Michael D. (Mike) Hockley

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce 15 of the firm’s attorneys and two practices have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, including rankings at the state and national level.

Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley recently was selected to serve on the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) Foundation’s Advisory Council. Mike will serve a one-year term and contribute his efforts toward engaging members and improving the environmental law field.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 72 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The list includes:

Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley recently was elected President of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), a prestigious organization of distinguished environmental attorneys.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 132 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley was re-appointed Chair of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee at the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce (OP Chamber) at the beginning of 2021. In this leadership role, Mike and the Committee review governmental and legislative issues and make policy recommendations to the OP Chamber’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that eleven of the firm’s attorneys and two practices have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Attorneys throughout the firm have been recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas including Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions, Environmental, Labor and Employment, General Commercial Litigation, Mediators Litigation, White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations Litigations, and Real Estate.

Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley recently wrote an article for the Overland Park (OP) Chamber’s April newsletter, highlighting the importance of the OP Chamber’s role as public advocates.

Spencer Fane attorneys Mike Hockley and Jim Price were recently named to the inaugural edition of The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Environmental & Energy Lawyers.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 57 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The list includes:

Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley was recently elected as President-Elect of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL), a prestigious organization of distinguished environmental attorneys. Previously serving for three years as Treasurer, Mike’s commitment to the ACOEL’s mission will continue in his new role.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce 9 attorneys have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America. In addition to the honor as “Best Lawyer,” each individual lawyer with the highest overall peer-feedback for their specific practice area and geographic region is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Only one attorney is chosen for each specialty and location.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 79 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that twelve of the firm’s attorneys and six practices have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA. Attorneys throughout the firm have been recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas including Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Environmental, Labor & Employment, General Commercial Litigation, Mediators Litigation, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigations and Real Estate.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that 54 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The names with asterisks have been recognized as Rising Stars. The list includes:

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 70 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley recently presented at the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) on promoting good relations between the Army and the public.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that 57 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The names in italics have been recognized as Rising Stars. The list includes:

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 59 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas.

Secretary of the Army Mark Esper recently appointed Spencer Fane attorney Mike Hockley as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) for Kansas (East). Mike was nominated by retired Lt. Gen. Robert Arter and Lt. Gen. Michael Lundy, Commander of the Combined Arms Center at Ft. Leavenworth, for his experience serving the military and community.

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that 40 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list.

At the recent annual meeting of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, Spencer Fane Partner Mike Hockley was elected Treasurer, and will be one of four Officers leading the College for the upcoming year.

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 58 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas ranging from white collar criminal defense and environmental litigation to bankruptcy and tax law.

Spencer Fane congratulates 44 of our attorneys selected for inclusion in 2014 Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska Super Lawyers®. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Attorneys are selected for inclusion by their peers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.