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April 21, 2015
Sponsored by: LARSON LAW | Trial Practice www.larsonlaw.com

Applications Open for Circuit Judge

The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission today announced that applications are open for the office of Circuit Judge position of the 31st Judicial Circuit (Greene County), created by the retirement of The Honorable J. Dan Conklin, Circuit Judge.� Judge Conklin's retirement date is July 10, 2015.
(Media Release) (Application PDF) (Instructions) (Guidelines for References)


Happy Birthday Magna Carta: �Writers Rock! Photos and Recap

On April 9, the SMBA announced the winners of our essay contest. Thanks to event sponsor The Law Firm of Neale & Newman, the bar was able to recognize twelve local middle school students for their interpretation of the theme: Magna Carta:� Symbol of Freedom Under Law.� Following the presentation of awards the first place award recipient, Grace Homeyer, read her essay to the seventy family members and SMBA members in attendance.� Essay Contest Photo Gallery


Run-Need-Mead?
SMBA Race Ipsa (Law Day 5K)

This year's Magna Carta themed Law Day 5K will take place Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6:00 at Jordan Valley Park.� Come out and join your friends and colleagues to participate or cheer on the fastest lawyers and judges in this annual event.� (Information and Registration) (2014 5K Photo Gallery)


Chief Justice Russell to deliver SMBA Law Day Address

SMBA Law Day activities culminate with the Law Day Lunch with the Honorable Mary Russell, Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, delivering the Law Day address. See the following links for more information about law day activities as well as deadlines for SMBA awards.

SMBA Law Day USA 2015, Magna Carta: Symbol of Freedom Under Law

Lunch Celebration, May 6, 2015, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Law Day Sponsor Information


Make your SMBA event reservations by phone, mail, or online.
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