On January 12, 2021, the United States District Court for the District of Hawai‘i dismissed a False Claims Act suit against Dowd Bennett’s client, Fresenius Medical Care North America in Hawaii ex rel. Torricer v. Liberty Dialysis-Hawaii, LLC. The suit had been filed by a private qui tam relator,…
In January 2021, Michelle Nasser accepted a nomination to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation “comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the…
In November 2020, Michelle Nasser joined the Board of the St. Louis Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) . The FBA, “founded in 1920, is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved…
Four Dowd Bennett attorneys have been named to the 2020 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list as “Rising Stars” which consists of no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in its category. In addition to an intensive selection process, the attorneys must be 40 years old or younger, or…
Nine Dowd Bennett attorneys have been selected to the 2020 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers in a variety of fields. The selection process, by which no more than five percent of attorneys are recognized in each state, includes independent…
On Friday, November 20, Dowd Bennett Partner Sheena Hamilton will present information on Covid-19 employment-related regulations at on online Labor & Employment Law Symposium CLE hosted by the Missouri Bar. Sheena and the EEOC’s Andrea Baran will discuss EEOC guidance regarding best practices in the workplace, off-duty conduct, when…
Dowd Bennett is proud to be included in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area: Tier One rankings: Bet-the Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law and Criminal Defense-White Collar Tier Two rankings: Appellate Practice and Corporate Governance Law…
Dowd Bennett partner Caitlin O’Connell was among 50 attorneys honored around the state who are being recognized for their professional excellence while making a positive impact on their profession and communities. For more about Caitlin’s recognition, please see the following link: Missouri Lawyers Media – Caitlin E. O’Connell
For the third consecutive year the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized Dowd Bennett as the most philanthropic small company (employs less than 100 people). Dowd Bennett has given to over 60 organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, Komen Missouri, St. Louis Fashion Fund…
Dowd Bennett partner Gabriel Gore was named the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Civic Leader and was recognized with other honorees with a virtual awards event on September 29. Gabe has used his leadership skills in the key areas of diversity and inclusion on a number…
Dowd Bennett is a litigation firm with extensive courtroom experience. Led by trial-seasoned lawyers, including former federal prosecutors and judicial law clerks, our team shares tenacity, a passion for seeing cases through trial and a complete commitment to client service.