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...
Mickes O’Toole Adds Two New Attorneys
We are excited to announce two new attorneys who have recently joined our firm. Melanie A. Renken focuses her practice on Labor & Employment Law and Education Law. With extensive experience in litigating employment lawsuits, Melanie also helps clients navigate...
Client Alert: EEOC Issues New Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates and Incentives in the Workplace
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently released long-awaited guidance for employers who are considering mandates and incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations. The EEOC’s new guidance explicitly states that, under federal nondiscrimination law,...
2021 Best Law Firms Announced
Mickes O'Toole, LLC has been ranked in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. This is the tenth consecutive year Mickes O'Toole has been ranked. Mickes O'Toole, LLC received the following rankings: Regional Tier 1 St. Louis - Education Law...
Reese Selected to America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators
Announcing the selection of Vincent Reese, managing partner at Mickes O'Toole, among America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators® for 2020. Selection to America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify most exceptional...
DOL’s Notice Requirements under the FFCRA
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which expanded emergency FMLA and paid sick leave includes a notice requirement for employers. Below are links that came out with the required employer notice as well as a FAQ for posting the notice. Note posting...
Federal Government Responds to Coronavirus Pandemic With New Requirements for School Districts Regarding Paid And Unpaid Leave
Hours ago the federal government passed the first substantial change to paid leave laws in response to the current public health emergency. Earlier this week, the House passed an amended version of its Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which significantly...
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...