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NEW MEMBERS

Roark, John, Smith Lewis LLP, 111 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200, Columbia MO, 65205, phone: 573-443-3141, email: Nroark@smithlewis.com, Practice Area: Civil Litigation-Defense, General Practice.

Meyer, Anthony, Missouri Supreme Court, 207 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101, phone: 573-751-8018, email: anthony.meyer@courts.mo.gov, Practice Area: Government, Judicial Law Clerk. Anthony graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia with his JD in 2018. Anthony presently is a law clerk for the Honorable Paul C. Wilson of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Anthony has also accepted a position with Lear Werts, LLP in Columbia and will begin employment once he completes his clerkship.

Next BCBA Meeting Scheduled for January 9

The next scheduled event for Boone County Bar Association members will be the regular BCBA meeting, Wednesday, January 9. Our Speaker for the January 9th meeting will be Dave Knight and he will present on the history of legal practice in Boone County. The CLE program has been approved for 1.2 hours of CLE credits.

Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. the Broadway Hotel, 1111 E. Broadway. The presentation will begin about noon. A business meeting will precede the program. Lunch will be $14, with che…

Two Members Receive BCBA Awards at Annual Holiday Party December 12

About 75 members and guests attended the BCBA Holiday Party at the Country Club of Missouri on December 12h. Attendees enjoyed live piano music, good food, and great fellowship. The BCBA recognized two members with awards:

Distinguished Professional Award- Presented to a BCBA member in practice 15 or more years who exemplifies the highest legal and ethical standards to which all legal professionals should strive.

The Distinguished Professional Award was presented to: Marvin E. “Bunky” Wrig…

City of Columbia Seeking Assistance City Counselor

The City of Columbia is accepting applications for an Assistant City Counselor in the Law Department. This position will serve as the Assistant City Prosecutor in the City Prosecutor’s Office. Duties will include reviewing, investigating, filing charges and prosecuting municipal ordinance violations. Duties may also include handling administrative hearings and other city civil matters. Occasional evening work may be required. Possession of a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a va…

Family Law Committee Lunch January 10

Family Law Committee will be holding a lunchtime CLE on Thursday, January 10 from 12-1:15. It will be held in the conference room on 4th floor of the Courthouse. The topic is Lawyers and Therapists Working Together Effectively for Children’s Best Interests. This will be a roundtable discussion with a number of local therapists and will focus on therapist records, testimony, and communication with attorneys and the Court. CLE credit of 1.2 hours is pending approval with the Missouri Bar.

RSVPs…

Attorneys Needed for Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Tournament January 25-27

Columbia College and the Board of Advocates at the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School will host the Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Invitational tournament on Friday, January 25 through Sunday January 27, 2019. We began hosting AMTA events in 1999 and we look forward to our 21st year of hosting. This is a four round, three-day tournament which is limited to 28 teams. The tournament hosts need attorneys to serve as Judges for this four round Tournament, which serves as a competitive forum for tea…

Time to Pay 2019 Dues

Lawyers and firms wishing to expense 2019 BCBA dues in 2018 may send $50/lawyer dues to Treasurer Dan Beckett at Boone County Bar Association, 705 E. Walnut, Columbia, MO 65201. Make checks payable to “Boone County Bar Association.” Dues become payable January 1, and members will be removed from the rolls if they have not paid dues by April 1, 2019. Dues are waived for members who have reached 75 years of age or have been licensed for 50 years. Please provide the 2019 Boone County Bar Associatio…

BCBA Holiday Party set for Wednesday, December 12

Our next group activity will be the BCBA Holiday Party, which will be held at the Country Club of Missouri (off Forum Blvd.) Wednesday, December 12, from 6-8 p.m. The event will begin at 6:00 pm with a social hour (drinks and appetizers provided) cash bar for mixed drinks, with a buffet dinner featuring Maple Brined Pork Loin with Apple Jus and Peppered Beef Medallions with Raspberry demi-glace beginning at 7:15 pm. There is also a vegan option if requested at the time of your RSVP.

The besto…

The Young Lawyer’s Committee Holiday Lunch December 20

Thursday, December 20, at 11:45 a.m. The Young Lawyer’s Committee will meet for its annual holiday lunch gathering at the Barred Owl, 47 East Broadway, Columbia. Those attending are asked to bring a gag/white elephant gift for the always entertaining gift exchange. Please RSVP by December 18 at 12:00 p.m. to Sander Sowers at 875-1991 or by email. The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section Council has generously sponsored this event so food and drink will be provided while funds last.

Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Invitational Tournament January 25-27

Columbia College and the Board of Advocates at the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School will host the Mid-Missouri Mock Trial Invitational tournament on Friday, January 25 through Sunday January 27 2019. We began hosting AMTA events in 1999 and we look forward to our 21st year of hosting. This is a four round, three-day tournament which is limited to 28 teams. The tournament hosts need attorneys to serve as Judges for this four round Tournament, which serves as a competitive forum for team…

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2018-2019 Officers

President: Jill Jackson
Vice President: Randall Johnston
Secretary: Molly Metza
Treasurer: Daniel Beckett
Editor/Webmaster: Thad Taylor
Executive Committee: All officers listed above plus immediate Past President Jason Simmons and At-Large Members Jennifer Rodewald and Hon. David Zerror
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