Kasey Yielding is an Associate in The Cook Group’s St. Louis office, where she contributes to a broad range of litigation matters with a practical and research-driven approach. Her practice is informed by significant legal experience in both state and federal courts, including externships with the United States Attorney’s Office and the Mississippi Chancery Court.
Prior to joining the firm, Kasey held clerkships and internships with several public and private legal institutions, gaining experience in motion practice, case research, deposition preparation, and client advocacy. She has worked on matters involving federal tort claims, insurance defense, premises liability, product liability, and mass tort litigation. She also has experience with court appearances under Rule 13 supervision.
Kasey earned her J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law (Cum Laude), where she completed a concentration in Criminal Law and participated in the MacArthur Justice Clinical Program. During her time at Ole Miss, she served as Vice President of the Student Health Law Association and was actively involved in pro bono and community-based service initiatives. She received her B.S. in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi, with a minor in Psychology. She is a member of the Missouri Bar Association.