Melanie Gurley Keeney Will Present at ELA’s “Year in Review & What to Expect in 2017”

Melanie Gurley Keeney will present for the ELA Webinar “Year in Review & What to Expect in 2017”, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.   Melanie’s update on Immigration Law will focus on Department of Homeland Security final regulations, effective January 17, 2017, regarding Highly Skilled Workers; what the new regulations mean for employers and employees; and other highlights from 2016. Details on the free webinar, provided by the Employment Law Alliance, and presented by their U.S. members,

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D. Shane Jones Presents on Collective Bargaining at the 2016 Regional Conferences

On October 26-27, 2016, D. Shane Jones presented at the 2016 Regional Conferences in Decatur and Mt. Vernon Illinois sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBo) and the Illinois Association of School Personnel Association (“IASPA). Shane gave a presentation entitled Collective Bargaining Under Recent Changes in the Fiscal and Legal Landscape. D. Shane Jones practices in the areas of labor & employment law, education law, and higher education in

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Rob Jackstadt Presents at the 2016 Regional Conferences in Decatur and Mt. Vernon

On October 26-27, 2016, Rob Jackstadt presented at the 2016 Regional Conferences in Decatur and Mt. Vernon Illinois sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBo) and the Illinois Association of School Personnel Association (“IASPA). Rob gave a presentation entitled “The Construction Process: Reducing Defects”. Robert L. Jackstadt practices in the areas of commercial, construction and education litigation. Rob has tried to a conclusion numerous jury and bench trials in federal and

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Melanie Gurley Keeney Recently Served As A Presenter At The Missouri/Kansas AILA Chapter Conference in Overland Park, Kansas

Melanie Gurley Keeney recently served as a presenter at the Missouri/Kansas AILA Chapter Conference held at Kansas University. Melanie’s presentation focused on Employment-Based Nonimmigrant Visas, current trends and practice pointers regarding the H-1B visa; and NIV processes. Melanie Gurley Keeney, a founding Shareholder of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. , practices in the areas of Employment, Immigration, and Education law. Melanie represents institutions of higher education, corporations and individuals in immigration law

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Celynda Brasher Presents at MASA/MOASPA

Celynda L. Brasher gave a presentation entitled “The Top Ten Things Effective Administrators Do” at the MASA/MOASPA Spring Conference on March 31, 2016.   She also attended the MASA Awards Dinner on March 30, 2016.   Tueth Keeney is pleased to serve as a sponsor for the Dinner at each Spring Conference. Celynda L. Brasher is a founding shareholder of the firm. She practices in the areas of education, litigation, and labor and employment law. Celynda represents

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Kameron Murphy and Mollie Hennessee Present at the Human Resource Management Association’s Annual Legal Update in St. Louis

Kameron Murphy and Mollie Hennessee facilitated roundtable discussions at the Annual Legal Update for the Human Resource Management Association of Greater St. Louis on February 17, 2016. Kameron led a discussion on the delayed implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s Cadillac Tax, while Mollie discussed various termination techniques and other considerations for HR professionals when discharging employees.


Kameron W. Murphy joined Tueth Keeney in June 2013 and is a member of the firm’s Education Law and Labor &

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Melanie Gurley Keeney, Ian Cooper, Margaret Hesse, Kate Nash and Kameron Murphy Present CLE Program for Association of Corporate Counsel

Melanie Gurley Keeney, Ian Cooper, Margaret Hesse, Kate Nash and Kameron Murphy presented a CLE program to the members of the St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel on November 19, 2015 at Westborough Country Club.   Their presentations covered 1) MHRA Litigation in the Wake of Cox v. Kansas City Chiefs; 2) Troubling New Developments in Joint Employer Liability; 3) LGBT Rights vs. Religious Freedom ““ The Emerging Tug of War in the Workplace; and 4) Compliance

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Kate Nash and Mollie Hennessee present to a joint meeting of the Missouri Council of Student Affairs Officers and the Missouri Community College Student Affairs Officers

Kate Nash and Mollie Hennessee presented to the members of the Missouri Council of Student Affairs Officers and the Missouri Community College Student Affairs Officers on November 4, 2015.   Their presentation focused on numerous areas of interest to Student Affairs officers, including an update on recent case law involving Title IX issues, accommodating transgender students, accommodating pregnant students, disruptions and disabled students, and the status of gun rights on college campuses in Missouri.


Katherine L. Nash practices

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Celynda Brasher to Provide a Breakout Session for Central Office Administrators Conference

Celynda Brasher will be providing a break-out session, entitled, “We”™ve Been Hacked!,” at the Central Office Administrators conference, sponsored by the Missouri Association of School Administrators, on November 2, 2015.   Participants will receive information about legal and practical responses to hacking, and tips for preventing technological invasions in the first place.   The exact time and location will be decided and publicized by MASA and on our website. Celynda L. Brasher is a founding shareholder of

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Melanie Gurley Keeney to Serve as Panelist for Webinar Sponsored by the Employment Law Alliance

Melanie Gurley Keeney will serve as a member of a panel presenting a webinar sponsored by the Employment Law Alliance on November 17, 2015. The webinar, “Navigating the U.S. Business Immigration Maze: Practical Guidance for Employers,” will address business immigration hot topics and help demystify the U.S. immigration process in the hunt for global talent. Topics covered will include:

  • L-1 Visas: Pitfalls and strategies for intra-company talent transfers
  • H1b cap strategies: To STEM and beyond!
  • Keeping them legal: Managing
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