Missouri Bar 2020-21 President John Gunn recognized our very own Athena Dickson along with Whittney Dunn, Mischa Buford Epps, and Erica Mynarich with this year’s President’s Awards for their contributions to helping lawyers even better serve their clients. Given by the president of The Missouri Bar, the annual award recognizes lawyers’ meritorious
Read MoreRik Siro Featured On 2021 Power List of Missouri Employment Lawyers
Our very own Rik Siro has been named one of the top Employment Lawyers on the 2021 Power List by Missouri Lawyers Media. The Power List looks into the lawyers and attorneys who lead and influence the Missouri legal community. He was chosen by their editorial team after an interview and reviewing
Read MoreProduct Liability Jury Verdict – 3M Combat Arms Ear Plugs
A jury returns a $6 million punitive verdict ($7.1 million overall) against 3M for defective Combat Arms Ear Plugs. Between 2003 and 2015, the dual-ended 3M Combat Arms Ear Plugs (version 2) were standard-issued equipment for service members. This included those who were deployed to combat zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan. The
Read MoreThe Center for Conflict Resolution Spotlights Rik Siro
We are excited to spotlight one of our volunteer board members Rik Siro! Rik is a trial lawyer with the law firm Of Siro Smith Dickson, PC, representing people in cases involving personal injury and employment discrimination. He also works as a mediator in those areas of practice. He is licensed to
Read MoreAthena Dickson to Chair Missouri Bar Committee on Lawyers Living Well
Siro Smith Dickson is pleased to announce Partner Athena M. Dickson has been appointed to chair the new Lawyers Living Well special committee of The Missouri Bar. Lawyers Living Well will make recommendations to the Board of Governors based on focused work in three primary areas: Stigma — Identify attitudes, perceptions, or
Read MoreSiro Smith Dickson PC Honored with Tier 1 recognition by 2021 edition of U.S. News–Best Lawyers
Siro Smith Dickson has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”! U.S. News — Best Lawyers uses a confidential, data driven rating system. Clients and/or professional references are emailed a survey addressing a firm’s expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and
Read MoreRaymond Dake Selected as Junior Member at Large for KCMBA Civil Litigation Section
Raymond Dake has been selected as Junior Member at Large for the 2021 Civil Litigation Section for the KCMBA. Learn More
Read MoreRaymond Dake Co-Chairs KCMBA Labor & Employment Law Committee
Raymond Dake has been selected to Co-Chair the 2021 Labor & Employment Law Committee for the KCMBA. Learn More
Read MoreRaymond Dake continues to Chair the Communications Advisory Committee for the KCMBA
Raymond has been selected once again to Chair the 2021 Communications Advisory Committee for the KCMBA, which is in charge of publishing the KC Counselor, KCMBA’s monthly magazine. The KC Counselor features member spotlights, KCMBA events, legal articles, and discounts at various local and national businesses. Learn More
Read MoreAthena Dickson and Siro Smith Dickson PC support the KCMBA #YouCanBeALawyer campaign
The #YouCanBeALawyer campaign was envisioned and created by Athena Dickson during her time as President of the KCMBA in order to help build a pathway to the legal profession for students of color and students in inner city public schools. Learn More
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