Thank You to the Leadership of the Saint Louis Bar Foundation

Thank you to Jennifer Schwendemann, of Littler Mendelson P.C., for serving the past two years (2019-20 and 2020-21) as president of the Saint Louis Bar Foundation, the charitable entity of BAMSL. Schwendemann’s leadership helped ensure the continued success of the Motion for Kids holiday party, High School Mock Trial competition, Fellows program, Law-Related Grants program, Spirit of Justice Awards and St. Louis Attorneys Against Hunger initiatives. BAMSL is grateful for her leadership over the past two years and we know she will continue her tireless work to assist our community as immediate past-president.

We also welcome Kerry Feld, of Bonail & Associates, PC, as president of the Saint Louis Bar Foundation for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 bar years. Feld, who has served on BAMSL's Board of Governors, was the Foundation's president-elect for the past two years. We look forward to her leadership as the Saint Louis Bar Foundation continues its work to serve and improve the metropolitan region through its various initiatives.

Christina Lewis Abate, of The Bar Plan, was elected president-elect, while Robert Sears remains treasurer and Carol Needham, of Saint Louis University School of Law, takes over as secretary.

Thank you to everyone who has served and continue to serve on the Saint Louis Bar Foundation Board of Directors.

June Issue of St. Louis Lawyer Magazine On The Way

The June issue of your St. Louis Lawyer magazine is on its way and should arrive in your mailboxes soon. The June issue includes:

• Open for Business: Courtroom Operations During the Pandemic, by our Judiciary
• Profound Impact of the Pandemic on the Legal Profession, by Robert Tomaso
• Silver Linings of the Pandemic for Working Mothers, by Anna Kohut
• Reflections on Pride Month, by Steven Alagna
• Volunteers Extraordinaire: Hon. Carol Jackson and Jeff McPherson, by Sarah Bardol and Christina Moore

REMINDER: If you are receiving your mail later than normal due to the delays with the postal service, we want to remind you that digital versions of both the St. Louis Lawyer magazine and the quarterly The St. Louis Bar Journal are always available for members by logging in at www.bamsl.org/Publications. If you are still working from home, you can always change your mailing preferences from your office to your home address by logging into your BAMSL profile.

Thank You to BAMSL's Golf Outing Sponsors for 2021

The BAMSL Golf Committee is grateful for the many wonderful companies and individuals who generously sponsor the annual golf outing. Some donate prizes while others sponsor holes or become presenting sponsors at the Eagle level. Regardless of the sponsor level, BAMSL is grateful for the support.

We look forward to seeing all the sponsors and the golfers on Mon., June 14 at Greenbriar Hills Country Club for the 2021 BAMSL Golf Outing, which is sold out again this year. 

DEADLINE RAPIDLY APPROACHING: BAMSL's Annual 15-Hour CLEs Are June 24 and June 30

The deadline for attorneys to get in all of their CLE credits for the reporting period is coming to an end on June 30, 2021. But do not fret, BAMSL has you covered, with two separate 15-Hour CLEs.

The first is 7 a.m.-9:50 p.m. on Thurs., June 24. The second is 7 a.m.-9:50 p.m. on Wed., June 30. This year's two CLEs once again will be held virtually.

For the complete program and registration information, please visit:

June 24: www.bamsl.org/15HourCLEJune24

June 30: www.bamsl.org/15HourCLEJune30 

BAMSL Presents an Evening of Shakespeare and the Law

BAMSL is pleased to present a unique evening of education, friendship and entertainment at this year's St. Louis Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park. "The Law of Lear" will be presented on Fri., June 18 as a CLE followed by a reception and the Shakespeare Festival's performance of King Lear.

The CLE will be held at 4:30 p.m. followed by a reception at 5:30 p.m., both at the St. Louis Art Museum. The group then will attend the 8 p.m. performance of King Lear at the Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park.

