October 9, 2017
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News from the Bench and Bar
Judicial Commission Candidate Profiles
Greene County Circuit Clerk Tom Barr has announced that the election of a lawyer member to the 31st Circuit Judicial Commission will take place by electronic voting, opening October 13, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. and will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 3, 2017. The successful candidate in this election will replace Andrew Bennett, whose term on the commission expires December 31, 2017. The following SMBA members have submitted candidate profiles.
Greene County Dedicates Two New Courtrooms
The 31st Judicial Circuit dedicated two new courtrooms in a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, September 28, 2017.  Presiding Judge Thomas Mountjoy thanked the many people involved in the project and the efforts that went into maintaining business as usual for the courts during the construction process.  More on this story
Judge Harmison Robing
The Administration of Oath and Robing Ceremony of the Honorable Jerry Harmison as associate judge of the 31st Judicial Circuit, Division 21 took place September 29, 2017 in the ceremonial courtroom at the Greene County Judicial Facility. Presiding Judge Thomas Mountjoy administered the oath to Judge Harmison before a standing room only crowd of lawyers, judges, friends and family.
Court Administrator Retiring, Applications Open
Jerry Moyer, the Court Administrator for the 31st Judicial Circuit, Greene County has announced that he will be retiring effective December 31, 2017.  The court is now taking applications to fill the position.  Information/ application
October CLE Lunch
Chief Justice Zel Fischer and MoBar President Morry Cole
Wednesday, October 18, 11:45
The October SMBA lunch topic is "State of the Bench and Bar. Missouri's Chief Justice Zel Fischer and Missouri Bar President Morry Cole will share insights, issues and priorities. Registration/ Information
October Bar Brew
Meet the New Law School Deans
Thursday, October 19, 5:30
ShowMe - State of Legal Education, moderated by Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary Russell
Panelists: Dean Lyrissa Lidsky, University of Missouri; Dean William P. Johnson, Saint Louis University; and Interim Dean Barbara Glesner Fines, UMKC
Judge Mary Russell will moderate a panel of the deans who are setting the course for law school education in our state. There will be a reception for alumni and friends following the program. Registration/ Information
October Dial In CLE
Basics of Guardianship and Conservatorship
Wednesday, October 25, noon
The October Dial In CLE will provide practitioners with an understanding of the basics of guardianship and conservatorship in Missouri, with a special focus on adult guardianships and conservatorships. Discussion will include service of process, Guardians ad Litem, necessity of guardianship and/or conservatorship, and the powers and duties of a guardian and conservator. Registration/ Information
2018 SMBA CLE Series
Check out the lineup - get your season pass!
CLE Lunch $270 (Save $90, get 3 months free!)
Bar Brew $200 (Save $100, get 4 months free!)
Dial in CLE $350 (Save $250, get five months free!)
Carpe Noctem!
TRIVIAE NOX at the Fairbanks. Show Your Smarts for a Great Cause! Friday, November 10, 2017, 6:00-8:30 Doors open at 6:00, first round starts promptly at 6:30. Form Your Team, Reign Supreme! Information 
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