This page lists by reporting years the BCBA programs for which CLE credit has been granted. The reporting years are in reverse chronological order. If materials were provided for a program in electronic format, they are included with the program listing.
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
- “I Don’t Have Any Implicit Bias… That I Know Of” – Retired Judges Deborah Daniels and Gary Oxenhandler – February 12, 2020
- Resources for Implied Bias Presentation on 2-12-2020 to the Boone and Callaway County Bar – 1.3 hours (including 1.3 Ethics and 1.3 Elimination of Bias)
- “Judicial Forum” – Judges from the Western District Court of Appeals presented the program – November 13, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Judiciary for the 13th Judicial Circuit” – Presiding Judge Kevin Crane presented the program – October 9, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
- “Current Cases in Constitutional Law” – Professor Rigel C. Oliveri & Paul Lyda, UMC School of Law, presented the program – August 14, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
- “Electronic Discovery” – Randy Diamond, Director Library & Technology Resources, Legal Research Professor presented the program – July 10, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
- “Common Ethics Pitfalls and Practice Tips to Avoid Them” – Whittney Dunn, Risk Manager for The Bar Plan presented the program – June 12, 2019 – 1.2 hours (Ethics)
- “Eyewitness Identification” – Deborah Daniels presented the program – May 8, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
- “The 2017 Tax Reform Act: What Lawyers Should Know” – Mark Gingrich and Chris Harris presented the program – March 13, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
- “Class Actions, Mass Torts, and other Aggregate Litigation” – Todd Werts presented the program – February 13, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
- “History of Legal Practices in Boone County” – Dave Knight presented the program – January 9, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
- “Veteran’s Programs” – Speakers from the Attorney General’s Office and MU School of Law presented the program – November 14, 2018 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court Address” – Presiding Judge Kevin Crane presented the program – October 10, 2018 – 1.2 hours.
- “A view from the bench” – A panel of 13th Circuit Associate Judges presented the program – August 8, 2018 – 1.2 hours.
- “Preparing Property Descriptions” – David “Butch” Butcher, Survey Manager with Crockett Engineering – July 11, 2018 – 1.2 hours. Contact info: David T. “Butch” Butcher, Survey Manager, Crockett Engineering Consultants, 573-447-0292, email
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
- “Tips on MAI and MAIcr” – Judge Deborah Daniels – June 13, 2018 – 1.2 hours MCLE
- “A Year In Risk Management” – Whittney Dunn, The Bar Plan – May 9, 2018 – 1.0 hours (ETHICS)
- “Surveys of Real Estates” – David “Butch” Butcher, Survey Manager with Crockett Engineering – March 14, 2018 – 1.2 hours.
- “Power of the Sunshine Law: How to get the best records to help your case” – Nicole Volkert and Jose Caldera – February 14, 2018 – 1.2 hours.
- “Risk management, including recent rule changes related to the safekeeping of electronic information” – Chris Stiegemeyer, Executive Vice President of the Bar Plan Foundation – January 10, 2018 – 1.2 hours (ETHICS).
- CASA, Mid-Mo Legal Services and the Veteran’s Clinic -presented – November 8, 2017 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court Address” – presented by Presiding Judge Kevin Crane – October 11, 2017 – 1.2 hours.
- “Effective Use of Mediation in Your Practice” – James Levin, MU Law School – August 9, 2017 – 1.2 hours.
- “Views from the Western District Court of Appeals – How can all of us do better with appellate case work?” – Judges Mark Pfeifer and Ted Ardini – July 12, 2017 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
- “Courageous Collaboration: The next step in diversity. Are you ready?” – Dana Tippin Cutler, MOBAR President – June 14, 2017 – 1.0 hour.
- “Conquering Procrastination” – Anne Chambers, Missouri Lawyers Assistance Program – May 10, 2017 – 1.2 hours (ETHICS)
- Topic of Discussion was cases involving someone with mental health issues, Dr. Greg Markway, Director of Forensic Services for the MO Department of Mental Health – April 13. 2016 – 1.2 hours (MCLE)
- “Ethics Update – What Lawyers Need to Know” – Melinda Bentley, Legal Ethics Counsel – March 8, 2017 – 1.2 hours (ETHICS)
- “E-Filing Update, Tips and Tricks” – Circuit Clerk Christy Blakemore – February 8, 2017 – 1.2 hours
- Brief Summary of Missouri’s New Criminal Code – Jennifer Bukowsky and Nicole Volkert – January 11, 2017 – 1.2 hours
- Reflections of a New Judge: The First Six Months” – Judge Jeff Harris – November 9, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court Address” – presented by Presiding Judge Christine Carpenter – October 12, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
- Boone County Court Marshals discussed security issues – August 10, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
- “Using Criminal Records to Screen Housing Applicants: A New Landscape in Shades of Gray” – presented by Steve Scott, Scott Law Firm, P.C. – July 13, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016
- “Current Developments in Alternative Sentencing” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Christine Carpenter – July 8, 2015 – 1.2 hours.
