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.
The TBA Criminal Law Committee
Thursday,
December 11, 2025
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
IN PERSON
at Shawnee County Courthouse
Judge Ossmann Courtroom
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
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.
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
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
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
We look forward to your participation!
February 12, 2025
Employment, Labor, Human Resources
February 17 Tuesday
1:00-3:00PM
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2025
April 9, 2025
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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