Topeka Bar Association upcoming events

TBA Young Lawyers Division Bowling Night (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

TBA YLD Bowling Night

Event is free for TBA members and family and includes bowling and shoe rental. Registration is required and limited to the first 25 people.

Join the TBA Young Lawyers Division for an old fashioned bowling night filled with networking, friendly competition, and fun. This event is open to all TBA members and family as well as Washburn Law students. Bring a team or come solo and get placed with a group. This event is a great chance to connect with other legal professionals and law students in a relaxed setting.

Friday, June 26th

5:30 P.M. at West Ridge Lanes

Email tba@topekabar.com with any questions.

TBA Family Law Committee Meeting (09 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursday, July 9, 2025

Noon-1:00 p.m.

KBA Building

Please RSVP if you will attend so we have a good headcount for food.

August TBA Membership Luncheon w/ CLE (07 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Friday, August 7, 2026
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers

TCALC 500 Tuffy Kellogg Dr

Registration

$20.00 TBA Members and Guests
$40.00 Non TBA Members

Recent Changes to the Law on Contract for Deeds

Presenter: Pat Riordan

The CLE will review the established law for contracts for deeds before 2024. The CLE will then cover the Kansas Contract for Deed Act enacted in 2024 and the Herrera v. Koehn case decided in November of 2025. After that, the CLE will address the effect of the act and the case, especially the potentially significant detrimental effects of both the act and the case on the rights of buyers under contracts for deed.

TBA Criminal Law Committee Meeting (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The TBA Criminal Law Committee

Thursday,

August 13, 2026

12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

IN PERSON

at Shawnee County Courthouse

Judge Ossmann Courtroom

September TBA Membership Luncheon w/ CLE (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Friday, September 4, 2026
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers

TCALC 500 Tuffy Kellogg Dr

Registration

$20.00 TBA Members and Guests
$40.00 Non TBA Members

TBA Family Law Committee Meeting (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Thursday, September 10, 2025

Noon-1:00 p.m.

KBA Building

Please RSVP if you will attend so we have a good headcount for food.

Save the Date: YLD Fall Golf Tournament & CLE (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Save the Date!

CLE: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Presenter: TBD

CLE will be in person ONLY! Please join us for the CLE and lunch even if you don't golf!!

Lunch: 11:00 - 12:00

Golf: Shotgun start 12:00 PM

Save the Date: October TBA Membership Luncheon (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Friday, October 2, 2026
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers

TCALC 500 Tuffy Kellogg Dr

Registration

$20.00 TBA Members and Guests
$40.00 Non TBA Members

Turkey Shoot Thanksgiving Celebration (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Annual Turkey Shoot

Friday, November 20, 2026

What’s the TBA Turkey Shoot?

If you’re new to the tradition, no actual turkeys are harmed! The TBA Turkey Shoot is our annual fall gathering where members of the bar come together for a Thanksgiving-style meal, good company, and some light-hearted competition.

Click here to learn more about the history and fun behind this TBA favorite.

Join Us at Cedar Lawn Farm

We’re thrilled to bring the Turkey Shoot back to Cedar Lawn Farm for the second year in a row! This scenic venue has quickly become a member favorite, and we can’t wait to celebrate another year of good food, great company, and gratitude. Located at 12741 SW K4 Hwy.

Come share the afternoon with colleagues, judges, and friends of the bar — it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Event Sponsor:

Cooper Law Office

Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to Tana Griffith at tba@topekabar.com