Jan 2, 2012
In recognition of their outstanding service to our clients and to the Firm, Michelle Hammond Basi and Martha Mendez-Fischer were named Senior Attorneys. Michelle concentrates her practices in education law and employment law. Martha concentrates her practice in immigration law. Congratulations Michelle and Martha!
Michelle Hammond Basi practices in the areas of school law, special education, school litigation, and labor and employment law. Michelle represents school districts throughout Missouri with respect to employment and termination matters,
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Dec 20, 2011
Michelle Hammond Basi was recognized by the Missouri Bar on December 16, 2011, for excellence in CLE presentation. Michelle was a featured presenter in the Missouri Bar CLE seminar on School Law on August 17, 2011. Recently, the materials Michelle prepared for the seminar were featured in the “Best of CLE Course Materials” section of the weekly Esq. Newsletter from the Missouri Bar. Michelle Hammond Basi practices in the areas
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Jul 7, 2010
The Missouri Council of School Administrators (MCSA) invited the firm of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt P.C. to produce a series of professional development training videos on various legal topics. The training videos will be available for members of the MCSA to view on the MCSA’s website. The MCSA is the umbrella organization for two autonomous statewide professional associations of public school administrators. The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) serves school superintendents. The Missouri Association of Elementary School
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Apr 12, 2010
Celynda Brasher, Tueth Keeney shareholder, and Michelle Basi, Tueth Keeney associate, recently won summary judgment in a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Missouri. The pro se plaintiff filed charges against St. Charles Community College alleging race, age and gender discrimination. The plaintiff had applied for twelve different positions at the College and was not hired for any of them. Judge Donald Stohr, of the Eastern District of Missouri ruled in favor of the Defendant on April 12, 2010,
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Jul 23, 2009
In the spirit of Tueth Keeney’s continuing commitment to advising and educating school administrators on the complex and ever-changing legal issues facing public schools, the firm hosted three school law seminars free of charge to clients and friends of the firm. More than 500 Missouri public school administrators attended the three seminars which took place on July 23, 2009 in Blue Springs, Missouri, July 24, 2009 at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Lake Ozark, Missouri, and July 28, 2009 at the
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Dec 3, 2008
Tueth Keeney attorneys Celynda Brasher, Michelle Basi, and Laura Hemmer won an important victory for Northwest School District, upholding the district’s Project Labor Agreement in a case of first impression under the new Missouri Statute that permits challenges before the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and the state courts. Following a hearing and submission of legal briefs, the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“LIRC”), in Jefferson City, Missouri issued its determination on December 3, 2008. This was the very first
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Nov 4, 2008
On November 4, 2008, the Missouri Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in favor of the Franklin County Commission, represented by Thomas Tueth and Michelle Basi of Tueth Keeney. The case involved an alleged violation of the Hancock Amendment based on the County Commission tax rate levy for the county’s 2006 property taxes. In a 7-0 decision written by Chief Justice Laura Denvir Stith, the Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed the trial court’s judgment
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Feb 19, 2008
On February 19, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit entered an order summarily affirming the Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, which entered summary judgment in favor of the City of St. Charles School District. Tueth Keeney attorneys, Celynda Brasher and Michelle Basi defended the school district in this matter. Plaintiff claimed that the District
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Feb 19, 2008
On February 19, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit entered an order summarily affirming the Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, which entered summary judgment in favor of the City of St. Charles School District. Tueth Keeney attorneys, Celynda Brasher and Michelle Basi defended the school district in this matter. Plaintiff claimed that the District discriminated
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Apr 20, 2005
Tueth Keeney attorneys Margaret Hesse and Michelle Basi recently obtained summary judgment on defamation claims brought against a St. Louis area school district, its Board members, and a high school principal in St. Louis County Circuit Court. A student and his parents brought the lawsuit after the student was expelled from the District when he engaged in conduct that the District contended violated its policy prohibiting bullying, sexual harassment, and vandalism. The student and
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Michelle H. Basi
Celynda L. Brasher
Kate L. Nash
Margaret A. Hesse
Laura E. Hemmer
Melanie Gurley Keeney