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An Exceptional Track Record Of Success

Amy has dedicated her legal career to advocating for clients and their families after their lives have been devastated by the careless and/or reckless conduct of a doctor, hospital, or corporation. Whether you have been injured due to a doctor’s or hospital’s medical negligence or a corporation’s decision to sell a defective product, Amy has the expertise and insight to help. She takes her job as “counselor” very seriously, taking time to listen to each of her client’s cases. Amy guides individuals through complex litigation and legal proceedings, leading them to a resolution of the case and enabling them to return to their lives, ready to move forward.

Amy is a member of numerous state and national professional associations and organizations and has served as an adjunct professor of law at the Washington University School of Law since 2001 and is regularly asked to give presentations to her fellow attorneys on legal and ethical topics. She has received the highest ethical and professional rating of AV Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell® and is on the executive committee of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys where she works hard to ensure that our civil justice system provides equal access to injured individuals.

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Professional Associations

  • Founder of AIEG Women’s Caucus (2019-present)

  • Co-Chair Medical Malpractice Committee, AIEG, 2023-present

  • American College of Trial Lawyers

  • Chair of the podcast Trial Tested committee 2023-present

  • Missouri Supreme Court Civil Rules Committee, Member, 2017 – present

  • Eastern District of Missouri Merit Selection Panel for the Appointment of Magistrate Judges – Chair – 2022
  • Eastern District of Missouri Merit Selection Panel for the Re-Appointment of a Magistrate Judge- Chair- 2022
  • Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis, President, 2017-18
  • Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis, President-Elect, 2016-17
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ), Member of the Women’s Caucus
  • American Bar Association
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow, (State Co-Chair 2016-2018)
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) (2017-present), Secretary/Treasurer (2019-2020), Vice-President (2020-2021)
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Treasurer, 2013-2015, Women in the Legal Profession Committee, Bench and Bar CLE Planning Committee and John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award Committee
  • Board of Governors and Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus
  • CLE Co-Chair 2021-2023
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • Member of the Women’s Caucus
  • Member of the State Committee, 2019-present
  • Missouri Bar Association
  • Missouri Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, 2023 – present
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
  • Vice-Chair National Outreach Committee 2020-2022
  • Saint Louis University High School Board of Trustees, 2023 – present
  • Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis
    • Board Member-At-Large (2008-2013)

    • President-Elect (2016)

    • President (2017)

    • Past-President (2018)

  • Women in the Legal Profession Committee
  • 2021 Chambers USA – Band 1
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA), Board of Governors, Executive Committee and former Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus, President 2022-2023
  • Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG), Board of Governors, (2018-present)
  • 2024 International Academy of Trial Attorneys

 

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Results

Amy’s dedication has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients through the years:

  • $10 million mass tort/product liability
  • $6 million product liability
  • $5.75 million medical malpractice
  • $2.8 million product liability/medical malpractice
  • $2 million product liability/wrongful death
  • $1 million medical malpractice
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Awards

  • American Jurisprudence Award- Commercial Transactions, 1996
  • John C. Shepherd Professionalism Award, BAMSL, 2006
  • Lon O. Hocker Trial Lawyer Award, Missouri Bar Foundation, 2007
  • Up and Coming Lawyers, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2007
  • Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, 2007- present
  • Kentucky Colonel, 2007- present
  • 40 Under 40, St. Louis Business Journal, 2008
  • Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, 2008-present
  • The Best Lawyers® in America, Personal Injury, Plaintiffs
  • Women’s Justice Rising Star Award, 2009
  • Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Women Missouri &
  • Kansas, 2010-present
  • American Trial Lawyers Assoc., Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2011
  • Member of the Inns of Court, 2011-2013
  • President’s Award, BAMSL, 2013
  • Thomas A. Strong Award, MATA, 2013
  • Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers®, Top 10 St. Louis, 2024
  • Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers®, Top 50 Women St. Louis, 2024
  • Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers®, Top 50 St. Louis, 2013-present
  • Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers®, Top 100, 2013-present
  • Inaugural Speaker for The Honorable Donald J. Gunn, Sr. Professionalism and Justice Address to the incoming class of Saint Louis University School of Law, August 11, 2014
  • The Best Lawyers® Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions- Plaintiffs
  • The Best Lawyers® Medical Malpractice Law- Plaintiffs
  • The Best Lawyers® Product Liability Litigation- Plaintiffs
  • The Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions- Plaintiffs- St. Louis, 2017
  • The Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” Medical Malpractice Law- Plaintiffs- St. Louis, 2018
  • Eileen H. Searls Service Award, Women’s Law Student Association at the Saint Louis University School of Law, 2018
  • American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) Fellow, 2019-present
  • Women’s Justice Litigation Practitioner Award, Missouri Lawyers’ Media, 2019
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Power 30 Personal Injury List, 2020
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA), President’s Award, 2020
  • The Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” Product Liability Litigation
    Plaintiffs- St. Louis, 2020
  • Missouri Lawyers Media, Power List 2021, Personal Injury Attorneys
  • Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers®, Top 10, 2021-present
  • The Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs – St. Louis 2022
  • Missouri Lawyers Media, Power List 2022, 2023, Personal Injury Attorneys
  • Missouri Lawyers Media, Top 100 Power List, 2022
  • AIEG President’s Award, April, 2023
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Transylvania University, April, 2023
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Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Missouri
  • United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
  • United States District Court for the District of Kansas
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Published Works

