Rachel Ann Bates

Rachel A. Bates Partner Rachels practice covers a variety of civil litigation in state and federal courts including civil rights, municipal law, employment law and wrongful death. Prior to joining HHR, Rachel was an associate at King, Krehbiel & Hellmich, LLC, following seven years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation focusing on asset forfeiture investigations. Rachel became a partner of HHR on January 1, 2022. Rachel is an active volunteer for the Ericka Wade Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children -- St. Louis. Rachel lives in St. Louis with her husband, two sons and daughter. Education Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Juris Doctor, 2014, Cum Laude Eastern Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Legal Assistant Studies, 2005 Primary Practice Areas General Civil Litigation; Employment Law; Municipal Law; Civil Rights Defense Law Court Admissions & Professional Affiliations Supreme Court of Missouri; United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Supreme Court of Michigan; United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; United States Supreme Court The Missouri Bar; Michigan Bar Association The Lawyers Association of St. Louis