Theresa immerses herself in case law, writing successful motions and pursuing creative solutions for clients.
Analytical and articulate, Theresa’s commercial litigation practice finds intelligent solutions to complex problems for clients in a variety of industries. She is an asset in all stages of litigation, including fact investigations, initial pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, discovery, depositions and trial preparation. Theresa’s intuition and calm demeanor allow her to build effective partnerships with clients.
Theresa has a particular affinity for educational matters. Theresa counsels educational clients, conducting athletics, Title IX and increasingly common historical misconduct investigations. She advises administrators and staff to ensure compliance with numerous state and federal regulations including Title IX, Title IV, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family Educational Records Privacy Act (FERPA).
Theresa is also a member of the St. Louis - Cortex team, helping startup companies navigate the legal environment. Theresa was previously a senior associate in the Allen Angel Capital Education Fund, which is a group of mid-Missouri investors. Her approachable nature and legal skills generate successful collaboration with entrepreneurs.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, 2015