalism and Values.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, is scheduled to convene court Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.
6th circuit commission seeks applicants for Benton associate circuit judge vacancy in Platte County
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the position of associate circuit judge, Division IV of the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Platte County) beginning October 17, 2023.
MLW Up and Coming Lawyers Explain Their Passion for the Law
Missouri Lawyers Weekly (MLW) has published feature stories on Shook attorneys Brent Dwerlkotte, Jenn Hatcher and Paul Vogel selected for the 2023 Up and Coming Awards.
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Names Casey Waughn to 2023 Up & Coming List
Casey Waughn, an associate in Armstrong Teasdale’s St. Louis office, has been named an Up & Coming Award winner by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
Attorney General Bailey Demands Biden Fix Unlawful Immigration Policies and Secure the Border
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 27 states in calling on the Biden administration to fix a catch-and-release “loophole” — calling for urgency in the wake of the terror attack in Israel.
Cordell Institute Advises On Genealogy Service Enrollment
This October marks National Genealogy Month, a time to celebrate and explore our family histories.
Shook Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus
Premier trial firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus, one year after earning the original certification.