- “Remarks from the Missouri Supreme Court” – presented by Supreme Court Justice Paul Wilson – August 12, 2015 – 1.2 hours.
- “‘State of the Court’ Address” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Christine Carpenter– October 14, 2015 – 1.2 hours.
- “Doing What a Lawyer Does Best: Helping Others” – presented by Anne Chambers, Director of the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program- November 18, 2015 – 1.2 hours including ETHICS credit.
- “Ethics: Learning from Others’ Mistakes” – presented by Sara Rittman – January 13, 2016 – 1.2 hours including ETHICS credit.
- “Current Issues in Guardianship and Conservatorship Law” – presented by MU Law Professor David English – February 10, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
- “Reflections from the Bench” – presented by 13th Circuit Judge Gary Oxenhandler – March 9, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
- “Department of Mental Health” – presented by Dr. Greg Markway, Director of Forensic Services – April 13, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
- “Federal Court Procedures, Personnel and General Information” – presented by Federal Magistrate Judge Matt Whitworth and assistants – May 11, 2016 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015
- “The Fourth Amendment in a Changing World” – presented by Nicole Volkert – August 13, 2014 – 1.2 hours.
- “Supreme Court Practice” – presented by Bill Thompson, Clerk of the Supreme Court- October 8, 2014 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court Address” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Jodie Asel – November 12, 2014 – 1.2 hours.
- “Presentation and Analysis of the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission Report” – panel led by Judge Gary Oxenhandler – January 14, 2015- 1.2 hours
- “The E Felony: A Presentation about Missouri’s Revised Cri.minal Code” – presented by Bill Tackett, former Cole County Prosecutor – February 11, 2015 – 1.2 hours.
- “Court Appointed Special Advocates: CASA and the 13th Circuit” – presented by Ruth O’Neill – March 11, 2015 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Missouri Bar”- presented by Reuben Shelton, President of the Missouri Bar- May 13, 2015- 1.2 hours.
- “Ethics in Divorce Discovery” – presented by panel of Helen Wade, Josh Oxenhandler, and Judge Leslie Schneider- June 10, 2015- 1.2 hours including ethics credit.
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
- “Preparing for E-Filing in Boone County” – presented by Cathy Zacharias, OSCA – July 10, 2013 – 1.2 hours.
- “SO – You Think You Want to Serve as GAL? . . . What you might need to know to serve as court-appointed counsel in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings under Chapter 475” – presented by Jason Simmons on behalf of the Probate Committee – July 28, 2013 – 1.2 hours.
- “Panel on Truly Agreed and Finally Passed Legislation that Will Affect Law Practice” – presented by Missouri State Representative Stephen Webber and Eric Wilson of the Missouri Bar – August 14, 2013 – 1.2 hours.
- “1L Black Letter Law: A Review of the High Points of Contracts, Civil Procedure, Property and Constitutional Law” – presented by MU Law Professors Thom Lambert, Larry Dessem, Dennis Crouch, and Josh Hawley – October 9, 2013 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court Address” – 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Jodie Asel – November 13, 2013 – 1.2 hours.
- “The Attorney General’s Office: Structure, Priorities and Constitutional Role” – presented by Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster- January 8, 2014 – 1.2 hours.
- “Affordable Care Act – Legal Challenges and Policy Discussion” – presented by MU Law Professors Phil Peters and Thomas Lambert – February 12, 2014 – 1.2 hours.
- “Explanation of the State Auditor’s Office” – presented by Tom Schweich, Missouri State Auditor – March 12, 2014 – 1.2 hours.
- “Remarks by The Secretary of State” – presented by Jason Kander, Missouri Secretary of State – May 14, 2014 – 1.2 hours.
- “Stand By Your Man and Other Ethics Lessons from the Classics” – Chief Justice Mary Russell -June 11, 2014 – 1.2 hours, including Ethics credit.
