Amanda D. Cochran

Of Counsel

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

"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

Sikeston Altrusa Club, 2009-2011
Sikeston Lions' Club, 2010-2011
Girl Scout leader, 2005-2010

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

Amanda D. Cochran

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