The Cook Group
Brian Wacker is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as a Partner at The Cook Group since December 2021. Prior experience includes partnership roles at SmithAmundsen LLC from April 2018 to December 2021 and a progression from Associate to Senior Associate at Herzog Crebs LLP between August 2009 and March 2018, where Wacker initially began as an Intern/Clerk. Wacker holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Saint Louis University and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Strategic Communications and News & Information Journalism from The University of Kansas, complemented by coursework at CIMBA in 2005.
The Cook Group
The Cook Group was founded on the belief that there is a better way to practice law - for our clients and for our team members. The practice of law is rapidly changing and the Cook Group is at the forefront of that change, leading the charge to modernize and streamline practices to more efficiently serve our clients while aggressively advancing and protecting our clients’ interests. The Cook Group is distinguished in its commitment to client service with formidable legal talent across multiple jurisdictions and disciplines. With a focus on putting our client’s needs first, you’ll see attorneys from diverse backgrounds leading client engagements and practice groups. We leverage our strengths and experience as defense litigators to our client’s advantage: sharing ideas, knowledge and diverse perspectives with clients and each other to increase opportunities and overall effectiveness. Our attorneys go out of their way to know our clients’ businesses so that you have a true partner in all stages of the legal process.