Ian Cooper and John Reynolds won summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois in Erlandson v. ConocoPhillips. The plaintiff claimed that he and other members of a putative class were not paid "retention bonuses"...
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Michelle Hammond Basi and Martha Mendez-Fischer promoted to Senior Attorneys
In recognition of their outstanding service to our clients and to the Firm, Michelle Hammond Basi and Martha Mendez-Fischer were named Senior Attorneys. Michelle concentrates her practices in education law and employment law. Martha concentrates her practice in...
Michelle Hammond Basi recognized by Missouri Bar
Michelle Hammond Basi was recognized by the Missouri Bar on December 16, 2011, for excellence in CLE presentation. Michelle was a featured presenter in the Missouri Bar CLE seminar on School Law on August 17, 2011. Recently, the materials Michelle prepared for...
Ian Cooper and Kate Nash win dismissal of class action filed by veterans against the University of Missouri
Ian Cooper and Kate Nash won dismissal of a putative class action entitled Dunn v. Board of Regents filed in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County against several Missouri public universities, including the University of Missouri. The plaintiffs claimed that they...
Melanie Gurley Keeney presented at School Human Resource and Career Services Association
Melanie Gurley Keeney was a featured speaker at a meeting of the School Human Resource and Career Services Association (SHRCSA) on December 2, 2011. Melanie provided attendees with an update on immigration law, including Employer compliance and Sanctions, E-Verify...
Best Lawyers Names Melanie Gurley Keeney as “St. Louis Best Lawyers Immigration Law Lawyer of the Year” 2012
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Melanie Gurley Keeney as the "St. Louis Best Lawyers Immigration Law Lawyer of the Year" for 2012. Melanie Gurley Keeney practices in the areas of Employment,...
Bar Association Honors John Mohan as Senior Counselor
John J. Mohan has been named a Senior Counselor by the St. Clair County (Illinois) Bar Association. John was honored by the Bar Association at its dinner on November 17, 2011. A founding Shareholder of the Firm who recently celebrated his 40th year as an attorney,...
Melanie Gurley Keeney and Ian Cooper speak at Association of Corporate Counsel
Melanie Gurley Keeney and Ian Cooper were featured speakers at a meeting on November 17, 2011, of the St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Ian and Melanie covered Key Decisions in Defending Employment Claims and focused on best practices for...
Celynda Brasher to Conduct Webinar Produced by the Missouri School Boards Association
Celynda L. Brasher has been invited to participate in the Practical Personnel Webinar Series to be produced by the Missouri School Boards Association. Celynda's webinar will answer the question "Are Early Separation Incentives a Good Option for Your District?" ...
Shareholders elect John Mohan to Management Committee
The shareholders of the law firm TUETH KEENEY COOPER MOHAN & JACKSTADT, P.C. recently elected Firm attorney John J. Mohan to the Firm's Management Committee. His duties are set to begin January 1, 2011. John Mohan practices in the area of employment, construction,...
Melanie Keeney, Ian Cooper, and Celynda Brasher Selected to 2011 Missouri Super Lawyers.
Melanie Keeney, Ian Cooper, and Celynda Brasher have been selected to the 2011 Missouri Super Lawyers. Melanie was also recognized as one of the top 50 female lawyers in the state of Missouri by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from...
Celynda L. Brasher Invited to Speak at the Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education Winter Institute
Celynda L. Brasher has been invited to speak to the Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education Winter Institute, to be held on December 2 and 3, 2010, at the St. Charles Convention Center. The theme of this year's Institute is "Behavior." Celynda...






