In Re KCMBA

In this episode, host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Jennifer Phillips about her upbringing as the daughter of an attorney in Milan, MO, her time with the Jackson County Prosecutors Office and her current work in the Family Court.

In this episode, host Steve Miller talks to Hon. Howard F. Sachs of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Judge Sachs has had a long and distinguished career, first practicing in the early 1950s where he clerked for the Hon. Albert Ridge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, and helped write the decision that ordered the integration of the Swope Park Pool. After a long career in private practice, he was nominated by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 to serve as a district judge in the Western District of Missouri. Judge Sachs discusses his early interest in the law, his time in World War II, his long career and offers thoughts on some current issues in the Supreme Court.

Host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Kenneth Garrett about his inspiration for becoming a lawyer, how he achieved his goal, changes in the law and judicial administration, and his advice for those who face setbacks in achieving their dreams.

In this episode, host Steve Miller talks to Hon. Marty W. Seaton of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court. Judge Seaton talks about his youth when he was a child actor, and the legal experiences that influence his work as a judge.

KCMBA President Keith Cutler talks with the president of The Missouri Bar about her background, her path to leadership and her goals for the current year.

2024 KCMBA President Keith Cutler interviews Mischa Buford Epps, executive director of The Missouri Bar about her background, legal career, and the dynamic nature of directing Missouri's flagship legal organization.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Hon. Kevin D. Harrell of the 16th Circuit Court, Division 18. Judge Harrell discusses his upbringing, education and the people that influenced him in his career.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Laurel Stevenson, Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. They discuss the history of the program as well as the MAP process.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with former KCMBA president, Scott S. Bethune, about the Principles of Civility. They discuss the importance of civility in the legal profession and changes happening in the legal profession that prompt the need to alter the Principles of Civility.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, Host Steve Miller speaks with the dean of the UMKC School of Law - Lou Mulligen. Dean Lou Mulligen talks about plans that the school of law has, as well as well how the UMKC school of law is currently fostering an inclusive environment.    If interested in donating to the UMKC School of Law, see the following link. http://tinyurl.com/4pycr8ku  

Host Steve Miller welcomes Hon. Paul C. Wilson of the Supreme Court of Missouri and Amy Coopman of Bridge Mediation, LLC to talk about the significance of today's younger generation. Judge Wilson discusses the importance of creating a diverse legal community as well as why we need the younger generation more than they need us when it comes to the legal field. Amy Coopman shares insight into KCMBF's Student Law Academy and how it works.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Hon. Jessica Agnelly about her role in the judiciary. Judge Agnelly sheds insight about the intricacies of decisions made when on the bench, as well as what the journey was like coming onto the bench.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Jerri J. Zhang of the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. Judge Zhang talks about her background and her legal trajectory as well as her perspective on certain racial matters.

Host Steve Miller interviews Hon. W. Brent Powell of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Judge Powell talks about what made him interested in the judiciary. He also talks about complex issues pertaining to the judicial system and the importance of people having faith in it.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller interviews Executive Director of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Alicia Johnson. Alicia shines a light on the importance of the work they do, which includes protecting the rights of tenants, and serving people who are unable to help themselves. She also talks about her life experiences that led her to working with Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller welcomes Kansas City Lawyer, W. Perry Brandt to talk about his experience defending Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll V. Donald J. Trump case. Perry talks about the call to action, the procedures that took place, and what motivated him to take the case.

In this high-spirited episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller interviews Keith & Dana Cutler over their new television series: Cutlers Court. We get to learn about how their television endeavors came to be, and the intricacies of the filming process.

In this special episode, Stephen Miller of Miller Schirger, LLC, speaks with Chris Long, the owner of KC's women's soccer team, the KC Current. Chris talks about the new stadium, his inspiration behind the work he does, and insider details about the team itself and the new facility. 

In this episode, KCMBA President Phyllis Norman, meets with Judge Courtney Wachal where she talks about the happenings in the Kansas City Municipal Court. Judge Wachal also talks about her background, giving another human perspective to our Missouri judges. 

In this episode, host Bill Martucci welcomes Lauren Perkins Allen, president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation, to talk about her past experiences and what led her to where she is now and how she became involved with the KCMBA and KCMBF.

In this special episode, host Bill Martucci welcomes us to KCMBA's president for 2023- Phyllis Norman. Together, they discuss Phyllis' background and endeavors she has engaged in with KCMBA and the benefits that have come with her involvement. Phyllis also talks about a quality that renders one distinctive- honesty.

In the eleventh episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Anthony Rex Gabbert to talk about his experiences and that which made him interested in pursuing a legal career. Hon. Anthony Rex Gabbert also discusses the characteristics of being on the bench and how engaging in private practice work before judgeship helped him in his current position. Hon. Anthony Rex Gabbert also talks about what it's like working with a 3-judge-panel. 

In the tenth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Edward R. Ardini Jr. to talk about his background in the legal profession and the features of positions he's been in. Hon. Edward R. Ardini Jr. also discusses rewarding aspects of the work he does. 

In the ninth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Janet Sutton to talk about her youth and that which led her to pursuing judgeship. Hon. Janet Sutton also discusses the intricacies of certain processes in the Court of Appeals as well as differences between her time in the Court of Appeals in comparison to other legal endeavors she has been a part of.

In the eighth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Doug Thomson to talk about past life experiences. Hon. Doug Thomson goes in depth about his experience with the Court of Appeals in Kansas City and how it differs from his work in a smaller community where one has more prominence. Hon. Doug Thomson also discusses his time practicing law before judgeship.  

In the seventh episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Alok Ahuja to talk about his background and his work. Hon. Alok Ahuja particularly goes in depth about his educational experience and what attracted him to the appellate bench.

