Wednesday: Experiences Working in Law Enforcement and Anti-corruption
from Afghanistan to the UN to Missouri
Tom Schweich, Missouri Auditor
August 21, 11:45, Tower Club (Online Registration)
State Auditor Tom Schweich is a fifth-generation Missourian and a graduate of St. Louis County Public Schools, Yale, and Harvard Law School. Schweich practiced law for over 20 years in St. Louis at the law firm of Bryan Cave LLP.
Schweich began his public service career investigating the notorious siege at Waco, Texas as part of Jack Danforth's Special Counsel investigation. Schweich then served as Chief of Staff to three United States Ambassadors to the United Nations and as Deputy Director and Acting Director of the law enforcement division of the U.S. State Department where he oversaw the activities of 4,000 people in over 40 countries with an annual budget of $2.5 billion. In March 2007, President Bush appointed Schweich U.S. Ambassador for Counternarcotics and Justice Reform in Afghanistan During his service in the State Department, he led diplomatic missions to approximately 30 countries.
SMBA PICLE, Personal Injury CLE
September 12, 2013, 10-4, SMBA Office, 6MCLE (Registration/Information)
- Social Media Investigation in Trail Preparation and Beyond: Ed Hershewe, The Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. and John Linss, Emory University and iWitness, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
- Objections: The Honorable Michael Cordonnier, 31st Judicial Circuit
- Appeals Issues and Personal Injury Cases: The Honorable Mary Sheffield, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District
- Cross Examinations: Gary Cunningham, Lathrop & Gage LLP
- Voir Dire, How to Get People Off Your Jury: Steve Garner and Chandler Gregg, Strong Law Firm
- Jury Consultation/Selection: Dr. Michael Nietzel, Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Nixon
Application Process for New Associate Judge
The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for the new Associate Circuit Judge of the 31st Judicial Circuit (Greene County), pursuant to the creation of that position by the General Assembly. Information on the application process is available on the web at
Missouricourts.com or
springfieldbar.com. Members of the Commission are William W. Francis, Jr., Chief Judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District; attorneys Clifton Smart and Andrew K. Bennett; and lay members Steve Stepp and Linda F. Fowler. The commission is accepting applications through August 30, 2013.
President Obama Nominates Harpool for Federal Bench
SMBA member Doug Harpool is President Barack Obama's nominee to the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Harpool, a shareholder at the law firm Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool, PC since 2006 served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1983 to 1992. He received his J.D. in 1980 from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law and his B.S. cum laude in 1977 from Missouri State University. Harpool is currently serving on the SMBA Board of Directors and is chair of the SMBA Federal Bench and Bar Committee. If confirmed, Harpool will serve the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, which spans sixty six counties.
