National law firm is pleased to announce it has elected 18 attorneys to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2024.
This year’s partner class reflects the dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence that the firm’s attorneys consistently demonstrate. The addition of these partners strengthens Husch Blackwell’s capabilities in each of its six industry groups.
The new partner class will play a vital role in shaping the future of Husch Blackwell, bringing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and leadership to the table. This class includes members in 11 practice areas: Banking & Finance; Commercial Litigation; Corporate, M&A & Securities; Education; Energy Regulation; Healthcare Regulatory; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment; Mass Tort & Product Liability; Private Wealth; and Real Estate & Development.
The Husch Blackwell partnership class of 2024 includes:
- Ragini Acharya
- Lute Barber
- Sylvia Bartell
- Jon Beeman
- Aaron Chickos
- Kate Dickenson
- Andrew Eastman
- Steve Howe
- Kevin Khachatryan
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- Brittany Lomax
- Scott Meyers
- Courtney Miner
- Katie Putnam
- Sarah Quinn
- Aleks Rushing
- Whitney Smith
- Emily Stedman
- Ben Stephens
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“At Husch Blackwell, we're redefining the standard of client service," said Husch Blackwell Chair Catherine Hanaway. "Each member of our new partner class, which spans 11 offices across the country, has demonstrated an incredibly high aptitude for nurturing client relationships and firm leadership. Additionally, our firm’s delivery of legal services is differentiated in the marketplace by our attorneys’ commitment to our client’s industries, and each new partner has developed a deep industry knowledge.”
The firm promoted attorneys from offices across the United States, including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Phoenix, St. Louis, and The Link virtual office. Members of the new partner class in the firm’s Link office are located across the country, including in Dallas, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C.
The partner class comprises of 53% women, 16% racial and ethnic minorities, and 26% LGBTQ+. Husch Blackwell was recently recognized in Bloomberg Law’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Framework, a listing that recognizes law firms that meet or exceed an established threshold of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Husch Blackwell has also elected seven attorneys to the position of Senior Counsel, effective January 1, 2024. This accomplished group of attorneys, an important and growing body at Husch Blackwell, have demonstrated their indispensable role in our continued success along with a profound commitment to the firm’s clients. The Husch Blackwell senior counsel class of 2024 includes Tara Ficken, Andrew German, Nick Kenney, Theresa Langley, Bob Rakers, Shawna Ruetz, and Alyssa Samuel.