About Susan
Susan Cho trained first as a journalist and then as a lawyer. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Missouri–Columbia in 1995 and completed her Juris Doctor at Saint Louis University in 1999. Those years shaped how she organizes facts and writes for different audiences.
Her early academic path left a clear imprint on her legal work. Journalistic training emphasized clarity and a tight structure; law school added the tools of analysis and argument. She moved into practice in Missouri after completing her degree, bringing attention to detail and an emphasis on clear written advocacy.
Over the course of her career she has worked on matters that required careful document drafting and focused case preparation. She has experience in courtroom procedure and in preparing written submissions, relying on the kinds of research skills that both journalism and legal education cultivate. Colleagues describe her as methodical in approach and steady under pressure.
Cho is admitted to practice in Missouri. Her background in journalism often informs how she prepares courtroom materials and communicates with clients. She tends to favor plain language in correspondence and briefs. That choice reflects a practical aim: reduce confusion and make positions easier to evaluate.
Her work history includes roles in both firm settings and collaborative practice models. She has handled cases that required negotiating settlements, drafting contracts, and presenting legal arguments. Over time she has taken on responsibilities that range from initial client interviews to final hearings, managing each matter through its development.
She currently practices at SCF in Missouri, where she represents clients across the state. Her practice concentrates on advising and advocating for individuals and organizations on matters arising under Missouri law, and she continues to apply her combined training in journalism and law to improve her written and oral advocacy.
