Patterson and Schafer Accepted into Prestigious FDCC Ladder Down Program
Baker Sterchi attorneys Sam Patterson (Kansas City) and Rachel Schafer (St. Louis) have been accepted into the 2025 Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) National Ladder Down Program. They were selected for their unique talents, strengths and commitment to personal and professional growth.
With only 24 spots available, the Ladder Down program provides a year-long opportunity for career advancement. The program blends coaching, sponsorship and collaboration among participants to empower women lawyers in three key areas: leadership, business development and mentoring. The FDCC is a prestigious organization of leading defense and corporate counsel worldwide, dedicated to promoting professional excellence and fostering collaboration within the legal community.
Patterson focuses her practice on product liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation and personal injury claims. She is vice-chair of the Missouri Bar Association’s Tort & Transportation Law Committee and a member of the organization’s Young Lawyers Division. Patterson earned her law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law and is admitted to practice in Missouri.
Schafer focuses on defending medical malpractice claims against healthcare providers. She is a member of DRI’s Medical Liability & Health Care Law Committee and has been recognized in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars publication since 2020. Schafer earned her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law and holds an undergraduate degree from Texas Lutheran University. She is licensed to practice in Missouri and New Mexico.
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