jmueller@blmhpc.com

I am fortunate to live and work in a community that balances professional opportunity and growth with recreational activities that allow me to spend quality time with family and friends.

Your Full Service Firm for Business and Life 

Areas of Practice:  

      Employment Discrimination

      Employment Disputes

      Insurance Defense

Admissions:

Missouri, 1998
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1998

U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, 2000

U.S. Disctrict Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2012

Education:

Missouri State University, B.S., summa cum laude,1995
Creighton University, J.D., 1998

Creighton Law Review, Editorial Staff, 1996-1998

Domestic Moot Court Quarterfinalist, 1996

Domestic Moot Court Board Member 1997-1998

Distinctions:

      Leadership Springfield, Class XVII

      Springfield Business Journal Most Influential Women, 2011

      A.M. Best's Recommended Insurance Attorney

Professional & Community Activities:

Missouri Bar Association
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri State University’s College of Arts and Letters (COAL) Advisory Council
Ozarks Literacy Council, Board of Directors, 1999-2002, 2007-  (President 2009-2010, President Elect 2008-2009)
Springfield Ballet, Inc., Board of Directors, 2003-2006 (Secretary 2004-2005)
Springfield Little Theater, Human Resources Committee, 2005-2008
Webster University Instructor, Employment Law (2008-)

Leadership Springfield, Class XVII

Springfield Business Journal Most Influential Women, Class of 2011

Background:

Mrs. Mueller has experience representing employers in every aspect of litigation, and provides employer trainings in the area of anti-harassment and discrimination.

Publications & Presentations:

7th Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, Faculty Speaker, February 21, 2013

"The Monster of Social Media", Leadership Springfield, Panel Speaker, October 31, 2012

"HR for Small Business: Avoiding the Landmines", Branson Chamber of Commerce, Worskhop Presenter, October 12, 2012

"Administering the Family & Medical Leave Act", Faculty Speaker, October 09, 2012

6th Annual Recent Developments in Employment Law, Faculty Speaker, June 2, 2011

Ozarks Labor & Employment Law Conference, “Wage & Hour/Regulatory Issues,” Missouri State University, November 10, 2010
Springfield Chamber of Commerce, “Do I have to Pay My Intern?,” Springfield, Missouri, May 27, 2010
Go Lead, “Insurance Coverage and Individual Liability,” Springfield, Missouri, April 23, 2008
Go Lead, “Non-Profit Organizations and Anti-Discrimination Laws,” Springfield, MO April 11, 2007
Springfield Area Human Resources Association, “The Three Big Ones: ADA, FLMA and Worker’s Compensation – Working with Interrelated Issues,” Springfield, MO October 19, 2006
Workplace Violence Conference, “Workplace Violence: Legal Risks and Options,” Ozarks Technical Community College, March 2006
Lorman Education Service, “Employment Law from A to Z,“ Springfield, MO August 2008; February 2006 and February 2005