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Firm Hosts “Camp Berkowitz” Happy Hour
Following in its long tradition of family-focused summer events, the Firm hosted its first-ever Camp Berkowitz Happy Hour for children and grandchildren of attorneys and staff on August 6, 2024. Kids participated in a firm-wide scavenger hunt, made trail mix, played games, and explored all the nooks and crannies of the Firm’s Crown Center office. Wearing orange backpacks and shining flashlights, they took over the office for a fun-filled afternoon!
Read More >Shazzie Naseem Speaks to Kansas City Paralegal Association
Partner Shazzie Naseem spoke at the Kansas City Paralegal Association’s July luncheon at Lidia’s in Kansas City on July 23, 2024. Naseem spoke to the paralegals on a variety of topics related to mind mapping. He provided suggestions, tips, and tricks for mental models, time blocking, and implementing The 12 Week Year into workflow and their daily lives. Naseem reminded the paralegals: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Paralegals were left with strategies to leverage in making their work lives more organized and efficient. …
Read More >Associate Stephan Skepnek Joins Firm
Stephan Skepnek recently joined Berkowitz Oliver as an associate. Stephan is a 2015 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. He also graduated from the University of Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Germanic Studies in 2009. Stephan has extensive experience representing businesses and consumer financial services clients in both Kansas and Missouri and throughout the country. He also completed the KCMBA’s Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy in 2020.
Read More >Firm Hosts Hispanic Bar Association of Greater Kansas City’s February Happy Hour
On February 22, 2024,, the firm hosted members of the Kansas City community for a networking happy hour with the Hispanic Bar Association of Greater Kansas City (HBAGKC). The firm partnered with HBAGKC for an evening of food, drinks, and music. Associate Yasmin Herdoiza is a board member for HBAGKC and was very excited for the opportunity to host the group’s first event of the year at the firm. Herdoiza said “I am grateful to work in an environment that supports our organization. It was nice to see members of the firm present …
Read More >Firm Chili Cook-off Kicks Off Super Bowl Weekend
The firm held its annual Chili Cook-off on February 9, 2024. The Chili Cook-off is an event held every year to honor firm employees Lynne Clark and Lois Steward. While it is typically held in October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this year, a delay to February meant it was also an opportunity to celebrate our hometown Kansas City Chiefs on Red Friday. Firm employees were encouraged to wear red or pink. This year’s Chili Champion was Diamond Thomas , …
Read More >Carson Hinderks Elected Partner at Firm
Berkowitz Oliver LLP elevated Carson Hinderks to partner effective January 1, 2024. Carson joined the firm in 2016 after serving as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Daniel D. Crabtree of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Carson graduated magna cum laude from Colorado State University , and from the University of Kansas School of Law where he served as Note and Comment Editor for the Kansas Law Review . At Berkowitz Oliver, Carson’s practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation and white collar defense matters. He also has significant …
Read More >Jeff Blackwood Joins Firm as Associate
Jeff Blackwood recently joined Berkowitz Oliver as an associate. Jeff is a 2013 graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law . He also graduated from the University of Dayton in 2008. Jeff is an experienced litigator whose career started in Washington, D.C. where he was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. He has significant experience representing companies in the financial services industry. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for a Missouri law firm advocating on behalf of individuals.
Read More >Firm Wins 2023 Bears on Patrol Trophy
The Kansas City Paralegal Association (KCPA) donated over 4,000 stuffed bears to the Kansas City Police Department for use in its “ Bears on Patrol ” program. Berkowitz Oliver brought home the traveling trophy for most donations for a medium-sized firm with a donation of 474 stuffed bears this year. The program provides stuffed animals to comfort children who have been exposed to traumatic situations. This was the firm’s 6th year participating in the teddy bear drive for Bears on Patrol. Berkowitz Oliver paralegals serve in leadership roles …
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