Armstrong Teasdale

We are pleased to welcome Litigation Associate Elizabeth Randall to the firm's St. Louis office! Elizabeth advises clients on a range of both contentious and non-contentious matters and is experienced at conducting complex civil and criminal law research, drafting briefs, motions, and memoranda, and preparing for litigation at all stages of representation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-fFWVyw

In an interview with Law360, Armstrong Teasdale Partner Erin Edelman comments on the industries facing distress in the first half of 2026, including transportation and logistics, healthcare and retail. Spirit Airlines was one of the most notable companies to be hit, but Erin says many of the transportation companies that have filed for Chapter 11 relief this year are smaller trucking companies "that are really hurting under the price of fuel, the price of diesel." Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eKXbrG_2

In her letter in the South Florida Business Journal, Miami Office Managing Attorney Eleanor Barnett reflects on how the firm's growth has strengthened its long-standing commitment to clients and the South Florida community. Read how a shared culture and expanded capabilities are helping the Miami office build on its local foundation: https://lnkd.in/gPVsjwVK #AT125

A. Valerie Mirko, Partner and Leader of Armstrong Teasdale's Securities Regulation and Litigation practice, and William Nelson are pleased to present the latest episode of their Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series on the D.C. Bar's podcast, "Brief Encounters." In this episode, Valerie and William speak with Erin Koeppel, Managing Director, Government Relations & Public Policy Counsel at CFP Board. The three discuss CFP Board's role as a standard-setting organization, its certification program, and its public policy and advocacy priorities. The conversation also explores the SEC’s regulatory agenda, including its focus on innovation, and CFP Board’s complementary emphasis on investor protection as a core public policy priority. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/grNEnZ4S

We are pleased to welcome Intellectual Property attorney Claudia Frehe, PhD to the firm's Washington, D.C. office! With over a decade of life sciences patent prosecution experience, Claudia's background includes particular depth in antibody therapeutics, gene-editing technologies, RNA-based therapeutics, and cell and gene therapy. She draws on her scientific background to craft IP strategies that not only secure strong exclusivity but also support critical business milestones such as raising capital, preparing for an acquisition or IPO, or launching commercially. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghvPFsdG

Congratulations to Nick Tyler Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications, who has been recognized among ten leaders in legal brand and reputation management by Counsel Collective! Nick was included in the inaugural "Behind the Brand: The Legal Edition," which recognizes the marketing, communications, and public relations professionals shaping how law firms build and manage their brands and reputations. The recognition comes as Armstrong Teasdale continues to advance a number of firmwide brand and communications initiatives during our 125th anniversary year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNjrzYsg

Armstrong Teasdale successfully defended the Missouri Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys' Retirement System (PACARS) in class action litigation challenging the constitutionality of a surcharge imposed by Missouri courts in criminal cases. The surcharge supplies crucial funding for the retirement system, which provides retirement benefits for Missouri prosecutors and the Circuit Attorney of the City of St. Louis.   After securing judgment on the pleadings in the Jackson County, Missouri Circuit Court, the team successfully defended that ruling before the Missouri Court of Appeals, which also vacated an earlier court order finding the surcharge unconstitutional. The Supreme Court of Missouri denied transfer, leaving the favorable appellate decision intact and preserving the retirement system.   Congratulations to Partners Tyson "Ty" Ketchum, Kevin Prewitt, Paul Brusati, and Senior Associate Nick Slovikoski on obtaining this outcome.

In celebration of Armstrong Teasdale's 125th anniversary, Denver Office Managing Attorney Gregory Ramos discusses why the firm's values made it a natural fit for the Denver market and how its thoughtful approach to growth has created a strong platform for clients and attorneys alike. Read his article in the Denver Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/gzxGbSDk #AT125

Congratulations to Partners Patrick Coyle, Derick Allen, Christopher Goff, and Donna Schmitt, who have been recognized among the Legal 500's US Elite rankings for Intellectual Property in Missouri. The list highlights exceptional legal leaders who are driving innovation and growth in their practice areas. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grnNtdNd

Armstrong Teasdale was recently part of the trial team that secured a complete defense verdict for Mead Johnson in a high-profile baby formula trial in the City of St. Louis, one of the country's most challenging jurisdictions for corporate defendants. The firm's health care litigation and appellate teams served as integrated trial counsel throughout the two-week jury trial, arguing motions, drafting and presenting jury instructions, preparing bench briefs, and developing and implementing trial strategy. The jury returned a complete defense verdict. Congratulations to Partners William Ray Price, Maureen Bryan, Paul Brusati, Senior Associate Colleen Kinsey, and Associate Chase Rose on achieving this outstanding result for our client.