Husch Blackwell

Husch Blackwell's St. Louis office had the honor of partnering with Commerce Bank as the venue host for the dazzling 2024 Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Spring Gala. ✨ Our offices were transformed into a night of elegance, set against the skyline of downtown Clayton and the surrounding areas. Our open-air terrace provided the perfect ambience for cocktail hour, followed by amazing live performances on the top floor of the building. It was a memorable evening for all who joined. We extend gratitude to our dedicated office administration team who worked tirelessly to bring this evening to life. A special thank you as well to our workplace strategy team for designing such a workspace that not only fosters our daily work but also enables us to connect and contribute to the community. #AStarlitNight #STLOpera #SupportTheArts

We're thrilled to introduce Jennifer Locklear as Husch Blackwell's inaugural Chief People Officer! With over two decades of experience in crafting effective HR strategies, developing competitive compensation packages, and fostering organizational growth, Jen is positioned to make an extraordinary impact. Her talent for bringing teams together, regardless of geographical boundaries, will play a pivotal role in nurturing our culture of collaboration and excellence. ✨ As Jen steps into her role on #TeamHB, she will play an instrumental part in steering our firm's people-first initiatives. Read more about Jen: https://ow.ly/znWt50REqx9 #lawfirmleaders #womeninlaw #lawfirmleadership #HBLink

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Husch Blackwell, and a special shoutout to Katie Doll Putnam’s son, Owen! Owen stole the show at his daycare’s ‘Dress Like Mommy’ day, decked out in all the #HBLink swag he could find, even rocking AirPods! Wishing everyone a wonderful day surrounded by the ones they cherish most. 💕 #MothersDay2024

Our senior associates were inspired after participating in HB Emerge, a dynamic three-day professional development program designed to propel their legal careers forward. The customized training program focused on four core pillars: leadership, DE&I, financial acumen, and unparalleled client service. It was also a great opportunity to connect and build relationships with #TeamHB colleagues from across our 20+ offices.👏 Big thanks to the dedicated business professionals and firm leaders who curated and executed the program's curriculum. Here's to growth and endless possibilities! #HBEmerge #attorneydevelopment #careersinlaw

Cheers to St. Louis-based Partner Joseph Orlet! Missouri Lawyers Media has named Joe to its 2024 POWER list for Business Defense. ⚖️ Joe is a key member of our Manufacturing and Technology teams. With a focus on toxic tort, product liability, mass tort, and class action cases nationwide, he's been pivotal as national coordinating counsel and lead trial counsel for multiple-defendant joint defense groups. Read more: https://ow.ly/fes250RBw0V #triallawyer #litigator #TeamHB

Husch Blackwell’s newly released 2024 Project Perspective Report offers insights into the evolving landscape of public-private partnerships (P3s) and alternative project delivery. We've gathered diverse perspectives from #TeamHB attorneys Joshua Levy, Charles Renner, Michael Schrier, Mike Blackwell, and Senior Education Consultant Chuck Ambrose. Our downloadable report explores key topics like the impact of shifts in consumer demand, evolving contract provisions, and the intersection of P3s with higher education and the energy transition: https://ow.ly/E7Oy50RAWKl #infrastructureprojects #projectowners #legalinsights

Husch Blackwell had a great time celebrating our new office space in Missouri’s Capital City! Our Jefferson City office opened its doors to local business and legal leaders for an evening of networking and good company. #TeamHB attorneys hosted clients, judges, and firm alumni including Missouri Supreme Court Judge Ginger Gooch. Thanks to all for joining us! #JCMo #JeffersonCity #HBAlumni

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a spotlight on our Murty Gollakota! Murty is based in Denver and is a member of our virtual office The Link. He focuses his legal practice on immigration law and empowers clients with the tools to expand their businesses. Join us in celebrating Murty's rich cultural background as he opens up about his roots and journey. 🌟What does #AAPIHistoryMonth mean to you? I think this month presents a great opportunity to reflect on our history as a multicultural community. It’s a great time for me to think about my parent’s history immigrating to the U.S. from India and starting a life so far away from what was familiar to them. They were able to build an incredible life here that enabled me to have a professionally and personally fulfilling life of my own. It is also a great time to share our culture with others and really highlight our contributions to society. 🌟What does it mean to you that Husch Blackwell has an Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African (APIMENA) Employee Resource Group? I think it is critical for any organization to celebrate its diversity. I am thrilled that our firm has an APIMENA group that not only allows for us to connect with one another but to share our stories with the greater firm. 🌟How does your AAPI heritage influence your approach to clients as an attorney? As a United States immigration attorney, I deal with foreign nationals from all over the world, including AAPI countries. I believe my own background and personal history has made me a compassionate attorney. I understand how significant of a decision it is for individuals or families to make a new life in the U.S. and appreciate the sacrifices they are making to create a new chapter in their story. Any time I am advising clients on their immigration options, I feel the weight of my advice and want to take care in navigating them through the often confounding bureaucracy of the U.S. immigration system. 📸: Murty and his family at a Holi celebration. Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi celebrates the arrival of spring in India. 

Join us in welcoming Kyle Russell, a partner based in Kansas City, to #TeamHB! In addition to advising and training traditional labor & employment clients on a variety of employment law issues, Kyle will work with the firm’s Higher Education practice to provide colleges and universities across the Midwest with labor & employment counseling. Read more about Kyle's practice in the Husch Blackwell Labor and Employment Law Practice Group: https://lnkd.in/ghH-V7S3 #employmentlaw #highereducation

Today marks an exciting milestone as Alex McFall, Shelby Lomax, and I celebrate our first year at Husch Blackwell. Reflecting on the past year, we feel privileged to be part of a firm that consistently prioritizes and enhances the client experience through innovative and forward-thinking initiatives. For instance, our firm's embrace of artificial intelligence has enhanced the solutions we offer our clients, ensuring precision and efficiency. Moreover, the HB In-House program stands as a testament to our firm's commitment to advancing the unique career trajectories of our attorneys and deeply understanding and meeting the needs of corporate legal departments. These initiatives underscore our firm's dedication to providing top-notch legal services and adapting to the ever-evolving demands of the industry. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to express our gratitude for the opportunities to grow, the challenges that have made us better lawyers, and most importantly, the chance to work alongside colleagues and clients who are as passionate about teamwork and innovation in the legal field as we are.