in and out of the courtroom

Publications:Megan Sterchi Lammert Quoted in Lexology PRO Article Regarding AI-Enabled Medical Devices

NOV 13, 2025

Megan Sterchi Lammert Quoted in Lexology PRO Article Regarding AI-Enabled Medical Devices

Baker Sterchi Member Megan Sterchi Lammert is quoted in a Lexology PRO article titled "Monitoring AI-enabled medical devices is easier said than done, public consultation reveals," discussing the FDA's request for public input on how to measure the real-world performance of AI-enabled medical devices.

Speaking Engagements:Heather Shore to Speak at ABA Forum on Construction Law Program in Kansas City

NOV 11, 2025

Heather Shore to Speak at ABA Forum on Construction Law Program in Kansas City

On Nov. 14, Baker Sterchi Member Heather Shore will co-present "HVAC and MEP" at the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Construction Law Regional Program in Kansas City.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Gregory Narver in Seattle

NOV 10, 2025

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Gregory Narver in Seattle

Baker Sterchi is pleased to welcome Gregory Narver as senior counsel in the firm's Seattle office.

Firm News:Experienced Litigator Lee Hurwitz Joins Baker Sterchi's Illinois Team

NOV 6, 2025

Experienced Litigator Lee Hurwitz Joins Baker Sterchi's Illinois Team

Experienced litigator Lee Hurwitz has joined Baker Sterchi as a Member in the firm's Belleville office.

Recognition:Baker Sterchi Recognized with 26 Rankings in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

NOV 6, 2025

Baker Sterchi Recognized with 26 Rankings in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC has been recognized with two national rankings and 24 metropolitan rankings in the Kansas City, Portland and St. Louis metropolitan areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.

Speaking Engagements:Clay Crawford to Address Lawyer Liability in Extracontractual Cases at ACCC Program

NOV 5, 2025

Clay Crawford to Address Lawyer Liability in Extracontractual Cases at ACCC Program

On Nov. 19, Baker Sterchi Member Clay Crawford will serve as a panelist for the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC) Pop-Up Dialogue, "Lawyer Liability in Extracontractual Cases."

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Adam Moore in Kansas City

NOV 4, 2025

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Adam Moore in Kansas City

Baker Sterchi is pleased to welcome Adam Moore as a Member in the firm's Kansas City office.

Firm News:Laura Beasley to Address New Illinois Lawyers at Supreme Court Swearing-In

OCT 31, 2025

Laura Beasley to Address New Illinois Lawyers at Supreme Court Swearing-In

Baker Sterchi Member Laura Beasley will speak at the Supreme Court of Illinois swearing-in ceremony for new lawyers at the University of Illinois College of Law on Nov. 5.

Product Liability Law Blog:Illegality Defense Still Alive and Well in the 10th Circuit

OCT 28, 2025

Illegality Defense Still Alive and Well in the 10th Circuit

The Tenth Circuit recently confirmed that the illegality defense offered by a defendant in a product liability case – that is, where the defendant asserts that a plaintiff's claims are barred due to the plaintiff's illegal conduct while utilizing a product – is alive and well under Kansas law and that it applies to product liability claims.

Recognition:Baker Sterchi and Three Attorneys Recognized in Tier 1 of The Legal 500 U.S. Elite City Focus for Missouri - Commercial Disputes

OCT 28, 2025

Baker Sterchi and Three Attorneys Recognized in Tier 1 of The Legal 500 U.S. Elite City Focus for Missouri - Commercial Disputes

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC has been recommended in Tier 1 of the Firms category by The Legal 500 U.S. Elite City Focus for Missouri - Commercial Disputes category.