Capes Sokol has announced that Alec P. Atkinson has joined as an associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group. Alec works with businesses and individuals to resolve complex civil litigation matters, including business and employment disputes. He has represented clients in matters ranging from routine breach of contract cases to sophisticated and complex non-compete covenants and tortious interference claims. Alec…
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James Meadows Named Partner at Kotak Rock LLP
James E. Meadows, ’01, was named partner at Kotak Rock LLP. He focuses his practice on contract disputes, real estate claims, construction payment and defect claims, insurance coverage actions, and employment cases. About Kutak Rock LLP With a footprint spanning 19 offices in 14 states and the District of Columbia, Kutak Rock’s 550+ attorneys work seamlessly to provide clients excellent,…
Robert Stephens Named Partner at Swanson, Martin, and Bell
Robert W. Stephens was named partner at Swanson, Martin, and Bell, LLP. His practice focuses on Asbestos Litigation, Product Liability, General Trial Practice, and Toxic Tort Litigation. He received his J.D. in 2005 from the University of Missouri School of Law and his B.S. in 2002 from the University of…
Thomas G. Glick, ’95, Returns to Solo Practice
ST. LOUIS- After two years as part of a larger boutique drafting firm, local attorney Tom Glick re-opened a solo practice this week. The Law Offices of Thomas G. Glick, LLC. (www.tomglick.com) returned to the local law community with a new location at Raeder Place (727 North First Street) on Laclede’s Landing, specializing in wills, trusts, powers of attorney guardians,…
Katie Jo Wheeler, ’11, appointed to Administrative Hearing Commission
Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Katie Jo Wheeler of Kansas City to the Administrative Hearing Commission. She recently served as deputy director for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, a position she held since 2018. Prior to becoming deputy director, she served as general counsel for the department. Commissioner Wheeler began her legal career practicing environmental law with Spencer Fane LLP in Kansas…
Shane Blank, ’13, Promoted to Assistant United States Attorney
Shane Blank, ’13, has promoted to Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri. He previously joined the USAO in 2020 as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). Blank joined the USAO after most recently serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable…
Tamar Hodges recognized for pro bono work by the Missouri Bar
Tamar E. Hodges was one of five attorneys who received this year’s Pro Bono Publico Awards for their commitment to helping Missouri residents by providing free or reduced-fee services. Through the awards, The Missouri Bar highlights lawyers and law firms for outstanding pro bono activities. Hodges is associate general counsel and data privacy officer with Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. She graduated from the…
Courtney Lock Brand, ’18, and George Brand, ’19, announce wedding in Sept. 2021
Courtney Lock, now Courtney Brand,’18 and George Brand, ’19 announced their wedding in Jefferson City, Mo. on Sept. 18, 2021. They both practice law in Kansas City. Courtney practices in mergers and acquisitions at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, and George practice in labor and employment at Fox Rothschild…
Figenshau, ’21, Joins St. Louis Plaintiff Law Firm Gray Ritter Graham
The St. Louis plaintiff law firm Gray Ritter Graham announced that Michael S. Figenshau, ’21, has joined the firm as an associate. His practice will focus on wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and commercial litigation. Mr. Figenshau graduated with honors (Order of the Coif) from the University of Missouri School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of Missouri…
Clark Cole, ’80, awarded 2021 Ben Ely, Jr. Defense Lawyer of the Year
Clark Cole, a partner with the Armstrong Teasdale law firm in St. Louis, has been awarded the 2021 Ben Ely, Jr. Defense Lawyer of the Year Award by the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers. Clark is a former President of MODL and is a 1980 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law. He presently serves as a Trustee…