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Patrick (Pat) McInerney

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T 816.292.8358
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Pat McInerney Talks Leadership with Rockhurst High School Students

Spencer Fane attorney Pat McInerney joined a panel of fellow Rockhurst High School alumni to discuss leadership skills with current students on December 2 in Kansas City.

Dan Nelson and Pat McInerney Author Missouri Lawyers Weekly Article on New Department of Justice Policies

Spencer Fane attorneys Dan Nelson and Pat McInerney recently opined on new Department of Justice (DOJ) developments in a guest article for Missouri Lawyers Weekly, a news outlet published by Missouri Lawyers Media.

Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Recognizes 26 Attorneys

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 16 firm attorneys have been selected to the 2022 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and 10 attorneys have been recognized on the Rising Stars list.

Pat McInerney Featured on Missouri Lawyers Media POWER List

Spencer Fane attorney Pat McInerney was recently included on the Missouri Lawyers Media’s POWER list for White-Collar Defense. This is the third consecutive year Pat has made the top attorney list.

Pat McInerney Talks FBI Mar-a-Lago Search with Fox 4

Spencer Fane attorney Pat McInerney recently spoke with WDAF-TV (Fox 4) anchors Abby Eden and Pat McGonigle on the FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The interview was featured on the August 9 morning news.

Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 201 Spencer Fane Attorneys

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 201 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers in America in 70 practice areas.

Spencer Fane Team Secures Close of SEC Investigation

Spencer Fane attorneys Patrick McInerney and Leslie Witterschein recently secured a favorable result for a client – the closure of an ongoing insider trading investigation without charges or penalties for our client. After an extensive investigation lasting more than two years, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed the case in early June, declining to charge or sanction Spencer Fane’s client.

72 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

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:

Pat McInerney Featured on MLM’s POWER List

Spencer Fane attorney Pat McInerney was recently included on the Missouri Lawyers Media (MLM) POWER list for White-Collar Defense.

7 Spencer Fane Attorneys Honored as ‘Lawyer of the Year’

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce seven 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.

‘Best Lawyers in America’ Recognizes 132 Spencer Fane 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.

Pat McInerney Provides Insight on Practical Law in Thomson Reuters Video

Spencer Fane attorney Pat McInerney was recently featured in a video for Thomson Reuters Practical Law Compliance, where he discussed best practices for internal investigations.

Spencer Fane Attorneys and Practices Earn Recognition in 2021 Chambers USA

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.

Pat McInerney recognized as a POWER 30 Attorney for White-Collar Defense

Spencer Fane partner Pat McInerney was recently named to Missouri Lawyers Media’s (MLM) inaugural POWER 30 list for White-Collar Defense.

57 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super 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:

“Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 79 Spencer Fane Attorneys

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.

Price-Gouging: Carly Duvall and Pat McInerney Provide Guidance on Compliance During COVID-19

Spencer Fane attorneys Carly Duvall and Pat McInerney recently published an article featured in Bloomberg discussing price-gouging regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pat McInerney Provides Insight on Pandemic-Related Price Gouging

Spencer Fane attorney Pat McInerney was recently quoted in an article for the Kansas City Business Journal on COVID-19 related fraud.

Spencer Fane Attorneys Provide Guidance on Managing Risk During COVID-19

Spencer Fane attorneys Carly Duvall and Patrick McInerney were recently interviewed for an article in Finance and Commerce covering the considerations businesses should understand to mitigate risk in this time of uncertainty.

Spencer Fane Attorneys and Practices Earn Recognition in 2020 Chambers USA

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.

Carly Duvall and Pat McInerney Warn Against CARES Act Pitfalls

Spencer Fane attorneys Carly Duvall and Patrick McInerney recently published an article in Corporate Counsel on avoiding long term legal issues when utilizing government relief during COVID-19.

54 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

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:

“Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 70 Spencer Fane Attorneys

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.

57 Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

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:

“Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 59 Spencer Fane Attorneys

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.

Pat McInerney Publishes Guidepost Document for Internal Investigations

Spencer Fane White Collar and Government Investigations partner Pat McInerney was recently published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law, which featured McInerney’s “Standard Document” for internal investigations policy and practice.

Pat McInerney Provides Analysis of Gov. Greitens Resignation Agreement

Spencer Fane attorney Pat McInerney was recently interviewed for an article in The Kanas City Star concerning the agreement leading to the resignation of former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens. As a former state and federal prosecutor, Pat is uniquely qualified to offer an objective assessment of the arrangement.

Forty Spencer Fane Attorneys Recognized by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers

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.

“Best Lawyers in America” Recognizes 58 Spencer Fane Attorneys

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.

Pat McInerney Interviewed about Violent Crime in Kansas City

Spencer Fane Partner Pat McInerney, a former president of the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, was recently interviewed on KCUR radio’s Up To Date show about the problem of violent crime in Kansas City.

Pat McInerney to Speak at KCMBA Corporate House Counsel Institute

On Thursday, June 15, Spencer Fane Partner Pat McInerney will share his insights on Internal Investigations with members of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association at the 30th Annual Corporate House Counsel Institute.

Spencer Fane Welcomes Patrick McInerney to White Collar Criminal Defense Group

Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that Patrick McInerney has joined the firm’s Kansas City office as Partner in the White Collar Criminal Defense practice group.