Don't forget to arrive early to get checked in and get your raffle tickets.
CLE: 11:00 AM - Noon
Presenter: Joe Molina, Legislative Services Director, Kansas Bar Association
CLE will be in person ONLY! Please join us for the CLE and lunch even if you don't golf!!
2026 Legislative Review
Get an insider’s look at the 2026 Kansas legislative session from the Kansas Bar Association’s Director of Legislative Services. This program will provide a concise overview of key legislation impacting the legal profession, including developments affecting the judiciary, civil justice, administrative law, and attorney practice. Attendees will gain practical insight into enacted laws, notable policy trends, and what to expect moving forward into the next session.
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Golf: Shotgun start 1:00 PM
Board Blast 2026
Friday June 5, 8:45am-4:30pm
Townsite Tower Plaza Meeting Room
The Topeka Bar Association's annual Board Blast CLE Marathon will be held on June 5, 2026, at Townsite Tower, with both in-person and Zoom attendance options available. This flexible program offers up to 7 hours of CLE, including 2 hours of Ethics & Professionalism (E&P) credit (pending KSCLE approval). Participants can choose the sessions that best fit their needs and schedule. While virtual access is available, we encourage in-person attendance for a more engaging and connected experience.
It’s a convenient way to complete your hours before the June 30 CLE reporting deadline—don’t wait until the last minute!
Agenda
The TBA Criminal Law Committee Examining the Practical and Fiscal Impacts of HB 2444
Thursday,
June 11, 2026
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
IN PERSON
at Shawnee County Courthouse
Judge Ossmann Courtroom
Approved for 1 hour CLE credit in Kansas
This CLE session offers a detailed review of House Bill 2444, examining the significant legislative shifts and procedural mandates introduced by this act. The presentation breaks down the bill’s impact on jail credit awards within consecutive sentence structures and analyzes the specialized sentencing enhancements now required for felonies committed while on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. Beyond sentencing, the course explores HB 2444’s requirements for minimum secured bonds for specific repeat offenders and clarifies the precise circumstances under which the law necessitates formal hearings and written judicial findings. Participants will gain a practical understanding of these statutory changes, concluding with an analysis of the official fiscal note to understand the broader administrative and economic implications of the legislation.
Presenters Judge Cheryl Rios Judg Jason Geier Judge Andrew Holmes Judge Bill Ossmann
Thursday, July 9, 2025
Noon-1:00 p.m.
KBA Building
Please RSVP if you will attend so we have a good headcount for food.
The TBA Criminal Law Committee
August 13, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2025
Annual Turkey Shoot
Friday, November 20, 2026
If you’re new to the tradition, no actual turkeys are harmed! The TBA Turkey Shoot is our annual fall gathering where members of the bar come together for a Thanksgiving-style meal, good company, and some light-hearted competition.
Click here to learn more about the history and fun behind this TBA favorite.
We’re thrilled to bring the Turkey Shoot back to Cedar Lawn Farm for the second year in a row! This scenic venue has quickly become a member favorite, and we can’t wait to celebrate another year of good food, great company, and gratitude. Located at 12741 SW K4 Hwy.
Come share the afternoon with colleagues, judges, and friends of the bar — it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Event Sponsor:
Cooper Law Office
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to Tana Griffith at tba@topekabar.com
