Firm News
December 9, 2024 2024 Adopt-a-Family with Hillcrest Transitional HousingAs a firm, we were honored to Adopt-a-Family with Hillcrest Transitional Housing again this year. Through the generosity of our great team, we helped shop, donate, and gift presents to a very special family for the holidays. Hillcrest Transitional Housing is a transitional housing program in Kansas City that primarily services women and children. Hillcrest […]
November 15, 2024 SWR Volunteers at HarvestersThis week, we volunteered at Harvesters. Harvesters provides food and related household products to more than 900 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. They also offer education programs to increase community awareness of hunger and teach about good nutrition. Learn more about Harvesters here.
November 11, 2024 Congratulations 2024 Missouri & Kansas Super LawyersWe’re proud to announce our attorneys who have received the 2024 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers recognition. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to our clients and the profession. Each year Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research. The top 5% […]
November 8, 2024 Brian Burge & Ryan Niehaus Secure Defense Verdict for OrthodontistBrian Burge and Ryan Niehaus recently secured a defense verdict on behalf of an orthodontist in a malpractice jury trial held in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Missouri. The plaintiff alleged the defendant improperly placed braces on her resulting in an off-center dental midline. Plaintiff also alleged that the treatment caused […]
November 1, 2024 Casey Voted to ABOTASanders Warren Russell congratulates Casey Housley, who recently was voted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an invitation-only organization of the finest lawyers and judges in America who have earned great distinction at trial. ABOTA was created in 1958 to defend and preserve the rights granted to all Americans by the 7th […]
October 7, 2024 Casey Housley Named to the Boating Industry Risk Management CouncilSanders Warren and Russell LLP congratulates partner, Casey Housley, who was recently named to the Boating Industry Risk Management Council (BIRMC). Founded in 1987, BIRMC’s mission is to promote boating safety through product integrity and accident prevention and encourages the exchange of product safety information among marine manufacturers. BIRMC members are boat, engine and marine […]
September 25, 2024 SWR Volunteers at Giving The BasicsGiving the Basics is a Kansas City based organization that was established in 2009 after its founders discovered that hygiene products are not covered by any kind of government assistance program. Giving the Basics developed a strategic way to help thousands in the community in desperate need of hygiene products. It relies on volunteers (like […]
August 14, 2024 Best Lawyers in America NomineesWe’re honored to congratulate our nominees for the Best Lawyers in America award—your dedication and professionalism are truly inspiring. Roger W. Warren William H. Sanders, Jr. Casey Housley Jeffrey Baker Sean Sturdivan Tracy M. Hayes Kaitlin Marsh-Blake – Ones to Watch
May 17, 2024 Volunteer Efforts with The Starfish Project FoundationThe Starfish Project Foundation in Olathe, Kansas strives to meet the basic needs of its local community (currently serving over 2,000 people a month). All of the services they provide are free. They don’t focus on one type of person or problem, but focus on the needs of the community and encourage others to do […]
March 19, 2024 Jenifer Svancara Appointed to SWR Management CommitteeWe’re thrilled to announce that Jenifer Svancara has been appointed to our Management Committee. This milestone speaks volumes about our dedication to empowering women in leadership roles. Jenifer brings with her a wealth of experience, dedication, and a fresh perspective that will undoubtedly enrich our firm’s vision and direction. Her outstanding contributions to our firm […]