At Wednesday's SMBA Monthly CLE Lunch, Jason Smith and Derek Ankrom of Spencer Fane will provide an overview of the rules governing class actions and provide examples of potential class action claims that attorneys in all practice areas may encounter. Additionally, they will discuss the advantages and challenges of the class action mechanism in cases involving consumers. (information/ registration) (2016 CLE Lunch Calendar)
Federal Practice, Ethics and Hour by Hour
More than 70 percent of the federal judges in the Western District of Missouri have been appointed in the last eight years. SMBA members will have the chance to learn and network with these judges at a Federal Practice CLE on April 1, 2016. (Information/Registration)
If flash flood, power outage or other unforeseen weather emergencies oust you from your office, the SMBA can help. The SMBA office is always available to members needing emergency office or conference space. Call us at (417) 831-2783 or email info@springfieldbar.com.
Thank You SMBA Sustaining Members
as of March 11, 2016
Chantel Alberhasky - Randy Alberhasky - Erik Bergmanis - Stacie Bilyeu - The Hon. Jason Brown - Thomas Burke - The Hon. Don Burrell - The Hon. Ron Carrier - Ron Conway - James Corbett - Matthew Corbett - The Hon. Michael Cordonnier - David Crawford - Richard Crites - 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 Fiester - Jennifer Growcock - Matthew Growcock - Sam Hamra - The Hon. William Hass - Courtney Hayes - The Hon. Michael Hendrickson - Crista Hogan - The Hon. Andy Hosmer - Robert Ingold - Donald Jones - John Kail - Doug Kays - Emily Kembell - 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 - The Hon. Thomas Mountjoy - Robert Palmer - The Hon. Lisa Page - Joe Passanise - Scott Pierson - The Hon. Mark Powell - John Pratt - The Hon. James Prewitt - Nancy Price - David Ransin - John Reed - Matthew Russell - Ted Salveter - Stephen Snead - Ron Stenger - Laurel Stevenson - Tom Strong - The Hon. Richard Teitelman - The Hon. Todd Thornhill - Ashley Twibell - Branden Twibell - John Vaughan - Dee Wampler - The Hon. Henry Westbrooke - The Hon. Dean Whipple - David Wieland - Richard Wilson - The Hon. David Zerrer
Join the inaugural class of Springfield Bar Sustaining Members. (more information)
Sustaining Member Mixer
SMBA Sustaining Members and their guests are cordially invited to a mixer, April 15, 2016 from 5:30-8:30 at the home of Doug and Teresa Grantham Fiester. Drop in for a cocktail before or after your evening plans. There is no charge but reservations must be received by April 13. RSVP here or by email to info@springfieldbar.com.
Featured Employment Post: City Attorney
The City of Springfield, Missouri is looking for a City Attorney. The City Attorney serves as chief legal advisor and manager for all legal affairs of the City Council and City administration, and serves as department head of the Law Department and Prosecutor's Office. (more information)
Get immediate response to your announcements, employment postings and office space ads. Ads are posted online for one month at
springfieldbar.com and promoted in the weekly Bar Bell.
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