Margaret A. Hesse

Education Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

St. Louis, Missouri

31+ years experience

Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

314-880-3608

https://www.tuethkeeney.com/attorney/margaret-a-hesse/

34 North Meramec Avenue, Suite 600, St. Louis, MO 63105

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Bio

Margaret A. Hesse primarily practices in the areas of education law, employment law, and litigation. She has represented school districts in employment matters, including Title VII, the Safe Schools Act, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Equal Pay Act. She has represented employers in labor matters before the United States Department of Labor/Wage and Hour Division, the Illinois Commission on Human Rights and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations board. Margaret has also represented employers in workers’ compensation matters before the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and has handled numerous appeals before the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and the Missouri Court of Appeals. Margaret also has practiced in the fields of medical malpractice and legal malpractice.

Practice Areas

Education Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Education Law
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1994
Fontbonne University, B.A., graduated 1989

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Reviews

David Walker

2 weeks ago

Competent in education law, but communication was inconsistent

Margaret Hesse represented our school district in a complex teacher termination case that involved allegations of discrimination. Her deep knowledge of Missouri education law and her 30+ years of experience were evident from the start. She was well-prepared for negotiations and understood the nuances of employment law for public schools, which aligns with her recognized expertise. The case was resolved without litigation, which was our goal. However, the experience was not seamless. There were periods where we waited several days for responses to time-sensitive emails, and updates often felt reactive rather than proactive. While her legal strategy was sound, managing our board's expectations and providing clear timelines was an area that could have been stronger. For straightforward, high-stakes matters in education or employment law, she knows the landscape, but be prepared to follow up diligently on administrative details.