Episode 56|- Interview with Hon. W. Brent Powell - Supreme Court of Missouri
Release Date: 10/30/2023
In Re KCMBA
In this episode, host Steve Miller talks to Hon. Howard F. Sachs of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Judge Sachs has had a long and distinguished career, first practicing in the early 1950s where he clerked for the Hon. Albert Ridge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, and helped write the decision that ordered the integration of the Swope Park Pool. After a long career in private practice, he was nominated by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 to serve as a district judge in the Western District of Missouri. Judge Sachs discusses his early...
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Host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Kenneth Garrett about his inspiration for becoming a lawyer, how he achieved his goal, changes in the law and judicial administration, and his advice for those who face setbacks in achieving their dreams.
info_outline Episode 66|- Interview with Hon. Marty W. Seaton of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Jackson CountyIn Re KCMBA
In this episode, host Steve Miller talks to Hon. Marty W. Seaton of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court. Judge Seaton talks about his youth when he was a child actor, and the legal experiences that influence his work as a judge.
info_outline Episode 65|- Interview with Megan Phillips, 2023-2024 president of The Missouri BarIn Re KCMBA
KCMBA President Keith Cutler talks with the president of The Missouri Bar about her background, her path to leadership and her goals for the current year.
info_outline Episode 64|- Interview with Mischa Buford Epps, Executive Director of The Missouri BarIn Re KCMBA
2024 KCMBA President Keith Cutler interviews Mischa Buford Epps, executive director of The Missouri Bar about her background, legal career, and the dynamic nature of directing Missouri's flagship legal organization.
info_outline Episode 63|- Interview with Hon. Kevin D. Harrell of the 16th Circuit Court, Jackson County, MOIn Re KCMBA
In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Hon. Kevin D. Harrell of the 16th Circuit Court, Division 18. Judge Harrell discusses his upbringing, education and the people that influenced him in his career.
info_outline Episode 62|- Interview with Laurel Stevenson, Director of MAP, U.S. District Court, WDMOIn Re KCMBA
In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Laurel Stevenson, Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. They discuss the history of the program as well as the MAP process.
info_outline Episode 61|- Interview with Scott S. Bethune – Principles of CivilityIn Re KCMBA
In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with former KCMBA president, Scott S. Bethune, about the Principles of Civility. They discuss the importance of civility in the legal profession and changes happening in the legal profession that prompt the need to alter the Principles of Civility.
info_outline Episode 60|- Interview with Dean Lou Mulligen - UMKC School of LawIn Re KCMBA
In this episode of In Re KCMBA, Host Steve Miller speaks with the dean of the UMKC School of Law - Lou Mulligen. Dean Lou Mulligen talks about plans that the school of law has, as well as well how the UMKC school of law is currently fostering an inclusive environment. If interested in donating to the UMKC School of Law, see the following link. http://tinyurl.com/4pycr8ku
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Host Steve Miller welcomes Hon. Paul C. Wilson of the Supreme Court of Missouri and Amy Coopman of Bridge Mediation, LLC to talk about the significance of today's younger generation. Judge Wilson discusses the importance of creating a diverse legal community as well as why we need the younger generation more than they need us when it comes to the legal field. Amy Coopman shares insight into KCMBF's Student Law Academy and how it works.
info_outlineHost Steve Miller interviews Hon. W. Brent Powell of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Judge Powell talks about what made him interested in the judiciary. He also talks about complex issues pertaining to the judicial system and the importance of people having faith in it.