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Husch Blackwell LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds


Husch Blackwell LLP

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Labor & Employment - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Husch Blackwell LLP offers outstanding labor and employment capabilities in its St. Louis office, as well as a strong team in Kansas City. The firm carries significant litigation expertise in FLSA and wage and hour class and collective actions, and advises on labor law issues that include negotiations with unions and the NLRB. It also offers experience in discrimination and trade secrets disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Husch Blackwell LLP represented Arch Resources in a series of related putative collective actions pending in federal and state courts across West Virginia, Missouri and Colorado, alleging wage and hour violations under the FLSA.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys at Husch Blackwell are excellent at relationship management and great thought partners.

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  • Husch Blackwell has an excellent ability to understand and manage complex litigation.

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  • The team is well organized and promptly resolves employment-related matters.

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  • The team is highly responsive, has an impressive depth of knowledge and excellent communication skills.

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  • Husch Blackwell has a deep bench of experienced partners. It offers a strong service and a practical view of how to manage risk.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersRobert Tomaso
    Eminent PractitionersRobert Tomaso

    Robert Tomaso

    Robert Tomaso is office managing partner in St. Louis and is highly regarded for his labor and employment practice. He has a wealth of experience with matters including M&A-related employment issues and discrimination litigation.
  • Band 2Josef S Glynias
    Band 2Josef S Glynias

    Josef S Glynias

    Josef Glynias regularly advises employers on wage and hour class actions along with other claims such as discrimination.
    • Josef Glynias is a great lawyer.

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    • Josef is practical and attuned to business priorities.

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    • Josef is incredibly business-minded. He's a phenomenal technical litigator and a pragmatic adviser.

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  • Band 2Julianne Story
    Band 2Julianne Story

    Julianne Story

    Julianne Story advises employers on a wide range of matters, such as discrimination and retaliation cases. She assists with investigations as well as litigation.
    • Julianne is responsive and extremely knowledgeable.

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    • Julianne is a fantastic attorney.

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    • Julianne is an outstanding partner and adviser.

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  • Band 3Kyle Russell
    Band 3Kyle Russell

    Kyle Russell

    Kyle Russell offers notable strengths in labor and employment litigation, with clients turning to him for his considerable expertise in defending discrimination and retaliation claims.

    • Kyle is an excellent lawyer with a great demeanor.

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    • Kyle Russell is a terrific litigator.

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  • Band 3Paul Pautler
    Band 3Paul Pautler

    Paul Pautler

    Paul Pautler regularly defends his clients in employment-related litigation, including discrimination and retaliation claims. He is also active in internal investigations.
    • Paul is an excellent employment attorney and counselor.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Paul is terrific and an outstanding lawyer.

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  • Band 3Randall S. Thompson
    Band 3Randall S. Thompson

    Randall S. Thompson

    Randall S. Thompson handles a wide range of labor and employment matters. He is well placed to advise on noncompete lawsuits and discrimination claims.

    • Randall takes time to understand our business and provides legal advice with that knowledge in mind.

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  • Band 3Sonni Nolan
    Band 3Sonni Nolan

    Sonni Nolan

    Sonni Nolan is a go-to for clients seeking strong representation before the EEOC. She is also well placed to advise on discrimination claims and class actions under FMLA.

    • Sonni is responsive, thoughtful and a trusted adviser on sensitive employee relations matters.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Sonni stands out for her practical, mission-aware approach to employment law and her ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable guidance.

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  • Band 4Trecia Moore
    Band 4Trecia Moore

    Trecia Moore

    Trecia Moore is frequently seen advising clients in the retail and energy sectors on collective bargaining agreements and union-related issues.

  • Up and ComingKaytlin Kopen
    Up and ComingKaytlin Kopen

    Kaytlin Kopen

    Kaytlin Kopen is recognized for her work in labor and employment matters. She routinely provides counsel in discrimination and retaliation cases as well as breach of contract disputes.

    • Kaytlin is a terrific mind that you want to have as your thought partner.

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