Biography
Greg Omer has more than 25 years of experience in banking and corporate law.
With a background as general counsel for a $20 billion regional banking company and chief counsel for a state bank regulatory authority, Greg has extensive knowledge of a variety of banking law issues, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, federal and state bank regulatory issues, cybersecurity, examination and enforcement action matters and anti-money laundering issues.
He has represented clients ranging from nationwide banking organizations to regional and community banks. He is a noted author and speaker on current bank industry and regulatory developments and has been recognized as an industry leader in roles including:
- Chair - Missouri Bankers Association Legal Advisory Board
- Chair - Missouri Bank Regulatory Reform Task Force
- Chair - American Bar Association - State Banking Law Subcommittee
- Chair - St. Louis Bank Counsel Roundtable
Greg has served as an expert witness in major bank industry litigation and has been quoted in Bloomberg BNA and cited in various law journals on cutting edge banking law topics. He has also been a law school lecturer on the U.S. bank regulatory system.
Background
Prior to joining Armstrong Teasdale, in addition to his in-house and bank regulatory experience, Greg was also previously a partner at two major nationwide law firms.
Education
- Duke University (J.D., 1990)
- University of Missouri-Columbia (B.J., magna cum laude, 1987)
Admissions
Professional Activities
- The Missouri Bar (1990-present)
- American Bar Association
- State Banking Law Developments Subcommittee (Chair, 2018-2021; Vice Chair, 2016-2018)
- Missouri Bank Regulatory Reform Task Force (Chair, 2017-2019)
- Missouri Bankers Association
- Deposit Insurance Modernization Task Force (Member, 2023)
- Legal Advisory Board (Chair, 2016-2017; Vice Chair, 2015-2016; Board Member, 2002-2010, 2015-present)
- Government Relations/Regulatory Affairs Committee (Vice Chair, 2021-2023; Advisory Member, 2012-2016)
- St. Louis Bank Counsel Roundtable (Chair/Leader, 2023-present)
- Conference of State Bank Supervisors – legal conference speaker
Charitable and Civic Involvement
- Bailey Youth Enrichment Foundation (Legal Advisor, 2010-2019)
- Washington Youth Basketball Club (2004-2009, Founder/Coach)
Accolades
- In-House Counsel Award, Missouri Lawyers Media (2020)
- The Best Lawyers in America® (2007-2019)