When you renew your BAMSL membership, you’re not just checking a box. You are adding your voice to a legacy of leadership, service and impact. A legacy that BAMSL members have been forging since 1874. Together, we strengthen our profession, broaden our connections, share ideas and best practices, expand access to justice for those in need and help write the next chapter of the St. Louis region’s legal history.

Renew your membership today to continue enjoying exclusive benefits and staying connected to the BAMSL community.

Join us on March 25 at JAMS Headquarters for an engaging CLE program and networking opportunity sponsored by JAMS from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This CLE will explore practical strategies for diagnosing and overcoming common barriers that stall complex disputes. Attendees will gain insight into managing authority issues, navigating emotional dynamics, and using tools such as reframing and mediator proposals to move negotiations toward resolution. A happy hour will follow the program.

By Courtney Green

For many young lawyers, the early years of practice are defined by a narrow focus: hit your billable hours, meet your deadlines, and avoid mistakes. While all of these are important pillars for a practicing attorney, long-term career growth requires more grit and determination than doing the expected. Whether your goal is partnership, judgeship, or even branching out to establish your own firm, your success is not only measured by how well you practice, but also in how you practice. 

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

Please join the WILP Section on Wednesday, April 1, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the BAMSL Headquarters for a beverage and donate some clothes to the St. Louis Suit Project.

The nonprofit organization accepts gently used professional business attire for men and women, including suits, sport coats, blazers, slacks, skirts, pantsuits, button-down long-sleeve undershirts, and work-appropriate dresses (interview and office attire). They ask that donated items be clean and in good condition, with no stains, rips, or holes.

The BAMSL Headquarters is located at: 319 N. 4th St., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63102

Join BAMSL's LGBTQ+ Committee for a networking happy hour at Daniel Fanning's home on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The BAMSL Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is holding a Happy Hour on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Milo’s Bocce Garden for an evening of networking, pizza, and beer (while supplies last) on the outdoor party patio (weather permitting). If the weather does not cooperate, we will be in the back room.

It's That Time of the Year: Renew Your Membership Today!

By Amy Rebecca Johnson

Those of you who know me (or maybe just about me), know that I have a lot to say about well-being, and even more specifically, lawyer well-being. You may know that I’ve been practicing yoga since my teens, that I really dislike the phrase “work-life balance”, and that sustainability is more appealing to me than quick fixes. As I reflect, I wanted to share with you some of the things I feel are most important to share.

Read more in the 2023 May-June issue of the St. Louis Lawyer, out now!

Please join the WILP Section in supporting the St. Louis Suit Project. The nonprofit organization accepts gently used professional business attire for men and women, including suits, sport coats, blazers, slacks, skirts, pantsuits, button-down long-sleeve undershirts, and work-appropriate dresses (interview and office attire). They ask that donated items be clean and in good condition, with no stains, rips, or holes.

Donations can be dropped off from now until April 1 at the following collection sites:

BAMSL Office at: 319 N. 4th St., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63102
FortmanSpann Law Firm at: 250 St. Catherine Street, Florissant, MO 63031

Calling all attorneys and legal professionals, we need your help! Volunteers are needed to serve as judges and jurors for the state championship on March 27-29 at the Carnahan Courthouse. No mock trial or litigation experience is necessary.

We need:
11 volunteers for Friday evening, March 27
13 volunteers for Saturday morning, March 28
2 volunteers for Saturday afternoon, March 28
2 volunteers for Sunday morning, March 29