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ACLU of Missouri’s Tori Schafer Named Lawyer of the Year for Championing Reproductive Rights Initiative

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Jefferson City, Mo. – The ACLU of Missouri’s Tori Schafer has been named Lawyer of the Year by Missouri Lawyers Media. Schafer will be recognized alongside fellow attorneys Chris Grant of Schuchat, Cook & Werner, and Charles Hatfield of Stinson at the upcoming Annual Missouri Lawyers Awards scheduled for February 13. Schafer, currently the Director of Policy and Campaigns at the ACLU of Missouri, played a pivotal role in ensuring the passage of Amendment 3. Her efforts involved not only leading successful legal battles to maintain the amendment on the ballot but also serving as … Read more

Tori Smith Sworn In as Newest General Sessions Court Judge in Groundbreaking Ceremony

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Chattanooga, TN — In a significant judicial appointment, Tori Smith recently took the oath of office, stepping into the role of General Sessions Court Judge. This event marks not only a personal milestone for Smith but also a pivotal moment for the local judiciary. Tori Smith, who previously distinguished herself in the legal realm as an accomplished attorney, brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to fairness and justice to her new position. Her legal career, notable for its breadth and depth, includes extensive work in both civil and criminal law, which will serve … Read more