Originally published by Missouri Lawyers Media here. Written by: Rasmus S. Jorgensen Substance and shadows coexist in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw affirmative action. Yes, Chief Justice John Roberts was clear: Race no longer has a place in...
Proud Sponsor of the MAABA 20th Annual Unity Dinner
Mickes O'Toole was proud to sponsor and attend the 20th Annual Unity Dinner presented by the Missouri Asian American Bar Association (MAABA). This year's dinner, held at the Mandarin House, was on April 14th, 2022. The Unity Dinner celebrates diversity within the...
Mickes O’Toole Honored with Legal Employer Diversity Recognition Award by the Washington University Black Lawyers Student Association
Mickes O’Toole is honored to be the 2022 recipient of the Legal Employer Diversity Recognition Award given by the Washington University Black Lawyers Student Association (BLSA). The award honors a legal employer for making tremendous efforts towards elevating...
Juneteenth Recognized as a Federal Holiday
In a great example of bi-partisanship, on Tuesday the United States Senate voted unanimously on a resolution to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The Senate resolution officially establishes June 19th as “Juneteenth National Independence Day.” Wednesday, the day...
Vince Reese Honored with Leadership Award for Diversity and Inclusion
Congratulations to Vince Reese, Managing Partner of Mickes O’Toole, LLC., on being honored with the Dr. R. Jerome Williams, Sr. Leadership Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion. Vince will be honored at the 9th Annual Royal Vagabonds, Inc. & Royal...
Long Overdue: How (and why) Mickes O’Toole made diversity its brand
Published in 2019 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers MagazineBy Trevor Kupfer on November 13, 2019 In April 2016, more than a decade after they started their firm, Tom O’Toole and Tom Mickes made a decision that transformed their brand. They named two new...
Mickes O’Toole | Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Earlier this year, St. Louis firm Mickes O’Toole took on a new designation: On Jan. 1, the firm became a minority-owned law firm. Managing Partner Vincent D. Reese said he believes the firm, which has 20 attorneys, is the largest minority-owned law firm in the state....
Vincent D. Reese, Mickes O’Toole | Missouri Lawyers Weekly
When Vincent D. Reese made the leap from one of St. Louis’ largest law firms to Mickes O’Toole in 2016, he did so knowing the move potentially could afford him greater leadership opportunities. What he didn’t expect was just how quickly the opportunity would present...
Mickes O’Toole & Vincent Reese Recipients of 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award
Mickes O’Toole is pleased to announce that Vincent D. Reese is the recipient of the Missouri Lawyers Media 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award. In addition, our firm will also be recognized and receiving this award. This award recognizes attorneys and firms who are...