Legal Roundup
Professors Woods and Alexander Present at the LWI Bienniel Conference
Professors Anne Alexander and Jayne Woods each presented separately at the Legal Writing Institute’s Biennial Conference this summer in Indianapolis, Ind.
Don Barzowski presented E. A. Richter Award for excellence in citizenship education
Don Barzowski was recognized for his exceptional contributions to citizenship education by receiving this year's prestigious E.A. Richter Award.
Class of 2027 has highest credentials ever
Incoming 1Ls at Mizzou Law have achieved something no other Mizzou Law class has ever achieved.
Attorney General Bailey Launches Investigation into Reports of Stolen Social Security Numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he 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 that they failed to properly secure and safeguard Missourians’ personally identifiable information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Professor Karen Tokarz Receives Missouri Lawyers’ ICON Honor
Missouri Lawyers Media recently awarded Professor Karen Tokarz with its 2024 ICON Honor.
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.
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.
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.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit to Prohibit Obamacare from Funding Illegal Immigrants
In his ongoing fight to protect Missourians’ tax dollars from misuse, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he joined a 15-state coalition in filing suit against the Biden-Harris Administration over its rule treating illegal aliens as legal citizens and making states pay for their public benefits.