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
- “Service First: Practice Management, Professionalism and Networking Resources for Missouri Lawyers” – presented by Missouri Bar Executive Director Sebrina A. Barrett and Missouri Bar President Lynn Whaley Vogel – July 11, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “What Attorneys Should Know About the Columbia Police Department” – presented by Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton – August 8, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Gary Oxenhandler – September 12, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “Don’t sneak around in ‘my space’: How accessing another’s electronic account could land your client in jail” – presented at free Lunch and Learn by Rachael F. Kennedy and Merilee Crockett – October 16, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “Top Ten Mistakes Lawyers Make in Probate” – presented by Judge Deborah Daniels and Boone County Probate Clerk Debbie Lee, moderated by Rachael F. Kennedy – November 14, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “E-Filing Updates, Appeal Statistics, Lawyer Kudos, and Q&A with the Western Appellate Court” by Western District Appellate Judges Mark Pfeiffer and Gary Witt, Western District Court Clerk Terry Lord, and Missouri Supreme Court Judge Paul Wilson – January 9, 2013 – 1.2 hours.
- “The Nuts and Bolts of Civil Practice in the Associate Court” by Judge Larry Bryson, Michael Carney, and Michael Foster. March 13, 2013 – 1.2 hours.
- “Why Pro Bono? More Than Giving Back”, by Pat Starke, Judge Leslie Schneider – May 1, 2013 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours Ethics CLE credit).
- “Disaster and Succession Planning” by Sara Rittman – June 12, 2013 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours Ethics CLE credit).
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012
- “Why Voir Dire Is So Tough” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Gary Oxenhandler – July 13, 2011 – 1.2 hours.
- “Time Management – Time Flies When You Are Having Fun But It’s No Fun When the Time Has Flown” – presented by BCBA member Sarah J. Read – August 10, 2011 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours ethics credit).
- “State of Court” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Gary Oxenhandler – October 12, 2011 – 1.2 hours.
- “Dealing With Pro Se Litigants” – presented by Mid-Missouri Legal Services Executive Director Susan Lutton, 13th Circuit Associate Judge Leslie Schneider, and Amy Salladay – November 9, 2011 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours ethics credit).
- “2012 General Assembly Preview and Legislative Process” – presented by Senator Kurt U. Schaefer – January 11, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “Collection Actions – Debt Buyers, Debt Sellers, and Their Attorneys” – presented by Dave Angle and Matt Wilson – February 8, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “Civil Contempt in Family Court” – presented by Presiding Family Court Judge Leslie Schneider and Family Court Commissioner Sara Miller – March 14, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
- “Missouri Ethics and Professionalism Update” – presented by Missouri Ethics Counsel Sara Rittman – May 9, 2012 – 1.2 hours, including ethics credit.
- “Navigating the Labyrinth of the Circuit Clerk’s Office – How to Get Things Done” – presented by Boone County Circuit Clerk Christy Blakemore – June 13, 2012 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011
- “Every Lawyer Wants the Case (But No Lawyer Wants to Be the Case)” – presented by Chris Stiegemeyer, Risk Management Director, The Bar Plan Insurance Company – July 14, 2010 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours ethics credit).
- “Things Every Lawyer Should Know about Bankruptcy” – presented by the BCBA Commercial Law Committee – August 11, 2010 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Gary Oxenhandler – September 8, 2010 – 1.2 hours.
- “Appellate Practice Panel Discussion” – presented by judges of the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals – November 17, 2010 – 1.2 hours.
- “Alternative Sentencing Courts” – presented by Circuit Judge Christine Carpenter – January 12, 2011 – 1.2 hours.
- “Police Use of Force” – presented by BCBA member Donald R. Weaver – February 9, 2011 – 1.2 hours.
- “Do’s and Don’ts for the Practitioner” – presented by BCBA member Sarah J. Read – March 9, 2011 – 1.2 hours including 1.2 hours of ethics/professionalism credit.
- “Baseball Salary Arbitration” – presented by BCBA member Bob Bailey, Director of the Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution at the MU Law School – May 11, 2011 – 1.2 hours.
- “Valuation of Closely Held Corporations” – presented by BCBA members Gary Stamper, Jean Goldstein, Ed Orr and Helen Wade – June 8, 2011 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
- “The Innocence Project” – presented by MU Magazine Journalism Prof. Steve Weinberg – August 12, 2009 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court” Address – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Gene Hamilton – October 14, 2009 – 1.2 hours.
- “Appellate Practice Before the Western District Court of Appeals” – presented by a panel of judges of the court – November 18, 2009 – 1.2 hours.
- “The State of the Profession and the Court System” – presented by Missouri Bar President Skip Walther – January 13, 2010 – 1.2 hours.
