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BSCR Names Tinsley as Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow

03.22.13 | BSCR has chosen Caroline Tinsley to be a member of the 2013 class of Fellows, participating in a landmark program created by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession. Ms. Tinsley recently attended an initial meeting of LCLD Fellows in Washington DC. . .

Mouber Promoted to Member of the Firm

02.01.13 | The firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Bryan Mouber to Member effective January 1, 2013. Mouber practices in the areas of commercial and financial litigation and arbitration. He is also a member of the firm’s product liability and drug and medical device practice groups. . .

Sears Promoted to Member of the Firm

02.01.13 | The firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Sears to Member effective January 1, 2013. Sears is a member of the firm’s Rails-to-Trails team which represents individuals and businesses in claims against governmental entities for compensation due as a result of the taking of private land. . .

Stubbs Selected as Co-Chair of Medical Device Subcommittee

01.18.13 | Kara Stubbs has been selected to serve as the Co-Chair of the Medical Device Subcommittee of the ABA’s Section of Litigation, Products Liability Committee. The Section of Litigation is the largest specialty section of the American Bar Association.

Stubbs to Serve as Vice-Chair of ALFA Product Liability Practice Group

01.17.13 | Kara Stubbs was extended an invitation to serve as Vice-Chair of ALFA International’s Product Liability Practice Group. Stubbs will service as Vice-Chair of the group for the next three years. . .

BSCR Sponsors U.S. Court of Claims Annual Judicial Conference

11.19.12 | BSCR was a sponsor of the 25th Annual Judicial Conference held at the National Courts Building in Washington, DC, November 15, 2012. The conference agenda included a panel discussion on Rails-to-Trails Litigation. . .

BSCR Sponsors ABA Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation Meeting

11.19.12 | BSCR was a law firm sponsor of the ABA Current Issues in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation meeting held at Boston Scientific in Natick, Massachusetts on November 16, 2012. Co-sponsored by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Subcommittees of the Products Liability Committee and the Mass Torts Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation, the program covered Topics from fraud and consumer protection to biopharmaceuticals and products liability litigation. . .

Barbosa Attends Local LCLD Group Mentoring Program

11.19.12 | BSCR attorney Marcos Barbosa attended a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Group Mentoring Program for Kansas City area law students on November 15, 2012. The program, entitled “Success in Law School: Exam Taking Tips and Handling Stress”, was hosted by fellow LCLD member firm Shook Hardy and Bacon. . .

Stubbs Elected Secretary of ALFA International Board of Directors

10.22.12 | Kara Stubbs has been elected as Secretary of ALFA International’s Board of Directors. ALFA International is a global network of 145 independent law firms comprised of 85 members in the United States and 60 members internationally. . .

BSCR Sponsors 15th Annual Judge Kit Carson Roque, Jr. Scholarship Event

10.08.12 | BSCR was a law firm sponsor of the15th Annual Judge Kit Carson Roque, Jr. Scholarship Event held at the Hilton President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 5, 2012. Organized by the Jackson County Bar Association (JCBA), the purpose of the event is to raise funds for the scholarship established in 1998 to honor the late Judge Kit Carson, Jr. . .

BSCR Welcomes New Associate Ambika Behal

10.05.12 | BSCR Welcomes Ambika Behal as the Firm’s Newest Associate. Ambika is a 2012 graduate of the Washington University School of Law, where she was Executive Editor of the Washington University Law Review. Having recently passed the Missouri Bar, Ms. Behal’s practice areas with the firm include product liability, premises liability and general civil litigation. . .

BSCR Sponsors Golf Event Supporting the AWL's Charitable Foundation

10.01.12 | BSCR was a sponsor of the Association for Women Lawyers 17th Annual Golf Tournament held September 28, 2012. The Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City (AWL-KC) promotes the equality of women and others in society in general and in the legal profession in particular. . .

