Areas of Practice:  Education Law, Family Law, Labor & Employment Law

Diane C. Howard has been a member of the firm since 1984. Ms. Howard practices in the areas of education law, labor and employment law, and domestic relations. She has been active in The Missouri Bar, as a member of the Young Lawyers Section Council from 1990 to 1992, member of the Board of Governors from 1995 to 1997 and chair of the Family Law Section from 1999 to 2001. Ms. Howard is also a member of the Missouri Association of College and University Attorneys, National Association of College and University Attorneys and N.S.B.A. Council of School Attorneys.

Ms. Howard received her B.S. in 1976 from the Mississippi University for Women (summa cum laude) and her J.D. in 1979 from St. Louis University. Upon completion of her formal education, Ms. Howard entered the United States Navy, where she served active duty from 1980 to 1984. She continued her service as a member of the Ready-Reserve from 1984 until her retirement in 2005, achieving the rank of Captain. In addition, Ms. Howard was an adjunct professor for the Department of Management, Southeast Missouri State University, from 1989 to 1991.