Brooke D. Buerck

Brooke is an associate attorney in Ogletree’s St. Louis office where she represents employers in all different types of employment litigation. 

She graduated from University of Missouri School of Law in 2024 with honors, cum laude, and was selected by Mizzou’s faculty to become a member of the Order of the Coif, a national law school honor society recognizing students graduating in the top ten percent of their class and with high academic achievements. 

Brooke joins the firm with a writing-intensive background. As an undergraduate at Southern Illinois University, she studied English literature and wrote for and edited the student-led news organization, reporting on sports and general news. As a law student, Brooke was an Associate Managing Editor of the Missouri Law Review and was published in the publication’s Winter 2024 edition. She received the Best Production award from the Missouri Law Review in 2023. 

Brooke further developed her litigation skills in law school by spending a semester as an extern with the Missouri State Public Defender’s office. During this time, she communicated directly with clients and deposed a witness in preparation for a felony criminal trial. 

Dedicated to education and mentorship, Brooke assisted her fellow students as a Dean’s Fellow for the Criminal Procedure course, where she helped students in the course review and enhance their understanding of the course materials. 

Brooke’s dedication to her writing and advocacy skills makes her an excellent asset to the firm.