Missouri Lawyers Media has chosen Susan Block, a partner at Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal and a former circuit court judge, as its 2021 Woman of the Year. Block served at both the associate and circuit levels of the St. Louis County Circuit Court from 1979 to 2004. She spent her final seven years on the bench in juvenile court. After retiring, she joined her firm’s family law practice, where she continues to represent children and families and remains heavily involved in professional and charitable organizations.

Block leads this year’s list of 55 honorees that includes judges, in-house counsel, legal scholars and private practitioners from around the state, as well as outstanding students at Missouri law schools. The honorees will be recognized at the 23nd annual Women’s Justice Awards event, set for Oct. 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Winners also will be profiled in a special section of Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Block is a member of Central Reform Congregation.