The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission has released the demographic information relating to applicants for the position of Associate Circuit Judge Division 25. This is a new position created by the General Assembly. There are 12 applicants: 6 men and 6 women, 5 presently employed in the private sector and 7 presently employed in the public sector. The applicants' mean age is 47 years. The commission announced that it will conduct public interviews of all applicants Friday March 4, 2016, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at the Missouri Court of Appeals, 300 Hammons Parkway, Third Floor Courtroom, Springfield, Missouri. The interviewees are:
Chantel Alberhasky
Becky Borthwick
Sarah Donelan
Wendy Garrison
Christopher Hoeman
Mary Lou Martin
Todd Myers
Nancy Price
William Prince
Kevin Rapp
Brian Risley
Todd Thornhill
The commission will select three nominees from the applicants interviewed for the governor's consideration. Governor Jay Nixon will have 60 days to appoint one of the three nominees to the position. The members of the Thirty-First Circuit Judicial Commission are: Andrew Bennett, Steve Garner, Steven Stepp, Joann Hosmer and the Honorable Mary W. Sheffield, who serves as Chair.
Contest and Award Invormation
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:
The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of the Missouri Bar selected Springfield as the location of its 2016 Annual Winter Meeting. This is the first time Springfield has been chosen as the site for the Winter Meeting in several years. To celebrate, please come and join the YLS and co-sponsor Hall Ansley, P.C., for an evening happy hour in downtown Springfield on March 11, 2016, beginning at 8:30 pm. The YLS will be reserving a room at Falstaff’s Local (311 Park Central West) and providing a bar tab and drink specials. ALL local lawyers (regardless of eligibility for inclusion in the YLS) are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information contact Adam Pihana.
March 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 general practice may encounter. Additionally, they will discuss the advantages and challenges of the class action mechanism in cases involving consumers. (information/registration)
Thank You SMBA Sustaining Members
as of February 24, 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 - 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 - Sam Hamra - The Hon. William Hass - Courtney Hayes - The Hon. Michael Hendrickson - 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 - Robert Palmer - The Hon. Lisa Page - Joe Passanise - Scott Pierson - The Hon. Mark Powell - 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 - 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)
Small personal injury law firm seeks an Administrator/Office Manager. Duties include coordination and management of all administrative office needs and assistance to attorney in non-legal personal matters. Candidates should be self-motivated with a passion for independent thinking, efficient problem solving, and high energy, team-oriented enthusiasm for mastering new skills. Position is full-time and includes salary commensurate with experience and a robust benefits package. Submit a resume with education, employment history, and at least 2 professional references. Direct all inquiries and application materials via email to [email protected]
