On April 12, 2017, Dowd Bennett sponsored the Mound City Bar Association’s (“MCBA”) Annual Legal Legends Awards Reception. The MCBA is one of the oldest black bar associations west of the Mississippi. The Legal Legends Award is given annually to African American attorneys who are pioneers and trailblazers in…
Sheena R. Hamilton will receive the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Women’s Justice Award titled Litigation Practitioner and given to “female litigators who demonstrate leadership, professionalism and a passion for improving the quality of the justice system or contributing to the betterment of the profession” on Thursday April 27, 2017. The 19th…
On November 14, 2016, Dowd Bennett partner Gabe Gore was elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. His election was in recognition of his “exemplary dedication to highest principles of the legal profession, commitment to the welfare of society, and support for the ideals, objectives, and work…
For the second, consecutive year, Dowd Bennett LLP is serving as the Exclusive Membership/Mentorship sponsor for the Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis. In that capacity, it hosts group luncheons open to either law students only or WLA members who are 36 and under or have been practicing…
August 2, 2016 – Dowd Bennett volunteers sorted goods and successfully packed 236 cases (7,000 pounds) of food to be delivered to local food pantries and low-income families in Missouri and Illinois.
Dowd Bennett sponsored the National Black Prosecutors Association’s (“NBPA”) National Youth Conference held in conjunction with the 33rd NBPA Annual meeting. The Youth Conference was held July 13-14th at the Hilton Ballpark in St. Louis. The Youth Conference is designed to introduce youth to the legal profession for the purpose…
Dowd Bennett Partner Gabe Gore spoke to the St. Louis Chapter of the Federal Bar Association regarding the Ferguson Commission’s recommendations for justice system reforms. Mr. Gore was joined as a panelist by Daniel Isom, a criminal justice professor and former City of St. Louis Police Chief, and Thomas…
On Saturday June 25, 2016, more than 3,255 walkers and 175 teams from across the region came together as a community in Forest Park to take part in the 2016 Walk to Defeat ALS. The 2016 Walk to Defeat ALS® was the biggest Walk in the history of the…
Dowd Bennett and its employees continue to show support for Susan G. Komen Missouri and their efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. Throughout the year, several employees volunteered their time and participated in fundraising efforts as part of the FUNdraising Committee. On Race day, Dowd Bennett volunteers…
Sheena R. Hamilton, an attorney at Dowd Bennett LLP, has been elected to a three year term on the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Board of Directors. The UWGSL’s Board is made up of volunteers from all segments of the community. The Board meets quarterly to set the…
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