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Baron’s law review article cited by Hawaii Supreme Court

Roger Baron, ’76, professor emeritus at University of South Dakota School of Law, is an ERISA subrogation and reimbursement expert. He published a law review article, Subrogation: A Pandora’s Box Awaiting Closure, 41 S.D. L. Rev. 237, 241 (1996), that the Hawaii Supreme Court relied upon in its decisions on the case: Hawaii Management Alliance Association v. Randy Rudel. The…

Ballsrud appointed to the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority

Robert P. Ballsrud, ’80, was appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson to the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority. He retired in 2014 after 33 years as a partner at the law firm Gilmore & Bell in St. Louis, one of the largest public finance firms in the United States. Before joining Gilmore & Bell, Ballsrud clerked for the Honorable Henry…

Watson receives alumni award from MU’s College of Arts and Science

Col. Bryan Watson, ’96, was honored as a Distinguished Alumni at Mizzou’s 39th Annual Arts & Science Banquet. Watson earned a BA in geography and political science in 1993, before entering the law school. Watson is the chief trial judge and commandant (dean) of the U.S. Air Force JAG School. While he was on campus in February 2020, he spoke…

Eckelkamp named a partner in Eckelkamp Kuenzel LLP

The law firm of Eckelkamp Kuenzel LLP, Washington, announced that William W. “Billy” Eckelkamp Jr., ’14, has been made a partner in the firm. Eckelkamp is engaged in the general practice of law, including estate and business planning, civil and criminal litigation, domestic relations, and banking. Eckelkamp is a member of the board of directors of the Bank of Washington,…

Walker joins Polsinelli’s Denver office

Polsinelli announced that real estate attorney Kristin M. Walker, ’06, has joined the Denver office as shareholder. Her practice focuses on real estate transactions and development projects, including economic development incentives and land use approvals. She works with clients in the acquisition, disposition, development, finance and leasing of a wide range of asset types. “Kristin has an impressive transactional portfolio…

Covington receives Geyer Award from Mizzou Alumni Association

The Honorable Ann Covington, ’77, former chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, received the Henry S. Geyer Award from the Mizzou Alumni Association. The award was presented at a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City on Feb. 18. Missouri State Senator Caleb Rowden of Columbia received the award as well.    The Alumni Association’s Legislative Network Committee…

Gardner appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District

Governor Mike Parson appointed Judge Michael E. Gardner, ’04, to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. He will succeed Judge Lawrence E. Mooney, who retired in September 2019. Judge Gardner is a Cape Girardeau native and currently serves as circuit judge of the 32nd Judicial Circuit. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Missouri Bar…

Waldron joins Stinson LLP’s Business Litigation Division in St. Louis

Jonathan Waldron, ’06, recently joined Stinson LLP’s Business Litigation division in St. Louis. Waldron counsels clients on environmental, construction and environmental litigation matters, as well as insurance recovery on behalf of insureds. He initiates contribution actions for cost recovery associated with remediation of Superfund and other pollution sites involving polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), hydrocarbons, benzene, lead and various other chemicals and…

Skouby appointed associate circuit judge

Missouri Governor Mike Parson appointed Jacob R. Skouby, Jr., ’87, as associate circuit judge for the 40th Judicial Circuit, serving Newton and McDonald counties. Skouby fills a vacancy created in October when Kevin Selby, an associate judge, was appointed to a new trial division judgeship for the circuit. Skouby’s term extends until 2022. Skouby, of Joplin, has served as the…

Lewis Rice announces McCoy among seven new members

Missy McCoy, ’12, is among seven new members at Lewis Rice. McCoy advises clients in a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, and financing. She assists clients with real estate aspects of renewable energy projects including review of title and survey matters, leases, and easements. McCoy has significant experience drafting and negotiating purchase…