Experience
Secured Summary Judgment for Hospital in Administrative Action Challenging the Religious-Organization Exemption from Missouri Human Rights Act
Secured summary judgment for a hospital in Cole County Circuit Court in a writ of mandamus brought by a physician challenging the Missouri Commission on Human Rights’ (MCHR) denial of a Notice of Right to Sue. The Court granted judgment in favor of the hospital, agreeing with the MCHR that the hospital is exempt under the Religious Organization Exemption and not subject to the MHRA.
Denial of Conditional Certification in Collective Action
Secured denial of conditional certification from the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri for a large health care client in an action where alleged claims included overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and under Missouri wage and hour law.
Obtained Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Claim Against Illinois Institution of Higher Education
Represented a higher education client lawsuit in the Southern District of Illinois brought by a student claiming age discrimination.
Obtained Summary Judgment in Race Discrimination Claim Against Gas and Oil Company
Represented a gas and oil client in a race discrimination lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Illinois.
Obtained Summary Judgment in Race Discrimination and Retaliation Claim Against Gas and Oil Company
Represented a gas and oil client in a race discrimination, retaliation, and hostile workplace lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Illinois.
Obtained Dismissal of Negligence Lawsuit Against St. Louis County Public School District
Represented a St. Louis County K-12 school district in lawsuit filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court, alleging failure to supervise coach accused of sexually assaulting middle school student.
Obtained Summary Judgment in Title IV Litigation
Represented a higher education client lawsuit in the St. Louis area brought by a student claiming an on-campus sexual assault occurred.
Obtained Summary Judgment in National Origin Claim Against Illinois Institution of Higher Education
Represented a higher education client in a lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Illinois brought by a current employee alleging failure to promote based on national discrimination and hostile work environment.
