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Professor Oliveri speaks on fair housing law
Professor Rigel Oliveri served as keynote speaker for the Missouri Women’s Council of Realtors annual meeting where she spoke on issues in Fair Housing Law.
Bailey declares victory for farmers, drivers with EPA E15 fuel access decision
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is celebrating what he calls “a long-awaited win” for families, farmers, and the rule of law after the Environmental Protection Agency said it will allow the sale of E15 gasoline year-round nationwide.
WashU Law BLSA Named National Chapter of the Year
The WashU Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has been named National Chapter of the Year by the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), earning top honors after previously being recognized as Midwest Chapter of the Year.
Armstrong Teasdale Expands Corporate Practice with Counsel Colleen Graham
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Counsel Colleen E. Graham to its Corporate Services practice group in Kansas City.
Welcome to Our Newest Associate
We are trilled to announce Ashley M. Wicks has joined the firm’s Education Law and Labor & Employment groups.
Introducing Evidence Webinar Features Three Shook Attorneys on May 5, 2025
Three Shook attorneys will speak at the online seminar “How to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Introduced in Missouri: Social Media, Texts, Business Records, Expert Witness Testimony, and More,” May 5.
Father files wrongful death lawsuit against Metro Transit, security firm over son’s fatal shooting
ST. LOUIS — The father of a man fatally shot while exiting a MetroLink train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere platform in April 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in St. Louis Circuit Court, alleging negligence and failure to provide adequate security on public transit.
Court reinstates lawsuit by SLPS Board over charter school application process
ST. LOUIS— The Missouri Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s decision that dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Board of Education of the City of Saint Louis ruling that it does have standing to challenge the approval of a charter school in its district.
Justice Matters commentary: Jury selection process has improved through the years
“You have been summoned for jury duty.” The mere mention of these words may cause anxiety for some individuals.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Celebrates 25 Years
For 25 years, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship at UMKC has prepared students for careers in research and beyond.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to sit at Clay County Courthouse
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, plans to convene court at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Clay County Courthouse in Liberty.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
WashU Law is proud to recognize six alumni with 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Professor Renee Henson publishes article on insurance and AI
Professor Renee Henson recently published “Government-Backed Insurance for Artificial Intelligence Technologies” in the Georgia State University Law Review, where she examines the widening gap between rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technologies and existing insurance frameworks.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit over fatal bridge incident in St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS — The family of a woman who drowned has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in St. Louis County Circuit Court, alleging that a series of negligent acts and omissions by multiple entities involved in a bridge construction project directly led to her death in November 2024.
Professor Renee Henson publishes article on insurance and AI on April 30, 2025
Each spring, the Employee Benefits Institute features nationally recognized speakers, including government officials from the IRS and Department of Labor and industry leaders from across the country.
Professor Conor Clarke Makes National Impact with The Atlantic Article
WashU Law Professor Conor Clarke has contributed a timely and thought-provoking essay to The Atlantic, engaging in one of the most high-profile legal and political debates of the moment: whether the federal government can, or should, revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status.
Missouri Attorney General Bailey Asks Congress To Take Action Against Middlemen Driving Up Drug Prices
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in calling on Congress to prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their affiliates from owning or operating pharmacies.
Student Bar Association wins Mizzou award
The Student Bar Association was awarded Large Group of the Year at Mizzou’s Student Involvement Awards.
Shook Awarded Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year (Midwest)
Shook was named the Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year (Midwest) at the 2025 Managing IP Americas Awards in New York City on April 24.
Family of deceased driver seeks court approval for $275,000 wrongful death settlement
ST. LOUIS — The family of a Missouri man who died from injuries sustained in a rear-end collision is seeking court approval of a $275,000 wrongful death settlement in St. Louis Circuit Court.