Kreamer Attends 3rd Annual LCLD Membership Meeting

09.17.12 | BSCR Executive Committee Member James S. Kreamer attended the 3rd Annual Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) annual membership meeting in Washington DC, September 12-13, 2012. The LCLD was formed in 2009 and is comprised of corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners dedicated to creating a truly diverse legal profession. . .

BSCR Supports Kansas City Area Student Work/Study Program

09.06.12 | BSCR continues to be a proud supporter of Cristo Rey Schools by participating in the school’s work/study program. The Christo Rey work/study program places high school students with local company to offset the cost of the student’ education by 67% and to provide the student with a real-world work experience. . .

BSCR Hosts 30th Anniversary Celebrations

08.27.12 | In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the firm hosted an attorney alumni reception in its Kansas City office on August 24, 2012. Current and former attorneys of the firm enjoyed food, drink and a walk down memory lane. . .

BSCR Sponsors VAP Annual Fundraising Event

07.23.12 | BSCR was a sponsor of a recent golf tournament organized by the Legal Aid of Western Missouri and the Volunteer Attorney Project. Legal Aid of Western Missouri and the Volunteer Attorney Project coordinate with private attorneys in Western Missouri to donate time and experience to those in need. . .

BSCR Sponsors Golf Event Supporting the American Diabetes Association

06.29.12 | BSCR was a sponsor of the 25th Annual American Diabetes Association (ADA) Driving Fore the Cure Golf Tournament held June 25, 2012, in Skillman, New Jersey. According to the ADA, nearly 26 million people in the United States are diagnosed with diabetes. . .

BSCR Sponsors Whittaker Awards Luncheon

05.21.12 | BSCR was a table sponsor at the recent Whittaker Awards Luncheon held at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts in Kansas City. The luncheon was organized by the Lawyers Association of Kansas City (LAKC), whose mission is to provide lawyers with opportunities to volunteer in the community. . .

BSCR Sponsors Kansas City Friends of Chamber Music Benefit

05.14.12 | BSCR sponsored a table at the recent Friends of Chamber Music Soiree. The Friends of Chamber Music was established 35 years ago in order to introduce new artists, new art forms, and new musical literature to the Kansas City community. . .

Barbosa Graduates from LCLD Fellows Program

04.27.12 | In late March, the first class of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows, including BSCR attorney Marcos Barbosa, graduated in Philadelphia. The LCLD organization was formed in May 2009 and is comprised of corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners dedicated to creating a truly diverse legal profession. . .

Barbosa Invited to Participate on LCLD Fellows Alumni Sub-Committee

04.27.12 | BSCR attorney Marcos Barbosa has accepted an invitation to serve on a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Alumni sub-committee. Having graduated from the LCLD Fellows Program in late March, Barbosa will continue his involvement in the LCLD by joining other alumni on the Midwest Regional Learning Events Sub-Committee. . .

BSCR Executive Director Passes ALA President's Gavel

04.27.12 | For the past year BSCR Executive Director Karen Griggs has served as the President of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). ALA is the largest international association of professionals involved in the management of law firms, corporate legal departments and government legal agencies, with nearly 10,000 members in 30 countries. . .

BSCR Sponsors Law Student Attendance at KU Diversity in Law Banquet

03.05.12 | The firm sent four BSCR attorneys and four law students to KU’s 17th Annual Diversity in Law Banquet, hosted by the Asian Law Students Association. The banquet, which took place on March 2 in Lawrence, Kansas, is a celebration of diversity in the legal profession and also serves as a major fundraiser for the school’s Diversity Scholarship Fund.

BSCR Sponsors Lawyers Association of St. Louis' Black History Month Event

02.20.12 | BSCR was a silver sponsor of a “Black History Month Celebration” put on by The Lawyers Association of St. Louis and the Mound City Bar Association on February 16. The speaker for the celebration was Judge Kathy Surratt-States of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District.

Bettenhausen Selected to Attend MODL's 22nd Annual Trial Academy

12.20.11 | Laura Bettenhausen has been selected to attend the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers 22nd Annual “John L. Oliver, Jr.” Trial Academy scheduled for March 28-30, 2012 at the MU School of Law, Columbia, MO. . .