The panelists include Hon. Stanley J. Wallach, St. Louis County Circuit Court, who organized the event; Prof. Karen Petroski, Saint Louis University School of Law; and Hon. Nicole Zellweger, St. Louis County Circuit Court.

The panelists will discuss the legal and ethical issues found in "King Lear," including the concepts of natural law, truth and deception as well as societal breakdown in the absence of a functioning judicial system.  

The cost is $100 for BAMSL members; $150 for non-BAMSL members. The cost includes the CLE, reception, VIP parking and VIP seating for the play. Space is limited to the first 40 registrants.

A special thank you to Husch Blackwell LLP for sponsoring the event. For more information about becoming a sponsor, please email sbaltz@bamsl.org or scolvin@bamsl.org.

For more information and to register, please visit www.bamsl.org/LawOfLearCLE.

Well-Being Committee: June Continues Intellectual Well-Being

The Well-Being Committee challenges you to pick up a book this month. Ask a friend or group of friends to join in reading the same book and then find time to discuss. Our book suggestion for this challenge is The Go Giver. You can pick it up anywhere, but I suggest a local bookseller like Left Bank Books, which will ship directly to you. Order here. It is a quick and easy read with a great message.

How can we help support your well-being? Post questions or comments anonymously, email Danny Barnett at BAMSL at dbarnett@bamsl.org, or Well-Being Committee Chair, Amy Rebecca Johnson at ajohnson@pcblawfirm.com. 

Resources are always available at www.bamsl.org/WellBeing.

Summer Celebrations: Free Happy Hour for BAMSL Members

BAMSL's annual Rendezvous on the Roof returns in person this year to celebrate summer and each other.

The free event exclusively for BAMSL members in good standing is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wed., July 14 at Clayton on the Park's beautiful rooftop (8025 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105).

For more information and to register so we have a head count, please visit www.bamsl.org/Rendezvous2021.

Seeking Sponsors: If anyone would like to sponsor this year's Rendezvous on the Roof, please email ssagarra@bamsl.org and jhall@bamsl.org.

Opportunities to Sponsor BAMSL Events in 2021

Please note that most of BAMSL's signature events have been postponed (see new dates below). Visit www.bamsl.org/events and the links below frequently for the most updated information about each event.

BENCH & BAR CONFERENCE: Aug. 18-20 - www.bamsl.org/BenchBar2021

LAW DAY: Sept. 9 - www.bamsl.org/LawDay2021

SAINT LOUIS BAR FOUNDATION SPIRIT OF JUSTICE AWARDS CELEBRATION: Oct. 15 - www.bamsl.org/SpiritofJustice2021

For more information about sponsorship opportunities in 2021, please email Susan McCourt Baltz at sbaltz@bamsl.org.

Upcoming CLE Opportunities

Reminder that announcements about  all upcoming CLEs are condensed into one weekly e-mail arriving every Thursday in your inbox. The weekly emails will list all upcoming CLEs with a link for more information and to register for each one. More details along with registration for all CLEs are available at www.bamsl.org/events.

BAMSL's Legal Placement Service

Partner-Level Corporate/Transactional Attorney

BAMSL’s Legal Placement Director is currently assisting a West St. Louis County law firm with its partner-level attorney recruiting. Candidates should have a substantial book of business with the potential to grow. Experience should include any one or more of the following areas: real estate, corporate formation and transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and/or nonprofit corporations. Interested candidates should e-mail their resume directly to jmacke@bamsl.org for confidential consideration. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently and to supervise associates and paralegals.

St. Louis Lawyer Magazine

Special Opportunity to Congratulate Hon. Robin Ransom

Advertising space is now on sale for the upcoming July 2021 issue of the St. Louis Lawyer magazine. The issue features a cover story on Hon. Robin Ransom, just appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri. She is the first African American woman appointed to the Missouri Supreme Court. Please e-mail jmacke@bamsl.org to place your congratulatory ad in the issue. The ad deadline for the July issue is 9 a.m. on Fri., June 18.