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• TBA Family Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    08 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Kansas Bar Association

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  Thursday, May 8, 2025

  

  Noon-1:00 p.m.

  Kansas Bar Association

  1200 SW Harrison

  
  

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

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• Expanding Access to Justice: Pro Bono Requirements, Opportunities, and Impact

  • When
    14 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Expanding Access to Justice: Pro Bono Requirements, Opportunities, and Impact
  

  Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

  Noon via Zoom

  About the Program:
  What does it really mean to serve the public good as an attorney in Kansas? Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the ethical expectations, practical pathways, and professional impact of pro bono service. This program will break down the pro bono guidelines for Kansas attorneys, highlight both traditional and non-traditional opportunities, and offer actionable steps for getting involved.

  Whether you're new to the practice or a seasoned attorney looking to give back, this program will help you better understand your role in expanding access to justice.

  Discussion Topics Include:

  • Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct and ABA Model Rule 6.1

  • Pro bono opportunities within various agencies

  • How organizations encourage and support pro bono participation

  • First steps for attorneys ready to get involved

  • Non-traditional pro bono options (e.g., serving on nonprofit boards)

  
  

  Meet the Panel:
  Moderator:

  • John Paul Washburn

  Panelists:

  • Sarah Hoskinson

  • Matt Keenan

  • Nick Larkin

  • Meredith Schnug

  Approved for 1 hour E&P CLE in KS

  We look forward to your participation!

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• COMING SOON TO A JAIL NEAR YOU! SNCO DOC Competency Restoration Program: Why, Who, How, and When

  • When
    15 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shawnee County District Courthouse

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  **PENDING CLE CREDIT**

  COMING SOON TO A JAIL NEAR YOU!

  SNCO DOC Competency Restoration Program: Why, Who, How, and When

  Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

  Noon at Shawnee County District Courthouse 

  Room 309

  About the Program:
  

  This CLE will introduce Shawnee County’s newly developed Competency Restoration Program, set to launch later this spring. A must-attend for anyone practicing criminal law in Shawnee County, this session will offer a legal and clinical overview of competency procedures, recent developments, and the collaborative efforts behind implementing the local CST (Competency to Stand Trial) program.

  Led by District Court Judge Maban Wright, with contributions from Major Timothy Phelps and other key partners, this program begins with a review of K.S.A. 22-3301 et seq., exploring the lifecycle of a competency action and highlighting updated 3302 and 3303 forms and procedures. Following this legal context, presenters will detail the structure, procedures, and goals of the SNCO DOC’s new program, including eligibility, staffing, medication pathways, and legal intersections such as Medication Over Objection.

  Members of the DOC and behavioral health teams involved in this initiative will be present to answer questions, discuss practical challenges, and collaborate with attendees to help shape this evolving area of criminal practice.

  Presenters and Contributors:

  • Hon. Maban Wright – District Court Judge, Third Judicial District of Kansas

  • Brian Cole – Director, Shawnee County Department of Corrections

  • Maj. Timothy Phelps – Deputy Director, Shawnee County Department of Corrections

  • Lacy Hoobler, LMSW – Crisis and Intake Services Coordinator, Valeo Behavioral Health Care

  • Rebecca Maltby, MS, LMLP, LMAC – Evaluator, Valeo Behavioral Health Care

  • Shianne Johns – Restoration Programming Provider, Valeo Behavioral Health Care

  • Dr. Marianna Mack – Psychiatrist, Armor Healthcare

  • Sandra Morris, M.S., LPC – Regional Behavioral Health Director, Armor Healthcare

  • Capt. Katrina Parker – Classification Unit Supervisor, Shawnee County DOC

  • Lt. Matthew Barnhill – SMI Case Coordinator, Shawnee County DOC

  

  FREE for TBA Members!!!

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• Attorney Trust Accounts

  • When
    20 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Attorney Trust Accounts

  Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

  Noon 

  About the Program:
  

  Attorney trust accounts can be a minefield if not handled properly—and even small missteps can lead to serious ethical consequences. Join veteran attorney John Ambrosio for a practical, straightforward discussion of the rules, responsibilities, and risks associated with managing client trust funds.

