Omaha Bar Association "Bar Talk" Podcast

Interview of Mike Mullin of Kutak Rock, mediator and past Omaha Bar Association President. The interview was recorded in June 2022. Interview conducted by OBA Executive Director Dave Sommers.

Omaha Bar Association's 2022 Law Day Lunch Featured Guest Speaker, Rebecca Begley, 8th Grade Social Studies teacher at Peter Kiewit Middle School, speaking on "The Law Through the Eyes of an 8th Grader." Recorded May 2, 2022.

The full program of the 2022 Omaha Bar Association Law Day Lunch. Speakers include: -Hon. Stephanie Hansen, OBA President -Doug Law, Law Day Committee Co-Chair -Andria Bell, Nebraska Paralegal Association -Dave Sommers, Omaha Bar Association -Steve Sieberson, Creighton School of Law -J. Scott Paul, McGrath North -Jennifer Petersen, OBA Past President -Deb Gilg, Former U.S. Attorney for District of Nebraska -Amy Longo, Ellick Jones -Rebecca Begley, 8th Grade Teacher at Peter Kiewit Middle School

Deb Gilg, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska, is the 2022 Laurie Smith Camp Integrity in Service Award recipient, and will be honored at the Omaha Bar Association Law Day on Monday, May 2, 2022. #lawday

"Bar Talk" Ep. 41: Woody Bradford of Houghton Bradford Whitted by Omaha Bar Association

The podcast version of Omaha's Law Day Lunch 2021. The video version was approved for 1 hour of general CLE credit in Nebraska. Included: (1) 5th Grade Poster Contest, (2) 8th Grade Essay Contest, (3) Lawyers in the Classroom, (4) OBA Public Service Award (Staff of the Douglas and Sarpy County Courthouses), (5) Robert M. Spire Public Service Award (Access to Justice Commission), (6) Alfred G. Ellick Lawyer Referral Service Award, (7) Laurie Smith Camp Integrity in Service Award, and (8) Featured Guest Speaker UNO Professor Mark Scherer - "Celebrating the Rule of Law in our Country"

Video chat recorded 5.4.2021, converted to podcast version on 5.5.2021. Angela Lennon, partner at Koenig Dunne law firm in Omaha, discusses her firm's online platform for pro se litigants and those wanting limited scope representation in their divorces. More info at www.untieonline.com.

Dr. Matthew Garlinghouse, UNMC Neuropsychologist, was the featured speaker at the 2020 Medical Legal Dinner, the annual joint meeting of the Omaha Bar Association and the Metro Omaha Medical Society. Dr. Garlinghouse speech was entitled, "THC, CBD, and the OPD: Can there be therapeutic use of endogenous cannabinoids in Nebraska?" Recorded 3.5.2020.

The OBA sits down with Hon. Patrick Runge, Chief Judge of the Winnebago Tribal Court and Ponca Tribal Court, and owner of Runge Law Office, to discuss Patrick's career and tribal law in Nebraska. (Recorded in July 2019)

The OBA sits down with regular Pod Panelists Joe Bradley (Bradley Law) and Patrick McNamara (Goosmann Law) and "jumps" into talk about Leap Day/Leap Year, the "leaps" made professionally from and to solo law practice, and a long riff on the TV show Quantum Leap. Take the leap and have a listen!

We sit down with members of the Omaha Barristers Club to discuss next Thursday's (12.12.2019) Christmas Show. For tickets, email omahabarristersclub@gmail.com. $65 per person. NOTE: The show has moved to The Paxton Ballroom. Parking instructions for the venue will be given when you email omahabarristersclub@gmail.com.

The OBA sits down with regular Pod Panelists Joe Bradley (Bradley Law), Patrick McNamara (Welch Law Firm), and Jordan Holst (PD's Office) to talk Wings (hot wings/eating challenges), Wings (Paul McCartney's band), and more Wings (TV sitcom from the '90s). WARNING: Chewing sounds and a few salty words are in this episode.

Remarks made by OBA Past President Stu Dornan at the 2019 OBA Memorial Service. The Service honors those among us who have passed in the previous year.

Lorraine Boyd is a 2019 OBA Public Service Award recipient, recognized for her decades of reporting and editing at The Daily Record. In April 2019, the OBA sat down with Lorraine to discuss her career.