BSCR Announces Summer Law Clerks

12.19.11 | Wynn Maxwell and Jasmine Yasar will be clerking in the firm’s Kansas City office this summer. Maxwell and Yasar are both Washington University students currently working part time in St. Louis law firms.

Stubbs to Co-Chair ABA Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee

12.19.11 | Kara Trouslot Stubbs was the co-chair of the Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the ABA Products Liability Committee, which partnered with the Medical Device Subcommittee to sponsor the Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device CLE Workshop held at GlaxoSmithKline in Philadelphia in November.

BSCR Attorneys and Staff Support Operation Breakthrough

12.19.11 | BSCR attorneys and staff contributed generously to Operation Breakthrough this holiday season. The individual contributions combined to provide gifts to 30 children, holiday meals for 6 families, and gift cards for the mothers of those families. . .

BSCR Sponsors Association for Women Lawyers Golf Tournament

10.04.11 | BSCR attorneys participated in the September 30 Association for Women Lawyers 16th Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament is a major fundraising event for AWL’s charitable foundation.

BSCR Attorneys Attend Firm Retreat on Diversity Issues

10.04.11 | BSCR attorneys attended the firm's 2011 firm retreat at the Lake of the Ozarks the weekend of September 30. The retreat speaker was Michelle T. Johnson who spoke on general law firm diversity issues. . .

Serra Selected to Participate in Inn of Court Program

10.04.11 | Michael Serra has been selected to participate in the 2011-2012 session of the Ross T. Roberts Inn of Court Program of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. The eight month program is designed to enhance the trial skills of young lawyers.

BSCR Sponsors Equal Justice Works Gala

10.04.11 | BSCR is a sponsor of the Equal Justice Works 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Equal Justice Works is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing the next generation of lawyers committed to equal justice by offering law students and lawyers with training and skills to provide effective representation to underserved communities and causes. . .

Mouber Chosen to Serve at Adjunct Professor of Commercial Transactions

10.04.11 | Bryan Mouber was chosen to serve on the faculty at the UMKC Bloch School of Management as an adjunct professor of commercial transactions.

BSCR Supports Cristo Rey Schools' Student Work Program

09.23.11 | BSCR is a proud supporter of Cristo Rey Schools. A junior at Cristo Rey High School has been placed with the firm to work one day a week during the school year. . .

Barbosa Attends 2nd Annual LCLD Fellows Meeting

09.19.11 | As the firm’s LCLD Fellow, Marcos Barbosa attended the second annual Fellows meeting, September 15-17. The meeting highlighted the continuing challenge by Fortune 500 companies and others for the legal profession to work toward a more diverse population.

Cowden Attends 2nd Annual LCLD Membership Meeting

09.19.11 | As the firm’s liaison with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), John Cowden attended the organization’s second annual membership meeting, September 14-16, in Washington, DC. The LCLD was formed in 2009 and is comprised of corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners dedicated to creating a truly diverse legal profession. . .

BSCR Participates in AWL Food Drive

07.20.11 | BSCR once again participated in “Food from the Bar,” a food drive benefitting Harvesters and sponsored by the Association for Women Lawyer’s and the Kansas Women Attorneys Association. Donations were collected by BSCR attorney Whitney Deacon Lloyd, AWL’s current Social Activities Chair.

BSCR Executive Director Attends Burton Awards

07.20.11 | Karen Griggs attended the Burton Awards for Legal Achievement held in Association with the Library of Congress on June 13 in Washington DC. The Supreme Court Justices were in attendance, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor who was the guest speaker as well as Justice Stephen Breyer who received the 2011 Book for the Year in Law award. . .

Tinsley Appointed DRI Committees Liaison

07.20.11 | Caroline Tinsley has been appointed to the position of Liaison between the DRI Drug and Device Committee and the DRI E-Discovery Committee.