  Whether you’re setting up your first trust account or just want to make sure you’re still doing it right, this program will walk you through the essentials—and help you avoid common mistakes that could raise red flags with the Disciplinary Administrator’s office.

  
  

  Presenter John Ambrosio

  John Ambrosio is a respected ethics and disciplinary defense attorney with decades of experience helping Kansas lawyers navigate the complex rules of professional conduct. His practical guidance has been trusted by attorneys across the state for years.

  Pending CLE Credit

  We look forward to your participation!

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• Spring Golf Tournament and CLE

  • When
    30 May 2025
  •  
    10:45 AM
  • Location
    Lake Shawnee Golf Course

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  Don't forget to arrive early to get checked in and get your raffle tickets.

  CLE: 11:00 AM - Noon 

  Presenter Hon. Moylan & Stan Hazlett

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

  Fact or Fiction – you decide.

  Judge Moylan and former Disciplinary Administrator Stan Hazlett present 50 minutes of fast-paced “edutainment,” using real cases and pop culture examples to explore legal ethics. Attendees will vote on whether each scenario is fact or fiction, sparking engaging discussion about professional conduct, judgment, and the ethical challenges lawyers face—often with a dose of humor.
  

  Lunch: 12:00- 1:00 PM

  Golf: Shotgun start 1:00 PM

  
  

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• TBA Committee Chairs Meeting

  • When
    11 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Celtic Fox

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  COMMITTEE CHAIRS MEETING/SOCIAL

  

  Wednesday, June 11, 2025

  Celtic Fox

  Noon-1:00

  Your participation is essential as we come together to review committee plans, discuss progress, and map out next steps. Our committees are the backbone of the Topeka Bar Association, and your continued leadership plays a vital role in our success.

  This meeting is also a great opportunity to reconnect and ensure our committees remain active, effective, and aligned with the needs of our members.

  If you are no longer able or willing to serve as a committee chair, please let me know so we can plan accordingly.

  Thank you for your commitment—we look forward to seeing you there and continuing the great work of the TBA.

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• TBA Criminal Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    12 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shawnee County Courthouse

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  The TBA Criminal Law Committee 

  
  

  

  Thursday,

  June 12, 2025

  12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

  
  

  IN PERSON 

  at Shawnee County Courthouse

  Judge Ossmann Courtroom

  
  

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• 2025 Board Blast: Topeka Bar's Ultimate CLE & Ethics Marathon

  • When
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Townsite Tower

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  Board Blast 2025
  

  Friday June 13, 8:45am-4:30pm

  Townsite Tower Classroom

  
  

  
  

  NOTE to Attendees'- This program will take place at Townsite Tower. In the classroom next to the Cafe. 

  
  

  
  

  8:45- 9:10                Check in/ Welcome

  9:10- 10:00              Conflicts of Law- Judge Sarah Warner

  10:00-10:50             Scammers Hunting Attorneys-Ethics- Kathleen Lippert Disciplinary Admin  

  10:50-11:00             Break

  11:00-11:50            Ethics and the Holocaust-Dr. Shelly Cline

  11:50-12:30             Lunch

  12:30-1:20               Legislative- Marisa Bayless, Special Council to Chief Justice

  1:20-2:10                 Ethics- Danielle Hall

  2:10-2:20             Break                

  2:20-3:10               AI Ownership- Tom Luebbering 

  3:10-4:00                SCOTUS Updates- Jared Magg

  4:00-4:30                 Wrap up

  
  

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• Trials of the Centuries – Landmark Cases- CLE Webinar

  • When
    20 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:50 AM - 3:40 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Webinar CLE -Zoom

  June 20, 2025

  
  

  7-hour CLE

  
  

  
  

  Presenter: Joel Oster, Esq., is a seasoned litigator and distinguished speaker based in Kansas City. Specializing in constitutional litigation, campaign finance, sports law, and appellate advocacy, he has a notable track record defending First Amendment issues. Previously a senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, Joel played a key role in landmark cases such as Galloway v. Greece and Freedom from Religion Foundation v. Obama. Admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, Florida, and federal courts, he brings a practical perspective to seminars, drawing from extensive experience in successful and unsuccessful legal practices across the United States. Joel earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1997.

  
  

  $150-200* for TBA Members

  $400 for Non-Members

  *Early registration price available for members until April 1. 

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