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Partners Christopher Frantze and Timothy Laycock continue to represent Elevate Cannabis in Elevate's efforts to expand their presence through additional retail and cultivation assets for the communities and consumers they serve. Since June 2023, Chris and Tim have assisted Elevate in a series of rapid expansion and acquisition projects throughout Missouri, including acquiring licenses for dispensaries and cultivation and manufacturing facilities, and the acquisition of 17 dispensaries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHdAc9bc #ElevateCannabis #CannabisLaw #MissouriCannabis

We champion diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership, recognizing the invaluable perspectives women bring and empowering women of all backgrounds to achieve their professional and personal goals. We're proud of our strides to foster career advancement and development, leadership opportunities and well-being for women at the firm. Our commitment to women's equity doesn't stop with our attorneys and staff; we actively work to advance equality for women in the legal profession and the communities we serve. As we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay, join us in also celebrating the #StinsonWomenInLaw playing vital roles to shape a more equitable future. Their perspectives, dedication and achievements make us a more successful and innovative firm, allowing us to better serve our clients and ignite positive change in our communities. #WomenInLaw #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

We're proud to have played a role in facilitating Parkway Corporation's acquisition of a strategically-located multi-space parking facility in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Partners Christopher Frantze and Timothy Laycock and associate Jim Mosimann advised Parkway on the acquisition, enabling Parkway to invest in the Kansas City community and provide community members and visitors with an improved parking facility. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6JRx3a5 #RealEstateDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #KansasCityRealEstate

Luke VanFleteren co-authored an article for the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division's After the Bar publication providing insight for early-career attorneys on the value of low-stakes activities for fostering authentic client connections. Luke also provides advice for early-career attorneys seeking ways to develop client relationships of their own, urging them to explore shared personal interests with clients to foster stronger connections. "Consider hitting the golf course, sharing a good meal, or even involving the kids. Any shared interest that comes up in small talk is a great opportunity to spend time with clients outside of work," he writes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbvYMAuW #LawFirmAssociates #ClientService #RelationshipBuilding #BusinessDevelopment

David Kim authored an article for the New York Law Journal discussing the legal challenges arising from #genAI's ability to create realistic digital replicas of an individual's persona. David examines a recent case involving the exploitation and misuse of Scarlett Johansson's voice to highlight the need to update legislation protecting an individual's #personalityrights. "The ease of creating convincing digital replicas raises complex questions about identity, consent and personal rights in the digital age," David said. "As technology continues to advance, it is crucial for businesses and individuals to keep up with the developments in privacy and publicity laws, as well as advancements in genAI technology, and take appropriate measures to protect personality rights in this rapidly shifting legal landscape." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_-5BrFM #ArtificialIntelligence #AILaw #TechnologyLaw

Join us in congratulating Managing Partner Allison Murdock for being recognized on the Missouri Lawyers Media 2024 Top Managing Partners list! Allison is recognized for her strategic leadership, dedication to exceptional client service and commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence within the firm and legal profession. She's one of 20 managing partners recognized on the list of #lawfirmleaders growing their firm's revenue, expanding and maintaining their talent base, keeping their firms active in their communities and pushing their firms to achieve both professional and personal success. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhc2_YwC #StinsonWomenInLaw #WomenInLeadership

Susan Warshaw Ebner co-authored an article for the American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law's The Procurement Lawyer highlighting the importance of proactive compliance and the risks of non-compliance in #governmentcontracting in light of the upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program final rulemaking. Susan explores the complexities of the government's evolving cybersecurity requirements and the prime contractor's duty to manage cyber risk and ensure a secure supply chain, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence when selecting and communicating with subcontractors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsRp_hvh #ProcurementLaw #Cybersecurity #DCAttorney #CMMC

Steve Cosentino is featured in a recent FinXTech article discussing the challenges financial institutions face when technology vendors sunset products. Steve provides insight into identifying potential issues that could increase the likelihood of a vendor discontinuing their software and recommends seeking references to assess potential transition and conversion difficulties. Focusing on smaller, community financial institutions, Steve emphasizes the importance of leveraging contractual rights, negotiating favorable sunset provisions and exploring suitable replacement solutions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZHg5wAK #BankTechnology #DigitalBanking #VendorManagement #FinTech

Join us in congratulating our attorneys selected by Best Lawyers for inclusion in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, as well as our attorneys recognized with the "Lawyer of the Year" award!   Over 200 of our attorneys are recognized, representing a diverse range of practice areas across 12 of our office locations.   Learn more: Best Lawyers in America ➡ https://lnkd.in/eZVgYQGu   Ones to Watch ➡ https://lnkd.in/g9J6kREA   Lawyers of the Year ➡ https://lnkd.in/eBAhCTxh   #BestLawyers #BestLawyersInAmerica #LawFirmRankings #LegalAwards 

We recently renewed our commitment to the Diversity Lab's #MansfieldCertification for 2024-2025, joining 365+ law firms dedicated to making substantial progress in diversifying leadership ranks and creating inclusive talent practices that strengthen the legal profession. The firm continues to participate in the Mansfield Certification as a way to meaningfully advance the dialogue of promoting diverse attorneys. The certification process also enables us to further our efforts to foster a culture that values all backgrounds and continue our work that ensures advancement opportunities are inclusive for all in the legal profession. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnwHhSTz #Mansfield #LeadershipInLaw #DiversityLab