University of Iowa,
J.D., 1996
Clark Atlanta University,
M.A., 1993
Monmouth College,
B.A., 1990
Illinois
Missouri
National Bar Association
President, 2014-2015
President-Elect, 2013-2014
Vice President of Finance, 2011-2013
Deputy General Counsel, 2009-2010
Regional Director, Region VIII, 2007-2008 and 2009-2011
American Bar Association
Co-Chair of the Legal Services Project, 2008-2009
Missouri State Bar Association
Young Lawyers Executive Council, 1999-2000
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Chair of YLD Legal Beagles Committee, 1999-2000
Co-Chair of Minorities in Legal Profession Committee, 2000-2001
Mound City Bar Association
President, 2006-Present
President-Elect, 2005-2006
Illinois State Bar Association
Fifth Third Bank
Furniture Brands International, Inc.
The Kroger Co.
MERS/Goodwill
Metropolitan Sewer District
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2014-2021 (by BL Rankings)
Listed in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2014-2019 (by Thomson Reuters)
National Bar Association
Region of the Year, 2010 & 2011
Presidential Award, 2010
Affiliate Chapter of the Year 2006-2007
Outstanding Affiliate Award, 2006-2007
National Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division
Outstanding Affiliate Award, 2006-2007
Hon. A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Memorial Award, 2010
Washington University BLSA, 2009
Outstanding Achievement in Public Service, 2009
St. Louis University BLSA
Outstanding Attorney, 2008
Judge Theodore McMillian Award, 2005
St. Louis Women of Achievement
Women of Achievement Award, 2008
Professional Organization of Women
African American Woman of Distinction, 2008
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
“Up and Coming Lawyers”, 2007
YWCA Leader of Distinction Award, 2007
St. Louis Business Journal
Most Influential Minority Business Leader, 2007
40 Under 40 Recipient, 2005
United Who’s Who Honored Lifetime Member 2005
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Award of Merit, 2000
Thompson Coburn LLP
Partner, 2005-Present
Associate, 1996-2004
Summer Associate, 1995
MERS Goodwill, Board of Directors
Mound City Bar Association Foundation, President, Board of Directors, 2008-2010
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Board of Directors, 2007-2011
Greater East St. Louis Community Fund, Inc., Board of Directors, 2007-2010
Care and Counseling, Board of Directors, 2009-2010
National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Court, Missouri Liaison, 2006-2007
2007 Merit Selection Panel for Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Lewis M. Blanton, Chairperson
The Saint Louis Argus 2008 Legends Committee, Co-Chairperson
The New Freedom Church Mentorship Program, Founder
Pam is an experienced civil litigator who leads on issues of civil rights and equal justice under the law.
Pam has held numerous leadership positions with the National Bar Association, the nation's largest African American bar association, including her service as the NBA's 2014-2015 President. Throughout her leadership of the NBA, Pam has played a major role in nationwide efforts to address voting rights, equal justice, education as a new civil right, and a more diverse judiciary.
In her litigation practice, Pam represents corporations, public agencies and financial institutions on a variety of matters. Pam's experience includes:
• Defended financial institutions on various contract, mechanics lien and lender liability matters
• Managed and negotiated over 200 complex land acquisitions for a major transportation agency in a leading midwest city
• Supervised discovery team consisting of numerous attorneys, paralegals and supporting staff in multi-million dollar breach of contract case
• Tried or second-chaired bench and jury trials to conclusion on various civil matters
• Defended senior executives and a nonprofit organization on matters related to race and sexual harassment.
Pam Meanes receives a 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award
Post-Dispatch profiles Pam Meanes for 'Advancing St. Louis'
Thompson Coburn’s Pamela Meanes named a Missouri Lawyers Weekly Influential Lawyer
Pamela Meanes sworn in as 2014-2015 president of the National Bar Association
Pamela Meanes named a 2014 Women's Justice Award winner
Pamela Meanes elected president-elect of the National Bar Association
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