Last Monday was the anniversary of the Springfield Bar, founded in 1903 to promote the profession, provide networking opportunities and advance justice. The rest of the week exemplified how the mission continues to be relevant 113 years later.

• Tuesday: Tom Strong presented “Slavery, An American Tragedy” at the final installment of the six session 2016 Mini Law School for the public. 
• Wednesday: Missouri’s Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge and MoBar President Dana Tippin Cutler spoke to a packed house at the monthly CLE Lunch, sharing their insights on the status quo as well as the direction of the profession. 
• Thursday: The SMBA hosted a debate of the two candidates for Attorney General who will be on the ballot in November. The debate was a closed event, but as the only debate of these two candidates in the state, it generated considerable interest. If you weren’t fortunate enough to attend here is a link to the Springfield News-Leader coverage.
• Friday: The inaugural Triviae Nox was held at the Fairbanks.  Competition was fierce with the leading teams shifting every round.  Congratulations to the victor, Lathrop & Gage.