  • Searching for an Acceptable Reasonable Doubt Jury Instruction in Light of Victor v. Nebraska, 40 ST. LOUIS U. L.J 145 (1996)
  • Structural Work Act Repeal Retroactive?, 4 IDC QUARTERLY 50 (1996)
  • Tort Immunity for Public Service Not-For-Profit Corporations, 4 IDC QUARTERLY 6 (1997)
  • Since When Is “Too Nice” A Fault?, XLV ST. LOUIS LAWYER 12 (2007)
  • Let’s Thank the Role Models, ST. LOUIS LAWYER (Jan. 2008)
  • Life is a Spinning Plate, and I Want to Balance It!, WLA Newsletter (Spring 2008)
  • The Rewards of Giving Back, SAINT LOUIS BRIEF, Spring 2009
  • Medical Device Preemption: Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc. and Its Aftermath, THE MISSOURI TRIAL ATTORNEY (Summer 2009)
  • The Value of Medical Bills? The Wait is Over, THE MISSOURI TRIAL ATTORNEY (Fall 2009)
  • President’s Message, Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis Newsletter, Fall, 2017, Spring, 2018, Summer, 2018
  • Daubert: Yes! No! Maybe?, THE ST. LOUIS BAR JOURNAL, Vol. 65, No. 1 (Summer 2018) (co-written with Elizabeth Washam-Lenivy)
  • On Women Lawyers, ST. LOUIS LAWYER, Vol. 69, Nov. 2018
  • Danger Ahead: The Risks of Truck Platooning and Status of State Legislation, AIEG VOICE, (Spring, 2019) (co-written with Elizabeth S. Lenivy)
  • Hospitals off the hook, Patients. . . out of luck. AIEG VOICE, Medical Malpractice Edition, (Winter, 2020) (co-written with Elizabeth S. Lenivy)
  • Changes to Missouri Supreme Court Rules of Civil Procedure, No Longer “Purported” to be Amended, THE MISSOURI TRIAL ATTORNEY, Summer, 2021
  • Why We Should All Be Listening: An Interview with Journalist Kate Murphy, JOURNAL THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS, Issue 99, Summer 2022
  • Witness Impeachment 101, TRIAL, Vol. 59, No. 5, May, 2023
  • Screening Your Medical Malpractice Cases: Increasing Your Chances Of Litigation Success, AIEG VOICE, Medical Malpractice Edition, (Winter 2023)
  • MARTINDALE- HUBBELL AV Peer Review Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability Women’s AV Preeminent Rating
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Seminars Presented

