We are proud to welcome Brian Ahle as 2022 Summer Associate. Brian received his B.A. from McKendree University in Lebanon, IL, where he majored in both Political Science and Business Administration. Currently Brian is enrolled at St. Louis University School of Law and...
50th Anniversary of Title IX: Department of Education Released Proposed Changes
On June 23, 2022, the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Department of Education released proposed changes to the Title IX regulations for public comment. We will provide more information once the regulations are finalized. The rules are available here and a summary is...
2022 New Superintendent Boot Camp Date Announced
The date for the 2022 New Superintendent Boot Camp have been set. This years Boot Camp will be on September 13, 2022 at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis County. Topics will include Employee Matters, Bidding & Contracting, Student Discipline and More. The...
39th Annual School Law Seminars Announced
Mickes O'Toole is excited to announce the 39th Annual School Law Seminars. This year's dates and locations are below. July 29, 2022 | Cape Girardeau, MO (Cape Girardeau School District – Kinder Hall) July 31, 2022| Lake Ozark, MO (Lodge of the Four Seasons) August 1,...
Three New Attorneys Join the Mickes O’Toole Team
We are excited to announce three new attorneys who have recently joined our firm. Laura H. Reeves is a former executive of Anheuser-Busch Companies (1989-2011) responsible for SEC, NYSE and corporate law compliance, executive compensation, corporate governance,...
Hoernschemeyer & Wiens to Present at MoASBO 2022 Spring Conference
Natalie Hoernschemeyer and Grant Wiens will be presenting at the MoASBO 2022 Spring Conference. The new policies and regulations under Title IX have been in place for a little over a year. Many school districts across the state now have first-hand knowledge of the...
Five Mickes O’Toole Attorneys Named to 2021 POWER List of Missouri Education Attorneys
We’re proud to announce that of the 31 attorneys selected overall, by Missouri Lawyers Media, five of our attorneys were named to the 2021 POWER List of Missouri Education Attorneys. The attorneys are Natalie Hoernschemeyer, Thomas Mickes, Vince Reese, Jeffrey St....
Penney R. Rector
Penney R. Rector Partner Contact - PDF Penney Rector focuses her practice on education law and employment law and education law. With extensive experience as in house counsel and chief human resources officer, Penney helps clients navigate day-to-day issues that...
Heather R. Igoe
Heather R. Igoe Associate Contact - PDF Heather Igoe practices in the areas of education law, labor and employment law, and litigation. Heather has significant experience defending and evaluating cases on behalf of school districts, local governmental entities, and...
Newell & Hall Named Partners
Brittany Newell has extensive litigation experience in numerous areas with many years of focused experience in education law and employment law. She has counseled clients on an array of matters including student issues, employee matters, board concerns, personal...