Shook Partner George Wolf Appointed Circuit Court Judge for 16th Circuit

Shook, Hardy & Bacon is pleased to announce that Partner George Wolf has been appointed Circuit Court Judge for the 16^th Judicial Circuit by Missouri Governor Eric Greitens.

“We are proud to see George start this new chapter in his career,” said General Litigation and Business Services Managing Partner Kristen Page. “His appointment is a testament not only to the excellence of his practice but his dedication to Kansas City.” 

Wolf, who has more than 30 years of litigation experience, serves on Shook’s Executive Committee and chairs Shook’s General Litigation and Business Services Division. In addition to his extensive legal experience, he has served as Board Chair of the Port of Authority of Kansas City, Missouri, since 2012. Wolf has also served on the Executive Committee of the Downtown Council of Kansas City and the Board of the Kansas City Streetcar Transportation Development District.

In 2015, Wolf was named one of the “50 Missourians You Should Know” by Ingram’s Magazine. Last year, Wolf was the recipient of Shook’s Mosaic award, given to attorneys who show exceptional leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion awareness.