Skip to Main Content
Brandon Black

Brandon Black

Director of Strategic Business Unit Operations
Overview

Brandon serves as director of operations for the firm’s General Assignment Associates (GAA) business unit, helping early-career attorneys develop skills and deliver excellent client service.

Brandon brings a background as both an attorney and a Marine Corps veteran to his role in the firm’s business operations. He began his legal career as a summer associate at Husch Blackwell and was most recently a senior associate assisting clients with product liability, toxic tort, and commercial litigation matters. However, Brandon most enjoyed collaborating with clients on their strategic business goals and aspired to work in business growth over the long term. As a result, he pursued a business role within the firm.

In 2024, Brandon transitioned from the practice of law to the director of operations role, where he works with the GAA unit’s managing director to oversee daily operations, strategic planning, financial management, and human capital management. The unit includes more than 200 early-career associates, and Brandon devotes most of his time to supporting these attorneys’ career development. After having walked the same path himself, Brandon understands the challenges new attorneys face, and he works closely with each associate to put them in the best position to succeed in their careers and on behalf of the clients they serve.

Recognition

  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023
  • St. Louis Lawyer, Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month, February 2019

Education

  • J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
  • B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Bar Association
  • The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
News Releases | May 28, 2020
Husch Blackwell Named CLOC's Inaugural Legal Innovation in Operations Project Award Winner

Husch Blackwell is believed to be the only law firm to date to be recognized by both the CLOC LIO Project and ACC Value Champion award series for its ability to implement legal solutions that cut spending, improve predictability and achieve better outcomes.

Outside the Office

Brandon loves spending time with his family.

Brandon and his wife have a daughter and a son, who keep their family on the go. Brandon and his family are avid sports fans and love the outdoors. Even though his family's sports allegiances are in Chicago and Champaign, Illinois, they love living and working in St. Louis.

Community Leadership
  • St. Louis Zoo Young Professionals
  • St. Louis Sports Commission Associates