in and out of the courtroom

Baker Sterchi is pleased to welcome its 2025 class of summer law clerks in the Kansas City office.

James Scott Kreamer816.471.2121

Scott Kreamer, managing member of Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, has been elected president of Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ).

Megan R. Stumph-Turner816.471.2121

On May 29, Baker Sterchi Member Megan Stumph-Turner will speak at the ALFA International (ALFA) Business Litigation Practice Group Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee.

Heather Field Shore816.448.9329

John A. Watt816.471.2121

Baker Sterchi Members Heather Shore and John Watt have been named co-chairs of the firm's Construction Trial & Litigation Practice Group.

James Scott Kreamer816.471.2121

For the fifth year in a row, Baker Sterchi Managing Member Scott Kreamer has earned recognition on Missouri Lawyers Media's Business Defense POWER List.

Robert L. Christie206.979.3859

Megan M. Coluccio206.957.9669

On May 7, Baker Sterchi members Bob Christie and Megan Coluccio co-presented "The AI Advantage: Optimizing Trial Prep and Litigation" at the 36th Annual Hilton Head Client Retreat in South Carolina.

Megan M. Coluccio206.957.9669

David B. Schneidewind618.202.5806

Megan Coluccio and David Schneidewind have been named co-chairs of the firm's recently formed Governmental Agencies Practice Group, which defends public entities and related agencies in civil litigation, inquest hearings and other legal matters.

Megan R. Stumph-Turner816.471.2121

Numerous structural and policy-related changes have occurred to the CFPB since the new administration took office in January 2025. We are following the ever-changing landscape of the CFPB, and an overview of the first 100 days of Trump's second term follows.

Laura K. Beasley618.202.5801

On May 3, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice proudly sponsored the 22nd Annual Law Day Run held in Belleville, Illinois.

Charniece N. Rollie816.448.9349

On May 8, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice was recognized with a platinum certification at the Healthy KC 10th Annual Vendor Expo held at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri.