MoveMakers and NewsMakers for April 29, 2025
See who is making news and moving where in the weekly Missouri Bar update "MoveMakers & NewsMakers."
Kansas City
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Counsel Colleen E. Graham to its Corporate Services practice group in Kansas City. Graham brings a wealth of experience guiding clients through every phase of the business life cycle—from launch to exit. She advises both startups and established companies on entity formation, structuring, and regulatory compliance, laying a solid legal foundation for growth and risk management.
“Our Corporate practice is a strategic priority for the firm, and Colleen’s arrival represents a significant step forward,” said Karl Riehl, Chief Talent and Practice Management Officer. “She brings a rare combination of legal acumen and business insight that will immediately benefit our clients.”
Graham’s background in financial services enhances her ability to provide sophisticated corporate counsel. She regularly drafts and negotiates commercial agreements, supports clients through mergers and acquisitions, and ensures compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) in connection with antitrust filings.
“Colleen’s experience in finance gives her a distinct edge in understanding and solving our clients’ business challenges,” said Jennifer Byrne, leader of the firm’s Corporate Services practice group. “She provides additional depth to our national corporate practice and is a tremendous addition to our team in Kansas City. We’re thrilled to welcome her.”
Before joining Armstrong Teasdale, Graham practiced business transactions law at a well-regarded Kansas City firm. She also held finance roles at Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan, equipping her with a deep understanding of the financial drivers that shape corporate strategy.
St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Associate Stephanie A. Bogue to the firm’s Corporate Services practice group in St. Louis. She serves as bond and disclosure counsel to counties, cities, fire districts, school districts and other municipal borrowers issuing tax-exempt debt, including general and special obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of participation and direct leases, among others.
She drafts all legal documents related to such transactions, including election proceedings, authorizing resolutions, trust indentures, lease agreements, purchase contracts, offering documents and miscellaneous closing documents, certificates and opinions.
Bogue’s experience also includes serving as special counsel on public-private partnership projects using economic development incentives such as tax increment financing (TIF), community improvement districts (CID), transportation development districts (TDD), property tax abatement and sales and use tax exemptions on construction materials.
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