Legal Roundup
Professor Shruti Rana featured on “The Real Lawyer” podcast
Shruti Rana, professor of law and assistant provost for strategic faculty initiatives, was featured on three episodes of “The Real Lawyer” podcast discussing her career path, advice to law students, and her recent legal research.
UMKC School of Law Announces New Master of Legal Studies Program
Applications are open for the new University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Master of Legal Studies program. Courses will begin in Fall 2025.
Professor Gouzoules quoted in Bloomberg Law
Professor Alexander Gouzoules was quoted in a story in Bloomberg Law on X (i.e. Twitter) attempting to block the sale of Alex Jones’s social media accounts in the Infowars bankruptcy.
MLM Names Partners to POWER List: Construction Law
For the second year in a row, Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM) has selected Shook Partners, Michael Cargnel and Laura Lawson, for The POWER List: Construction Law 2024.
Professor Susan Appleton Featured on Taboo Trades Podcast
Lemma Barkeloo & Phoebe Couzins Professor of Law Susan Frelich Appleton, a nationally known expert in family law and feminist legal theory, recently appeared as a featured guest on the Taboo Trades podcast, hosted by Kim Krawiec, Charles O. Gregory Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. Joining Appleton on the episode was Albertina Antognini, the James E. Rogers Professor of Law at the University of Arizona.
Justice Matters commentary: Wishing everyone a happy holiday season ... especially those who open their hearts to help children in need
I love this time of year, as I get to enjoy so many fun moments with my grandchildren.
Thompson Coburn Delivers Title IX Training to the University of Hawai‘i System
A team of Thompson Coburn higher education attorneys, including Aaron Lacey, Scott Goldschmidt, and Leah Northener, recently traveled to the University of Hawai‘i to deliver comprehensive Title IX training.
Alumni Spotlight — Meet Arsenio Mims
In between his successful three years at Mizzou Law, where he served as the first Black editor-in-chief of any law journal (the Journal of Environmental and Sustainability Law), and his acceptance of a federal clerkship, Arsenio Mims was facing a difficult two months.
Attorney General Bailey Leads 23 States Putting Biden Administration on Notice about Fourth Illegal Student Loan Scheme
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey led a 23-state coalition in putting the Biden Administration’s Department of Education on notice about their fourth illegal attempt to saddle working Americans with someone else’s debt.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds IP Associate Benjamin Bruce
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associate Benjamin Z. Bruce to the Intellectual Property practice group in Kansas City.
KCMBA Honors Shook Attorney with President’s Award
The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA) has selected Shook Associate William Walberg for its President’s Award.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for McNelley associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Amanda B. McNelley to the position of circuit judge.
What to Expect in 2025: A Highlight Reel on December 12, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, the 2025 compliance strategy planning season begins.
Loneliness Research Brings People Closer
The heart of UMKC is our campus community.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for McLaughlin circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the circuit judge vacancy created by the impending retirement of the Honorable Nancy Watkins McLaughlin.
Professor Tuch Honored with Prize in International Competition
WashU Law proudly recognizes Professor Andrew Tuch, whose scholarship was awarded the 2024 Berkeley Center for Law and Business Best Paper Award.
Recap: WashU Law Welcomes Daniel Bodansky for Guest Lecture
In November, WashU Law welcomed international scholar and professor at Arizona State University Daniel Bodansky in conversation with William Gardiner Hammond Professor of Law MJ Durkee.
Attorney General Bailey Successfully Drives Child Mutilation Out of Missouri Once and for All
Just a week before the United States Supreme Court is slated to hear a case on a similar issue, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey landed a huge win following a two-week trial to defend a state law banning child mutilation.
WashU Law Hosts 2024 JSD Symposium
On November 2, 2024, the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute at WashU Law hosted its annual JSD Symposium.
LLC Exit Strategies CLE Webinar Will Feature Shook Senior Counsel
Shook Senior Counsel Andrew Dockter will be a featured presenter in the National Business Institute’s upcoming online course, LLC Exit Strategies: Sale, Dissolution, Succession, December 6.