Beverly Garner
Summary/Core Responsibilities
Beverly manages Bunge’s claims and litigation matters. Her cases involve antitrust claims, biotech issues, commercial disputes, personal injuries, and environmental enforcement actions. She has led several major internal investigations and coordinated responses to governmental investigations including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency.
In addition, Beverly regularly advises facility personnel concerning industry association rules, contract enforcement, and other day to day operational issues. She organizes the Company’s annual compliance week activities and related record retention matters.
Some of Beverly’s other core responsibilities include:
· Litigation/Claims
· Environment
· Bankruptcy/Creditor’s Rights
· Record Retention
Previous Employment
Beverly was previously a partner at the St. Louis offices of Polsinelli. Prior to joining Polsinelli, Beverly was an Associate at Coburn & Croft, now known as Thompson Coburn. Beverly was also a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Elwood Thomas, Missouri Supreme Court.
Education
Beverly earned her B.A., English, from Central Methodist College in 1988, summa cum laude. In 1991, she earned her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 1991.
Additional Information
Beverly is admitted in Missouri and Illinois. She is also admitted to practice in the following courts:
· U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
· U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
· U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois · U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Beverly serves on Bunge’s contributions committee, which supports organizations and initiatives related to education and food security in the St. Louis community and throughout the US.
Currently, Beverly is the President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis.