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Thomas O. McCarthy, McMahon Berger
Thomas McCarthy is a former field attorney for the National Labor Relations Board who now represents management in labor and employment matters.
David Lunceford, The Lunceford Law Firm
In 2022, David Lunceford won a nearly $7 million verdict for a former sheriff’s deputy who claimed he was forced out of his job. A few months later, he assisted a trial team in winning an $11 million award for a former deputy warden who alleged retaliation that led to her termination.
Patricia A. Konopka, Stinson
Patricia Konopka has extensive experience in employment-related litigation, ranging from defending companies accused of wage and hour law violations to securing an injunction when employees of an accounting firm formed a competing business in violation of their noncompete agreements.
Elaine D. Koch, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Elaine Koch took a case against telecommunications company Sprint to the Missouri Supreme Court.
E.E. Keenan, Keenan & Bhatia
E.E. Keenan’s victories include a $6.4 million verdict for a sales manager fired from a pharmaceutical company and an $8.5 million verdict for a Black woman who alleged discrimination at a natural gas utility.
Travis R. Kearbey, Quarles
Travis Kearbey’s expertise includes retaliation cases, discrimination claims, leave-related and wage-and-hour claims, traditional labor law and arbitration matters as well as restrictive covenant disputes.
Kimberly A. Jones, Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris
Kim Jones was named a fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers in recognition of her successes in the practice.
Jerry M. Hunter, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Jerry Hunter represents management in labor matters while continuing to be asked to serve the state of Missouri.
Kirk D. Holman, Holman Schiavone
Kirk Holman’s wins include a $10.1 million verdict for a pest technician who had alleged his company had refused to rehire him in retaliation for having filed a discrimination claim.
Charlie J. Harris Jr., Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris
When an administrative assistant in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office alleged she’d been subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation, Charlie Harris investigated on behalf of the county.
Donna L. Harper, Sedey Harper Westhoff
Donna Harper’s quarter century with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission resulted in several landmark cases, including a nearly $5 million verdict in St. Louis for two hotel employees who faced racial discrimination, a $13 million settlement with Lockheed Martin and an $18.25 million settlement with Monsanto.
George A. Hanson, Stueve Siegel Hanson
George Hanson has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in wage-and-hour class actions across the country.
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