in and out of the courtroom

James Scott Kreamer816.471.2121

Scott Kreamer, Managing Member of Baker Sterchi, was elevated to President-Elect of Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) during the recent Spring Membership Meeting held in Washington, D.C.

Jennie Simons314.345.5083

Baker Sterchi welcomes Jennie Simons as a senior attorney in the firm's St. Louis office. Her practice encompasses various practice areas, including insurance coverage, personal injury, premises liability and product liability.

Alena N. Johnston314.345.5081

Alena Johnston has joined Baker Sterchi's St. Louis office as an associate, with a practice focused on premises liability, personal injury and insurance coverage.

Megan Sterchi Lammert816.448.9358

Megan R. Stumph-Turner816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice proudly sponsored the 2024 Construction Industry Celebration held at CPKC Stadium on May 14.

Richard D. Winders417.413.5509

The Western District Missouri Court of Appeals in Shiffman v. Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC recently reviewed a claim of religious discrimination that failed at the trial court level. The Court analyzed the applicable standards for an employee-plaintiff offering direct evidence versus indirect evidence of religious discrimination. As there was insufficient direct or indirect evidence to support a discrimination claim, the court affirmed the trial court's granting of the Royals' motion for summary judgment.

Nicholas S. Ruble816.448.9392

On May 13, Baker Sterchi Member Nick Ruble was a guest speaker at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law at a mini-term class focusing on tips for a successful summer internship.

John F. Mahon, Jr.314.345.5094

Laura K. Beasley618.202.5801

Baker Sterchi obtained a significant defense verdict for a plastic surgeon and hospital affiliates in a medical malpractice case tried in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, in which plaintiff alleged the surgeon caused a post-surgical infection, a rotator cuff injury and a long thoracic nerve injury during a series of breast surgeries.

Laura K. Beasley618.202.5801

Baker Sterchi Member Laura Beasley has been appointed to the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) Board of Directors, Class of 2027.

Gregorio Silva816.448.9363

The banking industry and financial services business groups scored a victory in challenging a recent rule enacted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when Judge Pittman granted a preliminary injunction staying the amendment to Regulation Z.

Elizabeth M. 'Betsy' Miller816.448.9374

Baker Sterchi attorney Betsy Miller has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Greater Kansas City Claims Association (GKCCA).