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Geoff Jolley named executive director of LISC Kansas City

Geoffrey W. Jolley, ’02, has been named the new executive director of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Kansas City. A long-time legislative and community leader, Jolley will lead LISC’s local staff, partnerships and community investment efforts, which to date have fueled nearly $1 billion in development activity focused on affordable housing, economic development, health, community safety and jobs. Nationwide, LISC has invested…

Kolb tapped as COO of Carle

Matthew Kolb, ’06, was appointed executive vice president and system chief operating officer for Carle health system in Urbana, Illinois. Kolb has been with Carle since 2014, when he joined as vice president of operations. Kolb has developed and expanded several of Carle’s specialty institutes and advanced Carle-owned Health Alliance Medical Plans’ provider network. He most recently served as the…

Hardin-Tammons Appointed as Circuit Judge

The Honorable Renée Hardin-Tammons was appointed as a Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit by Gov. Mike Parson. She is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Thea A. Sherry. The 21st Circuit covers St. Louis County, Mo. Hardin-Tammons has served as an associate circuit judge since her appointment in March 2017. Before her appointment she…

Stevenson joins Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC

Haley Stevenson, ’15, has joined Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC in Kansas City as an associate. She concentrates her practice in civil defense litigation with an emphasis in the areas of premises liability, products liability and personal injury for the retail and trucking…

Wunderlich selected for The Best Lawyers in America for 2020

Sandra Wunderlich, ’91, was among 50 attorneys of Tucker Ellis LLP selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2020. Wunderlich is a partner in the St. Louis office with a diverse litigation background, particularly in intellectual property consulting and litigation. Tucker Ellis LLP is a full-service law firm of more than 215 attorneys with…

Suelthaus Honored by Missouri Lawyers Media with 2019 Icon Award

Polsinelli Shareholder Kenneth H. Suelthaus has been named a 2019 Icon Award recipient by Missouri Lawyers Media. He is among a list of 27 esteemed Missouri attorneys being honored, each of whom has achieved notable, sustained success and leadership within the field of law. The 2019 recipients include founding partners, judges and public officials. Their accomplishments were celebrated at the…

Williams appointed to University of Missouri Board of Curators

Michael A. Williams, ’98, was appointed to the University of Missouri Board of Curators by Gov. Mike Parson. Williams is a founding partner of Williams Dirks Dameron LLC in Kansas City. He specializes in labor and employment law, litigating discrimination and retaliation claims on behalf of plaintiffs. For more than a decade he has served as a mentor and board…

Minton Named Lawyer of the Year

Mike Minton, ’78, was named The Best Lawyers in America 2020 St. Louis Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” Only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as a Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year.” Lawyers so honored are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the exhaustive peer-review…

Neill Named Lawyer of the Year

Thomas K. Neill, ’02, was named The Best Lawyers in America 2020 St. Louis Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year.” Only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as a Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year.” Lawyers so honored are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the exhaustive…

Downing Named Lawyer of the Year

Don M. Downing, ’82, was named The Best Lawyers in America 2020 St. Louis Litigation – Banking and Finance “Lawyer of the Year.” Only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as a Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year.” Lawyers so honored are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the exhaustive peer-review…