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On November 21, Sherry Knutson will be a panelist at the Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts Women’s Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico. In “Is It Too Late to Not Be a Lawyer? Alternate Paths From Law School,” Sherry and co-panelists will offer valuable insights and strategies for navigating career transitions within and beyond the legal profession. Learn more at the link in the comments.

On October 31, after a five-week trial in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Tucker Ellis helped secure a unanimous defense verdict in a product liability case involving claims of strict liability and negligence for our client Mead Johnson. The plaintiff alleged that premature infant formula contributed to the development of a serious gastrointestinal condition, with more than $6.27 billion in damages sought. Our team, led by Sherry Knutson and Charissa Walker, included support from James Mizgala, Madeline Dennis, Brenda Sweet, Kelly Baldini, and Brooke Pauley. To learn more, please see the link in the comments.

We’re proud to announce that Tucker Ellis has received the 2024 “Tipping the Scales” recognition from the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance. This honor celebrates our commitment to gender parity, as women comprised at least 50% of our new partner class this year. "This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive firm," said Tucker Ellis Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leadership Committee Co-Chairs Chad Eggspuehler and Charissa Walker in a joint statement. "Promoting gender equity at the partnership level strengthens our firm, brings fresh perspectives, and allows us to better serve our clients and communities." Learn more at the link in the comments. #TuckerEllis #GenderParity #DiversityAndInclusion #TippingTheScales #DEI

On October 16, Susan Racey explored the topic of bringing community property benefits to Ohioans at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s 51st Annual Estate Planning Institute. Learn more at the link in the comments. #TuckerEllis

On October 29, dozens of in-house counsel gathered at our Cleveland office to attend the in-person sessions of our 11th Annual In-House Counsel Summit (IHCS). Our attendees enjoyed an afternoon of connection, engaging CLE sessions, and meaningful insights shared by Tucker Ellis attorneys from around the country. Thanks to all who joined us for another memorable IHCS—especially our presenters: Elisabeth Arko, Chad Eggspuehler, Diana Katz Gerstel, Kelli Novak, Mike Ruttinger, Ben Sasse, Grayson Sieg, Jeffrey Sindelar Jr., Caroline Tinsley, Victoria Vance, and Ethan Weber. The series will continue in the coming weeks with four virtual sessions. For more information about our 2024 In-House Counsel Summit, please see the link in the comments. #TuckerEllis #InHouseCounsel #ContinuingLegalEducation

On October 18, Chad Eggspuehler provided a review of the 2023–2024 U.S. Supreme Court term at the annual conference of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA). Learn more on our website, linked in the comments below.

We were proud to be a sponsor of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s (CMBF) Halloween Run for Justice on October 26! For over two decades, CMBF has held the fundraising event to advance its mission of providing law-related education and enhanced educational opportunities to the students in Cleveland and East Cleveland City Schools. At Tucker Ellis, supporting such a meaningful cause and being part of a fun-filled community event is always a highlight of the season. A big thank you to our attorneys and staff who laced up and took part in this year’s race – including Mike Ruttinger (pictured below with his daughter), Karl Bekeny, Chad Eggspuehler, Riley Shaw, Chaz Weber, Robert Porter, and Christina Noetzel – and congratulations to Mike, Christina, and TE team member Axel Bekeny on winning their respective age groups. Your dedication truly embodies the spirit of giving back to the Cleveland community. We look forward to continuing working with CMBA year-round to support impactful programs like the Halloween Run for Justice. Learn more about this fantastic event at the link in the comments. #TuckerEllis #HalloweenRunForJustice #CMBA #ClevelandCommunity #GivingBack

Increasingly, scammers are exploiting the United States Patent and Trademark Office's publicly available records to target trademark owners. In our latest IP Tip of the Month, Helena Guye explains how trademark owners can avoid falling victim to bad actors' fraudulent schemes. Read October's IP Tip of the Month by clicking the link in our comments.

Yesterday, we wrapped up the second installment of our 2024 Litigation Institute! Over two-day sessions in September and October, 35 associates from across the firm gathered in Cleveland, supported by a dedicated faculty of 44 counsel, partners, and retired partners. Our annual Litigation Institute is designed to sharpen the litigation and courtroom skills of our junior trial lawyers through advanced training, mentorship, and collaboration. We’re incredibly proud of this year’s participants and how much they’ve developed their skills through the program. By investing in the growth of our attorneys, we empower them to deliver exceptional advocacy—today and into the future. Special thanks to our faculty volunteers and to Heather Bartzi for organizing this year’s program. #TuckerEllis #LitigationExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #LawyerTraining

Congratulations to Nwadiuto "DT" Amajoyi, V. Sathienmars, and Steven Lauridsen! Last week, DT, V., and Steven traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fall Meetings—the final program of the 2024 LCLD class. DT and V. attended the LCLD Pathfinder Meeting, while Steven participated in the LCLD Fellows Meeting, joining legal professionals from around the world for workshops and leadership development sessions focused on topics like “How to Work Effectively Across Differences” and “Strategies to Enhance Critical Thinking & Mindset for Emerging Leaders.” Moreover, DT received the LCLD Atlas Award, which is awarded to individuals who participate in the LCLD program at the highest level by attending eight seminars during their LCLD year. Now LCLD alumni, DT, V., and Steven will continue representing Tucker Ellis at future LCLD events. We’re grateful to our 2024 LCLD class for exemplifying our firm’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we look forward to seeing them apply the valuable insights they’ve gained through the LCLD program to continue advancing these efforts. #TuckerEllis