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• Holiday Party & Zoo Lights

  • When
    04 Dec 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Kay McFarland Japanese Garden

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  Thursday, December 4, 2025

  
  

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  The 2025 TBA Holiday Party is back again and will be a family event. Join your fellow colleagues and their families at Kay McFarland Japanese Garden for dinner, followed by touring the Topeka Zoo Lights. 

  Note about Zoo Lights Registration

  The TBA Holiday Party at Zoo Lights has traditionally been a free event, and we’ve loved offering this as a way to give back to our members. However, we will be charging a nominal registration fee this year.

  This small fee will help offset event expenses and ensure that those who register plan to attend—helping us avoid unused ticket purchases. We also want to recognize that this event, like many others throughout the year, is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

  Food and treats will be set up from 6:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.

   Feel free to join us anytime that is convenient for you in those two hours. 
   Actual Zoo Light Entry Tickets will be passed out at event.

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• TBA Criminal Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    11 Dec 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shawnee County Courthouse

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  The TBA Criminal Law Committee 

  
  

  

  Thursday,

  December 11, 2025

  12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

  
  

  IN PERSON 

  at Shawnee County Courthouse

  Judge Ossmann Courtroom

  
  

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• The New Kansas Guardianship & Conservatorship Act Explained — with Chief Judge Ebberts & Brian Jacques

  • When
    19 Dec 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    TCALC

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  The New Kansas Guardianship & Conservatorship Act Explained

  

  Friday, December 19, 2025

  9:00-11:00am

  
  TCALC

  500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr

  
  

  NO Zoom option available.

  
  

  
  

  Join us for this essential update on the sweeping changes to Kansas Guardianship and Conservatorship law. The old Act is out, and the new Uniform Act is in — but what does that really mean for your practice and your clients?

  During this 2-hour session, Brian Jacques and Chief Judge Steven Ebberts will unpack the key updates, explain how Kansas is aligning with national best practices, and discuss how these changes directly impact your cases, filings, and client guidance.

  Don’t miss this one — the changes are big and understanding them will be critical moving forward.

  Presenters: Brian Jacques & Chief Judge Steven Ebberts
  Includes: Pastries, coffee, and water
  

  TBA Members-$10

  Non-Members $20

  Approved for 2-hour CLE in KS

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• TBA Family Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    08 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    KBA

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  Thursday, January 8, 2025

  

  Noon-1:00 p.m.

  KBA Building

  
  

  
  

  Please RSVP if you will attend so we have a good headcount for food.
  

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• TBA Monthly Luncheon- Judicial Portrait Unveiling

  • When
    09 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    TCALC

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  You are cordially invited to join the Topeka Bar Association as we unveil the portrait of Shawnee County Administrative Hearing Officer:

  Catherine Barker

  Friday, January 9, 2026

  Noon

  Registration $20.00

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• Search and Seizure in the Digital Realm

  • When
    23 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  Search and Seizure in the Digital Realm

  
  

  From Jones to Riley to Carpenter, the Supreme Court has changed the landscape of 4th and 5th Amendment law in the digital realm. This CLE will explore the effects of these landmark cases and identify areas of further challenges for the defense. Attendees will learn about how courts are applying the 4th and 5th Amendments to new forms of digital evidence and will learn to spot potential Constitutional Issues involving digital devices.

  TBA members- FREE

  Non-members- $20

  
  

  Pending CLE Credit in KS

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• What Should Lawyers Be Looking Out For This Legislative Session? -CLE Webinar

  • When
    27 Jan 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  SAVE THE DATE

  This CLE program offers valuable insights into legislative priorities and key issues expected this session. A panel of distinguished speakers will discuss Topeka’s priorities, judicial and legislative agendas, and how attorneys can make a difference.
  

  Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  Noon via Zoom

  
  

  • Fred Patton – Moderator
  • Joe Molina

  We look forward to your participation!

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• TBA Criminal Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    12 Feb 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shawnee County Courthouse

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  The TBA Criminal Law Committee 

  
  

  

  Thursday,

  February 12, 2025

  12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

  
  

  IN PERSON 

  at Shawnee County Courthouse

  Judge Ossmann Courtroom

  
  

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• Legal & Human Resources Trends

  • When
    17 Feb 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers

  SAVE THE DATE

  Employment, Labor, Human Resources 

  
  

  February 17 Tuesday

  1:00-3:00PM

  TCALC

  Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers

  500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr.

  (Behind Capitol Federal Natatorium- Hummer Sports Park)

  
  

  
  

  Our two-hour presentation will address the many changes which are occurring in employment law, labor law and human resources, and which will most certainly impact your practice of law as well as your clients.

  
  

  Presented by: John Dietrick

  John Dietrick has been actively involved in the practice of law for almost 40 years, is licensed in both Kansas and Louisiana, and is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the United States Supreme Court Bar Association. His practice is committed to the highest standards of legal excellence and ethics.

  
  

  
  

  Pending approval for 2 hours CLE in KS

  Lunch not provided.

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• Admissibility and Use of Digital Evidence at Trial

  • When
    19 Feb 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  Admissibility and Use of Digital Evidence at Trial

  
  

  This CLE explores the Federal Rules of Evidence applicable to digital evidence. Attendees will learn how to authenticate or challenge the admission of digital evidence at trial. We will explain how to use digital evidence effectively at trial and how to incorporate it into an overarching story or theory of a case.

  TBA members- FREE

  Non-members- $20

  
  

  Pending CLE Credit in KS

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• TBA Family Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    12 Mar 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    KBA

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  Thursday, March 12, 2025

  

  Noon-1:00 p.m.

  KBA Building

  
  

  
  

  Please RSVP if you will attend so we have a good headcount for food.
  

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• TBA Criminal Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    09 Apr 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shawnee County Courthouse

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  The TBA Criminal Law Committee 

  
  

  

  Thursday,

  April 9, 2025

  12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

  
  

  IN PERSON 

  at Shawnee County Courthouse

  Judge Ossmann Courtroom

  
  

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• Awards & Annual Meeting 2026

  • When
    16 Apr 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Kay McFarland Japanese Garden

  SAVE THE DATE

  Registration opening closer to event date.

  Nominations for Annual Awards is open NOW.

  Thursday April 16, 2026

  5:00- 7:00pm

  Kay McFarland Japanese Garden

  Business Meeting 6:00-6:30

  An evening to Honor fellow attorneys with Annual TBA Awards & Induct 2026-2027 TBA Board of Directors.

  Individual Tickets:  $35/person 

  Table: $200 seats 6 

  Guests and spouses are welcome.

  Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres 

  Drink tickets (2) included.

  (Cash bar also available)

  Business casual attire. 

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• TBA Family Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    14 May 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    KBA

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  Thursday, May 14, 2025

  

  Noon-1:00 p.m.

  KBA Building

  
  

  
  

  Please RSVP if you will attend so we have a good headcount for food.
  

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• TBA Criminal Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    11 Jun 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Shawnee County Courthouse

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  The TBA Criminal Law Committee 

  
  

  

  Thursday,

  June 11, 2025

  12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

  
  

  IN PERSON 

  at Shawnee County Courthouse

  Judge Ossmann Courtroom

  
  

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• TBA Family Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    09 Jul 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    KBA

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  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.
  

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• TBA Family Law Committee Meeting

  • When
    10 Sep 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    KBA

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  Thursday, September 10, 2025

  

  Noon-1:00 p.m.

  KBA Building

  
  

  
  

  Please RSVP if you will attend so we have a good headcount for food.
  

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