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February 22,  2016
This year's Law Day USA theme was inspired by the 50th anniversary of what is perhaps the nation's best known Supreme Court Decision. The SMBA will celebrate with events, contests and awards designed to encourage public interest and understanding of our legal system. Information and deadlines for contests and awards available at the following links: 
James E. Miller 1935-2016

SMBA member James E. Miller died Saturday at the age of 80.  Jim maintained a law practice for more than fifty years, joined in recent years by his son Chris and daughter in law Alison.  

The SMBA extends condolences to Jim’s wife Sharon, sons Jeff (Angie), Matt (Stacy), and Chris (Alison). 

Obituary and service information
Thirdsty Thursday - Knowledge Brewing!
February’s SMBA Bar Brew continues to whet the appetite of members looking for quality professional education in a relaxed environment. Joe Passanise and Scott Pierson enlightened those present on the latest legal impediments in defending a DUI case. 
The Bar Brew series offers SMBA members a casual and affordable venue to network with colleagues and meet annual MCLE requirements. Next month’s Bar Brew will be March 17 from 5:30-6:30 featuring federal district court judge Douglas Harpool and state circuit court judge Michael Condonnier.  The two distinguished jurists will discuss the unique differences between federal and state court systems.  (Information/Registration)

With a Bar Brew Season Pass you get priority registration for all the 2016 programs, including those listed below.  The SMBA member price for a Bar Brew Season Pass is only $200 ($500 for non-members).  ( Season Pass Information)  
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Governor Signs Bill Creating 46th Judicial Circuit
On Thursday Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 585 sponsored by Missouri Senator Jay Wasson.  The new law divides the 38th Circuit and creates a new, 46th Circuit in Southwest Missouri. ( Governor's Media Release)
Thank You SMBA Sustaining Members
as of February 17, 2016
Chantel Alberhasky - Randy Alberhasky -  Erik Bergmanis - The Hon. Jason Brown - Thomas Burke - The Hon. Ron Carrier - Ron Conway - James Corbett - Matthew Corbett - The Hon. Michael Cordonnier - David Crawford - The Hon. John Crow - Michael Cully - Gary Cunningham - The Hon. Charles Curless - Greg Dorshorst - The Hon. James England - Thomas Field - The Hon. William Francis - Dwayne Fulk - Mark Gardner - Ginger Gooch - Teresa Grantham - Sam Hamra - The Hon. William Hass - Courtney Hayes - The Hon. Michael Hendrickson - The Hon. Andy Hosmer - Robert Ingold - Donald Jones -  John Kail - Doug Kays - Danielle Kincaid - Kurt Larson - John Lightner - Rod Loomer - The Hon. Gary Lynch - Evelyn Mangan - C. Dudley Martin - Bruce McCurry - Abram McGull - Mark McQueary - Thomas Morrissey - Michelle Moulder - Robert Palmer - Joe Passanise - Scott Pierson - The Hon. James Prewitt - Nancy Price - David Ransin -  Matthew Russell - Ted Salveter - Stephen Snead - Ron Stenger - Laurel Stevenson - Tom Strong - The Hon. Richard Teitelman - The Hon. Todd Thornhill - Branden Twibell - John Vaughan - Dee Wampler - The Hon. Henry Westbrooke - The Hon. Dean Whipple - David Wieland - Richard Wilson - The Hon. David Zerrer

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