in and out of the courtroom

Rachel M. Schafer314.345.5028

John F. Mahon, Jr.314.345.5094

In Berk v. Choy, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a state court healthcare affidavit of merit requirement is procedural and cannot be enforced in federal court when it conflicts with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The decision impacts healthcare litigation strategy nationwide while re-affirming the legitimacy of early suit-screening policies.

Mark Budzinski920.884.2378

Aaron Baratz608.662.1152

On January 23, 2026, Baker Sterchi's Wisconsin litigation team secured a complete defense victory in a medical malpractice action pending in Jackson County, Wisconsin, alleging a delayed cancer diagnosis against a primary care provider and her clinic.

Megan M. Coluccio206.957.9669

On Dec. 5, 2025, following a four-week trial in Walla Walla County Superior Court, attorneys with the Law Office of Andy Cooley and Baker Sterchi secured a defense verdict on behalf of Benton County, Washington.

Hayley D. Hollis971.374.5568

Explores GLP-1 drugs' surging use, alleged risks and defenses in emerging product-liability suits centralized in MDL-3094, and compounding disputes, with attention on pivotal discovery, Daubert rulings, and bellwethers shaping outcomes ahead.

Philip V. Sumner816.460.2811

Baker Sterchi Member Phil Sumner will serve as a panelist during the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) webinar "Assessing Reform Efforts on Time-Limited Demands" on Jan. 29.

Robert L. Christie206.979.3859

John Barry206.957.9669

Baker Sterchi secured summary judgment, with prejudice, for a municipality in a Title VII action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Heather Field Shore816.448.9329

On Feb. 5, Baker Sterchi Member Heather Shore will present "Construction Estimating and Project Management in the World of AI" at the KC Construction Estimating Academy being held in Olathe, Kansas.

Jessica M. Reis314.345.5023

The Seventh Circuit held that in ADEA lawsuits, before the court may permit "opt-in" notice to a class of prospective plaintiff employees, plaintiffs must furnish evidence that prospective class members are "similarly situated" in that they were victims of a common illegal employment practice or policy, and defendants must have the opportunity to rebut that showing.

Laura K. Beasley618.202.5801

Gregory Odom618.202.5802

Lee J. Hurwitz618.202.5824

Meghan C. Kane618.202.5803

Illinois Super Lawyers 2026 has named Baker Sterchi Members Laura Beasley and Greg Odom to the Super Lawyers list and Members Lee Hurwitz and Meghan Kane to the Rising Stars list.

Paul N. Venker314.345.5001

Teresa M. Young314.345.5010

For the sixth consecutive year, Baker Sterchi attorneys Paul Venker and Teresa Young have earned recognition on Missouri Lawyers Media's POWER List of Appellate Attorneys.