Do you have a colleague that you think has been an outstanding member of BAMSL and deserves to be acknowledged for it? Nominate them for a shout-out for this year's Member Appreciation Month! Please provide a name, firm or practice, reason for the nomination, and contact information for both the nominee and the party nominating.

by Vince Taormina, YLD Chair 2023-2024

The BAMSL Young Lawyers’ Division has focused on three primary goals. First and foremost is law student outreach. Law students are the largest cohort in YLD membership. Between SLU, WashU, Mizzou, and SIU Carbondale, there are over 2,000 law students in BAMSL YLD. Whether they know it or not, their free membership gives them access to any BAMSL event, providing them countless opportunities to feel welcomed into their new chosen field. From networking with law firm partners to schmoozing with judges, law students are provided with an intimate and up-close encounter with leading lawyers in our community. This access gives those involved law students a leg up when it comes to career growth and the necessary confidence to establish themselves as impactful members of the legal community.

Please join BAMSL and Missouri Lawyers Media virtually for this year's Legislative Legal Landscape. On Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST catch up with the latest updates and what is to come from Jefferson City.

Please join BAMSL and Missouri Lawyers Media virtually for this year's Legislative Legal Landscape. On Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST catch up with the latest updates and what is to come from Jefferson City.

Please join us for the upcoming Veterans Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT at Thompson Coburn. We are hosting special guests Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Mark Schmitz of The Freedom 13!

Reviewed by Rob Litz

My father, Judge Arthur Litz, authored Books in Brief in this publication for the past 57 years. While I do not expect to serve for that length of time, I look forward to carrying on his legacy by reviewing books of interest to the bench and bar. Editor-in-Chief David Truman must have been clairvoyant when he mused in the last issue whether I would review John Grisham’s latest novel, The Exchange: After the Firm.  Grisham’s books have been favorites of mine for decades and I believe Judge Litz reviewed more books by John Grisham than any other author...

Read Rob Litz' first book review in the upcoming winter issue of the St. Louis Bar Journal, arriving in your mailbox in January!

Designed specifically for BAMSL, attend part two of our holiday wellness program on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CT. You will learn how to build your personal holiday playbook to address the inevitable seasonal pressures around countless holiday parties, escalating family and business conflicts, endless people pleasing, and year-end financial performance – to find more peace.

Join us at Chase Park Plaza's Khorassan Ballroom for the St. Louis Bar Foundation's Spirit of Justice Gala Celebrating BAMSL’s 150th Anniversary!

You’ll be treated to exquisite cuisine, captivating entertainment, and the company of fellow members and friends for this momentous occasion! This is the exclusive can't-miss black-tie event of 2024, where we will pay tribute to the extraordinary 2024 Spirit of Justice honorees and raise our glasses in a resounding toast to BAMSL!

Mark your calendars, dress to impress, and get ready for an unforgettable evening!

2024 Legal Pioneers

Got Classifieds?

The St. Louis Lawyer classifieds are the perfect way to advertise available office space, lawyer-to-lawyer referrals, specialty services, and positions available.  E-mail Jennifer Macke to place your classified ad in the upcoming Jan./Feb. magazine issue.  Ad deadline is 9 a.m. on Mon., Dec. 18th.