2018

Chateau on the LakeChateau on the LakeMay 16-18, 2018May 16-18, 2018

Message from the ChairMessage from the ChairI look forward to seeing you at Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s 45th Annual Bench-Bar & Boardroom Conference (BBBC)! This year’s conference pro-vides 10 hours of relevant and timely CLEs (including 2 hours of ethics credit). Our 2018 BBBC theme is talk shows, as we invite all of you to be our guests. Exhibitors are encouraged to embrace the theme and have fun with their booths, materials and prizes. For all our esteemed members of the Kansas City legal community, BBBC is a chance to get away and connect with your colleagues. KCMBA’s talented members have worked diligently to create a rich experience for attendees. We also want to be sure and thank our Honorary Chairs for encouraging judicial attendance and for their overall support of the event. Our programs, events and socials will definitely expand your network and help you earn CLE credits in a fun environment. In addition to learning opportunities at the conference, an array of lawyers and

members of our judiciary will be entertaining you as the cast in this year’s iconic BBBC video. Lastly, for those of you who are looking forward to some fresh air, we encourage you to join us for golf at Pointe Royale and for a walk/run on Thursday morning and for yoga on Friday morning. See you soon!

Honorary ChairsHonorary Chairs

Hon. David M.Byrn

Hon. J. CharlesDroege

Hon. Zel M.Fischer

Hon. Larry D.Harman

Hon. James F.Kanatzar

Hon. Jeffrey C.Keal

Hon. MartinaPeterson

Hon. Mark D.Pfeiffer

Hon. BethPhillips

Hon. W. BrentPowell

Hon. John M. Torrence

Hon. Brian c.wimes

Hon. Gary D.Witt

Nate Orr2018 bbbc Chair

Award WinnersAward WinnersDeans of the trial bar

This award is presented to honor individuals’ distinguished careers in litigation.

James R.Hobbs

Wyrsch Hobbs & Mirakian, P.C.

Nancy E.Kenner

Kenner Nygaard DeMarea Kendall LLC

Lynn R.Johnson

Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, Chtd.

Barons of the boardroom

Thomas J. Conway Award

Sly James diversity and

inclusion award

Young Lawyer of the year award

Hon. Kelly J. Moorhouse

Dedication to excellence award

distinguished counselorsThis award is presented to honor individuals’ distinguished careers

representing corporate/business clients.This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate professional

gallantry, peacemaking, harmony and friendship.

Shirley E.Goza

QTS Realty Trust, Inc.

Sylvester “sly” James, Jr.

Mayor of Kansas City

Sherri L. Wattenbarger

U.S. Department of JusticeOffice of U.S. Trustee

Dawn M.parsons

Shaffer Lombardo Shurin

This award honors a young lawyer who exemplifies outstanding trial skills and the ability to be a fierce

advocate, while upholding a professional decorum with opposing

counsel.

This award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 for significant community, civic, and professional

work.

This award acknowledges a contribution significant enough to warrant exceptional recognition

both for the individual selected and for the ongoing legacy of Judge

Moorhouse.

This award is awarded by KCMBA and the local diverse

bar associations for a commitment and contributions to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Bryan M.Meyer

Veterans Community Project

Jill M.Katz

Krigel & Krigel, PC

Jolie L.Justus

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Meghan A.Litecky

Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle &

Montemore, PC

Wednesday May 16

8:00-9:30pm welcome reception

thursday May 17

7:30-8:20am Barcelona/madridearly bird cle

Legislation 101: How to Use your Legal Skills and Knowledge to Draft and Pass LegislationAttendees will learn the basics of the legislative process, including practical tips for drafting legislation and how to advocate for clients at the local, state and federal level.Speaker: Jolie Justus, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

9:00-10:55am Windsor

plenary/keynotewith opening remarks

Jeopardy: Review of Landmark CasesThis program will be presented through an interactive survey in the for-mat of the gameshow Jeopardy. It will include landmark opinions and important case law, allowing the audience to suggest what the actual decision should be before the panel reveals the ruling or opinion. Speakers: Hon. W. Brent Powell, Hon. Mary Rhodes Russell, Hon. Laura Denvir Stith, Supreme Court of Missouri Moderator: Nathan A. Orr, Spencer Fane LLP

4:00PM REGISTRATION Conference area

5:00pm KCMBA board Meeting barcelona/madrid

6:00-8:00pm KCMBA board & Honorary chair Dinner private dining room

pool courtyard

7:30am aa meeting Lorence

7:15am REGISTRATION Conference area

7:30am fun run/walk meet at lobby desk

11:00am Golf at pointe royale

Lunch at 11:00am, shotgun start at 11:30 Advance registration required.

