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Jennifer Barton, SPHR

Jennifer Barton, SPHR

Chief Human Resources Officer

St. Louis
314 552 6238 314 552 6238 direct
314 667 3236 fax


  • OVERVIEW

  • Education

    • University of Missouri-St. Louis,

      Bachelor of Social Work, 1995

  • Affiliations

    • Association of Legal Administrators, National Chapter

    • Association of Legal Administrators, Gateway Chapter

    • Society for Human Resource Management

    • Human Resource Management Association of Greater St. Louis

    • Professionals in Human Resources Association

    • National Human Resources Association

  • Employment

    • Thompson Coburn LLP

      Chief Human Resources Officer, 2019-Present

      Director of Human Resources, 2014-2019

      Senior Human Resources Manager, 2008-2014

    • Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.

      Human Resources Manager, 2004-2008

    • Jenkins & Kling, P.C.

      Legal Administrator, 1999-2004

    • Dunn Lawn & Land

      Office Manager, 1997-1999

    • Lewis Rice & Fingersh LP

      Office Support Services, 1992-1997

  • Community

    • Angel Band Project

      Volunteer, 2013-Present

    • Girls on the Run International

      Coach, 2012-2013

    • Shriners Hospitals for Children

      Fundraiser, Association of Legal Administrators, 2004-2011

    • Ronald McDonald House Charities

      Fundraiser, Association of Legal Administrators, 2004-2010

Jen oversees all of the Firm's human resources policies, programs, and services, ensuring Thompson Coburn provides a motivating, diverse, and inclusive work environment for our 750 employees.

Jen is SPHR-certified and over her career has developed extensive experience in all aspects of HR. She provides leadership and strategic vision on the Firm's HR policies to ensure they maximize client service and comply with federal and state regulations and laws.

Jen works closely with the Firm's chief operating officer and chief financial officer on the design, implementation and administration of all employee benefit plans, including health and welfare, 401(k), and the Firm's award-winning wellness program, Healthy by Design.

She also collaborates with the head of each administrative department on performance reviews and annual compensation budgets, and facilitates frequent internal pay equity studies. Jen's department leads recruitment initiatives for administrative staff and works to develop integrative strategies and education programs that promote a diverse and inclusive environment.