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INDUSTRIES
PRACTICES
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Education
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Washington University School of Law,
J.D., 1997
Appointed by Wiley Rutledge Moot Court Board, 1996
Semi-finalist in Environmental Moot Court, Spring 1996
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Brandeis University,
B.A., Politics, cum laude
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Admissions
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Missouri
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Illinois
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Missouri USDC, Eastern District
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Illinois USDC, Central District
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Illinois USDC, Southern District
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Affiliations
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Board Member, Boy Scouts of America - Greater St. Louis Area Council
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Board Member, COCA - Center of Creative Arts
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Board Member, Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design
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Founding Member, Regional In-House Labor and Employment Attorneys (ILEA) Practice Group
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Member of Missouri, Illinois and American Bar Associations
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Recognitions
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Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings), 2015-2025
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Listed in Chambers USA (by Chambers & Partners) as an Up and Coming Lawyer, 2013-2015
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Listed in "Chambers USA" for Labor and Employment in Missouri; St. Louis & Surrounds, 2021-2023 (by Chambers & Partners)
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Named an Up & Coming Lawyer by "Missouri Lawyers Weekly," 2013
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Listed in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers (by Thomson Reuters) Rising Stars list, 2008
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Employment
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Partner, 2012-Present
Associate, 1997-2001
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Bunge North America, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri
Associate General Counsel, 2001-2012
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United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Section, Washington, D.C.
Legal Intern, Spring 1997
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Chambers of United States District Judge William L. Beatty, East St. Louis, Illinois
Legal Intern, Summer 1996
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Office of the United States Attorney, St. Louis, Missouri
Legal Intern, Summer 1995
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A partner in the Labor and Employment practice area, Hope's extensive labor and employment practice is bolstered by her experiences as an in-house attorney for more than 10 years at an agribusiness with grain handling, processing and port facilities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Hope intimately understands the needs and objectives of in-house counsel, and that unique perspective helps her craft practical business solutions and effectively communicate her common-sense advice to corporate leadership and HR professionals.
In her practice, Hope counsels human resource departments and business leaders on compliance with employment laws, including those involving discrimination, wage and hour, benefits, health and safety and worker's compensation. She frequently represents companies in labor matters, including labor arbitrations, union negotiations, union certifications and de-certifications and matters before the National Labor Relations Board. She also develops and drafts personnel policies and conducts on-site or remote training on compliance with labor and employment laws.
Representative Experience
Advised on labor strategy involving a significant labor dispute in the Pacific Northwest with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Negotiated a union agreement with unprecedented management-rights terms.
Successfully opposed a union certification petition in Canada and organized successful decertification campaigns in the U.S. Organized numerous successful oppositions to union organizing drives.
Successfully defended multi-plaintiff employment discrimination litigation and related arbitration.
Assisted with labor and employment issues in connection with numerous acquisitions and joint ventures.
Counseled companies in connection with reductions in force.
Directed internal investigations into complaints of policy violations.
Assisted companies with implementation of background check procedures
Developed and conducted training on various employment issues, including harassment prevention training and internal investigation procedures.
Drafted personnel handbooks and policies, and implemented standardized employment releases, confidentiality agreements and independent contractor forms.
TCLEs
ED’s Evolving State Authorization and Professional Licensure Requirements
Thompson Coburn Publications
EEOC issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace
Missouri to join Right to Work ranks: Is the fight over or just warming up?
News
Thompson Coburn Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024
Chambers USA Recognizes Thompson Coburn Practices for Excellence in 2023 Guide
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2021 Chambers USA
Hope Abramov and Laura Jordan named 2019 BTI Client Service All-Stars
Agribusiness professionals enjoy hands-on farm simulation at Thompson Coburn
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA
Three partners named 2013 Up & Coming attorneys
Cliff Godiner, Hope Abramov to dissect a modern labor dispute at SHRM annual conference
Thompson Coburn wins union election, decertifies longtime union facility