We are excited to welcome our 2022 Shook Scholars Institute! Law students are joining our attorneys for a professional development program, including a special keynote speech from Kansas City Mayor—and former Shook Summer Associate—Quinton Lucas. Mayor Quinton Lucas #ShookScholars

Day two for the #ShookScholars focused on life after law school with a mock interview workshop and an Associates Panel, where Shook associates shared their tips and experiences. Thank you to the 16 students from across the country who joined us this week!

In "Real World Evidence vs. Privacy," Of Counsel Kristin Kaplan will discuss how the U.S. FDA is likely to approach the competing interests of companies' use of artificial intelligence and real-world evidence regarding privacy. ACC Greater Philly fal.cn/3o7Wc

Partner John Barkett will be moderating “Avoiding Ethical Risks in a Hybrid Work Environment” as part of the American Bar Association 2022 Litigation Section Annual Conference, which will focus on how to avoid the potential legal risks of a remote work environment. fal.cn/3ocFB

Join us this month as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Shook. We will be spotlighting Shook attorneys and their stories of embracing their cultural heritage, advancements within the community and more. #ShookAAPI

This week, Shook will spotlight health and wellness in the legal industry during Well-Being Week in Law. Shook is one of 208 firms that signed the American Bar Association’s Well-Being Pledge to improve the “mental health landscape of the legal profession.” #WellbeinginLaw fal.cn/3ofWD

Join us on June 2 for our annual Update of the Law CLE event to learn more about mass arbitrations and opt-out class actions from Shook Partners Amir Nassihi, Michael Mallow, Joan Camagong and Rachel Straus. View the agenda and register for our free event: fal.cn/3ohNk

Shook is expanding our northeastern presence with a new Hartford, CT, office, which will be led by Managing Partner Robert R. Simpson, a first-chair trial attorney who focuses on high-stakes litigation. fal.cn/3oiu5

Achieving and maintaining well-being takes a multifaceted approach to support your overall health. Judge Jon Gray discusses measures taken at Shook to support health and well-being in the workplace. #WellbeinginLaw fal.cn/3oixk

Stress, anxiety and depression can leave lawyers unable to be fully present for their families, their work and their community. Well-Being Week in Law is a time to examine ways support your overall health. fal.cn/3okfh #WellbeinginLaw Source: Institute for Well-Being in Law

Join us for our annual Update of the Law CLE event on June 2 to learn the history and future of art and museum law. Shook attorneys will offer a multidisciplinary approach to art law in our free CLE event. fal.cn/3omRn #SHBUpdate22

Who rules the Metaverse? Partner Cory Fisher will explain the intellectual-property and privacy implications of virtual reality as part of Shook's annual Update of the Law CLE event on June 2. View the agenda and register for our free event: fal.cn/3oxkK #SHBUpdate22

Great synopsis of the work we've been doing at BioNexusKC! Love the team we have and excited to be a part of the impactful work! #KC

The #HeartlandCivicCollaborative is also collaborating with #KCRising in this effort to grow the Life Science sector in KC. BioKansas BioNexusKC University Health Children's Mercy MRIGlobal University of Kansas UMKC Central

New news! Our Civic Council of Greater Kansas City names Dr. Dred D. Scott as president after national search -- recently led Boys & Girls Club of Greater KC. bizjournals.com/kansascity/new… via @KCBizjournal

Great to have Dred Scott as President of the KC Civic Council. Looking forward to doing much for our region together. ⁦KC Chamber⁩ ⁦KCADC⁩ #KC2Detroit

Congratulations to IILP CEO, Sandra Yamate, on receiving the 2022 Justice John Paul Stevens Award! The award is given by the Chicago Bar Association and The Chicago Bar Foundation to attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service throughout their careers.

Let’s rally around KC life sciences! “It is an easy purpose to rally around,” BioNexus KC board member Anne St. Peter, Global Prairie, said. She has rallied behind our mission since our inception and says it has been a privilege to see the reputation and capacity of KC grow.

Shook Class Action & Appellate Litigation Practice Group Co-Chair Michael Mallow will moderate a November 10 panel discussion on class actions during the 2022 Complex Court Symposium hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association. fal.cn/3trpx #LosAngeles #ClassActions #LACBA

“The adage that power never gives way without a struggle,” writes Sean Wilentz, “was no less true in the case of early American abolitionism.” go.nybooks.com/45N7ueF