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.

Join us for BAMSL Night with the Blues on January 16 at 7:00 PM against the Calgary Flames! A portion of each ticket sale will support the St. Louis Bar Foundation, aiding our efforts in law-related education and charitable initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a great game while making a meaningful impact in our community.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri is seeking a temporary law clerk to work for two active district judges:  the Honorable Henry Autrey and the Honorable Sarah Pitlyk. The position is full-time, with a start date of December 16, 2024, and an end date of March 28, 2025.

The annual Member Holiday Party kicks off the legal holiday season of celebrations with a complimentary party for BAMSL members. The party is held at the beautiful BAMSL offices in downtown St. Louis and includes free food, beverages, valet parking, camaraderie and holiday merriment.

Join this insightful Zoom session on November 12 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM to explore the intersection of family law and immigration. Speakers will cover common issues faced by practitioners, pitfalls to avoid, and MICA Project's efforts to protect undocumented children, including the importance of Special Immigration Juvenile Status. Featured speakers include immigration attorneys David Cox, Joseph Lambson, and Patrick Helling, with Jennifer Piper moderating.

The Saint Louis Bar Foundation provides annual grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for innovative projects that address unmet community needs in areas such as advancing legal philosophy, improving justice administration, and promoting public awareness of the law. Eligible applicants include organizations focused on high judiciary standards, diversity, and legal education. Applications are due by November 29, 2024.

By Christian Misner

In the vibrant heart of St. Louis’ creative scene, where passion meets expression, a dedicated group of legal professionals is quietly shaping the future of the arts. Through the Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA), they provide a lifeline to artists and arts organizations, ensuring that the pursuit of creative endeavors doesn’t become entangled in legal complexities. As a volunteer and board member of VLAA, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact this organization has on our community.

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

On November 6, BAMSL is hosting a CLE at JAMS Headquarters focused on honing settlement techniques for attorneys and mediators. This session will dive into practical strategies to improve settlement outcomes and insights from cases that didn’t resolve, offering tools to enhance your practice and negotiation skills. Join us for the CLE from 4:10-5:00 PM, then stay for Happy Hour from 5:00-6:30 PM to connect with colleagues.

Join BAMSL on October 30 at 12:00 PM for this course on drafting attorney fee agreements and comes with various provisions used to improve attorney-client agreements in a wide range of practice areas on Zoom. The CLE goes into depth on the many ways lawyers are trying to make income in creative ways, and the ethical dangers of some of those methods.

On October 29th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at BAMSL Bar Center, join Kelly Spann and Mary Ann Wymore for a review of key Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) cases from the past year. The discussion will cover important case facts, outcomes, and trends, including a more restrictive stance on distinctiveness. Attendees will gain valuable insights and best practices for navigating trademark issues.