Lynda Henningsen, owner and publisher of The Daily Record (www.omahadailyrecord.com), is a recipient of the 2019 OBA Public Service Award. Lynda will receive the award at the Law Day Lunch on May 1, 2019. The OBA interviewed Lynda in March 2019, in advance of her accepting the award.

Creighton University School of Law Professor Mike Fenner sits down to discuss his 46 years of teaching at Creighton Law, his upcoming retirement, the finer points of the First Amendment, and his being chosen as the 2019 Omaha Bar Association Robert M. Spire Public Service Award recipient. Professor Fenner will be accepting the award on May 1, 2019, at the OBA Law Day Lunch.

Retired Omaha Police detective Jon Blecha and Jack Atkins (son of Omaha bootlegger John Atkins) talk at an Omaha Bar Association gathering at Safari Cigars & Spirits in November 2018. For more information on Jon and Jack's book "Cigars and Wires," check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cigarsandwires

We take you behind-the-scenes and under-the-robes in a preview of the 2018 Omaha Barristers Christmas Show. SHOW DATE: December 13, 2018. Podcast Participants: John Cavanaugh Jr, Joe Bradley, Jeff Leuschen, Dave Sommers

Hal Daub served 4 terms in the U.S. Congress, 2 terms as Mayor of Omaha, and a variety of other public service positions in his career. He also continues to practice law at the Omaha office of Husch Blackwell. The OBA sat down with Hal for a wide-ranging discussion on the legal profession, public service, and what continues to keep him motivated after 50 years of legal practice. Recorded on November 21, 2018.

We sit down with OBA member Patrick McNamara for some hot takes on the revisions to the Rules of Golf, golf equipment, and suggested improvements for the game of golf. Recorded October 13, 2018.

Past OBA Presidents Mike Mullin (Kutak Rock), Mike Kinney (Cassem Tierney), and John Brownrigg (Brownrigg Mediation) held a panel discussion on Mediations in Nebraska at the 2018 NSBA Annual Meeting. The CLE was put on by the OBA Young Lawyers Division, and moderated by Amy Van Horne (Kutak Rock).

A conversation with Nebraska Supreme Court Associate Justice Funke about the work being done on the BENCH Media Committee to give greater access to cameras in the courtrooms of Nebraska. More info on the effort can be found at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/media.

The OBA Podcast sits down to talk with Jacob Baker, a Creighton Law first year student whose unique background has lead him to start a podcast for law students at Creighton. Recorded in September 2018.

"Bar Talk" Roundtable regulars Joe Bradely, Jordan Holst, and Patrick McNamamara discuss pressing and timely topics, including (1) I Like Beer, (2) A Hint of Lime, and (3) Show Us Your Calendars. Recorded on October 5, 2018.

Hon. Gary Randall of the Douglas County District Court spoke at the 2018 Omaha Bar Association Membership Dinner Welcoming Newly Admitted Attorneys. Approximately 30 attorneys who were sworn into law practice last week were on hand to hear the remarks, along with a large number of seasoned attorneys and members of the judiciary. Judge Randall discussed his story of ending up on the bench, and imparted some words of wisdom for those just starting their legal careers.

We sit down with OBA Members Kate McNamara (Fraser Stryker) and Hannah Sommers (Slowiaczek Albers) to discuss a new group they formed this year, the Academy of Young Professionals in Omaha. More information on the Academy can be found at www.academyomaha.com.

Local attorney Kenny Jacobs sits down with the Omaha Bar Association to talk about his move to Omaha a few years ago, criminal defense practice, moving out of the Historical Library Building, and his background. More info on Kenny at http://www.kennyjacobslaw.com/.

OBA Podcast Panelists Joe Bradley (Bradley Law), Jordan Holst (Ellick Jones), and Jeremy Elliott (Hauptman O'Brien) stop by the pod for some hot takes on there favorites in three categories: (1) Favorite Commandment, (2) Favorite Amendment, (3) Favorite Refreshment. As always, we try to keep the conversation legally relevant as possible, and always nerdy. Recorded on July 18, 2018.

Interview with past OBA President J. Terry Macnamara. Mr. Macnamara has served as "Of Counsel" for the leadership of the Omaha Bar Association for over 20 years, and is a regular attendee at OBA events.

