Kathleen Howard defends clients in business litigation matters, bringing her knowledge of the court system and evidentiary rules to assist in a wide variety of disputes. She handles all stages of litigation preparation for companies in a range of industries, including financial services and energy. She has assisted in class action litigation, as well as disputes related to trade secrets and noncompete agreements.  

Kathleen served as a faculty fellow for torts evidence and trial advocacy at Saint Louis University School of Law, giving her a strong background in evidentiary rules and federal and civil procedure. During law school, she also was a summer associate at Greensfelder and interned with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in St. Louis, where she assisted in research and drafting in areas including civil litigation and white-collar crime.

She also previously worked as a legal assistant in the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, handling an array of trial preparation and trial assistance work and gaining significant knowledge of the court system.

Professional Affiliations

• American Inns of Court
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Community/Civic Activities

• Gateway Pet Guardians Young Professionals
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri

Honors & Awards

• Robert G. Dowd Appellate Advocacy Award, first place
• Academic Excellence Awards in Evidence, Expert Evidence Seminar, Civil Procedure II, Business Associations, Constitutional Law II, Criminal Law
• The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," 2024

Representative Matters

• Obtained temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief for multiple large financial institutions.
• Frequently aid large oil companies in marketing and advertising advice.
• Represented a client in jury trial as part of the Missouri Coalition to the Right to Counsel.
• Assisted multiple large corporations in every stage of class action litigation.

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