Meet your new Board of Governors: Alexa Hillery, District 11

Alexa Hillery was recently elected to represent District 11 (City of St. Louis) on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors. The board is comprised of 45 lawyers elected by their peers to represent their respective geographical areas.

Hillery is a lawyer at Casey Devoti & Brockland, practicing in civil plaintiff litigation, mainly personal injury. She graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Law.

Hillery answered the following questions to help constituents get to know her.

What made you interested in serving on the Board of Governors?

“I wanted to get more involved with the Missouri legal community, and I was excited by the opportunity to represent lawyers who work in St. Louis.” 

What part of being on the board are you most excited about?

“Through the training and meetings we’ve had so far, I’ve already met so many new people. I’m excited to meet more board members and make meaningful connections.”

What do you want the lawyers you represent to know?

“I am always available to talk! If there are any ideas of ways The Missouri Bar can continue to benefit its members, or concerns about anything related to the legal practice, I’m happy to discuss and make sure that you’re well represented to the Board of Governors.”

What do you value most about The Missouri Bar and its mission?

“I value that The Missouri Bar is concerned about not just the legal profession, but the people who are actually affected by the practice of law. Whether that be lawyers who receive mental health assistance or ensuring that there is access to legal services, in the end it’s about the people.”

Why did you want to become a lawyer?

“I wanted to become a lawyer to help people, and I thought the best place to start would be with the law.”

Is there anything else you would like members of the bar to know about you?

“I’m a first-generation lawyer, working and living in St. Louis with my fiancé Luke and our two dogs.”

Learn more about the Board of Governors here.