BSCR Executive Director Assumes Role of ALA President

05.04.11 | Karen Griggs has assumed the role of President of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and will be honored at a cocktail reception hosted by the ALA Greater Kansas City Chapter and All-State Legal at ALA’s Annual Conference & Expo to be held in Orlando in late May.

Kreamer Participates in Local Legal Industry Outlook Event

04.01.11 | Scott Kreamer represented BSCR at Ingram’s 11th annual Legal Industry Outlook sponsored by the law firm of McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips in March. Attorneys from many of the area’s largest law firms participated in a discussion about the role of the attorney in the political arena and in formulating public policy.

BSCR Sponsors Friends of Chamber Music Benefit

03.24.11 | BSCR is a table sponsor for the upcoming May 14 Friends of Chamber Music Soiree, the organization’s major annual fundraising event. The Friends of Chamber Music was established 35 years ago with the intent of introducing new artists, new art forms, and new musical literature to the Kansas City community. . .

BSCR Sponsors AWL Judicial Reception

03.24.11 | BSCR was a sponsor of the Association of Women Lawyers Judicial Reception held at Boulevard Brewery on March 22. BSCR attorney Whitney Deacon Lloyd is AWL’s Social Activities Chair. . .

Hoffman to Serve as National Trial Competition Judge

02.08.11 | On February 17 and 18, Pete Hoffman will serve as a Judge for the first two rounds of the Regional Qualifying Tournament of the ABA/American College of Trial Lawyers National Trial Competition being held in St. Louis. The competition is being held at the Civil Courts building in downtown St. Louis. . .

Kreamer Recognized on Lists of Top Plaintiff Wins in 2010

02.08.11 | Scott Kreamer was recognized in Missouri Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 31, 2011 edition) in connection with a $5.5M verdict in the matter of The Waits Co. v. MacKenzie House, et al., United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Missouri Lawyers Weekly included the case in the #26 spot on its list of “Top Plaintiff Wins in 2010.” . . .

Jarrow Recognized on 2010 List of Winningest Defense Lawyers

02.08.11 | With two defense wins in Missouri courts in 2010, Jim Jarrow tied with 12 other attorneys on Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s list of “Winningest Defense Lawyers for 2010.” These two wins also landed BSCR in a 9 way tie for the #7 “Winningest Defense Law Firm for 2010.” . . .

Marcos Barbosa Accepted Into Inaugural LCLD Fellows Program

02.04.11 | Barbosa has been accepted into the inaugural Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Program. BSCR has been a member of LCLD for over a year. . .

McCulley Named Member of Firm

02.01.11 | Elizabeth McCulley was named a Member of the firm effective January 1, 2011. Liz earned her law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, with distinction. . .

BSCR-STL Welcomes New Associate Allison Lee

02.01.11 | Allison Lee is the newest attorney to join the St. Louis office. Allison earned her law degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 2009. . .

BSCR Implements Attorney Mentoring Program

01.10.11 | The firm has implemented a formal Mentoring Program for incoming associates. The objective of the program is to maximize the potential of incoming attorneys. . .

Lloyd-Deacon Selected to Serve on Board of Directors of AWL

12.01.10 | Whitney Lloyd Deacon has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors as the Social Chair for the Association for Women Lawyers (AWL) of Greater Kansas City for 2011.

Cowden Attends LCLD Membership Meeting in Washington, DC

10.13.10 | As the firm’s liaison with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), John Cowden attended the LCLD membership meeting on October 6-8 in Washington, DC. . .

Stubbs Nominated to The Board of Directors of ALFA International

10.08.10 | Kara Trouslot Stubbs has been nominated to the Board of Directors of ALFA International, a global network of independent law firms. In the United States, ALFA member firms maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. . .

BSCR-STL Welcomes New Associate Portia Kayser

10.08.10 | Portia Kayser has joined the firm as an associate in the St. Louis office. Kayser is a 2010 graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Law and recently passed the Illinois Bar. . .

Kreamer Re-Elected as FDCC Vice-President

08.23.10 | Scott Kreamer has been re-elected to serve as a Vice President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). FDCC is a by-invitation only international organization of civil defense attorneys, as well as general counsel, risk managers, and claims professionals. Scott’s term runs through August 2011.