Pointe royale golf course

8:00-9:00am breakfast Windsor

BBBC GUIDE

10:55-11:15amDuring this break from your regularly scheduled programming, please enjoy a word from our exhibitors. BBBC is made possible in part by our exhibitors, and their products and services will help you better serve your clients. Make sure to have your meet-the-exhibitors sheet, available in your registration packet, marked by each exhibitor and return by Friday at 9:00 a.m. for a chance to win to $200 Visa gift card!

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Brought to you by the KCMBA Wellness Committee

11:15am-12:05pm concurrent cle programs

Cryptocurrencies: Evolving IRS, CFTC, SEC and DOJ Legal and Regulatory IssuesAs cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and initial coin offerings become mainstream, federal agencies grapple with how to treat these emerging issues. For example, should Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies be treated as money or more akin to property as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. The program will provide an update on the latest IRS, CFTC, SEC and DOJ legal and regulatory enforcement actions involving Cryptocurrencies.Speakers: Benjamin Tompkins, Graves Garrett LLC; Braden Perry, Kennyhertz Perry, LLC

How to Capture and Preserve Social Media Evidence for TrialApproximately 80 percent of U.S. adults have a presence on some kind of social media platform. Sometimes, information contained or posted on these platforms will aid in the defense or prosecution of your case. Gathering social media evidence can be a relatively easy task but there are traps for the unwary. In addition, preserving such evidence may not be as easy as hitting the print button on your computer. This presentation will walk through the rules relating to gathering of social media evidence and preserving the same for use at trial. Speakers: Melika Harris and Matthew S. Jensen, Rasmussen Dickey Moore, LLC

Barcelona/madrid

heidelberg

This is an open AA meeting and all are invited to attend. Brought to you by the KCMBA Wellness Committee.

Registration open 7:15am-7:15pm and 8:00-9:00pm

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Registration open 4:00-8:30pm

12:50-1:40pmconcurrent cle programs

The Credit Reporting Act: Not Just About CreditThere are more than three billion consumer reports filed annually by the Big Three—TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian—and millions more by data resellers and financial institutions, all trading in the same infor-mation. Although its name insinuates a limited scope, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs more than just traditional credit reports. Join us at this program to learn about the life of a FCRA case, from cli-ent intake through the dispute process, filing the complaint, conducting FCRA discovery, to trial or settlement. Speaker: Michael Rapp, Stecklein & Rapp Chartered

Use of Business Analytics in Voir DireThis presentation will address new techniques for use in voir dire through the application of big data concepts, which apply analytics to develop critical juror background information helpful in juror strike determinations. Learn about the latest technology that reveals public information on consumer behavior, business and social media, and political and charitable tendencies. Be prepared for the brave new world of juror suitability analysis.Speaker: Daniel F. Church, Morrow Willnauer Church LLC

2:00-3:15pm Windsorplenary

Six Easy Steps to Better Law Firm Data SecurityThough law firms remain in the data security crosshairs, the good news is that firms can easily make significant improvements in their security posture, while satisfying legal and client requirements for data safeguards. In this session, a multidisciplinary panel will explore six crucial steps to better data security for law firms.Speaker: Dave Chronister, Parameter Security; Peter Sloan and Deborah Juhnke, Information Governance Group, LLC

5:30pm heidelbergCocktail Reception

7:00pm windsorAwards Dinner

8:30-10:00pm library loungeConversations & Cocktails

4:15pm Celebrate the Greats!

Deans of the Trial Bar, Barons of the Boardroom and Distinguished Counselors share reflections on the law and their careers.

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thursday May 17

1:40-2:00pmDuring this break from your regularly scheduled programming, please enjoy a word from our exhibitors. BBBC is made possible in part by our exhibitors, and their products and services will help you better serve your clients. Make sure to have your meet-the-exhibitors sheet, available in your registration packet, marked by each exhibitor and return by Friday at 9:00 a.m. for a chance to win to $200 Visa gift card!

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Barcelona/madrid

heidelberg

12:05-12:50pm lunch Windsor

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8:00-10:00am

7:30am

registration

yoga

8:00-9:00am breakfast

conference area

Tennis courts

windsor

9:00-10:15amconcurrent cle programs

Managing High Profile Litigation: Best Practices for Civil, Criminal and Public Sector AttorneysThe panel will discuss managing pre-case publicity, media strategy, non-disclosure agreements, and confidentiality issues when litigating high-profile cases. In addition, the panel will discuss venue selection, voir dire and jury consultants, crisis management in public relations, and trial and cameras in the courtroom. Speakers: Molly Hastings, The Hastings Law Firm; David Helms, German May PC; Michael C. Rader, Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader P.C.; Gillian Wilcox, ACLU of Missouri Moderator: Michelle Marvel, Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader P.C.

