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Yasmin Herdoiza Joins Firm as Associate
Yasmin Herdoiza recently joined Berkowitz Oliver as an associate. Yasmin is a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law . She also graduated from the University of Kansas in 2017 with degrees in both Spanish and Psychology. Yasmin began her career as an Assistant Public Defender and transitioned into owning her own solo practice where she handled both civil and criminal matters. While in law school, Yasmin published a Comment in the Journal of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers on the topic of authentication methods for social media …
Read More >Firm Holds “Pie Party” to Cap Off “Food From the Bar” in Support of Harvesters
On July 24, 2023, the firm held a Pie Party to cap off their support of Harvesters’ “ Food From the Bar ” campaign. Partners Jeff Morris and Tony Durone were “pied” in the face by paralegals Lauren Gleason and Kim Cox, respectively, as part of the day’s events. The firm held a series of events throughout May to support Harvesters. On May 4, lunchtime bingo raised funds and awareness for the regional food bank. On May 30, attorneys and paralegals volunteered at Harvesters, filling boxes of food …
Read More >Nico Petrozz Joins Firm as Associate
Nico Petrozz recently joined Berkowitz Oliver as an associate. Nico is a 2021 graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law . They also graduated from the University of Kansas in 2015 with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies. During their time in law school, Nico served as Senior Editor of the Washington University Jurisprudence Review. They were also elected Student Environment Chair and were one of six students appointed to the Dean’s Advisory Board. Prior to joining Berkowitz Oliver, Nico clerked for the Hon. Alok Ahuja in the …
Read More >Firm Named “Most Supportive Law Firm” by UMKC Black Law Students Association
Berkowitz Oliver was named “Most Supportive Law Firm” by the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) for 2022-2023. The award was presented at BLSA’s first-ever year-end celebration and awards ceremony “in special recognition of the firm’s outstanding commitment to diversity and the upliftment of all.” Attorneys Stacey Gilman , Kathy Nemechek , and Diamond Thomas accepted the award at the ceremony. Partner Stacey Gilman said “UMKC BLSA’s decision to name our firm ‘Most Supportive Law Firm’ was truly a highlight of my career. Our ongoing connection with BLSA is so important to all of …
Read More >Diamond Thomas Joins Firm as Associate
Diamond Thomas recently joined Berkowitz Oliver as an associate. Diamond is a 2022 graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law . She also graduated from Fontbonne University in St. Louis in 2019 with a B.S. in Business Administration. As an undergraduate, she played varsity softball, interned with the American Youth Foundation, and was employed by the federal Defense Information Systems Agency as a Budget Analyst. Diamond earned a joint degree from UMKC – a J.D. with an emphasis in International Law, and an M.B.A. During her time in …
Read More >Lauren Tallent Elected Partner at Firm
Berkowitz Oliver LLP elevated Lauren Tallent to partner effective January 1, 2023. Lauren joined the firm in 2019 after beginning her legal career in Virginia, where she graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee School of Law in 2011. While in law school, she was the Lead Articles Editor for the Washington & Lee Law Review . She then served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Mark S. Davis, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, before entering private practice. At Berkowitz Oliver, …
Read More >Wieland Speaks to Middle School Students on Courtroom Careers, Trial Advocacy
Partner Jennifer Wieland joined Bradette Groves , Regional Director at Consilio LLC, to present to seventh grade English students at Monticello Trails Middle School in Shawnee, Kansas, on courtroom careers and trial advocacy on November 16, 2022. Wieland and Groves led the students in a mock civil trial featuring Mr. Townsperson’s negligence claim against Elsa (from Frozen) after his wagon crashed on an icy road. The students played all roles in the trial, from sketch artist to judge to all attorneys and witnesses (including a forensics expert who …
Read More >Nine Berkowitz Oliver Attorneys Named 2022 Super Lawyers
Nine attorneys at Berkowitz Oliver have been named 2022 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers: Stacey Gilman for Business Litigation Jeff Morris for Criminal Defense: White Collar Shazzie Naseem for Criminal Defense: White Collar Kathleen Nemechek for Employment & Labor David Oliver for Business Litigation Tom Schult for Class Action John Shaw for Securities Litigation Christina Wahl for Criminal Defense: White Collar Jennifer Wieland for Class Action In the White Collar Defense group, this is Christina Wahl’s 10th year receiving this honor. Jeff Morris was also named to the Top 50 in Kansas City list, and the Top 100 of the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers …
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