JEFFERSON CITY — A former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County judge who left the bench to help run new Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has announced he is taking a job in ºüÀêÊÓƵ.
Bill Corrigan, who began working as a top aide to Bailey on Jan. 30, has accepted a job as managing partner of ‘s ºüÀêÊÓƵ office, said Madeline Sieren, spokeswoman for the attorney general’s office.
She said Corrigan served the attorney general’s office with distinction and was offered an “incredible opportunity†by the law firm.
“The chance to lead the ºüÀêÊÓƵ office of a national firm like Shook is the opportunity of a lifetime,†Corrigan said in a statement released by the law firm. “This move to Shook, which has a national trial reputation, allows me to balance my family and career and practice law in a city I love.â€
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Sieren said Corrigan will begin his new job in September.
But, she said Corrigan’s involvement with the attorney general’s office will continue in a volunteer capacity.
“Judge Corrigan will continue to serve as an advisor to General Bailey, as well as be an active participant in the Trial Masters program that he implemented in our office,†Sieren said in an email.
Bailey touted Corrigan’s legal experience and management acumen when his hiring was announced in late December.
“He is unquestionably a dedicated public servant, an experienced jurist, and is an enormous addition to our team,†Bailey said at the time.
Corrigan in December said he was honored to come on board.
“I look forward to working with Attorney General-designee Bailey to improve operations, recruit and retain exceptional staff, and fight for the people of Missouri,†he said.