Husch Blackwell

We're excited that Chambers and Partners has recognized Husch Blackwell's Insurance practice nationally and in Missouri and Texas! Chambers highlighted #TeamHB for having a "sophisticated insurance sector practice, which sees the firm represent carriers in a wide array of complex coverage disputes, with additional capabilities in transactions and regulatory compliance. The team has experience spanning D&O, product liability and property damage-related claims, among others." Scott Davis and David Timmins earned individual rankings in Texas, while Ashley DeVerna is listed as Up and Coming in Colorado. In addition, Legal 500 recommended the practice for the first time in Insurance: Advice to Insurers. Discover more about the Husch Blackwell Insurance law team: https://lnkd.in/gGvawhaQ

Discover why remote work is here to stay in the legal profession! Husch Blackwell Chief Executive Jamie Lawless shares the business case for embracing flexibility and thriving in a virtual office setting. Read the full interview with Staci Zaretsky of Above the Law: https://lnkd.in/gK-3G_zQ #WorkfromAnywhere #HBLink #peoplefirst

As we celebrate four years of Husch Blackwell’s Communities for Change (C4C) program, we’re excited to spotlight our Pro Bono Coordinator, Luisa F. Castaneda-Cano. Luisa, who joined us in 2022 through our virtual office, The Link, will be starting at Saint Louis University School of Law this Fall with a merit-based scholarship covering half her tuition! Meet Luisa: 🔶What inspired you to get involved in pro bono work, specifically with Communities for Change? A: The mission of Communities for Change aligns with my personal mission. Growing up low-income in rural southwest Missouri where my sense of belonging was shaped by the kindness and generosity of other community members, I learned to give back and advocate for marginalized groups. Joining C4C in 2022 allowed me to continue this mission while exploring a legal career. 🔶What hobbies help you recharge? A: I enjoy powerlifting, scrapbooking, tabletop games, and spending time with friends and family. Powerlifting helps me decompress physically, while scrapbooking and tabletop games provide creative outlets. I recently took second place in my weight class at a local powerlifting meet where I squatted 292lbs, benched 170lbs, and deadlifted 330lbs. I hope to continue these hobbies throughout my law school career because they keep me grounded and bring joy into my life! 🔶How has Communities for Change influenced your perspective on the legal profession and social justice? A: C4C highlights the legal profession's role in promoting equity. Husch Blackwell bridges resource and knowledge gaps for underrepresented businesses and minority entrepreneurs. It’s exciting and inspiring that Husch Blackwell, an Am Law 100 firm, is leading the charge as we aim to spur job creation and expand opportunities for wealth and equity to our Communities for Change clients. My hope is that other law firms and legal professionals look to us as a pro bono leader and aim to create diverse programs that bridge the legal gaps in their communities. Join us in celebrating Luisa’s contributions as she embarks on her law school journey! #TeamHB #HBC4C #ProBonoProud

Husch Blackwell's Rodney Carter, James C. (Jake) Remington, and Joseph Diedrich secured a land use litigation victory for Tillman Infrastructure, LLC in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. The Court affirmed permits for Tillman to construct a new telecommunications tower, supporting essential wireless communications infrastructure. “We are pleased with the Court’s decision,” said Rod, lead partner in the representation. “This case sets binding precedent and gives guidance on local ordinances that conflict with state statutes.” Read more about this #clientsuccess: https://lnkd.in/gZTK26TK

🎉 Celebrating Ed Matheny's 101st Birthday! 🎉 Husch Blackwell threw a fantastic celebration for Ed Matheny, our legendary 10th attorney hired back when the Kansas City office was Caldwell, Downing, Noble & Garrity. Ed enjoyed the gathering, captivating everyone with his storytelling and expressing his appreciation for the firm and the people who make it exceptional. Here's to more inspiring moments with Ed! #LawFirmHistory #101YearsYoung #TeamHB

Over 600 of Springfield, Missouri’s most influential and energetic businesswomen gathered for an inspiring day at Biz 417’s Ladies Who Launch event. 🚀 The seventh-annual women’s leadership conference, the largest one yet, encouraged attendees to embrace their journeys, celebrate authenticity, and cheer each other on. Keynote speakers shared leadership lessons, bold action plans for career advancement, and stories about leading with empathy. Husch Blackwell was proud to sponsor this empowering event, featuring an interactive booth and a lunch presentation by Kesha Kent, BA, MAOL, DTM and Amanda Tummons. What a terrific day! #unlockyourpotential #womeninbusiness #womeninlaw

We are proud to celebrate the fourth anniversary of our Communities for Change (C4C) program, which empowers #TeamHB to make a positive impact in their communities. In this spotlight, we introduce Quinncy McNeal, Pro Bono Counsel and a C4C leader. Quinncy shares information about his role, his passion for the C4C program, and some fun facts about himself. 🔷Describe your role as Pro Bono Counsel at Husch Blackwell and the responsibilities it entails? My job is varied and active: I lead our effort to represent under-represented businesses in under-resourced communities. This means I speak with entrepreneurs every day; I encourage them to keep going. I work with our attorneys and firm leadership to put the right attorneys in place to help their businesses grow, and in turn, to help our communities grow. And I use every bit of charm and persuasion I possess to keep our mission alive and active. 🔷Was there a particular moment or experience that motivated you to focus on #probono work? I was in a court room representing an innocent man in his quest to get off death row. While questioning one of my witnesses, I caught a glimpse of my client’s shackles and instantly knew pro bono work was for me. 🔷How has the C4C initiative grown or changed since its inception? It has grown in so many ways – in our own internal engagement with businesses; in our impact on companies and communities; and in the name recognition of the initiative, among other ways. Each year, we have seen more clients, more matters opened, more hours billed and greater dollar value in those hours. Last year, working with one client, we made it all the way to the White House, where our attorneys discussed the initiative with members of the Executive Branch on behalf of the client. How exciting!  🔷What do you enjoy doing outside the office? I spend time with my little girl, Charley. She is the light of my life. I lost my wife in December 2020, when Charley was only two years old. I hit such a valley of despair but have begun to come back from that dark place. My little girl is the reason why. I am beyond grateful she is in my life. 🔷If you had to sing karaoke right now, which song would you pick? Mandy by Barry Manilow. Go listen to it. #HBC4C #probonoproud #uncommontogether

At Husch Blackwell, our Summer Associate program not only offers exciting social activities but also provides hands-on client experiences that truly define what it means to work as a legal professional. St. Louis Summer Associate Gabriela Carrillo had the unique opportunity to tour the largest water plant in the American Water system. This plant was constructed in 1903!   A big thank you to Martin Robison and Tim Luft for giving us an insider look at American Water's daily operations.   #HBSummerProgram #LawStudents #ClientsFirst

We're thrilled that Chambers and Partners has nationally recognized Husch Blackwell's Cannabis practice! Chambers highlighted #TeamHB for its "cross-disciplinary team that guides clients operating and investing in the cannabis sector," emphasizing the team's experience in regulatory compliance, transactions, and business structuring. Partners Hilary Bricken, Marshall Custer, and Steve Levine earned individual national rankings by Chambers. In addition, Legal 500 recognized the practice for its deep cannabis knowledge on a national level, naming Marshall and Steve as Leading partners, Alyssa Samuel and Megan Beebe as Leading associates, and recommending attorney Lindy Martinez for Cannabis. A client noted, "No matter the issue, the firm's experience in that field has been able to help guide us in the correct direction." Discover more about the Husch Blackwell Food Systems Industry Group: https://lnkd.in/gh6_SZyY