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    • 10 Jun 2024
    • 09 Jun 2025
    • ON DEMAND

    ON DEMAND CLE
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    ChatOMG The Ethical Pros and Cons of Using AI

    ChatGPT and other AI generative language models are changing the way that we do business and practice law. And while AI will not replace the need for lawyers in the foreseeable future, it will drastically change how lawyers go about plying their craft.

    In this forward-looking webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter will give you a sneak preview of the ethical pros and cons of utilizing this game-changing technology.

    Presented By: Sean Carter, Mesa CLE
    1.0 Hour of E&P in Kansas 

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND WATCH!

    $40 for TBA Members 
    $60 for NonMembers 

    This program is only available for CLE credit from 6-10-24 to 6-9-25

    • 30 May 2025
    • 10:45 AM
    • Lake Shawnee Golf Course
    Register

    Don't forget to arrive early to get checked in and get your raffle tickets.

    CLE: 11:00 AM - Noon 

    Presenter Hon. Moylan & Stan Hazlett

    CLE will be in person ONLY! Please join us for the CLE and Lunch even if you don't golf!!

    Fact or Fiction – you decide.

    Judge Moylan and former Disciplinary Administrator Stan Hazlett present 50 minutes of fast-paced “edutainment,” using real cases and pop culture examples to explore legal ethics. Attendees will vote on whether each scenario is fact or fiction, sparking engaging discussion about professional conduct, judgment, and the ethical challenges lawyers face—often with a dose of humor.

    Lunch: 12:00- 1:00 PM

    Golf: Shotgun start 1:00 PM


    • 11 Jun 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • The Celtic Fox
    Register

    COMMITTEE CHAIRS MEETING/SOCIAL

    Wednesday, June 11, 2025

    Celtic Fox

    Noon-1:00

    Your participation is essential as we come together to review committee plans, discuss progress, and map out next steps. Our committees are the backbone of the Topeka Bar Association, and your continued leadership plays a vital role in our success.

    This meeting is also a great opportunity to reconnect and ensure our committees remain active, effective, and aligned with the needs of our members.

    If you are no longer able or willing to serve as a committee chair, please let me know so we can plan accordingly.

    Thank you for your commitment—we look forward to seeing you there and continuing the great work of the TBA.

    • 12 Jun 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Shawnee County Courthouse
    Register

    The TBA Criminal Law Committee 


    Thursday,

    June 12, 2025

    12:00 PM- 1:00 PM


    IN PERSON 

    at Shawnee County Courthouse

    Judge Ossmann Courtroom


    • 13 Jun 2025
    • 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Townsite Tower
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    Board Blast 2025

    Friday June 13, 8:45am-4:30pm

    Townsite Tower Classroom

    NOTE to Attendees'- This program will take place at Townsite Tower. In the classroom next to the Cafe. 

    Webinar Option Available


    The Topeka Bar Association's annual Board Blast CLE Marathon will be held on June 13, 2025, at Townsite Tower, with both in-person and Zoom attendance options available. This flexible program offers up to 7 hours of CLE, including 3 hours of Ethics & Professionalism (E&P) credit. 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!


    8:45- 9:10                Check in/ Welcome

    9:10- 10:00              Conflicts of Law- Judge Sarah Warner

    10:00-10:50             Scammers Hunting Attorneys-Ethics- Kathleen Lippert Disciplinary Admin  

    10:50-11:00             Break

    11:00-11:50            Ethics and the Holocaust-Dr. Shelly Cline

    11:50-12:30             Lunch

    12:30-1:20               Legislative- Marisa Bayless, Special Council to Chief Justice

    1:20-2:10                 Ethics- Danielle Hall

    2:10-2:20             Break                

    2:20-3:10               AI Ownership- Tom Luebbering 

    3:10-4:00                SCOTUS Updates- Jared Magg

    4:00-4:30                 Wrap up


    Approved for 7 hours of CLE in KS & MO, including 3 hours of E&P.


      • 20 Jun 2025
      • 8:50 AM - 3:40 PM
      • Zoom
      Register

      Webinar CLE -Zoom

      June 20, 2025


      7-hour CLE



      Presenter: Joel Oster, Esq., is a seasoned litigator and distinguished speaker based in Kansas City. Specializing in constitutional litigation, campaign finance, sports law, and appellate advocacy, he has a notable track record defending First Amendment issues. Previously a senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, Joel played a key role in landmark cases such as Galloway v. Greece and Freedom from Religion Foundation v. Obama. Admitted to the bar in Kansas, Missouri, Florida, and federal courts, he brings a practical perspective to seminars, drawing from extensive experience in successful and unsuccessful legal practices across the United States. Joel earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1997.


      $150-200* for TBA Members

      $400 for Non-Members

      *Early registration price available for members until April 1. 

      • 25 Jun 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • Zoom
      Register

      Lessons from Literature:

      Classical Tales and Ethical Dilemmas of Modern Legal Practice

      Date: Wednesday June 25, 2025

      Noon 

      About the Program:

      This presentation explores the ethical challenges in modern legal practice by examining classic literary works, including To Kill a Mockingbird and Anatomy of a Murder. It investigates the ethical dilemmas faced by characters in these stories and how they reflect the issues attorneys encounter in their professional lives today. By analyzing these timeless works, participants will be prompted to think critically about the ethical aspects of their practice and how these insights can guide their decision-making in real-world cases.

      Presenter Gayle Larkin

      Pending Credit for 1 hour E&P in Kansas

      We look forward to your participation!

      • 10 Jul 2025
      • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      • Kansas Bar Association
      Register

      TBA FAMILY LAW COMMITTEE MEETING


      Thursday, July 10, 2025

      Noon-1:00 p.m.

      Kansas Bar Association

      1200 SW Harrison


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

      • 20 Nov 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • Zoom
      Register

      Third Annual CLE: ChatGPT, AI, and the Ethical Edge of Legal Technology

        November 20, 2025 

        Noon- 1:00pm

        via Zoom


        Presenter- Hon. Rachel Pickering, Kansas Court of Appeals

        $20 for TBA Members

        $40 for Non-Members

        **Pending CLE Credit

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