November 5, 2019, springfieldbar.com
News From the Bench
Borthwick Moves to Circuit Bench
On October 25 history was made with the appointment of Judge Becky Borthwick to the newly created Division Six of the 31st Judicial Circuit. Judge Borthwick said "It was such an honor to be chosen along with Randy Eggert and Ginger Gooch    by the judicial commission.    I am very grateful to Governor Parson to have this opportunity to further serve the 31st circuit." Judge Borthwick has already transitioned to the new position and the 31st Circuit Commission will soon be announcing the application process to fill the vacancy in Division 25.
Judicial Commission Election Results
Elections were recently held to fill six-year judicial commission terms beginning January 1, 2020. 
 
Neil Chanter was elected to serve on the Appellate Judicial Commission. Following the election Neil had these observations: "The best part for me from running – given the importance of the work the commission does – was getting to meet so many lawyers across the Southern District and helping (together with my very qualified opponent) to increase voter turnout, which was up 30% from the last two SD elections/12 years. I think that has to be a good thing.” Neil will succeed Don Woody whose term expires December 31, 2019.

Debbie Dodge was elected to serve on the 31st Circuit Judicial Commission. She will follow Steve Garner in that position when his term expires December 21, 2019. Debbie said "I' m thrilled to be a part of the process and I tip my hat to the those attorneys who have served on the commission as they have offered fantastic quality slates for Greene County. I think my favorite part of running for the commission was striking up a new friendship with my worthy opponent Kristoffer Barefield. We learned that we shared a lot in common including our belief in the Missouri Court Plan."
Sustainer/ New Member Event Thursday!
Wine and Cheese Welcome
Thank you to Hogan Land Title for hosting a wine and cheese mixer for our sustaining members and their guests as we welcome our newest members of the bar. Thank you to our 2019 Sustaining Members listed at this link!

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