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Overview

Through her detail-oriented nature, Theresa assists clients in complex, high-stakes commercial litigation matters to prepare customized strategies that meet specific business goals.

Analytical and meticulous, Theresa focuses her practice on commercial disputes. She primarily represents clients in the technology, manufacturing, and transportation industries, in addition to healthcare and university clients. Her cases involve significant business risks of great consequence.

Theresa handles all stages of litigation. Through comprehensive case law analysis and fact investigation, she regularly prepares pivotal motions crucial to the successful outcomes of the case. Theresa also advocates for clients in the courtroom and recently won an appeal before the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District.

Theresa primarily focuses on breach of contract cases and excels at delving into the contractual provisions to determine possible remedies. Her exceptional skills serve corporate clients in lawsuits and arbitrations nationwide.

Theresa understands that every client defines winning differently. She works closely with clients to develop tailored and creative strategies to meet their goals. Through her strong intuition and calm demeanor, Theresa builds effective and lasting partnerships with clients.

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Recognition

Education

  • J.D., University of Missouri School of Law
      • Order of Barristers
      • Dean's List
      • Journal of Dispute Resolution, Editor in Chief
      • International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution Best Original Student Article Award Recipient 
      • Law School Ambassador
      • Moot Court Team, Best Oral Advocate Award 
      • National Moot Court Prize 
      • Board of Advocates Fall Moot Court Director
      • Tim Heinsz 5K Steering Committee 
      • Honor Code Committee Student Representative 
  • B.S., University of Missouri
    • Business Administration: Emphasis in Finance and Banking, Minor in Political Science
      • Honors Certificate
      • Dean's List
      • University of Missouri Top 5 Most Influential Student
      • University of Missouri Homecoming Queen
      • Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, President  
      • Cornell Leadership Program 
      • Kappa Delta Sorority, Treasurer
      • Mizzou Alternative Breaks, Executive Director

Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Missouri Bar Association

Clerkship

Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, 2015

Experience
  • Successfully represented large public university in Title IX lawsuit obtaining summary judgment on all counts.
  • Successfully represented private university in student-discipline lawsuit in federal district court, obtaining dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction.
  • Won class action status for lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections on behalf of inmates sentenced to life imprisonment as juveniles. Suit alleged that department ignored due diligence for inmates.
  • Achieved full dismissal of mail order pharmacy from case alleging improper dispensing of prescription drugs.
  • Achieved full dismissal of corporation from case alleging a suit on account and account stated.
  • Successfully argued motion to dismiss regarding unjust enrichment claims.
  • Successfully defended and resolved medical malpractice cases against various healthcare providers, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and individual providers.
  • Recouped 12+ months of assessments for St. Louis condominium association. Resident sold unit in response to our filing for judicial foreclosure; resident also dismissed counterclaims for malicious slander of title in response to our motion for summary judgment.
  • Drafted and argued appeal before the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District, achieving an unanimous affirmation of the circuit court's ruling.
Case Studies
BLAQUE Advances Educational Equity With Legal Support From Husch Blackwell

We assisted in the formation of a new not-for-profit dedicated to improving the academic, economic, social, emotional and life outcomes of African-American children in public schools.

News Releases | May 28, 2020
Husch Blackwell Named CLOC's Inaugural Legal Innovation in Operations Project Award Winner

Husch Blackwell is believed to be the only law firm to date to be recognized by both the CLOC LIO Project and ACC Value Champion award series for its ability to implement legal solutions that cut spending, improve predictability and achieve better outcomes.

Community Leadership
  • Recent Alumni Advisory Board for the Trulaske College of Business
  • Kappa Delta Sorority, St. Louis University, Chapter Advisory Board
  • Griffths Leadership Society for Women