"Bar Talk" roundtable regulars Joe Bradley (Bradley Law Firm) and Jordan Holst (Ellick Jones) join OBA Executive Director to discuss (1) Non-Disclosure Agreements, (2) Cameras in the Courtroom in Nebraska, and (3) Favorite legal films. Come for the information, stay to be entertained.

OBA Executive Director Dave Sommers sits down with Interim Director of the Creighton Law Library, Troy Johnson, to discuss the Library, the public service done by the library, and some of the more exotic parts of the library's collection.

April 2018 interview of Hon. Micheal G. Heavican, Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court. Chief Justice Heavican is the 2018 Omaha Bar Association Robert M. Spire Public Service Award Recipient.

Interview with John Slowiazcek, Managing Partner at Slowiaczek Albers PC LLO in Omaha. Helpful Links: John's Firm Website - www.saalawyers.com Website for American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - www.aaml.org

2017 interview with 2007-2008 OBA President Amy Longo of Ellick Jones law firm in Omaha. Amy was the 2017 recipient of the OBA Lifetime Achievement Award. More information on Amy can be found at http://ellickjones.com/amylongo.php.

Audio recording of the 28th Annual "Lunch with Fenner" at Creighton University. Featured speaker: Professor G. Michael Fenner, Constitutional Law Professor at Creighton University School of Law. Talk Title: "The Most Important Case Since 1819 Regarding the Structure of Our Government is in the United States Supreme Court Right Now"

Interview with Scott Hahn, Chair of the Nebraska State Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee's Sub Committee on Limited Scope Representation. Scott is an attorney at the Hightower Reff law firm in Omaha, Nebraska. This interview was conducted in February 2018. Scott received the Omaha Bar Association Young Lawyers Division "Champions of Law" Award for Education for his work with Limited Scope Representation on February 8, 2018.

Interview with Mike Kinney, past president of the Omaha Bar Association and Nebraska State Bar Association, about the SOLACE program he founded and serves as point of contact for. Mike is a partner at the Cassem Tierney law firm in Omaha, Nebraska. This interview was conducted on January 18, 2018.

December 2017 interview with Past Omaha Bar Association President, David S. Houghton. Houghton, also a past president of the Nebraska State Bar Association, is currently on the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association, and in leadership of the American Bar Foundation. http://www.houghtonbradford.com/attorneys/dshoughton.aspx

We take you behind-the-scenes and under-the-robes in a preview of the 2017 Omaha Barristers Christmas Show. SHOW DATE: December 14, 2017 ** Keyboard intro music and the "hidden track recording" performed by Joy Suder, Barristers Past President. **

In this episode, Joe Bradley, Jordan Holst, Jeremy Elliott, and Patrick McNamara discuss the law of return policies at US retailers, changes to parent/protected person visitation in Nebraska, and our favorite legal cases of all time. Recorded November 11, 2017.

Interview with Hon. Doug Johnson of the Douglas County Separate Juvenile Court, in Omaha, Nebraska. Judge Johnson is also the immediate past president of the Omaha Bar Association. Recorded on Nov. 3, 2017.

Attorneys Tom Gross (Sodoro Daly) and Jeff Leuschen (Schirber & Wagner) discuss the basics of criminal law practice in Nebraska and Iowa. Materials are available for OBA Members.

Resident Star Wars expert Joe Bradley takes Patrick McNamara, Jordan Holst, and Dave Sommers to Rebel Alliance/Jedi School in this roundtable discussion of all things Star Wars related.

Presented by the Omaha Bar Association's Young Lawyers' Division, this continuing legal education (CLE) seminar took place in May 2017. PowerPoint slides associated with the seminar are available exclusively to OBA members. www.omahabarassociation.com

Omaha Bar Association Executive Director Dave Sommers interviews Hon. Lyle E. Strom, Senior Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. Strom has spent 64 years in law practice; 32 years in private practice, and 32 years on the bench. He plans to take inactive senior status later this year.

Roundtable discussion recorded on 9.20.2017 with attorneys Joe Bradley, Jeremy Elliott, Jordan Holst, Adam Tabor, and Patrick McNamara. Hosted by Dave Sommers of the Omaha Bar Association. www.omahabarassociation.com

Organized by the Omaha Bar Association, "Bar Talk" is a round table discussion of news topics by attorneys in Omaha, Nebraska. Lawyers nerding out over items in the news, with a sprinkle of humor; that's "Bar Talk."