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Amanda D. Cochran

Partner

Litigation
Springfield P: 417.755.7222 F: 417.720.1411
  • J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law
  • B.A., Murray State University
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
  • Missouri
  • American Bar Association
  • The Missouri Bar
  • Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Southern Illinois University School of Law Mock Trial Competition, Judge, 2005
  • Scott County Bar Association, 2003-2011

Amanda has significant experience litigating cases, as well as obtaining summary judgment on discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination claims. She also provides clients advice, counselling and risk management strategies related to employee discipline and termination, drug testing, FMLA and ADA compliance, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and preparation of employee handbooks.
Speaking Engagements
  • "Minimizing Employer Liability During Reopening and Recovery," Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual Event, June 2020 (speaker)
  • "Workforce Development Trends Panel," BKD CPAs & Advisors' Innovation Summit 2019, October 2019 (panelist) 
  • "Legal Updates in Employment Law and Social Media Issues," Nursing Home Administrator Conference, Lake Ozark, MO, February 2019 (speaker) 
  • "Managing Social Media in the Workplace," Missouri League for Nursing conference, Branson, MO, October 2017 (speaker)
  • "'Me-Too' Evidence in Employment Discrimination Cases," 2017 Advanced Trial Skills: Evidence, CLE Training, Trial Judge Education Committee, Lake Ozark, MO, March 2017 (panelist)
  • "Common and Not So Common Employee Issues," Missouri League for Nursing (MLN) 26th Annual Institute for Nursing Home Administrators, Camdenton, MO, March 2017 (speaker)
Community Involvement
  • Junior League of Springfield, Missouri, 2021
  • Sikeston Altrusa Club, 2009-2011
  • Sikeston Lions' Club, 2010-2011
  • Girl Scout leader, 2005-2010

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  • Leadership Springfield, "Signature Class," 2018
  • Lawyering Skills Advocacy Honors Award
  • Southern Illinois University Law Journal
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