June 12, 2025

Kathryn Bakich, ’85, given the Peggy Browning Award

Kathryn Bakich, ’85, Senior Vice President of The Segal Group, Inc., was given the Peggy Browning Award at their recent awards ceremony.  The award is to recognize those who advance the protection of workers and their families, and help to encourage young lawyer to enter the field of labor relations.

June 10, 2025

Melissa Cullman Cosgrove ,’13, named U.S. Supreme Court Fellow

Melissa Cullman Cosgrove, ’13, was named a 2025-2026 U.S. Supreme Court Fellow assigned to the Federal Judicial Center, the education and research agency for the federal courts. Cosgrove joins the Supreme Court Fellows Program from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, where she was a career law clerk for the Honorable Stephen R. Welby. She previously clerked for the Honorable Stephen R. Clark and the Honorable E. Richard Webber of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. She was also an Assistant Attorney General in the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. Cosgrove…

May 12, 2025

Jessica Norris, ’02, named partner at Fox Rothschild

Jessica M. Norris has joined Fox Rothschild in Kansas City as Partner in the Corporate Department.

April 15, 2025

Jean Dickman, ’01, Promoted to Partner of Jones Robb

McLEAN, Va. – April 15, 2025–  Jones Robb announced the promotion of Jean Dickman to a partner of the firm. Recognized by several publications, including IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP Stars, as an outstanding IP practitioner, Dickman joined Jones Robb in 2022 when it acquired the firm she founded, Kies IP. Previously, Dickman was a partner at an AmLaw firm, where she advised clients in patent preparation, patent prosecution, and IP due diligence. Her elevation to partner reflects Jones Robb’s commitment to investing in talent and resources for the firm’s Computer Technology and Telecommunications practice. Dickman is a natural fit;…

April 4, 2025

Elizabeth Wiles, ’17, earns Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education

Elizabeth Wiles, ’17, received the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. Wiles is an assistant professor of criminal justice studies and director of interdisciplinary studies and student research at Truman State University.

March 24, 2025

Forest Dearing, ’24, earnes New York Bar award

Forest Dearing, ’24, received recognition by the New York State Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section: Dr. Emanuel Stein and Kenneth D. Stein Memorial Writing Competition for his article No Exit: Employee Noncompete Agreements in American Healthcare. Read more here: https://nysba.org/awards-competitions/labor-and-employment-law-section-dr-emanuel-stein-and-kenneth-stein-memorial-law-student-writing-competition/

March 24, 2025

Jerren Fulcher, ’23, secures conviction in aggravated assault case

Assistant State’s Attorney Jerren Fulcher Jerren Fulcher, ’23, helped secure a conviction in an aggravated assault case. Read more here: https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/earlycareer-prosecutors-secure-jury-trial-conviction-in-aggravated-assault-case-80768.cfm

March 11, 2025

Michael Daniels ’73, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Michael A. Daniels ’73, the chairman of the CACI Board of Directors, was presented with the prestigious 2024 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship 100™ B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Awardat its annual gala in New York. The B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed to a corporate director with distinguished service on public, private, and/or nonprofit boards over an extended period of time, and who has been exemplary in demonstrating the principles of director professionalism—integrity, mature confidence, informed judgment, and high-performance standards. A CACI Director since 2013, Daniels was elected to the position of chairman of the…

Feb. 14, 2025

Justin Dean, ’99 elevated to business development liaision

Justin M. Dean of nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. has been elevated to business development liaison for the firm’s Kansas City office. Justin’s practice focuses on litigating and advising on employment and personnel matters.

Feb. 14, 2025

Missouri Law Alumna Sharon Geuea Jones (JD ‘12) Honored for Civil Rights Advocacy

Sharon Geuea Jones (JD ‘12) has been recognized with the Equal Justice Pioneer Award for her outstanding contributions to civil rights, constitutional law, and policy advocacy. As the founder of the Jones Advocacy Group, Jones has spent over two decades fighting systemic injustices, advancing government transparency, and ensuring equal access to justice for all. Her expertise as a constitutional lawyer, lobbyist, and strategist has positioned her as a key force in Missouri’s legislative and legal landscape, where she works to bridge the gap between policymakers and grassroots activists. Jones’ career is defined by her unwavering commitment to defending the rights of the marginalized—ensuring that justice is not just a privilege for the…