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Neill Named to Super Lawyers in Personal Injury

Thomas K. Neill, ’02, is listed in the individual practice category Personal Injury General: Plaintiff of the 2018 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers listing by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers magazine. Neill practices with Gray, Ritter & Graham in St.…

Downing Named to Super Lawyers in Class Action Litigation

Don Downing, ’82, is listed in the individual practice category Class Action Litigation of the 2018 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers listing by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers magazine. Downing practices with Gray, Ritter & Graham in St.…

Cole Named to Top 50 Attorneys in St. Louis

Morry S. Cole, ’97, was named among the top 50 attorneys in St. Louis in the 2018 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers listing by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers magazine. He is also listed in the individual practice category of Personal Injury General: Plaintiff. Cole practices with Gray, Ritter & Graham in St.…

Graham Named to Top 10 Attorneys in Missouri and Kansas

Maurice B. Graham, ’63, was named among the top 10 attorneys in Missouri and Kansas in the 2018 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers listing by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers magazine. He was also named among the top 50 lawyers in St. Louis and is listed in the individual practice category of Personal Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff. Graham practices with Gray,…

Devine Named to 20 Under 40 by Columbia Business Times

Josh Devine, ’07, has been named to the “20 Under 40” for 2019 by the Columbia Business Times. According to the publication’s website, “20 Under 40 honors role models under the age of 40 who have demonstrated leadership in our community and who are successful in their chosen fields.” Devine serves as associate circuit judge for Division 11 of the…

Ayres Active in Retirement

Ted D. Ayres, ’72, retired from Wichita State University on June 30, 2018, after 42 years of service in public higher education. At that time, he was named vice president and general counsel emeritus of the university. Retirement has not slowed Ayres down. From May to August, he served as the interim executive director of the Kansas African American Museum…

Caldera Named to 20 Under 40 by Columbia Business Times

Jose Salvador Caldera, ’11, has been named to the “20 Under 40” for 2019 by the Columbia Business Times. According to the publication’s website, “20 Under 40 honors role models under the age of 40 who have demonstrated leadership in our community and who are successful in their chosen fields.” x`Caldera serves as an assistant city counselor for the City…

Lang to be Honored by Temple Shalom Brotherhood

Douglas S. Lang, ’72, will be recognized on January 13, 2019, by the Temple Shalom Brotherhood during the 2019 Shalom Award Dinner at the Addison Marriott Quorum in Dallas. Lang will be honored for “his leadership as an advocate for professionalism, legal ethics and mentoring, and for his commitment to improving mental health awareness and treatment,” according to the organization.…

Path “from Bushido to the Bar:” Blank Profiled in ABA Journal

Shane Blank, ’13, was recently profiled in the ABA Journal in “JAG Corps Captain’s Journey Took Him from Bushido to the Bar.” In the first-person piece, Blank tells the story of finding the book Bushido: The Soul of Japan, which was written by Inazo Nitobe in 1899. He took the principles outlined in the book – rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness,…

Moyer Joins Lake Ozark Firm

Michele Moyer, ’18, joined the Bergmanis Law Firm in Camdenton Mo.  A native to the area, her blossoming practice includes personal injury and criminal…