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Shook Partner Angela Truesdale focuses her legal practice on patent prosecution. Angela gained hands-on experience as a lab technician prior to attending law school, working in the areas of gene expression and regulation. “I approach IP counseling and patent prosecution based on a clear understanding of my client’s objectives and technology," she says. "The forward-looking solutions I create and the guidance I provide maximize our prospects of achieving these goals—and more.” Learn more about Angela: https://lnkd.in/gf8-sysK **** #ShookWHM #WomensHistoryMonth

Shook Partner Annie Chuang is an accomplished trial lawyer in complex civil and business litigation. Annie has tried numerous cases and handled matters in state and federal courts in the areas of trade secret and infringement laws, breach of contract and other complex business disputes. “I strive to fully understand our clients’ business goals and then develop defense strategies to help achieve those priorities for our health, science and technology clients,” she says. Learn more about Annie: https://lnkd.in/gUwPAjjC **** #ShookWHM #WomensHistoryMonth?

Shook Partner Rosemary Schnall concentrates her practice in environmental and toxic tort litigation, particularly those matters related to product liability and complex business litigation. Roe has represented clients facing multimillion-dollar exposure at both trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts. “Partnering with our clients, meticulous preparation and credibility are essential to achieve the best possible results,” she says. Learn more about Roe: https://lnkd.in/geEDhGGd **** #ShookWHM #WomensHistoryMonth

JD Supra has again named three Shook partners as Top Authors for the 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards in the Food & Beverage category. Partners Katie Gates Calderon, Lindsey Heinz and James Muehlberger were named for their work in Shook’s Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update. JD Supra also named Shook the Top Food & Beverage Firm. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gH_AbYiF

Retired Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson, a partner at Shook, and Partner Patrick Oot present “View from the Bench: Decoding the Ethics and Discovery Rules in the World of AI, Cybersecurity, and the Data Deluge” as part of Legalweek on Wednesday, March 26. Kimberly and Patrick join a panel of judicial leaders from across the nation to offer their insights and fresh perspectives on today's most pressing issues in discovery and litigation. ? Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/dDbaJqes Learn more about Kimberly: https://lnkd.in/gywuawS4 Learn more about Patrick: https://lnkd.in/dEv6zpjj ? **** #Legalweek25

Shook welcomes The Hon. Kimberly Priest Johnson (Ret.) as a partner to the firm’s Houston office. With a career spanning work in the public sector, private practice, and academia, Judge Johnson brings a wealth of experience to the firm, which allows her to be a forceful advocate in the courtroom, a strategic advisor in the boardroom, and a welcome partner for clients facing complex civil or criminal matters. ? “We are thrilled to welcome Judge Johnson to Shook,” said Shook Chair?Madeleine McDonough. “She has served the legal community as a judge, a litigator, and an educator, and her strategic insight and practical leadership will benefit our clients in Texas and beyond.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gC2dWRZR Learn more about Kimberly: https://lnkd.in/gywuawS4

Shook Partner Katie Mastrucci practices in a wide variety of legal disciplines before both state and federal courts as well as arbitral tribunals. Mindful of nascent trends, she counsels clients on potential liability arising out of emerging metaverse technologies. “To be a great lawyer, you have to be a great listener," Katie says. "It’s only by listening to the client—to understand their business and appreciate their wants, needs and objectives—that we as lawyers can deliver the customized solutions that our clients deserve.” Learn more about Katie: https://lnkd.in/d-FV2qkm **** #ShookWHM #WomensHistoryMonth

Shook Partner Dan Schwaller recently moderated a panel hosted by the Kansas City Area Development Council Economic Development Alliance. “Master Confidential Project Management" provided attendees with an overview and history of Sunshine and Open Records Laws and how they relate to the Freedom of Information Act, comparing Kansas and Missouri's respective Sunshine Law and its requirements, and some practical daily tactics to protect clients and community confidentiality. Read more about Dan: https://lnkd.in/dkQgSWNk

Shook Partner Eric Hobbs has been named a 2025 Colorado Super Lawyer, marking Eric's eighth year receiving Super Lawyers recognition. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in each state through a patented selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation, with only the top 5% included in the Super Lawyers list. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnGd5gtM

Shook National Employment Litigation & Policy Practice Chair Bill Martucci spoke to Missouri Lawyers Media regarding Missouri’s Proposition A ballot measure and its legal challenges before the Supreme Court of Missouri. In “Proposition A Faces Legal Challenges, Leaving Employers and Employees on Unsteady Ground,” Bill is quoted extensively on the upcoming compliance challenges presented by Proposition A, as the statute requires employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours that an employee works. Martucci also noted national employment trends and how this Missouri law fits within that overall framework. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTgQVQnB Missouri Lawyers Weekly article (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/gCUhD9YK