- “Avoiding Misconduct and Malpractice Risk by Eroding Procrastination” – presented by Jim Brady, Director of the Missouri Lawyers Assistance Program of The Missouri Bar – February 10, 2010 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours ethics credit).
- “Recent Developments in Legal Ethics” – presented by Sara Rittman, Missouri Legal Ethics Counsel – March 10, 2010 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours ethics credit).
- “The Future of Electronic Case Filing in Missouri” – presented by Catherine Zacharias, Legal Counsel for the Office of State Courts Administrator – June 9, 2010 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
- * “Recognizing and Representing the Difficult Client” – presented by Sarah J. Read, Law Offices of Sarah J. Read – July 9, 2008 – 1.2 hours.
- “Coping with Jail Overcrowding” – panel discussion by Rusty Antel, Circuit Judge Gary Oxenhandler, Boone County Auditor June Pitchford and Jail Administrator Warren Brewer – August 13, 2008 – 1.2 hours.
- “State of the Court” Address – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Gene Hamilton – October 8, 2008 – 1.2 hours.
- “Appellate Practice Panel Discussion” – presented by Judges and Clerk of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District – November 12, 2008 – 1.2 hours.
- “Family Law Update” – presented by Family Court Commissioner Sara Miller and Associate Circuit Judge Leslie Schneider – January 14, 2008 – 1.2 hours.
- “Leveraging Your Research Capabilities: Best Uses of the MU Law Library’s Resources” – presented by Steve Lambson, Coordinator of Reference Services, and John Dethman, reference librarian – April 8, 2009 – 1.2 hours.
- “Common Misconceptions about Missouri Legal Ethics” – presented by Sara Rittman, Missouri Ethics Counsel – May 13, 2009 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours ethics credit).
- “Getting Better Results for Clients Using a Planned Negotiation Process” – presented by John Lande, Director of the MU Law School’s LLM in Dispute Resolution Program – June 10, 2009 – 1.2 hours.
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008
- “Perspective from the Bench — New Judges” – presented by Associate Circuit Judges Deborah Daniels and Leslie Schneider – July 11, 2007 – 1 hour.
- “Legislative Developments in 2007 – presented by Catherine Barrie, Missouri Bar lobbyist, and Skip Walther, member of the Missouri Bar Board of Governors – August 8, 2007 – 1.2 hours.
- “Another World: Civil Practice Before Associate Circuit Judges and the Differences You Should Know About” – presented by Steve Scott – November 14, 2007 – 1.2 hours.
- “An Early Look at the Roberts Court” – presented by MU Law School Prof. Emeritus Bill Fisch – January 9, 2008 – 1.2 hours.
- “Boomer Planning: Win, Lose or DRA?” – presented by Reginald H. Turnbull – February 13, 2008 – 1.2 hours
“Of Course It’s a Dangerous Condition — Somebody Was Hurt” – presented by Zach Cartwright, senior litigation counsel, Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission – April 9, 2008 – 1.2 hours. - “Electronic and Digital Evidence” – presented by Craig J. Chval, The Chval Law Group, P.C. – May 14, 2008 – 1.2 hours.
- “The Newest, Latest and Greatest Ethical Rules You Should Know About” – presented by Chris Stiegemeyer, risk manager for The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company – June 11, 2008 – 1.2 hours (including 1.2 hours ethics credit).
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
- “Thinking Inside the Box — Lawyers as Jurors” – presented by panel of lawyers who served on jury panels – July 12, 2006 – 1 hour.
- “Would You Like Fries with That?…and Other Sentences You Want to Keep Out of Your Professional Vocabulary” – presented by MU Law Prof. Steve Easton – November 8, 2006 – 1 hour (including 1 hour ethics credit).
- “Potential Pitfalls in Family Law Cases” – presented by a panel of members of the BCBA Family Law Committee – January 10, 2007 – 1 hour.
- “Nuts and Bolts of Alternative Dispute Resolution” – presented by Jim Levin, Assistant Director of the MU Law School Center for Dispute Resolution – February 14, 2007 – 1 hour.
- Panel Discussion on Jury Selection – presented by Judge Gary Oxenhandler, Wally Bley and John Roark – March 14, 2007 – 1 hour.
- “Changes to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 4” – presented by Missouri Legal Ethics Counsel Sara Rittman – May 9, 2007 – 1 hour (including 1 hour of ethics credit.).
- “Introduction to Fastcase” – presented by Steve Scott – June 13, 2007 – 1 hour.
