This past spring, we put out a call to recognize outstanding legal professionals across the St. Louis metropolitan area, those who made a difference in the community over the past year, whether through their service, a significant case, or exemplary leadership. Entries were welcome from firms of all sizes, including both the public and private sector.
We’re proud to announce 25 finalists across eight categories, as chosen by an esteemed selection committee. The winners will be unveiled in St. Louis Magazine‘s November issue.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Richard Banks: Banks & Associates
- Susan Block: Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal
- Nicole Colbert-Botchway: Associate Circuit Judge, 22nd Circuit Court
EDUCATOR
- Susan McGraugh: Saint Louis University School of Law
- Walter Timm: Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
FIRM ON THE RISE
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
- Robert Blitz: Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch
- Debra Schuster: Debra K. Schuster & Associates
- John Schleiffarth: JCS Law
- John Simon: The Simon Law Firm
LEADERSHIP
- William Bay: Thompson Coburn
- Pamela Meanes: Thompson Coburn
- Tim Schlesinger: Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal
MEDIATOR
- Maurice Graham: Gray, Ritter & Graham
- Kim Kirn: Kim L. Kirn Law
- Marta Papa: Law Office of Marta J. Papa
PRO BONO
- Debbie Champion: Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion
- Nancy Hawes: Polsinelli
- Vanessa Keith: Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale
RISING STAR
- Amy Blaisdell: Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale
- Colleen Polak: Voices for Children
- Tracy Ring: Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale
- Jennifer Woulfe: Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion
