John Beard

John Beard is an Operating Room Registered Nurse at Mercy, having transitioned from a successful legal career where they represented healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation. They previously worked as an Associate Attorney at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice and Boyle Brasher, LLC, where they represented various clients in a range of legal matters. John has gained extensive litigation experience at institutions such as Williamson County State's Attorney's Office and has received numerous accolades, including a Best Advocate Award during their tenure as Chief Justice of the Southern Illinois University Mock Trial Team. John earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Bradley University and a Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law before completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.