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Neill Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America

Thomas K. Neill, ’02, was selected for inclusion in 2019 Best Lawyers in America in the Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action – Plaintiffs category. Neill practices with Gray, Ritter & Graham in St.…

Cole Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America

Morry S. Cole, ’97, was selected for inclusion in 2019 Best Lawyers in America in the Aviation Law and Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs categories. Cole practices with Gray, Ritter & Graham in St.…

Downing Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America

Don M. Downing, ’82, was selected for inclusion in 2019 Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Antitrust, Litigation-Banking and Finance, and Mass Tort Litigation/Class actions-Plaintiffs. Downing practices with Gray, Ritter & Graham in St.…

Graham Named Best Lawyers’ 2019 Lawyer of the Year

Maurice B. Graham, ’62, was named 2019 St. Louis Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year. Those included are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during an exhaustive peer-review assessment…

Felker Named Shareholder of Chinnery Evans & Nail

Andrew S. Felker, ’10, was named a shareholder of Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C., in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Before joining the firm in 2013, Felker administered trusts and estate with UMB Private Wealth Management. He has since focused on assisting clients with estate planning, business matters, probate, and real estate transactions. He is involved with various Lee’s Summit and Kansas…

Bien Appointed to Governing Council of ABA’s Center for Innovation

Richard N. Bien, ’83, was appointed to the governing council of the American Bar Association’s Center for Innovation. His one-year term commenced at the conclusion of the ABA’s Annual Meeting on August 7, 2018, and will be renewed for two additional one-year terms. Launched in 2016, the ABA Center for Innovation’s goal is to aid in creating more accessible, efficient…

Broniec Selected for Public Service Award

Kelly Christine Broniec, ’96, was presented with the Public Service Award by Missouri Lawyers Media at its 20th annual Women’s Justice Awards event on May 3, 2018. The Public Service Award recognizes women who work on behalf of a nonprofit organization, government agency or the judiciary; or have made their mark in education. Broniec was unable to attend the awards…

Williams Selected for Leaders of Tomorrow Award

Abigail Williams, ’18, was presented with the Leaders of Tomorrow Award by Missouri Lawyers Media at its 20th annual Women’s Justice Awards event on May 3, 2018. The Leaders of Tomorrow Award recognizes law students who demonstrate leadership, professionalism and a passion for making a difference in the justice system or the legal profession. (This award was presented to Williams…

Daniels Selected for Public Service Award

Deborah Daniels, ’77, was presented with the Public Service Award by Missouri Lawyers Media at its 20th annual Women’s Justice Awards event on May 3, 2018. The Public Service Award recognizes women who work on behalf of a nonprofit organization, government agency or the judiciary; or have made their mark in education. Daniels is a retired associate circuit judge from…

Crouch Selected for Litigation Practitioner Award

Amy Crouch, ’99, was presented with the Litigation Practitioner Award by Missouri Lawyers Media at its 20th annual Women’s Justice Awards event on May 3, 2018. The Litigation Practitioner Award recognizes those who have made their careers in the courtroom – criminal or civil, representing plaintiff or defense. Crouch practices with Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Kansas City,…