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Columbia, MO, US

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Promoted into Associate General Counsel to advise CEO, General Counsel, and other key stakeholders to mitigate risks while supporting growth objectives. Orchestrating all facets of litigation, strategy decisions, work review, mediation, and negotiations. Sourcing, selecting, and managing partnerships with outside counsel to provide outstanding.

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Recruited to manage and mitigate legal risks by creating and implementing new employment policies, guidelines, and procedures. Led cross-functional teams in conducting internal investigations and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Successfully negotiated favorable settlements in high-stakes litigation, minimizing financial and.

Greater St. Louis

Independently handled all aspects of litigation from initial investigation through conclusion in a fast-paced corporate environment. Managed internal and external client relationships. Selected and retained experts from various disciplines. Deposed corporate designees, fact witnesses, and experts. Drafted and argued dispositive and discovery motions.

Greater St. Louis

Defended clients in litigated claims of sexual harassment and discrimination, nursing home liability, construction defect claims, and catastrophic personal injury matters. Managed local counsel in matters throughout the United States and guided strategy for litigated claims against GuideOne’s insureds in venues outside of Missouri. Mentored, trained, and.

Greater St. Louis

Handled and managed all stages of litigation through verdict and appellate process including trucking and transportation matters. First chaired and second chaired jury trials in state and federal courts. Represented Bi-State Development Agency in complex litigation related to construction defect claims against its contractors.

Greater St. Louis

Advised clients concerning non-compete agreements, FMLA claims, ADAA issues, employee discipline, termination, employment policies, preparation of employment handbooks, and severance agreements. Formulated discovery, settlement, and trial strategy with clients. First chaired and second chaired jury trials in state and federal courts.

Greater St. Louis

Prepared contracts, pleadings, appellate briefs, and discovery documents. Evaluated and strategized cases with clients throughout all litigation stages. Conducted all stages of discovery, including written discovery and depositions.

St. Louis

Conducted all stages of discovery, including motion practice and depositions. Assisted in trial preparation by drafting trial briefs, jury instructions, and pre-trial motions. Represented clients in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Associate Managing Editor, Missouri Law Review Chair of Board of Advocates

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Psychology