In a significant development for its St. Louis office, Gilmore & Bell, P.C., a prominent public finance law firm in the United States, has announced the hiring of two new associates, Amalia Duncan and Aubrey Manculich Gatter. This addition is expected to bolster the firm’s expertise in public finance law, especially as it continues to serve various governmental entities and nonprofit organizations.
Educational Backgrounds and Achievements
Amalia Duncan brings a robust academic background to Gilmore Bell. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages and Literatures, focusing on Spanish and French. Furthering her education, she earned a Post-Graduate Certificate in Global Business from the University of Chester in the United Kingdom in 2017. Most recently, she completed her Juris Doctor at Saint Louis University School of Law in 2023, where she distinguished herself as an 1843 Scholar and received an Academic Excellence Award for her work in Transactional Drafting. Additionally, Ms. Duncan expanded her international legal perspective by studying International Business Law at the Université Paris Dauphine – PSL. She is now licensed to practice law in Missouri.
On the other hand, Aubrey Manculich Gatter adds a unique blend of mathematics and international studies to the firm. She graduated magna cum laude from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and International Studies in 2019. Following this, she obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2025, concentrating on tax law. During her time in law school, Ms. Manculich Gatter took on leadership roles, including serving as an executive member of the Women’s Law Association and as an Associate Managing Editor for The Business, Entrepreneurial & Tax Law Review. She is also licensed to practice in Missouri.
About Gilmore Bell
Gilmore Bell has established itself as a leader in public finance law over the past three decades. The firm primarily focuses on representing governmental entities and 501(c)(3) organizations, assisting them in negotiating various financing alternatives such as bond and lease transactions, economic development incentives, and public-private partnerships. Notably, Gilmore Bell has consistently ranked among the top ten nationally in terms of bond counsel opinions provided on municipal bond issues. With offices spread across Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah, and Illinois, the firm remains committed to delivering high-quality legal services in public finance. For further information, visit their website at www.gilmorebell.com.
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