In the sixth part of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, we are welcomed to Hon. Karen Mitchell by Host Bill Martucci. Hon. Karen Mitchell talks about her background and her legal path. She also discusses aspects of the appellate experience that need to be focused on, such as being impeccably fair, understanding what their goal is in the system, and maintaining a sense of clarity and respect. 

In the fifth part of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, we are welcomed by host Bill Martucci to Hon. Cynthia L. Martin, who talks about life experiences that made her decide that the law was her path as well as her time working in the private practice and the aspects that were intriguing to her. Cynthia also discusses characteristics about herself- things that make her grow professionally as well as that which brings her to a certain level of achievement: the opportunity for reflection.

In the fourth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Lisa Hardwick to talk about the way in which she created her own path. Hon. Lisa Hardwick also talks about various other topics such as her educational background, the factors that intrigued her in judgeship, intricacies of a 3-judge-panel system, and collegiality at the appellate level.

In the third episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Mark D. Pfeiffer to talk about life experiences that brought him to becoming involved in the law. Hon. Mark D. Pfeiffer also talks about his day-to-day as an appellate judge and highlights about his time as chief judge. The notion of serving other people and putting the needs of others above one's own is also discussed.

In the second episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Thomas Chapman to talk about his familial background, as well as his educational background. Hon. Thomas Chapman also talks about his experience running for circuit judge and what it entailed and how being a circuit judge contrasts from being a private-law-firm lawyer in his view. 

In the first episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Chief Judge Gary Witt to talk about his personal background and what led him to the legal realm. Judge Gary Witt also goes in depth over his experience as a judge and discusses topics such as the dynamic and relationship between other judges. 

In the ninth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Madeleine McDonough talks about her background and that which interested her in the law. Madeleine also talks about that which she did to permit her mentors to give her insight.

In the eighth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Mandy Ketchum talks about life experiences that brought her into the field of law. Mandy also talks about the intricacies that come with being a managing partner of a law firm as well as the challenges (such as time management and sacrifice). 

In the seventh episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Host Bill Martucci Welcomes Stacey Wullschleger to talk about her experiences in the legal field. Stacey talks about how her viewpoint on practicing a certain type of law had changed over time. She also discusses the importance of active listening in the legal profession as well as treating others with consideration. 

The sixth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community features Erin Webber, where she talks with KCMBA President Bill Martucci about her beginnings in the legal profession as an individual who was taken under the wing of an established professional, to where she is today and how she got there. Erin delves deeper into the subject of how if you initially start off in a position you're not interested in, a law degree will hold the ability to help you branch out and find something you're passionate about. Erin also talks about the importance of empathy and really realizing that in the legal profession, the clients are the most valuable asset. 

The fifth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community features Karrie Clinkinbeard where she talks about her day-to-day in the legal profession as a trial lawyer. Karrie also talks about that which can aid an individual in having strong leadership qualities such as having a good mentor, having a willigness to dig in, and having the ability to listen to others and propell them forward.

In the fourth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, host Bill Martucci welcomes Kristen Page to talk about her background, and that which made her pursue a career in law. Kristen also talks about that which drew her to the realm of leadership and qualities that assist one in being a leader such as making people feel comfortable, generally relating to others, and having a willingness to say yes. 

In the third episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Allison Murdock discusses what attracted her to the legal field. She also talks about different sectors in the legal field she's been involved in and the general variety that exists in the realm of law. Allison also talks about her involvement in law firm management and the qualities needed for that type of involvement.

In the second part of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, host Bill Martucci welcomes Mary Jane Judy to talk about her background, her real-estate practice, and the variety it entails. Mary Jane Judy also talks about traits that assist one in being a leader and how to develop skills that can assist one's professional career such as seeking a mentor.

Host Bill Martucci welcomes Kim Jones to talk about her career, her practice, the pursuits she's been engaged in, and her leadership role and what it entails. Kim also talks about the notion of women in law and how it has changed over time.

The fifth episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the President of KCMBA's Business Law Section - Bryan Meyer. Host Bill Martucci welcomes Bryan to talk about developments in his career from his start studying mechanical engineering at Kansas City University, to becoming involved with patent law, to his time now being involved with KCMBA. 

In the fourth episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees, KCMBA president Bill Martucci features the President of KCMBA's Diversity Section, Marcus McLaughlin to talk about what drew him to both the legal field and KCMBA. Marcus talks about how he went from studying graphic design to taking on other leadership roles and how it all led to him studying law and becoming an attorney. Marcus also talks about how his need for meeting other attorneys led him to becoming involved with KCMBA.

The third episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the president of KCMBA's Solo Practicioner & Small Firm Section, Nick Hergott. Nick talks about how he became involved with the KCMBA and how the experience became a catalyst for getting to know the people he would be working with in Kansas City. 

Host Bill Martucci welcomes former KCMBA president and trial lawyer Athena Dickson, where she discusses how the Kansas City Legal Community can assist the Student Law Academy in helping underserved urban highschool students receive exposure to the legal profession.

The second episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the President of KCMBA's Criminal Law Section - Ruthie Russell. Host Bill Martucci welcomes Ruthie to talk about her progression in her legal career from her start as a lawyer in 2009, working at the Missouri State Public Defender's Office, to her time now being involved with KCMBA. Ruthie also talks about the focus of the Criminal Law Section and the beneficial activities they engage in.

The first episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the President of KCMBA's Young Lawyers Section. Host Bill Martucci welcomes guest Tracy Spradlin to talk about her professional journey-from her days as a law student to her time now as an involved member of KCMBA and of the Kansas City Legal Community. Tracy shares her story of being introduced to volunteer opportunities with KCMBA, and how that engagement has enriched her legal career. She discussed the great work that is being down through the Young Lawyers's Section, and encourages others to get involved.

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