Judicial Panel: The Bench Speaks on All Things eDiscoveryThis panel of Kansas and Missouri state and federal judges will engage in a lively discussion about key eDiscovery topics. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from judges outside of the court room. Relevant rules, Principles, cooperation, spoliation, issues involving personal mobile devices, necessary disclosures, cost shifting, privilege logs, issues involving relevancy and burden, written discovery challeng-es, and the appropriate scope of search warrants addressing electronic source information in the criminal context will be discussed.Speakers: Hon. J. Charles Droege, 10th Judicial District Court of Kansas, Johnson County; Hon. Beth Phillips, U.S.D.C. Western District of Missouri; Hon. Janette K. Rodecap, Associate Circuit Judge, 16th Circuit Court, Jackson County; Hon. David Waxse, U.S.D.C. District of Kansas (ret.)Moderator: Robin E. Stewart, Partner, Kutak Rock LLP

Friday May 18

10:20-12:05pm windsorplenary(ethics)

Name that Ethics ViolationAttendees will be divided in teams for a game of “Name that Ethics Violation”. Videos of news and movie clips containing ethics violations will be presented to attendees, who must name the ethical violations associated with each clip. The panel will then explain the rules of professional conduct and how the lawyer in the clip violated the rules. At the conclusion, attendees will have the opportunity to ask ques-tions regarding common ethics violations and how lawyers can avoid committing violations.Speakers: Hon. David M. Byrn, 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Jackson County; Hon. Cynthia L. Martin, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District; Nicholas Hinrichs, Hinrichs Law Firm, LLC; Kathleen M. Hunter, Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri Family Court Division; Carrie Phillips, German May PC

Brought to you by the KCMBA Wellness Committee. BYO mat.

heidelberg

Barcelona/Madrid

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Save the date2019 Bench-bar & boardroom conference

May 15-may 17

2020 Bench-bar & boardroom conferenceMay 13-may 15

Registration open 8:00-10:00am

4:00pm Registration Registration open 4:00pm-8:30pm. 5:00pm Board Meeting 6:00pm Board & Honorary chair dinner 8:00-9:30pm welcome reception

7:15am registration Registration open 7:15am-7:15pm and 8:00-9:00pm. 7:30am aa meeting 7:30am Fun run/walk 7:30-8:20am early bird Cle (1 cle credit)

8:00-9:00am breakfast 9:00-10:55am plenary/keynote (2 cle credits)

with opening remarks 10:55-11:15am Meet the vendors break 11:00AM Golf at pointe royale advance registration required. 11:15am-12:05pm Concurrent CLE Programs (1 cle credit)

12:05-12:50pm lunch 12:50-1:40pm Concurrent CLE Programs (1 cle credit)

1:40-2:00pm meet the vendors break 2:00-3:15pm plenary (1.5 cle credits)

4:15pm celebrate the greats! Deans of the Trial Bar, Barons of the Boardroom and Distinguished Counselors share reflections on the law and their careers. 5:30pm cocktail reception 7:00pm Awards dinner 8:30pm conversations & cocktails

7:30am Yoga 7:30am Registration Registration open 8:00-10:00am. 8:00-9:00am BREAKFAST 9:00-10:15Am Concurrent CLE Programs (1.5 cle creditS)

10:20AM-12:05PM PLENARY (ETHICS) (2 cle creditS)

with closing remarks

WednesdayMay 16

ThursdayMay 17

FRIDAYMay 18

Conference OverviewConference Overview

Thank You to our SponsorsThank You to our Sponsors

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice

Bartimus Frickleton Robertson & Rader P.C.

Boyd, Kenter, Thomas & Parrish LLC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Complete Legal LLC

German May PC

Hopkins Mediation & Legal Services LLC

Kuckelman Torline Kirkland

Levy Craig Law Firm, A Professional Corporation

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Polsinelli PC

Presley & Presley LLC

Shook Hardy & Bacon

Stinson Leonard Street

The Bar Plan

Edgar Law Firm LLC

Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP

Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan P.C.

ExhibitorsAlaris - The Official Litigation Partner of KCMBA

All Covered IT Services, a division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions

Caiman Web Design

Digital Strata - The Official Digital Discover and Forensics Partner of KCMBA

Enterprise Bank & Trust

imageQuest - The Official Print Solutions Partner of KCMBA

Legal Medial Link

LexisNexis

Lockton - The Official Insurance Partner of KCMBA

MDD Forensic Accountants

Miltary Matters

PohlmanUSA

Prestige Transportation

The Bar Retirement Plan - The Official Retirement Plan Partner of KCMBA

The Bar Plan