MoveMakers and NewsMakers for January 28, 2025
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St. Louis
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Jeremy M. Brenner joined the firm’s St. Louis office as a partner in the Labor and Employment practice group.
Brenner advises employers and managers on all aspects of employment law, focusing extensively on matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and similar state laws, and has adeptly navigated numerous U.S. Department of Labor investigations. He has successfully defended wage and hour matters in state and federal courts across the U.S., achieving favorable outcomes for misclassification, overtime, and minimum wage collective and class actions under the FLSA and other state laws.
Brenner also represents employers and managers in administrative charge processes and other contentious state and federal litigation across the country, including defending discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and Family Medical Leave Act claims.
Additionally, Brenner handles employee issues that arise from mergers and acquisitions, providing guidance to both buyers and sellers at all stages of the M&A life cycle.
“Jeremy joins our robust Labor and Employment practice with an extensive HR background and a track record of success,” said Amy Mistler, Office Managing Partner for Spencer Fane in St. Louis. “His comprehensive practice and vigorous client advocacy efforts exemplify some of the best attributes of our growing team, and we look forward to the work he will do here in St. Louis and beyond.”
Brenner received his bachelor’s degree from Washington University’s Olin Business School, spending several years in merchandising and as a human resources consulting executive before later earning his Juris Doctor at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. He applies the critical experience and tools acquired throughout his diverse professional life to help clients tackle complex employment challenges, also frequently writing about and speaking on related topics.
In addition to his employment law practice, Brenner is an avid community advocate, notably serving as outside corporate counsel and outside employment counsel to several nonprofits dedicated to early education and children’s health and wellness.
The Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis Chapter, the leading professional organization for in-house legal minds, is excited to announce its 2025 leadership team. This diverse group of legal professionals, representing a wide range of industries, will guide the Chapter in delivering valuable resources and fostering a vibrant community for its members.
The 2025 Chapter officers include:
President: Jay Repaso, MasterCard
President-Elect: Vikas Sunkari, SSM Healthcare
Treasurer: Jennifer Robinson, Centene Corp.
Secretary: John Farmer, Charter Communications
Immediate Past-President: Beverly Garner, Bunge
Repaso, the Chapter’s 2025 president, emphasized the Chapter's commitment to providing top tier Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs while fostering invaluable networking opportunities. "The real value of our membership lies in the exceptional learning experiences and the strong connections we build," Repaso said.
The 2025 Board of Directors includes:
New At-Large Directors:
Erica Glanz, Bunzl Distribution USA
Cardina Johnson, Illinois Education Association
Virginia Hogan, Bayer Corp.
Paul Tietz, Bayer Corporation
Michael Zarrilli, Charter Communications
Directors At-Large Continuing Their Terms:
Susan Bassford Wilson, Ryder System Inc
Bob Craddick, Reliant Care Management
Jennifer Denny, Cardinal Financial
Geoffrey Grammer, Ameren Corporation
Danielle Langeneckert, Ascension Health
Aaron Mutnick, Amazon
Lisa Savoy, Experian
Essica Zink, Express Scripts
Ex-Officio Directors Continuing as Committee Chairs
Sven Fickeler, Bunzl Distribution USA
Barry Klinckhardt, Retired, 2015 ACC St Louis Past President
Kate Molamphy, MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Chrissy Teske, Edward Jones
Tyrus R. Ulmer, The Boeing Company
Non-director, Non-voting Committee Co-chair
Erika Schenk, Cencora
Kansas City
Collins & Jones is pleased to announce its newest shareholder, Kerry Morgan, effective January 1, 2025.
Kerry has been with Collins & Jones since 2014 when she started as a law clerk. Following graduation from UMKC Law School in 2015, Kerry became an associate attorney at the Firm and has since built one of the premier estate planning practices in the Cass County area. In 2024, Kerry graduated from Villanova University with a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M) and an Estate Planning Certificate. This degree and the knowledge Kerry obtained while pursuing it enables the Firm to provide even more sophisticated counsel to its high-net worth and business clients, particularly in the area of estate planning. Kerry has been an integral member of our team, bringing invaluable expertise and commitment to our clients. This promotion recognizes Kerry’s dedication to excellence in the legal profession, leadership within the firm, and ongoing contributions to the success and growth of our practice.
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