Ali Olszeski
Ali Olszeski
Ali Olszeski
Biography
Ali Ragsdale Olszeski is an experienced trial attorney and a partner in BCLP’s Business and Commercial Disputes Practice Group. Ali is sought out for her experience in building and leading strong trial teams and leading internal investigations. She has a demonstrated history of success in complex commercial cases of all types, most recently involving technology, mergers and acquisitions, and food and agribusiness.
Ali understands the importance of open communication with her clients. She ensures every legal maneuver aligns with her clients’ business goals. She is known for unraveling intricacies that achieve favorable outcomes, as well as telling captivating stories to the factfinder. And if and when the priority shifts to minimizing risk, Ali skillfully guides her clients out of the dispute, ensuring their interests are protected and their goals achieved. Ali will stop at nothing to find the best solution for every matter.
Outside of her legal practice, Ali is dedicated to championing gender diversity and inclusion in corporate settings. Ali is committed to creating opportunities for and advancing the careers of women.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- BCLP Representative for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
- The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, 2021-2024
- The Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court
- 2021 Missouri Rising Stars
- 2021 Up & Coming Award recipient, Missouri Lawyers Media
- 30 Under 30, St. Louis Business Journal, 2017
Professional Affiliations
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- The Lawyers Association of St. Louis
- Women in the Legal Profession
Admissions
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Illinois, 2014
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Missouri, 2013
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2014
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Ninth Circuit
Education
Saint Louis University, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Woolsack, 2013
University of Mississippi, B.A., summa cum laude, 2009
Related Practice Areas
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Business & Commercial Disputes
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Antitrust
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Investigations
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Regulation, Compliance & Advisory
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Fiduciary Disputes
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Class Actions & Mass Torts
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M&A Disputes
Experience
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of Fortune 500 company in Missouri state court in a lawsuit involving claims of defamation, tortious interference and tens of millions of dollars in damages. Successfully upheld summary judgement ruling on appeal.
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in Missouri federal court in favor of leading seller of vitamins and dietary supplements in a putative class action involving an alleged violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act and a claim for unjust enrichment.
- Successfully defended leading supplier to the global life science sector in federal court in New Jersey against an emergency application for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction involving the production and sale of a pharmaceutical ingredient, which ultimately led to the dismissal of the entire action.
- Successfully defeated summary judgment for a national propane company in New York state court in a lawsuit involving an alleged breach of an asset purchase agreement, which led to a favorable resolution.
- Successfully defended international hotel chain against allegations of mismanagement of the hotel, breach of the management contract, breach of fiduciary duty and related claims.
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