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Arsenio L. Mims elected to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital 2020 Development Board

Arsenio L. Mims has been voted on as a member of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital 2020 Development Board class.  The St. Louis Children’s Hospital Development Board supports the St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s mission of doing what’s right for kids by raising money through personal solicitation of individuals, foundations…

DOWD BENNETT LLP ELECTS CAITLIN E. O’CONNELL EQUITY PARTNER

Dowd Bennett is proud to announce that Caitlin E. O’Connell was elected as a partner to the firm.  Caitlin specializes in commercial and appellate litigation.  In her appellate practice, she has prepared briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh, Eighth, and Eleventh…

DOWD BENNETT LLP ELECTS MICHAEL J. KUHN EQUITY PARTNER

Dowd Bennett is proud to announce that Michael J. Kuhn was elected equity partner to the Firm.  Mike specializes in complex commercial and class action litigation.  Before coming to Dowd Bennett, Mike clerked for five federal judges, during which time he honed his skills in legal research and writing.  To…

DOWD BENNETT LLP ELECTS ERIKA M. ANDERSON EQUITY PARTNER

Dowd Bennett is proud to announce that Erika M. Anderson has been elected an equity partner of the firm.  Erika, who specializes in commercial and environmental litigation, opened Dowd Bennett’s Boston office in July, 2019.  Additionally, she spent two years as an assistant attorney general in the Massachusetts Attorney…

DOWD BENNETT LLP ELECTS SHEENA R. HAMILTON EQUITY PARTNER

Dowd Bennett is proud to announce that Sheena R. Hamilton has been elected an equity partner of the firm.  Sheena specializes in employment and complex commercial litigation along with corporate internal investigations.  She manages all aspects of litigation proceedings defending employers in state and federal courts or before administrative…

Filling up baskets to fill the table on Thanksgiving

Dowd Bennett teamed up with Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital to provide Thanksgiving baskets, overflowing with everything to make a complete and memorable Thanksgiving meal for 20 families in need. Lawyers and staff from Dowd Bennett contributed grocery store gift cards, the traditional Thanksgiving non-perishables such as boxed stuffing…

Dowd Bennett Wins Second Consecutive Corporate Philanthropy Award

For the second consecutive year Dowd Bennett won the St. Louis Business Journal’s small company corporate philanthropy award. Dowd Bennett has given to over 50 organizations including the St. Louis Bar Foundation, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Komen Missouri and ALSA. Combining financial contributions with in-kind pro bono work,…

James G. Martin honored by Super Lawyers

Jim Martin has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas in the area of Criminal Defense:  White Collar.  This is the 12th year Jim has received this honor which involves a multiphase selection process including peer nominations along with independent research.  Jim’s practice focuses on defending corporations…

Matthew K. Crane receives second Super Lawyers “Rising Star” recognition

For the second consecutive year, Matt Crane has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in Missouri & Kansas in the area of Business Litigation.  Super Lawyers involves a multiphase selection process including peer nominations along with independent research.  Additionally, Rising Stars must be 40 years of…

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