Ruth Binger advises entrepreneurs who found family-owned, closely held, or multi-national companies. Ruth’s clients fall mainly into these industries: manufacturing and distribution, professional services firms (including marketing, web development, and software development), transportation, and retail. She provides counsel on employment issues, intellectual property, digital law, cybersecurity, and corporate structure and governance, guiding her clients to preventive solutions.
In addition to her work with her clients, Ruth facilitates several independent business owner peer advisory boards.
Due to her experience representing businesses and facilitating the advisory boards, Ruth’s clients look to her for the most appropriate and effective legal strategy.
A leader in the firm, Ruth heads Danna McKitrick’s transactional group. This group includes mergers and acquisition transactions, tax, employment, cybersecurity, banking, intellectual property, real estate finance, international law, business and commercial law, securities, and dispute resolution. She is a member of the Executive Committe and served as a marketing co-chair.
Corporate and Business. Guiding clients on formation, structure, governance and exit strategies, Ruth also crafts and reviews contracts for licensors/licensees, franchisees, consulting, and joint venture agreements.
Intellectual Property and Digital Law. Ruth works in the ever-evolving arena of intellectual property and digital law. She handles trademark and copyright registration, and enforcement and related transactions, including joint ventures, licensing, and corporate partnering. Ruth counsels clients on privacy, advertising and communication law with respect to social media advertising on the web. She also helps clients create and implement strategies and solutions for industry-specific data privacy, usage, and cybersecurity protection obligations.
Employment. Ruth has extensive experience in the mitigation, avoidance, and resolution of employment and labor issues. Ruth provides proactive counsel and advice to her clients, including preparation of employment manuals, noncompete agreements, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, human resource legal strategy, intellectual property protection agreements, and executive incentive plans.
Ruth was named to the 2023 POWER List for Mergers & Acquisitions and the 2024 POWER List for Mergers & Acquisitions by Missouri Lawyers Media.
Ruth is the recipient of the 2022 ICON Award from Missouri Lawyers Media in recognition of her longstanding and influential career in law.
She was also honored as a 2019 "Most Influential Women in Business" by the St. Louis Business Journal.
PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Author (a sampling):
- Is a LinkedIn Offer to Connect a Violation of a Non-Solicitation/Anti-Raiding Agreement?
- When Bad Guys Attack: Data Breach and Legal Exposure
- When Bad Guys Attack Small to Mid-Sized Businesses: 20 Data Protection Tips
- Best Practices for Avoiding Misleading Browsewrap and Clickwrap Agreements in Cyberspace
- Exempt Employees, Overtime, and the Proposed DOL Rule for 2016
- Protecting Your Intellectual Property in a Wild World
- Common Sense Road Map to Employee Discipline and Termination
- Considerations for Buyer Enforcement of Non-competes in the Purchase of a Business
- Employee Social Media Griping: Can An Employer Terminate Employees Because of Their Social Media Posts Without Violating Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act
- Panel Member/Moderator:
- Co-author: “Cyber Space for Rent,” St. Louis Small Business Monthly
- Speaker (sampling):
- Intellectual Property Issues For Your Organization
- Recruiting Issues for Executives
- Compensation Issues for Executives
- The Trojan Horse of Social Media: Threats & Solutions in the IP and HR Area
- Social Media, IP and Employment – Permanent Records of Temporary Impulses
- Minefields in Employment Law
- What Every Supervisor Should Know: Maintaining a Legally Compliant Work Environment
- J.D., DePaul University School of Law (1983), DePaul Law Review
- B.S., Northern Illinois University (1980)
- Illinois
- Missouri
- U.S. District Courts, Eastern District of Missouri
- American Bar Association: Business Law Section, Intellectual Property Section, Labor & Employment Law Section
- The Missouri Bar
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Associated Industries of Missouri, board member
- St. Louis RCGA, former director
- 2024 POWER List for Mergers & Acquisitions, Missouri Lawyers Media
- 2023 POWER List for Mergers & Acquisitions, Missouri Lawyers Media
- 2022 ICON Award, Missouri Lawyers Media
- 2019 "Most Influential Women in Business," St. Louis Business Journal
- “Hero in Small Business,” St. Louis Small Business Monthly
- St. Louis RCGA Pacesetter Award
- 2008 "Lawyer’s Lawyer Award," 10th Annual Women’s Justice Awards, St. Louis Daily Record
- “40 Under 40” Award, St. Louis Business Journal
- BioGenerator Client Appreciation Award (2005)
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Understanding the FLSA’s New Salary TestThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage and ov... Read more »
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Changes in Missouri Law Regarding Restrictive Covenants in Business SalesAuthored by Ruth Binger with assistance from Kristina M. Ste... Read more »
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Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act Effective March 11, 2024The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has modified the Wage and... Read more »
- Ruth Binger Named to the 2024 POWER List for Mergers & AcquisitionsRuth Binger was named to the 2024 POWER List for Mergers & Acquisitions by Missouri Lawyers Media. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Named to 2023 POWER List for Mergers & AcquisitionsRuth Binger was named to 2023 POWER List for Mergers & Acquisitions by Missouri Lawyers Media. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Answers Questions on Letting Employees Go Plus Non-CompetesRuth Binger answers legal questions about non-competes and what to consider when firing an employee in the December 2022 issue of the St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Presents on Missouri's Recreational Marijuana Ballot Initiative for AIMRuth Binger presented on Missouri's Recreational Marijuana Ballot Initiative for Associated Industries of Missouri. Read more »
