Eighty-seven Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP attorneys were recently named to the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, which is based on an extensive annual peer-review survey. Forty-eight of the firm's Kansas City attorneys were selected.

Stinson announces Allison Murdock as its new deputy managing partner. Murdock assumes the role from Mark Hinderks who transitioned from the position to managing partner. The leadership changes became effective July 1, 2010.

Stinson Morrison Hecker Partner Lana Knedlik was named to the inaugural class of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association, an affiliate of the American Bar Association.

Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP attorneys played a key role in the adoption of the new Illinois STAR Bonds Financing Act, which was signed by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on June 24, and is expected to finance a "destination retail and entertainment" project in southern Illinois. The new legislation recently enacted by the State of Illinois strives to create the same kind of economic development opportunities created by a similar financing tool used at Kansas Speedway and Village West in Kansas City, Kan.