'Events' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 18, 2013
Light a Candle with ADAO to Honor Mesothelioma Warriors
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) candle lighting ceremony is an annual tradition that commemorates mesothelioma survivors and victims. The candles are lit to honor all ‘Mesothelioma Warriors,’ those who have been… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 11, 2013
Big Asbestos Pushes Harmful Bill for Mesothelioma Victims to Vote on Eve of Veterans’ Day
Veterans Account for 30 Percent of Deaths from Mesothelioma On the eve of Veterans’ Day, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the so-called ‘Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act,’… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 6, 2013
Asbestos Victims Under Fire: Harmful Bill, H.R. 982, Scheduled for a Vote in U.S. House of Representatives
Asbestos companies are using their political pull to influence the passage of a bill harmful to asbestos victims in the U.S. House of Representatives. House Resolution 982, the so-called “Furthering Asbestos Claims… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 22, 2013
National Celebrate Pro Bono Week Raises Awareness of Madison County Legal Charities
It is National Celebrate Pro Bono Week, and, in Madison County, we have much to celebrate about how our legal system is working to make a positive impact locally. In 2012, over… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 18, 2013
St. Louis Cardinals Post-Season Run Helps Simmon Law Firm Promote Food Drive for Area Pantries
The 7th Annual Simmons Employee Foundation Food Drive started earlier this month. To encourage participation, the Simmons Hanly Conroy has been organizing Cardinal Dress Down Days on Fridays for its employees. “The… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 11, 2013
2013 Miles for Meso Brings Families Together, Changes Lives
On Sept. 21, 2013, the Firm sponsored the fifth annual Miles for Meso 5k in Alton, Ill in honor of National Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26. More than 800 people participated… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 27, 2013
Simmons Hanly Conroy Lawyers to Participate in Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference
In alignment with Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26, the HarrisMartin Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference is set to take place on Sept. 27 in St. Louis, Missouri from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 12, 2013
6 Ways to Participate in Mesothelioma Awareness Day This Year
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day takes place on Sept. 26 every year. With the date fast approaching, the time to get involved in the events happening across the country is now. Meso Awareness… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 23, 2013
Get the Kids Involved in Miles for Meso This Year
The Miles for Meso 5K isn’t just a race. The event will have multiple activities for the whole family, including the kids. When families come to the Miles for Meso event in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 20, 2013
How to Get Involved in Miles for Meso This Year
There are several Miles for Meso events, nationally sponsored by the Firm, that recognize Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26. The events promote efforts to raise money for mesothelioma research, ban asbestos… Read More
