by Staff Writers | May 22, 2014 | News & Events
The Missouri Asian American Bar Association jointly hosted an annual dinner on May 22, 2014 at the St. Louis Zoo for its members and the members of its partner organizations: Hispanic Bar Association of St. Louis, Lawyers for Equality, Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis, the South Asian Bar Association, St. Louis Chapter and the Mound City Bar Association. The Unity Dinner is a celebration of diversity within the legal profession. John M. Hongs, as president of the Missouri Asian American Bar Association oversees the planning for the event. Among those congratulating Mr. Hongs on the success of the Dinner was Judy Preddy Draper, Honorary Counsel for the Republic of Korea.
by Staff Writers | Mar 31, 2014 | News & Events
Clayborne, Sabo and Wagner LLP is pleased to announce that John M. Hongs has joined the Firm as a partner on April 1, 2014. Mr. Hongs maintains a rich and diverse real estate and corporate transactional practice in which he has routinely represented Fortune 100 and 500 Companies, other leading public corporations, banks and financial institutions, municipalities, closely-held entities and high net-worth individuals as well as handled commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hongs was a partner at the St. Louis, Missouri office of a nationally-ranked firm of over 500 attorneys.
Mr. Hongs has served as general counsel to the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) of St. Louis, general counsel to the Asian American Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the charitable arm of the AACC, and currently serves as the President of the Missouri Asian American Bar Association.
John M. Hongs received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 2002 and is licensed to practice law in Missouri and before the U.S. District Courts of Missouri and Southern Illinois. He was named to the “Rising Stars” list in the area of Business Litigation byMissouri & Kansas Super Lawyer magazine, in 2012, a distinction earned by no more than two-and-a-half percent of the lawyers in the state of Missouri.
by Staff Writers | Jul 31, 2013 | News & Events
Petitioner claimed carpel tunnel condition as a result of her customer service position for her employer. The arbitrator ruled in favor of petitioner on a finding that her injury was work-related. Attorney Jennifer Barbieri represented the employer and appealed the arbitrator’s decision. On appeal, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission agreed with Barbieri’s argument that the petitioner had failed to prove that her carpel tunnel condition was anything more than idiopathic. The commission overturned the arbitrator’s award of benefits to petitioner. Benson v. Illinois American Water Co., Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
by Staff Writers | Jul 31, 2013 | News & Events
Attorney Jennifer Barbieri of Clayborne, Sabo and Wagner LLP was selected as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell for her representation of employers in workers’ compensation claims.
by Staff Writers | May 21, 2013 | News & Events
Petitioner in this workers’ compensation action claimed injuries to his back and neck in two separate accidents. Petitioner’s treating physician recommended pain management and surgery. Respondent employer was represented by Jennifer L. Barbieri. Following a trial, the arbitrator denied petitioner’s claim for benefits, including medical and TTD. Petitioner appealed to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The commission affirmed the arbitrator’s decision. Womack v. Touchette Regional Hospital, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
