Ruth Binger Named to Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 POWER List

For the third year in a row, Danna McKitrick President Ruth Binger has been recognized on Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s “The POWER List” for Mergers & Acquisitions, honoring her continued influence and excellence in one of the most complex and high-stakes areas of business law.

The POWER List highlights Missouri’s most impactful attorneys, those whose work, leadership, and reputation shape the legal landscape in their practice areas. To earn a spot on this list once is an accomplishment. To appear three years running is a testament to Ruth’s lasting impact and decades of trusted counsel to clients across the region and beyond.

As the head of Danna McKitrick’s transactional group, Ruth leads a team that handles high-value M&A transactions, corporate structure and governance, employment matters, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and more. She is a go-to advisor for entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and multinational companies alike, guiding them through strategic growth, regulatory challenges, and transformational deals.

Her clients span industries such as manufacturing, transportation, professional services, and tech. Whether she’s negotiating the terms of a major acquisition, advising on data privacy strategies, or helping a business navigate complex employment matters, Ruth brings clarity, precision, and foresight to every engagement.

Within our firm, Ruth is not only a leader but also a generous mentor and strategic sounding board for attorneys at every stage of their careers. Her insight continues to shape the way we approach complex legal matters, and the way we serve our clients.

We’re proud to see Ruth’s exceptional work honored once again, and we’re even prouder to work alongside her every day.