Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal

Not as rich but more productive

Most of Missouri’s largest firms lost some revenue or made only modest gains in 2010, but their lawyers were more productive.

Sonnenschein officially joins forces with London firm

A Chicago-based law firm with offices in Missouri is stepping up its stake in the global marketplace with a little help from its English friends.

Sonnenschein to tie knot with UK firm

The lure of an established energy law practice and the ability to expand its insurance market sit on a long list of reasons a Chicago-based firm with Missouri offices looks to combine forces with the Brits.

Or maybe it was the crumpets that sealed the deal.

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and London-based Denton Wilde Sapte have agreed to the union, subject to a partnership vote on J[...]

Sonnenschein to join forces with London firm

Chicago-based Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal and London-based Denton Wilde Sapte have agreed to combine forces, subject to a partnership vote on June 9. The combined firm, to be called SNR Denton, will have more than 1,400 lawyers and professionals based in 18 countries. Sonnenschein has more than 100 attorneys in its Kansas City and St. […]

Hearsay: Sonnenschein launches merit-pay system for associates

Associates can earn one of three titles and accompanying pay grades under Chicago-based Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal’s new system of doling out raises. The firm announced in an internal e-mail in May that it was switching from a seniority, or lockstep, compensation system to one based on merit, or performance. In a press release Tuesday, […]

Sonnenschein launches merit-pay system for associates

Associates can earn one of three titles and accompanying pay grades under Chicago-based Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal’s new system of doling out raises. The firm announced in an internal e-mail in May that it was switching from a seniority, or lockstep, compensation system to one based on merit, or performance. In a press release Tuesday, […]

Kansas City Newsmakers, Nov. 16, 2009

Harrison joins Sonnenschein Belinda L. Harrison has joined Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal’s Kansas City office as counsel in its litigation practice.  Harrison previously worked as corporate counsel at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), an international trade group that represents nearly 160,000 independent owner-operators and professional drivers on all issues a[...]

Truckers’ association counsel joins Sonnenschein in Kansas City

Belinda Harrison, former corporate counsel at a trucker drivers’ trade association, joined Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal’s Kansas City office as counsel in the litigation practice. Harrison managed the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s defense of labor and employment lawsuits and oversaw federal transportation class-action litigation, the firm said in a press r[...]

Great Western bunks with Sonnenschein

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal managed to sublease extra office space in Kansas City – despite an asking rate of about double that of two other law firms looking to unload space. Great Western Bank, a Sonnenschein client, is building out about 7,000 square feet of space it subleased from the law firm at the American […]

KCMBA spearheads effort to increase pro bono work

A new effort from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association aims to provide those incentives at a time when the economy is forcing many more individuals to represent themselves. The bar on Friday announced details of a pro bono database and Web site intended to link up Kansas City attorneys with citizens in need of free representation, part of a yearlong effort KCMBA President Rebbecca La[...]

Sonnenschein appeals disqualification order in class action cases

When defense attorney Charles Newman joined the St. Louis office of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal in February, he brought with him 39 class action cases. The firm now is fighting to hold onto four of them. Attorneys for First American Title Insurance Co. on Sept. 14 appealed a Los Angeles Superior Court judge’s order disqualifying […]

Moeller rejoins old friends at Lathrop

The chairman of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal’s litigation practice in Kansas City has exited for Lathrop & Gage. James Moeller, who has 30 years of experience in complex litigation, started Sept. 1 at Lathrop as a partner. The firm announced the move in a press release. “[Lathrop] has offices everywhere I need them, particularly Denver,” […]