Faculty

The four full-time faculty members in the Legal Studies Department at Webster University are dedicated legal professionals and academics who are devoted to bringing the best paralegal education possible to our students. They teach a wide variety of courses from legal theory to courses stressing the practical applications demanded of today's paralegal.

Robin Jefferson Higgins, Assistant Professor, Director & Chair (Webster 2002)
University of Missouri,1987; B.A. University of Missouri 1992;
M.A., University of Missouri, 1997; J.D., St. Louis University, 2000

Contact Information:
robinjefferson85@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-872
Webster Hall, room 315


Anne Geraghty-Rathert, Associate Professor (Webster 1993)
B.A. St.Louis University 1985, J.D., St.Louis University, 1992

Contact Information:
arathert@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-7827
Webster Hall, room 317

Christine Hart, Full Professor (Webster 1997)
B.A., St.Louis University 1979; M.Ed. University of Missouri, 1983; J.D.
St. Louis University,1992

Contact Information
hartch@webster.edu
Phone: 314 -246-7067
Webster Hall, room 318

Tracey McCarthy, Associate Professor (Webster 1997)
B.A. Webster University, 1989; M.A., Widener University, 1994;
J.D. Widener University, 1995; Psy.D., Widener Unviersity, 1996

Contant Information:
mccartt@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-5913

Adjunct Faculty

The adjunct faculty in Webster University's Legal Studies programs are all legal professionals who work in whatever area of law they teach. They bring the hands-on knowledge of their particular area of expertise to the classroom. They also work with, supervise or are paralegals resulting in a unique perspective for instructors and students alike. Practical skills are stressed in each course to prepare students for a future as paralegals.


Carol K Bader (Webster 2004)
B.A., University of Missouri, 1977; J.D., Saint Louis Unviersity, 1982
Director of Child Protective Services, St. Louis County Family Court


Phillip Boyd (Webster 2006)
B.A., Indiana University, 1997; J.D., University of Illinois, 2001
Care Team Director, Normandy School District


Stanley D. Brown (Webster 2000)
B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1969; M.B.A., University of Missouri, 1986;
J.D.,Georgetown University, 1972
President, Gateway Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Saint Louis, Missouri


Hon. Paula Bryant (Webster 2005)
B.S.A., University of Missouri, 1980; J.D., Saint Louis University, 1983
Asscoiate Judge, Circut Court, City of Saint Louis


Noelle C. Collins (Webster 2004)
B.S., Northwestern Universtiy, 1993; M.S., Northwestern University, 1995;
J.D. University of Illinois, 2001,
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Human Trafficking Coordinator, Eastern District of Missouri


Peter J Dunne (Webster 2004)
B.A., Saint Louis University, 1978; J.D., University of Missouri,1983
Principal Attorney, Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C.


Felicia C. Echols (Webster 2002)
B.A., University of Missouri, 1989; M.A., Legal Studies, Webster University, 1996
Office of Clinical Education Compliance, Saint Louis University, Coordinator


Julie Fix Meyer (Webster 1999)
B.A., Saint Louis University, 1981; J.D., Saint Louis University, 1984
Senior Law Clerk, Chambers of Judge William D. Stiehl


Craig K. Higgins (Webster 2005)
B.J., University of Missouri, 1988; M.A., Drake University,1991; J.D., Drake University, 1991
Attorney Manager, City Counselor's Office, Municipal Courts Division, City of Saint Louis


Rodney H. Holmes (Webster 1999)
B.S., Saint Louis University, 1994; J.D., Saint Louis University, 1997
Rodeny H. Holmes, Attorney at Law


Brian D. Kurth (Webster 2008)
B.B.A, University of Wisconsion, 1996; J.D., John Marshall Law School, 2007
Attorney at Law, Meyerkord & Meyerkord, LLC


Sonette Magnus (Webster 2012)
B.A., University of Toronto, 2006; J.D., Emory University, 2009
Law Clerk to the Hon. Kathy A. Surratt-States, U.S. Bankruptcy Court,
Eastern District of Missouri


Margaret F. McClane (Webster 1996)
B.A., Southern Illinois University, 1985; M.S., Southern Illinois University, 1995
Paralegal, Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.


Spencer Mcllvaine (Webster 2005)
B.A., University of Missouri, 1999; J.D., University of Missouri, 2003
Attorney at Law, The McIlvaine Law Firm, LLC.


Joanna W. Owen (Webster 1990)
B.A., University of the South, 1979; J.D., Saint Louis University, 1982
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Joanna Owen


William T. Quick (Webster 2004)
B.A., Westminster College, 1983; J.D., Washington University, 1983
Attorney at Law, The Quick Law Firm, LLC


Katrina Shelby (Webster 2007)
B.A., Saint Louis University, 1997; J.D., Saint Louis University, 2000;
M.B.A., Webster University, 2012
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Manger of Regulatory
Compliance & Patient Safety and HIPAA Compliance Officer


Gregory Shoemaker (Webster 1992)
B.S., Indiana University, 1989, J.D., Saint Louis University, 1992
Senior Labor and Employment Counsel, Emerson Electric


Earnroyln Smith (Webster 2000)
B.S., Loyola University, 1993; M.I.L.S., University of Michigan, 1994;
J.D.,Saint Louis University, 1997
Information Professional Counsultant, Lexis-Nexis


Hon. Kathy A Surratt-States (Webster 2011)
B.A., Oklahoma City University, 1988; J.D., Washington University, 1991
Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Missouri


Linda M. Williams (Webster 2008)
B.A., Webster Unversity, 2000; Paralegeal Certificate, 2000; Webster Unversity; M.A., Webster University, 2001
CP/ Certified Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Armstrong Teasdales, LLP


Carl W. Yates III (Webster 2007)
B.S., University of Central Missouri,1990; J.D., Saint Louis University, 1994
Jefferson County Counselor, Department of the County Counselor, Hillsboro, Missouri


Debra A Yost (Webster 2002)
B.A., Webster University, 1995; M.A., Webster University, 1999; Mediation Certification, Saint Louis University School of Law, 2007 Vice President of HR, North America and Europe, Laird Technologies, Inc.