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Firm Letter to Clients About Coronavirus Outbreak and Continuity of Firm Operations
The Firm has posted a letter to clients about its response to the coronavirus outbreak and changes to its day-to-day operations. The Firm remains fully operational and available to handle all client matters, though most personnel are temporarily working remotely.
Read More >Berkowitz Oliver Employment Counseling Group Publishes Client Alert on Emergency Leave Law
Berkowitz Oliver attorneys Kathleen Nemechek and Sharon Stallbaumer recently published a client alert on the federal emergency leave law entitled the “ Families First Coronavirus Response Act ,” signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020. The law provides leave to employees in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The key provisions are summarized in the attached client alert.
Read More >Wieland Presents to Elementary School Students on Being a Lawyer
Partner Jennifer Wieland presented on being a lawyer to students at Career Awareness Day at Prairie Ridge Elementary in Shawnee, Kansas on February 12, 2020. She discussed what lawyers do, why they are important in our society, and school subjects that are helpful preparation for law school. Wieland was named a 2019 Super Lawyer for Business Litigation.
Read More >Nemechek, Villanueva Obtain Defense Verdict in Chicago Employment Trial
On January 21, 2020, Berkowitz Oliver partners Kathy Nemechek and Jocelyn Villanueva obtained a complete defense verdict in a six-day trial in an employment case for client Ford Motor Company. Tried in federal court in Chicago, the case involved allegations of racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation under Title VII and Section 1981.
Read More >Stacey Gilman to Serve on Merit Selection Panel for Western District of Missouri
The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri has appointed Berkowitz Oliver partner Stacey Gilman to serve on the Merit Selection Panel assisting the Court to fill a vacant Magistrate Judge position. Stacey is one of seven panelists selected by the Court. For more information, see the Court’s announcement .
Read More >Eleven Berkowitz Oliver Lawyers Named Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Eleven attorneys at Berkowitz Oliver LLP have been named 2019 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. The 2019 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers are: Nick DiVita , for Business Litigation; Stacey Gilman , for Business Litigation; Jeff Morris , for Criminal Defense: White Collar; Shazzie Naseem , for Criminal Defense: White Collar; David Oliver , for Business Litigation; Tom Schult , for Class Action; John Shaw , for Securities Litigation; Christina Wahl , for Criminal Defense: White Collar; and Jennifer Wieland , for Business Litigation. The 2019 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars are: Megan Costello , for Employment …
Read More >Berkowitz Oliver Named Top Tier “Best Law Firm” in Kansas City Metro
Berkowitz Oliver has been named a Tier 1 firm in the Kansas City Metro area by U.S. News – Best Lawyers (R) “ Best Law Firms ” in 2020 in the following six practice areas: Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White Collar Litigation: Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions (Defendants) Product Liability Litigation (Defendants) The firm has been listed as a “Best Law Firm” every year for the past 10 years, ever since the “Best Law Firms” rankings began. The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a combination of client feedback, and information provided on the Law Firm Survey, the Law Firm …
Read More >Firm Holds 2019 Chili Cook-off
The firm held its annual Chili Cook-off competition on October 17. The Chili Cook-off coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October. The event is held to honor firm employees Lynne Clark and Lois Steward. This year’s Chili Champion was Tony Durone , whose “Secret Ingredient Chili” topped the eight entries. This year’s event also featured a Pet-Owner Matching Contest, won by LeeAnn Parmenter, and Cutest Pet Contest, won by Danielle Figge and her dog Khaleesi. “The Chili Cook-off is a favorite …
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