Thompson Coburn partners Jesse Doggendorf and Amanda Hettinger were selected among the winners of Missouri Lawyers Media’s Diversity & Inclusion Awards for 2026.
The honorees are recognized for their significant contributions to advancing diversity, inclusion, and the dignity of all people within Missouri’s legal profession and the communities where legal advocacy plays a critical role in promoting justice. As the publication notes, “The individuals we honor through the 2026 Diversity & Inclusion awards do the right thing. They are part of the bedrock that supports a growing foundation of work throughout Missouri’s legal profession.”
Jesse represents clients through sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, equity financing transactions, and securities offerings. He also provides support on corporate governance and general business matters. Amanda serves as co-chair of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group and co-chair of the Diversity Committee. She is a highly experienced trial team leader for Fortune 500 companies facing class actions, multidistrict litigation (MDL), and other complex business disputes.
The full list of Diversity & Inclusion Awards honorees can be found here.
