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 interest in the law, his time in World War II, his long career and offers thoughts on some current issues in the Supreme Court.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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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.