Carissa M. Schmidt

Carissa Schmidt is an associate attorney who joined the firm in 2019, after graduating from St. Louis University School of Law. Carissa’s practice areas align with the firm as she focuses of on real estate transactions as well as business entity formation and estate planning.

After graduating early from Mizzou with her bachelor's degree, Carissa worked in the wealth management industry, gaining practical knowledge in business and finance. She also assisted an estate planning attorney.

Outside of the office, Carissa enjoys spending time with her friends and family especially her two adorable nephews, reading a good book or playing volleyball both sand and indoor.

Education

• St. Louis University School of Law, J.D.

Business Law Association – Treasurer

Public Interest Law Group – Vice President

• University of Missouri – Columbia B.A. (magna cum laude)

Psychology, minor in Sociology, multicultural certificate

Bar Admissions

• Missouri
• Illinois: pending application approval

Community Involvement

• Scholastic Warehouse Book Fair Volunteer