- Ruth Binger on Missouri Employers and Abortions as HealthcareRuth Binger discusses Missouri employers and abortions as healthcare in the October 2022 St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Receives 2022 ICON AwardRuth Binger is a Missouri Lawyers Media2022 ICON Award recipient Read more »
- Ruth Binger on the Current State of Medical Marijuana Use by Employees in MissouriRuth Binger discusses where Missouri is regarding medical marijuana use by employees in the November issue of the St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Read more »
- Ruth Binger's Blog on Vaccinations in the Workplace Featured in AIM's Voice of Missouri BusinessAIM's Voice of Missouri Business featured Ruth Binger's recent blog on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. Read more »
- Ruth Binger and Brian Weinstock Presented at Virtual 2020 Associated Industries of Missouri ConferenceRuth Binger was a Marijuana Panel member and Brian Weinstock presented on Work Comp and Unemployment Benefits/Claims at 2020 AIM conference. Read more »
- Ruth Binger and Katherine Flett Present on Missouri Employers and Medical MarijuanaRuth Binger and Katherine Flett presented a Facebook Live webinar on Missouri Employers and Medical Marijuana for the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Read more »
- Ruth Binger and Katherine Flett Present on Compliant Workplaces and COVID-19Ruth Binger and Katherine Flett presented a Facebook Live webinar on compliant workplace environments and COVID-19 for the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Read more »
- Ruth Binger Discusses Legal Guidance for Employers on Navigating New Wellness/Health Policies – On Demand WebinarRuth Binger discusses legal guidance for employers of new wellness and health policies due to Covid-19. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Mentioned by AIM's Voice of Missouri Business on Manufacturing PPEAIM mentions Ruth Binger's article on manufacturers and person protection devices during COVID-19. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Honored as a 2019 Most Influential Business WomanRuth A. Binger has been named as a 2019 "Most Influential Business Woman" by the St. Louis Business Journal. Read more »
- Danna McKitrick and AIM Recognized by Missouri Lt. Governor for "Buy Missouri" trademark workMissouri Lieutenant Governor recognizes Danna McKitrick and Associated Industries of Missouri Read more »
- Ruth Binger Discusses Factors to Consider Before Establishing an Employee Arbitration ProgramRuth Binger discusses factors to consider when deciding if your company should add an employee arbitration clause. Read more »
- Ruth Binger on When Bad Guys Attack Businesses: Missouri Data Breach and Legal ExposureRuth Binger discusses data breaches and legal exposure in Missouri. Read more »
- Cyber Awareness Panel presented by Danna McKitrick and Associated Industries of MissouriDanna McKitrick, P.C. recently joined Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM) in sponsoring a video webinar on cyber awareness and cybersecurity. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Publishes International IP Article in InterBusiness IssuesRuth Binger, corporate law attorney with Danna McKitrick, P.C., recently... Read more »
- Ruth Binger on Lack of an Exit Plan: Missouri Enterprise"Lack of an Exit Plan = Dead Company Walking," an... Read more »
- Binger on Social Media Best Practices for Construction TradeCorporate law and digital media law attorney Ruth Binger‘s article... Read more »
- Ruth Binger Shares Insight on Discovery of Lies After HiringSt. Louis Small Business Monthly recently ran a "Board of Directors" column titled "How do I handle an employee who lied in the interview process?" Read more »
- The Future and Success of Small Businesses Discussed in St. Louis Post-Dispatch with Ruth BingerSt. Louis Post-Dispatch interviewed Ruth Binger in an article entitled, "Five Questions: Ruth A. Binger, lawyer and adviser to small businesses." Read more »
- Ruth Binger Named "Top Lawyer" by St. Louis Small Business MonthlySt. Louis, MO, February 3, 2010 – Ruth Binger, a principal of Clayton-based law firm Danna McKitrick, P.C. Read more »
- Ruth Binger Quoted in St. Louis Business Journal Discussing Midsize Law FirmsThe St. Louis Business Journal interviewed Ruth Binger in an article discussing how midsized Read more »
- Associated Industries of Missouri to Host Employment ConferenceSt. Louis, MO – The 2009 Human Resources and Employment Law Conference will include government agencies Read more »
- Ruth Binger Featured in "49 St. Louis Business Secrets Revealed"She has been helping entrepreneurs for over 25 years through CEO roundtables and business law advice. Read more »
- Ruth A. Binger Receives ‘Lawyer's Lawyer' AwardClayton, MO – Danna McKitrick principal Ruth A. Binger is one of three recipients of the Lawyer's Lawyer Award Read more »
- Ruth Binger a "Hero in Business"Ruth Binger's philosophy is that it's best to give more than she takes, and during her 25 years of practicing business law Read more »
- Good Fit, Rapport Key to Finding the Right Legal RelationshipIt's about getting to know the person and the firm he or she works for, said Ruth Binger Read more »
- Ruth A. Binger Named To Danna McKitrick's Executive CommitteeClayton, MO – Ruth A. Binger is elected to the executive committee of law firm Danna Read more »
- Protecting Innovation, an Enormous Growth Area For Local Law FirmsBinger's goal is bringing a business perspective to a medical field. Read more »
- BioGenerator and BioGenerator Clients Recognize Danna McKitrick with Awards for ServiceLAW FIRM RECEIVES "APPRECIATION AWARD" FROM CLIENTS AND "MOST PRO... Read more »
