in and out of the courtroom

Firm News:Megan Coluccio Takes on ABA Leadership Roles

JUL 21, 2025

Megan Coluccio Takes on ABA Leadership Roles

Baker Sterchi Member Megan Coluccio has been appointed to several leadership roles within the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) for the 2025–2026 term.

Recognition:Baker Sterchi Named KC Legal Leader in Litigation Practice by Missouri Lawyers Media

JUL 18, 2025

Baker Sterchi Named KC Legal Leader in Litigation Practice by Missouri Lawyers Media

Baker Sterchi has been named a KC Legal Leader in Litigation Practice by Missouri Lawyers Media.

Product Liability Law Blog:Mind the Gaps: Unreliable Expert Testimony Dooms Plaintiff's Toxic Exposure Suit in Airline Uniform Case

JUL 16, 2025

Mind the Gaps: Unreliable Expert Testimony Dooms Plaintiff's Toxic Exposure Suit in Airline Uniform Case

A federal court recently dismissed claims brought by American Airlines employees who alleged health issues from chemically treated uniforms, finding the plaintiffs' expert testimony failed to meet the reliability standards required under Daubert and Rule 702. The ruling reinforces the high burden toxic tort plaintiffs face in proving causation and the importance of rigorous expert analysis in litigation involving chemical exposure.

Results:Court Sides with Baker Sterchi Landlord Client in Catastrophic Injury Suit

JUL 15, 2025

Court Sides with Baker Sterchi Landlord Client in Catastrophic Injury Suit

Baker Sterchi secured summary judgment for a Kansas City landlord client named as a defendant in a catastrophic injury lawsuit filed in Clay County Circuit Court, Missouri.

Recognition:Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2025 Unsung Legal Heroes

JUL 11, 2025

Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2025 Unsung Legal Heroes

Baker Sterchi professionals Jay Colon and Carol Eiskant have been named 2025 Unsung Legal Heroes by Missouri Lawyers Media.

Firm News:Michelle Meloche Appointed AHLA Health Care Practice Group Co-Vice Chair

JUL 11, 2025

Michelle Meloche Appointed AHLA Health Care Practice Group Co-Vice Chair

Baker Sterchi attorney Michelle Meloche, based in the firm's St. Louis office, has been appointed co-vice chair of the American Health Law Association (AHLA) Health Care Liability and Litigation Practice Group.

Firm News:Gregorio Silva Takes on Leadership, Mentorship Roles with LCLD

JUL 10, 2025

Gregorio Silva Takes on Leadership, Mentorship Roles with LCLD

Baker Sterchi Member Gregorio Silva has been named the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) City Lead for Kansas City.

Recognition:Jackie Longfellow Earns Spot on Employment Law POWER List

JUL 9, 2025

Jackie Longfellow Earns Spot on Employment Law POWER List

Baker Sterchi Member Jackie Longfellow has been named to Missouri Lawyers Media's 2025 Employment Law POWER List.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2025 Portland Summer Law Clerk

JUL 8, 2025

Baker Sterchi Welcomes 2025 Portland Summer Law Clerk

Baker Sterchi is pleased to welcome Allisandra Kuni as a 2025 summer law clerk in the firm's Portland office.

Publications:David Vaughn Article on Changing Associate Expectations Published in DRI's The Brief Case

JUL 8, 2025

David Vaughn Article on Changing Associate Expectations Published in DRI's The Brief Case

Baker Sterchi attorney David Vaughn's article, "From Seinfeld to Streaming: Helping Today's Associates Find Their Why and Thrive," appears in the July/August edition of DRI's The Brief Case.