News from 2024
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans Attend CrimFest 2024
Professors Benjamin Levin and Sheldon Evans recently attended CrimFest at the Cardozo School of Law in New York City.
Industry Coverage: Chris Hohn Begins Tenure as Chair of Thompson Coburn
Chris Hohn recently assumed the role of chair at Thompson Coburn, taking over from Roman Wuller, who has led the firm since 2020.
Bailey launches investigation into stolen Social Security numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office has launched an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company that allows its customers to search billions of records with instant results, over allegations it failed to properly secure and safeguard Missourians’ personally identifiable information.
Network with #MOLawyers during 2024 Annual Meeting luncheons, receptions
The Missouri Bar Annual Meeting/Missouri Judicial Conference is less than a month away, but there is still time to register!
Dean Sperino cited by U.S. Court of Appeals
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit cited two of Associate Dean Sandra Sperino’s articles in a case involving how causation principles apply to a statute.
Industry Coverage: Kim Bousquet Returns to Thompson Coburn
Partner Kim Bousquet recently rejoined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group in the St. Louis office.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Associates in Denver, St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associates Lucas D. Basha and Laura C. Jarasek to the firm’s Corporate Services practice group.
Bailey strips Ray County Sheriff of Law Enforcement License
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office has finalized a settlement agreement with Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, who had been temporarily removed from his position while Bailey’s office pursued litigation to remove him from his post permanently after he broke Missouri law.
Attorney General Bailey Opposes Marcellus Williams’s Consent Judgment and Shines Light on New DNA Evidence
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced new evidence came to light proving his office’s assertion that the DNA on the knife in the Marcellus Williams case was a match for a member of law enforcement who had handled the knife during trial.
Estep, Kiesewetter Fax, Rothermich named 2024 exemplary trial lawyers
Tristin M. Estep, Elizabeth Kiesewetter Fax, and Hon. Abbie Rothermich will receive this year’s Lon O. Hocker Awards for their commendable work as trial lawyers.
Professor Karen Tokarz Receives Missouri Lawyers’ ICON Honor
Missouri Lawyers Media recently awarded Professor Karen Tokarz with its 2024 ICON Honor.
Appeals court partially affirms lower court decision in railroad case
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals partially affirmed a lower court decision, finding that the Kansas City Southern Railway Company was not entitled to a contributory negligence defense.
Matt Braunel Featured in ‘Legal Limelight’ Q&A on AI
Thompson Coburn partner Matt Braunel is featured in Missouri Lawyers Media’s “Legal Limelight” column for August, showcasing his experience in intellectual property and artificial intelligence.
Attorney General Bailey Successfully Defends St. Louis County Voluntary Manslaughter Conviction
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that his office successfully defended at the Eastern District Court of Appeals the convictions of Calvin Pittman for one count of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Federal judge dismisses case filed by man who was committed to psych facility
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge in Missouri granted a motion to dismiss a case involving a man who claimed he was forcibly medicated during his time in a psychiatric facility.
MVP Law Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in 2025 Edition
In the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 20 MVP Law attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers® and 11 MVP Law attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Joe Cordell Honored with 2024 Order of the Coif
Joe Cordell, a distinguished lawyer and co-founder of Cordell & Cordell, the nation’s largest domestic litigation firm, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Honorary Order of the Coif by WashU Law.
Professor Lietzan Named to “Best Lawyers in America”
For the 11th straight year, Erika Lietzan, William H. Pittman Professor of Law & Timothy J. Heinsz Professor of Law at Mizzou Law, was named a Best Lawyer in FDA Law.
Federal judge issues ruling partially granting summary judgment in transgender employee discrimination case
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge partially granted a motion for summary judgment in a case involving a transgender woman who sued the Department of Veterans Affairs for alleged sex discrimination.
Cheryl Kelly Named as Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyer
Thompson Coburn partner Cheryl Kelly was recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list.