  • Keys to Litigating Missouri Bad Faith Cases, March 30, 2004
  • State Civil Litigation in Missouri, May 19, 2004
  • Misconceptions in Medical Malpractice Reform, October 22, 2004
  • Ethics in Litigation, December 9, 2004
  • Advanced Trial Advocacy in Missouri, January 19, 2005
  • Keys to Litigating Missouri Bad Faith Cases, June 3, 2005
  • Simon Passanante Trial Practice Seminar (moderator), 2005-2011
  • Plaintiff’s Personal Injury From Start to Finish, June 29, 2006
  • Medical-Legal Implications of Placental Pathology, January 29, 2007
  • Guest Speaker at Washington University School of Law – Health Law Association Luncheon, March 21, 2007
  • Successful Medical Malpractice Suits, April 27, 2007
  • How to Successfully Resolve Automobile Injury Cases, June 13, 2007
  • Litigation Case Management: Best Practices for Paralegals, October 8, 2007
  • Tips for Handling The Personal Injury Case, December 14, 2007 (substitute for John Simon)
  • Gaining The Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases, March 26, 2007
  • Successful Medical Malpractice Suits, April 22, 2008
  • How to Successfully Resolve Automobile Injury Cases, June 13, 2008
  • Document Management in the Trenches: How Paralegals Can Get & Stay Organized, January 29, 2009
  • Case Evaluation and Venue, BAMSL Bench, Bar and Professional Development Conference, May 29, 2009
  • The Value of Medical Bills, The Simon Law Firm Trial Practice Seminar, June 23, 2009
  • Pharmaceutical Litigation- Avoiding Preemption Pitfalls, June 26, 2009
  • Trial Practice II, Masters Program: Split Decisions- Admissibility of Medical Bill Evidence in Missouri, September 25, 2009
  • Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices: Supporting Your Case, January 14, 2010
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Evidence, November 10, 2010
  • Where Does the Buck Stop? Dealing with Medical Bills, MATA Conference, June 26, 2011
  • The Mechanics of Illinois Civil Procedure, June 29, 2011
  • Medical Malpractice From A-Z, December 2, 2011
  • Medicare Set Asides in Personal Injury Litigation, February 24, 2012
  • Tips on Deposing Lay Witnesses, BAMSL-Bench and Bar Conf., June 1, 2012
  • Medical Malpractice from A-Z, NBI, December 7, 2012
  • Saint Louis University School of Law Deline Ethics and Professionalism Program for First Year Law Students, April 5, 2013
  • Pre-Trial Motions, The Simon Law Firm Annual Seminar to Benefit Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, June 18, 2013
  • Applying Medical Knowledge of Injuries to Your Case, NBI, December 9, 2013
  • Introduction of Medical Records and Bills into Evidence, The Best Practice Series, April 4, 2014
  • Saint Louis University School of Law Deline Ethics and Professionalism Program for First Year Law Students, April 4, 2014
  • Product Liability 101, St. Louis County Bar Association, May 16, 2014
  • Product Liability 101, BAMSL, Bench and Bar Conference, May 29, 2014
  • Anatomy of a Product Liability Case, The Simon Law Firm Seminar to Benefit Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, June 17, 2014
  • Stacked Deck: Dealing (Still) with Billed v. Paid, MATA Conference, June 21, 2014
  • How to Avoid $1,000/day Penalties- Statutory Compliance with the Requirements of Liens, MODL/IDC, September 18, 2014
  • Take Control: Proving Doctors are Employees of Hospitals, Webinar, December 9, 2014
  • Auto Injuries: Advanced Plaintiff Strategies, NBI, September 25, 2015
  • Telling Your Client’s Story With Technology—David or Goliath? (Panel Discussion), Missouri Bar Annual Meeting, October 8, 2015
  • Expert Witnesses: Using Court Rules to Your Advantage, NBI Video Webcast, October 22, 2015
  • First Chair Society, Guest Speaker, Saint Louis University School of Law, February 23, 2016
  • Advanced Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law, NBI, April 21, 2016
  • Plaintiff’s Auto Injury Litigation, NBI Video Webcast, May 13, 2016
  • 5th Annual E-Discovery Symposium, Ethical Collection (Panel Discussion), October 21, 2016
  • Saint Louis University School of Law Deline Ethics and Professionalism Program for First Year Law Students, March 27, 2017
  • Legislative & Mass Tort Changes in Missouri, The Simon Law Firm Annual Seminar to Benefit Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, June 20, 2017
  • Personal Injury from A to Z, NBI, June 30, 2017
