in and out of the courtroom

Publications:David Vaughn Authors DRI Article on Capturing a Jury's Attention

OCT 5, 2026

David Vaughn Authors DRI Article on Capturing a Jury's Attention

Baker Sterchi associate David Vaughn authored "Get to the Point: Why Lawyers Need to Capture a Jury's Attention," published in the October 2026 edition of DRI's The Brief Case.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Cristo Rey High School Student Worker Dayani

OCT 2, 2026

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Cristo Rey High School Student Worker Dayani

Baker Sterchi welcomes Dayani as a student worker in the firm's Kansas City office.

Results:Summary Judgment Secured for Hospital Corporate Officer in Wisconsin Case Raising Issues of First Impression

OCT 1, 2026

Summary Judgment Secured for Hospital Corporate Officer in Wisconsin Case Raising Issues of First Impression

In August 2026, Baker Sterchi secured dismissal on summary judgment for a hospital corporate officer in a negligence case filed in Langlade County Circuit Court, Wisconsin.

Firm News:Megan Sterchi Lammert and Greg Odom Appointed Baker Sterchi Blog Editors

OCT 1, 2026

Megan Sterchi Lammert and Greg Odom Appointed Baker Sterchi Blog Editors

Baker Sterchi Members Megan Sterchi Lammert and Greg Odom have been appointed to editorial roles for two of the firm's law blogs.

Speaking Engagements:Greg Odom to Moderate Ethics Panel at IDC Artificial Intelligence Symposium

SEP 30, 2026

Greg Odom to Moderate Ethics Panel at IDC Artificial Intelligence Symposium

On Oct. 9, Baker Sterchi Member Greg Odom will moderate an ethics session during the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Artificial Intelligence Symposium.

Firm News:Laura Beasley Appointed Membership Co-Chair of DRI Drug and Medical Device Committee

SEP 24, 2026

Laura Beasley Appointed Membership Co-Chair of DRI Drug and Medical Device Committee

Baker Sterchi Member Laura Beasley has been appointed membership co-chair of DRI's Drug and Medical Device Committee.

Employment & Labor Law Blog:Using AI in your hiring decisions? Are you doing it right?

SEP 21, 2026

Using AI in your hiring decisions? Are you doing it right?

Illinois enacts another statute regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence, which impacts employers' hiring, promotion, and discharge decisions.

Speaking Engagements:Heather Shore to Present at KCMBA Construction Law Program

SEP 17, 2026

Heather Shore to Present at KCMBA Construction Law Program

On Oct. 15, Baker Sterchi Member Heather Shore will serve as a panelist for "Annual Review of Missouri and Kansas Construction Law: Cases and Legislation," a CLE program presented by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association's (KCMBA) Construction Law Committee.

Recognition:Jackie Longfellow Named to MLM 2026 Employment Law POWER List

SEP 16, 2026

Jackie Longfellow Named to MLM 2026 Employment Law POWER List

Baker Sterchi Member Jackie Longfellow has been named to Missouri Lawyers Media's 2026 Employment Law POWER List. This marks her second consecutive year receiving the recognition.

Illinois Law Blog:Illinois Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act: A Bold Step in Regulating High-Powered AI Models

SEP 14, 2026

Illinois Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act: A Bold Step in Regulating High-Powered AI Models

Illinois' Senate Bill 315, which takes effect on January 1, 2027, establishes safety, transparency, reporting, and independent audit requirements for developers of powerful "frontier" AI models, with stricter obligations for large developers. The law focuses on minimizing catastrophic risks while creating a framework for accountability and oversight. In a departure from similar laws enacted by California and New York, Illinois became the first state to require annual independent audits of large frontier AI model developers.