Frank Shorter, Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist, To Speak at Feb SMBA Lunch
SMBA CLE Lunch Meeting, Wednesday February 19, 2014, 11:45, Hickory Hills Country Club (Register)
Directory/ Area of Practice Deadline, February 1
The 2014 SMBA directory will include a Practice Area Index, to provide a convenient resource for SMBA members to find referrals in other areas of expertise. Listings will be reserved in order received with payment (not alphabetical) and must be received by February 1 for inclusion. To enroll, submit this form or email melanie@springfieldbar.com for more information.
31st Judicial Circuit Court, Greene County, Adopts New Local Rules
Revised Rules dated January, 2014
Owen Takes the Bench
SMBA member James Owen will be sworn in by the Hon. Michael Hendrickson, the Presiding Judge of the 30th Circuit Court, to finish the remainder of Hon. Donald Cheever's term as Judge of Webster County's Associate Division on January 31st , 2014 at 2pm in the main courtroom on the second floor of the Webster County Courthouse. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served.
Sheppard Passes Gavel, Fulk Becomes 90th President of SMBA
Dwayne Fulk was sworn in as the 2014 President of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar January 17, 2014 at the SMBA's 41st Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers. Fulk, a shareholder with Polsinelli, follows Joseph D. "Chip" Sheppard, III, of Carnahan Evans Cantwell and Brown. The 2014 slate of officers for 2014 was recognized: Dwayne Fulk, president; Mark McQueary, president-elect; Stephanie Montgomery, treasurer; Emma Schuering, secretary. The bar also welcomed four new members of the board of directors: Eugene Han, Matthew Growcock, Jason Smith and Jim Tucker. Those directors will be serving with Catherine Reade Heredia, Trace Johnson, Susan Jensen, Dan Patterson , Eric Jensen, Branden Twibell, Doug Harpool and Laurel Stevenson. Also in attendance were ten past presidents of the association: Teresa Grantham, 2012; Brian Hamburg, 2010; Lee Viorel, 2005; Charles Cowherd, 2004; Dee Wampler, 1999; Mike Cully, 1998; Virginia Fry, 1994; Ron Baird, 1993; Fred Hall, 1992; and Topper Glass, 1989. As his final act as SMBA President, Chip Sheppard presented awards recognizing the outstanding contributions of members Sam Hamra and Eric Jennings.
(Event photos available for viewing purchase.)
Employment
Haden, Cowherd & Bullock LLC has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Secretary. 5 years minimum experience necessary. Competitive salary and benefits. Please send resume to careade@hcblawfirm.com
Make your SMBA event reservations by phone, mail, or online.
springfieldbar.com | 417-831-2783 | melanie@springfieldbar.com |