Legal Roundup
Thompson Coburn Launches Emerge Leadership Program
Thompson Coburn's commitment to attorney development is highlighted by the launch of its Emerge Leadership Program.
Attorney General Bailey Obtains Court Order Blocking Biden’s Unlawful Rewrite of Title IX
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eastern District of Missouri granted his motion to block Joe Biden’s unconstitutional rewrite of Title IX that would allow biological males in female spaces.
Bob Wallace Appointed Interim President of Explore St. Louis
Thompson Coburn partner Bob Wallace, Jr. has been appointed as the interim president of the tourism and convention agency Explore St. Louis.
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Recognized in Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide
Thompson Coburn’s private client practice and three of our practitioners received recognition in this year’s Chambers High Net Worth guide (by Chambers & Partners).
Clinical Professor Emerita Angela Drake named GMLF Woman of the Year
Clinical Professor Emerita Angela Drake received a Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Woman of the Year award this summer.
Professor Renee Henson Presents on AI
Professor Renee Henson made a presentation titled “AI: The Next Frontier?” to the National Conference of Court Public Information Officers.
Professor Rachel Sachs Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council
Professor Rachel Sachs has been appointed to the Illinois Advisory Council on Financing and Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Other High-Cost Drugs and Treatments.
UB Greensfelder Recognized in Chambers 2024 High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that its Trusts & Estates Practice Group has been recognized in both Missouri and Ohio in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Guide for 2024.
Candidates for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Invited to Apply
WashU Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for tenure-track and tenured positions, to begin in the fall of 2025.
Professor Oliveri presents at US HUD leadership meeting
Professor Rigel Oliveri gave a presentation for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2024 Office of General Counsel Leadership Meeting, which was held in St. Louis.
Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment in K-12 Schools on July 25, 2024
Join Husch Blackwell Education attorneys for a full day of Title IX training focusing on institutional response to sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in K-12 schools.
Thompson Coburn Product Liability Team's Appellate Win Highlighted by Law.com
Thompson Coburn’s appellate win on behalf of a tool manufacturer was highlighted by Law.com, covering the Eastern District of Missouri Court of Appeals’ reversal of a $7.7 million jury verdict against the company.
Janette Lohman Interviewed by Bloomberg on New Approach to Tax Compliance
Thompson Coburn partner Janette Lohman was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Law for Bloomberg Tax’s “Talking Tax” podcast.
UB Greensfelder Attorney Jared Manse Recognized by USPTO with 2023 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that Counsel Jared S. Manse, Ph.D., has been recognized with a 2023 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for his volunteer work assisting financially under-resourced inventors and small businesses with the protection of their ideas.
Faculty Present at John Mercer Langston Annual Writing Workshop Writer’s Workshop
Professors Trevor Gardner and Sheldon Evans recently shared their latest scholarship at the John Mercer Langston Annual Writing Workshop, held at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Speaker, "Landfill Gas Rights: Current Legal Trends," Missouri Waste Control Coalition Environmental Conference on July 23, 2024
Andrew Eastman will present, "Landfill Gas Rights: Current Legal Trends," at the Missouri Waste Control Coalition Environmental Conference on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Shook IP Leader Receives Distinguished Alumni Award on July 23, 2024
Shook Partner and IP Co-Chair Trent Webb is being honored by Drury University with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Cliff Godiner Named to Employment POWER List
Thompson Coburn partner Cliff Godiner has been named to the Missouri Lawyers Media Employment Law 2024 POWER List.
Hyla Bondareff Retires from Law Library
In a heartfelt celebration this May, the faculty and staff of WashULaw gathered to honor Hyla Bondareff’s remarkable 31 years of dedicated service to the library.
Thompson Coburn’s Cindy Casey Honored as ‘Unsung Legal Hero’
Thompson Coburn Legal Support Services Administrator Cindy Casey is an honoree in the 2024 Unsung Legal Hero Awards, presented by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.