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Hope Abramov

Hope Abramov

Partner

St. Louis
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  • Education

    • Washington University School of Law,

      J.D., 1997

      Appointed by Wiley Rutledge Moot Court Board, 1996

      Semi-finalist in Environmental Moot Court, Spring 1996

    • Brandeis University,

      B.A., Politics, cum laude

  • Admissions

    • Missouri

    • Illinois

    • Missouri USDC, Eastern District

    • Illinois USDC, Central District

    • Illinois USDC, Southern District

  • Affiliations

    • Board Member, Boy Scouts of America - Greater St. Louis Area Council

    • Board Member, COCA - Center of Creative Arts

    • Board Member, Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design

    • Founding Member, Regional In-House Labor and Employment Attorneys (ILEA) Practice Group

    • Member of Missouri, Illinois and American Bar Associations

  • Recognitions

    • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings), 2015-2023

    • Listed in Chambers USA (by Chambers & Partners) as an Up and Coming Lawyer, 2013-2015

    • Listed in "Chambers USA" for Labor and Employment in Missouri; St. Louis & Surrounds, 2021-2022 (by Chambers & Partners)

    • Named an Up & Coming Lawyer by "Missouri Lawyers Weekly," 2013

    • Listed in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers (by Thomson Reuters) Rising Stars list, 2008

  • Employment

    • Thompson Coburn LLP

      Partner, 2012-Present

      Associate, 1997-2001

    • Bunge North America, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri

      Associate General Counsel, 2001-2012

    • United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Section, Washington, D.C.

      Legal Intern, Spring 1997

    • Chambers of United States District Judge William L. Beatty, East St. Louis, Illinois

      Legal Intern, Summer 1996

    • Office of the United States Attorney, St. Louis, Missouri

      Legal Intern, Summer 1995

A partner in the Labor and Employment practice area, Hope's extensive labor and employment practice is bolstered by her experiences as an in-house attorney for more than 10 years at an agribusiness with grain handling, processing and port facilities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Hope intimately understands the needs and objectives of in-house counsel, and that unique perspective helps her craft practical business solutions and effectively communicate her common-sense advice to corporate leadership and HR professionals.

In her practice, Hope counsels human resource departments and business leaders on compliance with employment laws, including those involving discrimination, wage and hour, benefits, health and safety and worker's compensation. She frequently represents companies in labor matters, including labor arbitrations, union negotiations, union certifications and de-certifications and matters before the National Labor Relations Board. She also develops and drafts personnel policies and conducts on-site or remote training on compliance with labor and employment laws.

Representative Experience

Advised on labor strategy involving a significant labor dispute in the Pacific Northwest with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Negotiated a union agreement with unprecedented management-rights terms.

Successfully opposed a union certification petition in Canada and organized successful decertification campaigns in the U.S. Organized numerous successful oppositions to union organizing drives.

Successfully defended multi-plaintiff employment discrimination litigation and related arbitration.

Assisted with labor and employment issues in connection with numerous acquisitions and joint ventures.

Counseled companies in connection with reductions in force.

Directed internal investigations into complaints of policy violations.

Assisted companies with implementation of background check procedures

Developed and conducted training on various employment issues, including harassment prevention training and internal investigation procedures.

Drafted personnel handbooks and policies, and implemented standardized employment releases, confidentiality agreements and independent contractor forms.