ON DEMAND CLE Watch anytime, Anywhere ChatOMG The Ethical Pros and Cons of Using AI
ChatGPT and other AI generative language models are changing the way that we do business and practice law. And while AI will not replace the need for lawyers in the foreseeable future, it will drastically change how lawyers go about plying their craft. In this forward-looking webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter will give you a sneak preview of the ethical pros and cons of utilizing this game-changing technology.
Presented By: Sean Carter, Mesa CLE 1.0 Hour of E&P in Kansas CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND WATCH! $40 for TBA Members $60 for NonMembers
This program is only available for CLE credit from 6-10-24 to 6-9-25
Legal Liftoff: Propel Your Practice with Expert Tips
*Approved for 1hr CLE Credit in KS
The Topeka Bar Association (TBA) presents "Legal Liftoff: Propel Your Practice with Expert Tips," a CLE program held during the Young Lawyer Luncheon Takeover. This event features a panel of seasoned judges and attorneys, including Judge Turner and Judge Geier from the Shawnee County District Court; Jason McIlrath, Deputy District Attorney; Blake Porter from Federal Home Loan Bank; and Keegan McElroy, Partner at Alderson, Alderson, Conklin, Crow, and Slinkard. The session will be moderated by David Braun, Magistrate Judge of Franklin County.
The seminar covers essential topics such as effective networking, professional development, work-life balance, ethical practice, client relations, courtroom skills, and legal writing. These insights and practical advice aim to enhance the legal practice and foster professional growth among attendees.
Participants will gain valuable tools and strategies to excel in their legal careers, regardless of their experience level or practice area. Attendees will participate in a panel discussion and interactive Q&A session, gaining actionable strategies to enhance their legal practice.
This program is designed to empower attorneys with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their careers, fostering growth and success in the legal profession.
Taco Bar for Lunch
August Bar Luncheon
Young Lawyers Division TAKEOVER
Friday, August 2, 2024 Noon-1:00 p.m.
$20 for TBA Members
$30 for Non-Members
UPDATE- Follow Up Meeting
COMMITTEE CHAIRS MEETING/SOCIAL
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Celtic Fox
Please join us on Wednesday, August 7th, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at The Celtic Fox. Appetizers will be provided.
Your participation is essential as we review our committee plans, discuss the progress we have made, and outline our next steps. Our committees are the backbone of the Topeka Bar Association, and your active involvement is crucial to our success.
We will revisit the topics discussed during the Zoom meeting and dive deeper into our strategies and goals. This is an excellent opportunity to reconnect and ensure our committees remain active and effective.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to achieve our objectives.
The TBA Criminal Law
Committee
Thursday,
August 8, 2024
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87393260258
Meeting ID: 873 9326 0258
Intellectual Property 101: Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, and Patents
Date: Monday August 19th
This program provides attorneys with a foundational introduction to intellectual property (IP) and its various protections. It covers four key areas: Trademarks, including their definition, registration process, legal protections, and examples; Copyrights, focusing on what can be copyrighted, the obtaining process, and legal protections; Trade Secrets, explaining what constitutes a trade secret, protection methods, and real-world examples; and Patents, detailing their types, application process, legal protections, and examples of patented inventions.
Attorneys will gain a clear understanding of the different types of IP, enabling them to advise clients on how to effectively safeguard their creations and innovations.
Approved for 1 hour CLE credit in KS
Bio: Paige Reese
Paige helps clients protect their intellectual property.
As a young student, Paige always had an interest in law; however, she also loved math and engineering. She soon discovered that intellectual property law let her combine both her passions, working with engineers to obtain patents for new inventions and technologies.
Paige prepares and prosecutes patent applications, conducts patentability and freedom to operate searches, counsels’ clients on the strategic use of intellectual property assets, and drafts and negotiates the complex agreements that underpin software development and licensing. She also provides her intellectual property expertise to advise on general corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions with intellectual property implications. Paige works with clients in a variety of industries and has a particular interest in clients developing new technology and software.
Paige loves nothing more than the opportunity to work with the engineers and inventors behind new technologies. She finds it truly exciting to watch new ideas come to fruition for clients and deeply rewarding to be able to protect these ideas through the law.
SAVE THE DATE
The process for admitting attorneys into the practice of law in Kansas has recently changed and will undergo even more changes in the near future. At a time where we are facing attorney deserts across the state of Kansas, it is crucial that attorneys understand these shifting dynamics and adapt accordingly. Join us for an engaging session where we explore recent changes to Kansas Supreme Court Rules Relating to the Admission of Attorneys, the NextGen Bar Examination and plans for the implementation of the examination in Kansas, and the how all of this relates to the Kansas Supreme Court’s Rural Justice Initiative.