  • Making Objections at Trial, Missouri Bar Webinar, July 25, 2017
  • Local Government Law From Start to Finish, Government Attorney Ethics: Protect Your Client and Yourself, NBI, September 19, 2017
  • Saint Louis University School of Law Outlaws Panel on Implicit Bias, October 17, 2017
  • Missouri Adopts Daubert: What you need to know, BAMSL Friday Fundamentals, November 3, 2017
  • What Judges Think: Real-World Scenarios in Civil Court-An Interactive Workshop, NBI, Moderator, April 6, 2018
  • Closing Arguments, BAMSL, Bench and Bar Conference, May 31, 2018
  • Plaintiff’s Auto Injury Litigation, NBI Video Webcast, September 17, 2018
  • Legislation Impacting Litigators, Missouri Bar Annual Conference, Moderator, September 27, 2018
  • Advanced Mediator Training, USA&M, Negotiation & Mediation of Medical Malpractice Cases, September 29, 2018
  • As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation, NBI, Moderator, May 10, 2019
  • Young Lawyer- How to Optimize your Resources, BAMSL, Bench and Bar Conference, May 30, 2019
  • AIEG, Trial College, Coach, June 5-7, 2019
  • Trial Wars Return of the Jury, Mock Trial Presenter, American College of Trial Lawyer/BAMSLs, June 11, 2019
  • Personal Injury Litigation, Secrets and Insider Tips, NBI, June 14, 2019
  • Legislative & Mass Tort Changes in Missouri, The Simon Law Firm P.C. Hon. Richard B. Teitelman Memorial Seminar to Benefit Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, June 25, 2019
  • Women Who Lead in Law, Panel Discussion, June 27, 2019
  • Managing Home and Office: Worlds Colliding, AIEG, Panelist/Moderator, April 1, 2020
  • Communicating with Judges: Motions, Conferences and More, NBI, Moderator, May 1, 2020
  • A Survey of Legal Podcasts, AIEG Virtual Symposium, November 19, 2020
  • Guardianship/PR for Plaintiff: How Does It Work & Why Should You Consider It? AIEG Virtual Trucking Symposium, February 11, 2021
  • Imposter Syndrome, University of Missouri School of Law, Women’s Lawyer Association, Panel Discussion, February 24, 2021
  • Work-Life Balance, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Women in the Legal Profession Committee, Panel Discussion, May 21, 2021
  • This Year in the Missouri Legislature, Annual Simon Seminar for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, June 22, 2021
  • Medical Malpractice: Preparing to Litigate & Mediate, USA&M Best Practices Series, June 24, 2021
  • Medical Malpractice Cases Post-COVID, AIEG Spring Conference, July 30, 2021
  • Keynote Panel Speaker, Arizona Women Lawyers Association 43rd Annual Convention, Oct. 2022
  • Audit Trails, Don’t Take No For An Answer, AIEG Spring Conference, April 19, 2023
  • MATA President’s Address, June, 2023
  • Keynote Speaker at the Wisconsin Association for Justice, Women’s Caucus Retreat, Sept. 2023
  • Report on Whip-It Verdict, AIEG Fall Conference, October 19, 2023
  • Panelist, AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus Leadership Summit, February 9, 2024
  • Medical Malpractice 101, Panelist, AIEG Spring Conference, April 4, 2024
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Teaching Experience

  • American Association of Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition, Coach for Saint Louis University School of Law Team, 2009
  • Guest Lecturer at Washington University School of Law, Product Liability Class, Spring Semester, 2010, 2012
  • Missouri Association of Defense Lawyers (MODL) Trial Academy, Faculty Member and Presenter, 2013-2015, 2022, 2023
  • Guest Lecturer at Saint Louis University School of Law, Law and the Regulation of Science, Spring, 2016
  • Attorneys Information Exchange Group, (AIEG) Trucking Seminar, Faculty Member, November, 2017, 2018
  • Attorneys Information Exchange Group, (AIEG), Trial College Faculty Member, 2019, 2022
  • Guest Lecturer at Missouri State University, Department of Public Health and Sports Medicine, A discussion of Legal Liability in the Setting of Athletic Training Professionals, November, 2020
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Community Involvement

  • The Simon Law Firm, P.C. Annual Seminar to Benefit Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Founding Member, Annual Committee Member and Former Moderator
  • Our Little Haven, Event Committee Member
  • Let’s Start, Event Committee Member
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