Biography

Katie St. John’s devotion to serve as a trusted advocate for her clients is rooted in a childhood experience. She watched her mother breathe a sigh of relief after talking with a family law attorney, knowing the attorney was someone she could trust in her time of need. It was in that moment Katie knew she wanted to be that person for others, putting her on the path to a profession in law.

Her journey landed her in the civil litigation field, clerking at Simon Law while attending St. Louis University Law School. At Simon, she found her passion for medical malpractice and personal injury cases by watching clients come to the firm seeking understanding, answers and justice. To Katie, trust is the foundation of attorney-client privilege.

Katie believes another key to succeeding in this profession is understanding both sides of law, so she built her skills first as a defense attorney. The time she spent working for defendants gave her invaluable insight into how best to serve as a plaintiff’s attorney as well as prepare her clients for whatever the defense may throw at them. Now, as a plaintiff’s attorney, her approach with her clients is that of a team captain working together to form a plan on both offense and defense – just as she did while playing competitive soccer in college.

Katie joined Simon Law in April 2025 after securing a $1.1 million settlement in a workplace discrimination case, a $1.1 million verdict in a suicide wrongful death case, as well as a $60 million necrotizing enterocolitis case in Illinois in just 12 months. The wrongful death verdict was the first medical malpractice plaintiff’s verdict in Madison County in 14 years.

Katie is married with three children and lives with her family in St. Charles.

"My goal every single time I appear in court on behalf of my clients is to be the most prepared person in the room. My ability to deliver results depends on it, so I invest the time and effort to understand every detail, anticipate every angle and make sure I know the best strategy to advocate effectively."

— Katie St. John

Awards

  • National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri Bar
  • Illinois Bar
  • Eastern District of MO
  • Western District of MO
  • Southern District of IL
  • Central District of IL

Education

  • St. Louis University School of Law
    • Concentration in International and Comparative Law
  • Eastern Illinois University
    • Graduated with BA in History with Honors, a minor in Spanish, Pre-Law and Latin American Studies; magna cum laude

Professional Associations

  • American Association of Justice
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • St. Clair County Bar Association

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