- OVERVIEW
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Education
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Harvard Law School,
L.L.B., 1963
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Harvard University,
A.B., cum laude, 1960
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Affiliations
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American Bar Association
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Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
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State Bar of California (Inactive Status)
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The Missouri Bar
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United States Supreme Court
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United States Tax Court
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Recognitions
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Led St. Louis' successful effort to host 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival
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Maryville College John E. Simon Civic Award, 1991
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Sold on St. Louis Award for Individual Achievement, 1991
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Employment
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Senior Counsel, 2011-2023
Partner, 1996-2011
Of Counsel, 1994-1996
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Husch & Eppenberger
Of Counsel, 1991-1994
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Popkin & Stern
Partner, 1970-1991
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Community
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Metropolitan St. Louis Festival Organizing Committee, Inc.
Director and General Counsel, 1989-1997
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St. Louis Sports Commission
Director and Secretary/General Counsel, 1989-1997
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As an experienced real estate and construction practitioner, Gary counseled clients on a variety of real estate transactions and contract issues.
He represented owners, general contractors and subcontractors in preparing and negotiating contracts, and resolving complex construction disputes. Gary represented developers and lenders on acquisitions, financing, refinancing, construction and leasing of major office buildings and shopping centers. He assisted owners with the purchase, financing and construction of shopping centers, offices, industrial buildings, and light rail and other facilities. He also helped landlords and tenants negotiate and prepare leases for shopping centers, offices and industrial facilities.
Gary has handled multi-property acquisitions and dispositions as part of business merger and acquisition transactions. He has authored articles on real estate matters and served as a panelist and presenter at real estate and construction law seminars.