Join us on December 12, 2024, at Armstrong Teasdale LLP for a 3-hour CLE event, sponsored by Armstrong Teasdale LLP and The Bar Plan, offering invaluable insights into appellate practice. Attendees will gain practical tips and learn about the latest developments and trends from esteemed judges and attorneys in the field.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri is seeking a law clerk to work for two active senior district judges: the Honorable Audrey Fleissig and the Honorable John Ross. The position is full-time, with a start date of September 2025, and a duration of one year appointment with possibility of extension.  The law clerk will provide legal research, drafting, and case management support to the two judges in relation to district court cases of all kinds.

For more than 30 years, Motion for Kids has provided gifts for up to 2,000 St. Louis area children in the foster care system or children whose lives have been severely impacted by the criminal justice system.

Motion for Kids partners with local support organizations to identify the children invited to participate. Those children are matched up with sponsors from the St. Louis legal community (lawyers, judges, paralegals, office administrators, law students, legal secretaries, and their families). Each sponsor is asked to purchase and wrap two gifts (totaling $30) chosen from the child's wish list. Gifts are distributed at an event to which the children and their families are invited.

Since 2022, the holiday event has been held at Harris-Stowe State University's Emerson Performance Center. Motion for Kids is hosted by The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Saint Louis Bar Foundation with generous support from Harris-Stowe State University, the St. Louis Cardinals, the St. Louis Blues, and many others.

Nanci McCarthy's current term as Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Missouri will expire on September 15, 2025, and she is seeking reappointment for another four years. Before considering her reappointment, the court of appeals judges will evaluate her performance, commitment, and the quality of service provided by her office. To aid in this evaluation, the court is requesting written comments from members of the bar, which should be submitted by December 30, 2024, and will remain confidential.

Please join BAMSL's Attorneys Against Hunger Committee on December 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM as we help transform the St. Augustine Wellston Center into a magical shopping experience for invited guests.  Families that receive regular assistance from the Wellston Center are eligible to be invited to shop in the Christmas Club.  The Center provides brand-new, unused, sealed gifts for families to put under the Christmas tree.  All gifts are priced at about 10% of the original cost.  Guests are grateful to be able to do their own shopping within their limited budget and are more than happy to pay the small amount charged to help continue this program. 

By Courtney Green

Every year, a heartwarming and competitive event takes place that not only tests participants’ knowledge but also makes a significant impact in the lives of children affected by the criminal justice system. The annual Motion for Kids Trivia Night hosted by BAMSL’s Young Lawyers Division, has become a beloved tradition, blending fun with philanthropy to raise funds for the Saint Louis Bar Foundation’s Motion for Kids holiday event aimed at providing a magical holiday experience for children in the Metropolitan St. Louis area, most of whom are currently in foster care.

Register for YLD Trivia Night

Read more in the November-December issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, out now!

Join BAMSL's LGBTQ+ Committee for a happy hour at Just John Club on November 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

A hybrid CLE event will take place on December 2 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the BAMSL Bar Center, where John G. Simon and his son, John M. Simon, will present. They will share insights on their $462 million verdict against a tractor trailer manufacturer that sold a defective rear impact guard, resulting in a tragic underride accident that caused their clients' deaths. The discussion will cover the case's background and its broader legal significance.

Join us at Chase Park Plaza's Khorassan Ballroom on February 22, from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM for the St. Louis Bar Foundation's Spirit of Justice Gala! Mark your calendars, dress to impress, and get ready for an unforgettable evening!

Please join us Thursday, November 14, at the Danforth Center for the 2024 Securities Industry Symposium, co-hosted by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and UB Greensfelder. Enjoy an afternoon of highly informative discussions and networking opportunities with other securities professionals.