July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006
- “What Every Lawyer Should Know about Bankruptcy Law Changes” – presented by Janice Harder and Harry Boul – July 13, 2005 – 1 hour.
- “Legislative Update” – presented by Jeff Harris – August 10, 2005 – 1 hour.
- “Current Appellate Practices and Procedures” – presented by Judges Eddie Smith, Thomas Newton and Lisa White Hardwick, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District – November 9, 2005 – 1 hour.
- “Factual Discovery and Public Records – presented by Wendall Coonse, LexisNexis representative – January 11, 2006 – 1 hour.
- “Ethical Considerations and Domestic Violence” – presented by Boone County Prosecutor Kevin Crane and assistant prosecutors Nicole Volker and Merilee Crockett – February 8, 2006 – 1 hour )including 0.6 hour ethics credit).
July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005
- “Collaborative Family Law” – presented by practitioners Peter Schloss and Hugh O’Donnell and MU Law Prof. John Landes – July 14, 2004 – 1 hour.
- “What All Lawyers Should Know about Immigration Law” – presented by Steve Blower – August 11, 2004 – 1 hour.
- “Current Appellate Practices and Procedures” – presented by Judges Lisa White Hardwick, Robert Ulrich and Thomas Newton, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District – November 17, 2004 – 1 hour.
- “The New File-Retention Rule: What You Can Do to Reduce Costs, Free Up Space, and Care for Your Loved Ones After You Are Gone” – presented by Sarah J. Read and Sara Rittman – January 12, 2005 – 1 hour (including 1 hour ethics credit).
- “Family Law Symposium” – presented by Leslie Schneider, Gary Stamper and Doug Pugh – May 6, 2005 – 2 hours.
- “Drug Court and Mental Health Court” – presented by Judge Christine Carpenter – May 11, 2005 – 1 hour (including 1 hour ethics credit).
- “Better Practice Management through Self-Management” – presented by Jim Brady, Director, Missouri Lawyers Assistance Program – June 8, 2005 – 1 hour (including 1 hour ethics credit).
July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2004
- “Legal Ethics Counsel” – presented by Sara Rittman, Missouri Legal Ethics Counsel – July 9, 2003 – 1 hour (including 1 hour ethics credit).
- “Copyright and Trademark” – presented by David Van Dyke, intellectual property attorney at Shelter Insurance Companies – November 12, 2003 – 1 hour.
- “Getting Behind the Rhetoric of the Malpractice Debate” – presented by MU Law Prof. Phil Peters – January 14, 2004 – 1 hour.
- “Controlling an Expert or Other Obstreperous Witness on Cross-Examination” – presented by MU Assoc. Law Prof. Steve Easton – May 12, 2004 – 1 hour.
- “Appellate Practice” – presented by Missouri Supreme Court Judge Duane Benton – June 9, 2004 – 1 hour.
July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003
- “Fee Agreements: Suggestions to Avoid Disagreements” – presented by Chief Disciplinary Counsel Maridee Edwards and CDC Staff Counsel Mark Flanegin – July 10, 2002 – 1 hour (including 1 hour ethics credit).
- “Appellate Practice and Procedure” – presented by judges of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District – November 13, 2002 – 1.2 hours.
- “Courtroom Technology” – presented by Debbie Weaver, Courtroom Technologies Consultants, and Jimmy LoMonaco, Conference Technologies – February 12, 2003 – 1 hour.
- “Understanding the Advocate’s Role in Mediation” – presented by Sarah J. Read – March 12, 2003 – 1 hour.
- “White Collar Crime” – presented by Stephen B. Smith, CPA – May 14, 2003 – 1 hour.
July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2002
- “State of the Judiciary” – presented by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Frank Conley – September 19, 2001 – 1 hour.
- “The New Recording Statutes” – presented by Boone County Recorder Bettie Johnson – October 10, 2001 – 1 hour.
- “Appellate Practice and Procedure” – presented by judges of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District – November 14, 2001 – 1 hour.
- “Ex Parte Contacts with Organizational Employees – presented by Jeff Parshall and Mark Pfeiffer – January 9, 2002 – 1 hour (including ethics credit).
- * “Criminal, DWI and Traffic Law Update” – presented by Rusty Antel – February 13, 2002 – l hour.
- “Case Management Software” – presented by Tim Mellitz – March 13, 2002 – 1 hour.
- “Bankruptcy Practice” – presented by John Reed – May 8, 2002 – 1 hour.
- “Court Automation Update” – presented by Bob Perry, Cheryl Whitmarsh, Kathy Lloyd and Melody Garnett – June 12, 2002 – 1 hour.