BSCR Co-Hosts Kansas City Area Diversity Reception

08.02.10 | On July 27, BSCR and Shook Hardy & Bacon (SHB) hosted a diversity reception at The Drop. Kansas City area diverse professionals were invited as well as judges, law students, and young attorneys. . .

Tinsley Elected to Executive Committee of The Lawyers Association

07.06.10 | Caroline Tinsley has been elected to the Executive Committee of The Lawyers Association of St. Louis, an association for trial attorneys in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Kreamer Appointed Dean of Curriculum of Litigation Management College

07.01.10 | Scott Kreamer has been appointed Dean of Curriculum of the Litigation Management College (LMC) sponsored by the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The LMC is a four day workshop designed for claims handling professionals. . .

BSCR Director of Human Resources Selected to Serve on ALA Diversity Committee

06.03.10 | Shirley Mitchell, Director of Human Resources, has been selected to serve a three year term on the Association of Legal Administrators Diversity Committee. Shirley served on the committee for the past year when she was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of a former committee member.

Benevides Participates in MODL Trial Academy

06.03.10 | Jon Benevides recently participated as a student at the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyer's (MODL) 2010 Trial Academy at the University of Missouri School of Law. Jon joined other students in learning trial skills in a mock trial format.

BSCR-KC Welcomes Gretchen Landherr and Noemi Donovan

06.03.10 | Gretchen Landherr and Noemi Donovan are the newest attorneys to join the firm's Kansas City office. Gretchen was previously an associate with the firm. . .

BSCR Attorneys Prepare and File PLAC Amicus Brief with Missouri Supreme Court

06.03.10 | At the request of the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC), Tom Rice, Angela Higgins and Bryan Mouber prepared and filed with the Missouri Supreme Court an amicus brief on behalf of Ford Motor Company. The primary focus of the amicus brief addressed whether Missouri law on proximate cause allows a plaintiff to argue in a product liability case that she would not have purchased the product in question (five years before her accident) had the manufacturer provided her with "adequate" warnings about the product's safety performance during an accident.

Babcock to be Honored at MODL Annual Meeting

05.27.10 | Bob Babcock will be honored as a Past President of MODL at this year’s annual meeting taking placeJune 3-5 at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. BSCR is a sponsor of the meeting.

Kreamer Participates in Legal Industry Outlook Round-Table

04.14.10 | On April 14, Scott Kreamer represented BSCR at the 10th Annual Legal Industry Outlook Round-Table sponsored by Ingram’s. Attorneys from many of the area’s largest law firms participated in a round-table discussion about the instability of the financial markets and the economy, and its effect on recruiting, retention and billing trends. . .

Stubbs Compiles Kansas Best Practices Information for IADC 50-State Guide

02.26.10 | Kara Stubbs compiled and provided information on Kansas "best practices" to the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) for inclusion in the 2010 edition of a Best Practices Guide for the 50 States.

BSCR Executive Director Selected President-Elect of ALA

02.02.10 | The firm is pleased to announce that its Executive Director, Karen Griggs, has been selected as President-Elect of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA.) Her term begins in May 2010 and she will assume the President role in April of 2011. . .

BSCR Hosts JCBA Annual Holiday Party

02.02.10 | On December 17, 2009, BSCR hosted the Jackson County Bar Association’s (JCBA) Annual Holiday Party. The event benefited Harvesters Food Bank and was held at BSCR's Kansas City office location.

Higgins Named Member of Firm

02.02.10 | The firm congratulates Angela Higgins who became a Member of the firm effective January 1, 2010. Angela has been practicing law since 2002, after earning her law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. . .

O’Reilly Named to Medical Missions Foundation Board of Trustees

02.02.10 | Ed O’Reilly has been named to the 2010 Medical Missions Foundation Board of Trustees. The Medical Missions Foundation provides aid, reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation for children with birth defects in developing and economically depressed countries throughout the world. . .

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