Presenter Laurel Klein Searles
Bio: Laurel Klein Searles serves as Chief of Attorney Services and Compliance with the Office of Judicial Administration for the Kansas Supreme Court. Prior to joining OJA, Laurel worked for the Kansas Department of Labor in a variety of roles including Appeals Referee, Chief of Appeals, and Director of Unemployment Insurance. Laurel also previously served as a staff attorney for both the Social Security Administration and the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. Laurel earned her law degree from Washburn University School of Law graduating with Dean’s Honors, and she received her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University.
*Pending CLE Credit
Location To Be Determined
$20 TBA Members
$30 Guests/ Non- Members
My Ex Hacked Me! Stalking in Family Law Cases
CLE WEBINAR Monday, September 16 Noon-1:00 PM Approved for 1.0-hour CLE
Early Registration pricing FREE for TBA Members
$20 for Non-Members
(Pricing increases September 1, 2024)
CLE: Nearly every family law attorney has received that call from their client where the client says their ex has hacked their phone. This CLE explores the reality of hacking/stalking cases. You’ll learn how most stalking is not from the hacking of a device, but from shared accounts or device. We’ll explore often overlooked areas of stalking, and how you can work with your client to shut it down. Finally, you’ll learn the most cost-effective ways of utilizing an expert witness to prove stalking has occurred
Presenter: Patrick Siewert
Patrick Siewert is Director of Digital Forensics & E-Discovery for ArcherHall, based in Richmond, Virginia. Patrick has 15 years of law enforcement experience highlighted by highprofile and precedent-setting case work investigating electronically-facilitated crime. He founded Pro Digital Forensic Consulting in 2013, which was acquired by ArcherHall in 2022. Patrick has completed multiple trainings and certificates in the practice areas of computer forensics, mobile device forensics and analysis of cellular historical location records and is well-versed in their value in civil and criminal litigation. He has also qualified as an Expert Witness in the aforementioned disciplines in multiple courts across the Country and is an Adjunct Professor of Digital Forensics at Virginia Commonwealth University. ArcherHall offers a full suite of digital forensic & E-discovery services for the litigation community nationwide.
Join us for an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar hosted by the Topeka Bar Association!
Date: Tuesday, September 24
Stay tuned for more details on registration and the final webinar schedule. This event promises to be an enriching opportunity for legal professionals in our community.
We look forward to your participation!
Date: Wednesday, October 2
2024 Young Lawyers Division Fall Golf Tournament
Friday, October 11, 2024
Cypress Ridge Golf Course
CLE 11:00-Noon
Lunch 12-1:00 PM
Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM
Join us for a fun-filled day at this year's YLD Golf Tournament! We're excited to encourage more networking by opening teams to include two non-attorneys. The day kicks off with a CLE, followed by lunch and 18 holes of golf. Don’t forget about the awesome raffle prizes! Purchase your tickets on the website to have your tickets filled out on your behalf. Also, remember the bogey rule is in effect to help with the pace of play. See you there!
Date: Thursday, October 24
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Presenter: Kerrie Lonard | Acting Kansas Child Advocate
November 21, 2024
Noon- 1:00pm
via Zoom
ChatGPT was introduced November 30, 2022. This anniversary presentation will include a “year in review” perspective.
Presenter- Hon. Rachel Pickering, Kansas Court of Appeals
$40 for Non-Members
Annual Topeka Bar Association
Turkey Shoot
Friday, November 22, 2024
Cedar Lawn Farm
We are excited to announce that our beloved tradition, the TBA Turkey Shoot, will have a new home this year! The event will be held at Cedar Lawn Farm, located at 12741 SW K4 Hwy.
This move comes as a result of Creekside at Berryton closing. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Creekside at Berryton for being a wonderful host for our event over the past years.
We are eager to welcome back the antique cars, which have always added a touch of nostalgia and charm to our event. Additionally, we continue to encourage everyone to bring a canned food item for donation, as your contributions make a significant difference to those in need in our community.
We encourage everyone to join us for this special event and continue the tradition in our new venue.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Event Sponsor- $300
Target Sponsor- Cooper Law Office
Food Sponsor- $150
Drink Sponsor- $150
Dessert Sponsor- $150
Beer Sponsor- $150
The TBA Annual Turkey Shoot is a Thanksgiving meal amongst your fellow bar community members. No actual Turkeys are involved, except the traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Registration is $25 per attendee.
Date: Tuesday, December 10
CLE: 11:00 AM - Noon
CLE will be in person ONLY! Please join us for the CLE and Lunch even if you don't golf!!
Lunch: 12:00- 1:00 PM
Golf: Shotgun start 1:00 PM
