Show-Me State Times

Two attorneys from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Andrew Crane and Renee Suddy, have been recognized with the Missouri Bar Foundation’s David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award. The award honors young lawyers for notable achievement in appellate practice and contributions to Missouri’s legal system.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey commended the recipients, stating, “Andrew Crane’s and Renee Suddy’s dedication represents the very best of the Attorney General’s Office. Their outstanding advocacy not only shapes Missouri law but also strengthens public trust in the justice system. I could not be more proud of the caliber of attorneys serving in this Office, and this award demonstrates the excellence Missourians can expect from our team.”

Andrew Crane is Deputy Chief Counsel for the Governmental Affairs Division and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law. He oversees strategy on complex appeals that influence state law. Speaking about his role, Crane said, “As lawyers, we see the impacts that those laws have on the people of our communities and work to make sure the laws are applied correctly and fairly. I am honored to be a part of that effort.”

Renee Suddy works as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Section and is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. She has argued several appeals successfully and will soon appear before the Supreme Court of Missouri. Suddy commented on her work: “When parties see us working to reach the right result, in the right way, it builds trust in our system, which is so important. Promoting clarity and consistency in the law is especially rewarding in this work.”

The awards will be presented at The Missouri Bar and Judicial Conference Annual Meeting in Branson on September 17.

Attorney General Bailey concluded by highlighting ongoing efforts within his office: “The Attorney General’s Office continues to attract, train, and support exceptional attorneys who fight for Missourians every day. These awards highlight the dedication, skill, and professionalism that make this Office the strongest in decades.”

Those interested in employment opportunities with the office can find more information at https://ago.mo.gov/about-us/job-opportunities/.