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Brandon Black

Brandon Black

Director of Operations - Integrated Client Services
Overview

As a business-minded litigator, Brandon knows the importance of understanding not just the legal issues but the people and priorities behind each legal matter.

Brandon has successfully represented clients in complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. He draws on a decade of experience from a broad range of business litigation matters with an emphasis on product liability and toxic tort.

Brandon works closely with in-house legal teams and business stakeholders to prevent disputes and resolve existing litigation. Through these relationships, he tailors strategies for each client to best protect their interests. Whether the right path is early resolution or trial, he understands the importance of allocating resources strategically. This approach helps businesses manage costs while achieving their goals.

Brandon also serves as the Director of Operations for Integrated Client Services, ensuring day-to-day operations support high-quality client service. In this role, he works with early-career associates to position them for success—both in their careers and on behalf of their clients. 

Prior to his legal career, Brandon served five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a linguist and led intelligence collection teams during deployments in Afghanistan.

Recognition

  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023-2025
  • St. Louis Lawyer, Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month, February 2019

Education

  • Wharton Executive Education
  • Law Firm Management, Fordham Law Executive Education
  • J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
  • B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Bar Association
  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Outside the Office

Brandon loves spending time with his family.

Brandon and his wife have two daughters and a son, who keep their family on the go. Brandon and his family are avid sports fans and love the outdoors. Even though the family's sports allegiances are in Chicago and Champaign, Illinois, they love living and working in St. Louis.

Community Leadership
  • St. Louis Zoo Young Professionals
  • St. Louis Sports Commission Associates