W. Perry Brandt

Missouri

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

United States District Court for the District of Kansas

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri

Represented the President of the United States in a civil jury trial.

Represented numerous public companies in shareholder, antitrust, consumer and other class actions.

Represented boards of directors in numerous shareholder derivative actions.

Represented special committees in numerous derivative actions.

Represented broker-dealer in multi-plaintiff federal court lawsuit alleging fraud in the sale of municipal bonds.

Represented major national bank in major fiduciary trust litigation.

Represented broker-dealer in multi-forum antitrust litigation relating to municipal derivatives.

Represented trucking company in major multi-forum antitrust litigation.

Represented managed care organization in major antitrust litigation.

Represented broker-dealer in multi-forum litigation relating to silver futures.

Represented major municipality in litigation relating to collateralized mortgage obligations.

Represented major bank in litigation involving custody of public pension funds.

Represented state university in lawsuit brought by former head football coach.

Acted as Special Master in consolidated cases involving restaurant explosion.

Represented investment banker in multi-forum litigation relating to private placements.

Represented mutual fund company in ERISA class action.

Conducted extensive corporate internal investigation on behalf of major agricultural association.

Represented major plumbing distributor in business valuation litigation.

Represented major banks in lender liability litigation.

Represented CEO of NYSE-traded company in multi-forum litigation, criminal and enforcement proceedings.

Represented mutual fund firm in multiple major lawsuit involving sales of variable annuities.

Represented numerous broker-dealers in NASD arbitrations alleging unsuitability and overconcentration.

Represented numerous firms in SEC, FINRA and state securities commission enforcement proceedings.

Represented investment advisory firm in multiple regulatory proceedings.

Represented individual registered representative in major NASD enforcement proceeding.

Represented broker-dealers in various NASD arbitrations relating to employment issues.

Represented manufacturer in trade secrets litigation.

Represented a leading tax preparation service company in several product-related actions commenced by state Attorneys General and in other class action litigation.

Represented plastics manufacturer in trade secret litigation.

Represented retailers in multiple class actions alleging violations of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.

Represented automobile manufacturer on regional basis in employment and dealer lawsuits.

Acted as expert witness in legal malpractice action.

Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators, American Arbitrators Association

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, President, 2014; President-Elect, 2013; Vice President, 2012; Treasurer, 2011; Board of Directors, 2006 – 2017; Chair, Strategic Vision Committee, 2009 – 2010; Chair, Securities Law Committee, 2000; Publications Committee, 2008 – present; Finance Committee, 2010 – 2011; Audit Committee, 2011; President, Past Presidents Club, Chairman 2024-present, 2016 – 2017, 2022-2023

The Missouri Bar, Board of Governors, 2015 – 2019

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF), Board Member 2023- Present, Executive Committee 2025-Present

Federal Courts Advocates, President, 2012; President-Elect, 2011; Secretary, 2010; Board of Directors, 2009 – 2013

Appointed in 1990 and 1991 to separate Merit Selection Commissions recommending candidates for United States District Judge

Appointed in 2017 to Merit Commission for Reappointment of US Magistrate Judge

Appointed in 2018 to Chair Merit Commission for Appointment of US Magistrate Judge

Lawyers Association of Kansas City, President, 1999-2000; Board Member, 1997 – 2000

American Bar Association

“India Adventure” KC Counselor (May 2024)

“Celebrating KCMBA’s 140 Years of Excellence” KC Counselor (March 2024)

“Southeast Asia Adventure,” KC Counselor (May 2023)

“Profiles in Leadership – Mayor Quinton Lucas,” KC Counselor (April 2022)

“The Heartland Diversity Job Fair – Making a Difference,” KC Counselor (November 2021)

“Well Being – A Law Firm Priority,” KC Counselor (October 2021)

“Magical San Miguel,” KC Counselor (September 2021)

“Viva El Peru!” KC Counselor (September 2019)

“Viva Cuba!” KC Counselor (April 2017)

“Israel Adventure,” KC Counselor (March 2017)

“Viva Italia!,” KC Counselor (March 2016)

“Je Suis Charlie,” KC Counselor (March 2015)

“Istanbul Adventure,” KC Counselor (October 2014)

“Climbing the Ladder: The Path to a Great Legal Career,” KC Counselor (May 2014)

“Amazon Adventure,” KC Counselor (February 2014)

“Climbing the Ladder – The Path to a Great Legal Career,” 1 UMKC Law Review De Jure 9 (2013)

“Walk Like an Egyptian,” KC Counselor (July 2012)

“European Adventure: Three Cities, Three Cultures,” KC Counselor (March 2012)

“Bad Medicine: The Courtney Case,” KC Counselor (June 2011)

“A Dangerous Breed,” KC Counselor (January 2011)

“Hiking the Inca Trail,” Vanderbilt Lawyer (Spring 2010)

“Adventures in Peru,” KC Counselor (October 2009)

Chapter Author, “Securities Litigation and the Economic Crisis,” Aspatore Publishing (2009)

“Tying Arrangements and the Individual Coercion Doctrine,” 30 Vand.L.Rev. 755 (1977)

“Recent Developments in Attorneys’ Fees,” 29 Vand.L.Rev. 685 (1976)

Chapter Co-author, “Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes,” Aspen Publishing

Chapter Author, “The Law of Lawyers’ Liability,” ABA First Chair Press

Chapter Author, “50 State Survey of Accounting and Auditing Liability Issues,” ABA Litigation Section

General Counsel, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, 2016 – 2019

Business Leadership Counsel, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, 2022- Present

Vanderbilt University Board of Trust, 2018 – 2020

Vanderbilt Law School Board of Advisors, 2020 – Present

Vanderbilt University Alumni Association – President, 2016 – 2018; President-Elect, 2014 – 2016; Board of Directors, 2012 – 2019

Vanderbilt Alumni Association, Kansas City Chapter, President, 2011 – 2015, 2023- Present

Vanderbilt Law School Lecturer, 2006 – Present

Missouri Bar Wellness Committee, 2022 – Present

Missouri Bar Task Force on Complex Litigation, 2016 – 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, Missouri Chair, 1997 – 1998; 2015 – 2016

Wayside Waifs, Board Chair, 2017 – 2019; Vice Chair, 2015 – 2016; Board of Directors, 2014 – 2019

DeLaSalle Charter High School, President, 2011 – 2013; President-Elect, 2010 – 2011; Secretary, 2009 – 2010; Board of Directors, 2008 – 2014

Missouri Bar Task Force on Lawyers Helping Lawyers, 2014 – 2016

The Turning Point Center for Hope and Healing, Board of Directors, 2010 – 2014

Adjunct Professor, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 2010 – 2014

The Children’s Place, Board of Directors, 2006 – 2008

Vanderbilt Law School Alumni Board, 1998 – 2001

Coro Foundation, President, 1989 – 1990; Board of Directors, 1987 – 1990

Civic Council’s Kansas City Tomorrow Program, 1989

The Carriage Club, President, 1997 – 1998; Board of Directors, 1994 – 1998, 2017 – Present

FBI Citizens Academy, 2024

Kansas City Police Department Citizens Academy, 2023