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Hybrid Conference

2022 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference


Total Credits: 19.4 MCLE, 15.0 Ethics, 3.8 Elimination of Bias, 4.0 GAL Credit


Dates


Description

27th Annual MOSOLO Small Firm Conference
 June 9-11, 2022
Margaritaville Lake Resort & Virtual

Join us at Margaritaville Lake Resort or virtually as we celebrate, collaborate, and reconnect at the 2022 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference!

  • On-site attendance will be limited to 500, and all indoor conference functions will be limited to conference attendees with a Program, Standard, or All Access Pass. 
    • A limited number of guest tickets will be sold for the Luau & Welcome Reception on June 9.
    • Visit the MOSOLO22 Pass Details tab for a detailed explanation of the available passes. 
  • All sessions will be streamed online live from Margaritaville Lake Resort. 

MOSOLO will feature more than 60 breakouts, panel discussions, and plenary sessions with breakout tracks on technology, litigation, GAL, and more. A tentative schedule can be found under the Schedule at a Glance tab.

MOSOLO provides a unique opportunity to meet colleagues who face some of the same challenges that you have in your daily practice, develop friendships, and build professional connections. Additional Benefits of registering for MOSOLO include:

  • Exhibit hall with 40+ sponsors/exhibitors
  • No-cost practice management consultations with experts
  • Virtual consultations with Legal Ethics Counsel

We look forward to seeing you June 9-11 for the 2022 MOSOLO Small Conference!

Maureen Brady
Chair, Missouri Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee
McShane & Brady

Speaker

Julie Anderson's Profile

Julie Anderson Related Seminars and Products

The Law Offices Anderson & Associates


Julie Anderson graduated from William Jewell College, magna cum laude, in 2000 and the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School in 2004.  She is admitted to practice law in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, the United States Eastern and Western District Courts of Missouri, the United States District Court of Kansas, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts in Kansas and Missouri.

Anderson is a former judicial law clerk and served as an assistant to United States Senator Chuck Hagel in Washington D.C.  She was also a summer associate to Kenneth Feinberg, the Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund in New York, NY.

In 2010, she was chosen as one of Missouri’s "Up and Coming" young attorneys. In 2013 – 2021 she was named a Thompson Reuters “Super Lawyer” and in 2015 and 2016 as one of Kansas City Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar.”  Anderson is the former mayoral appointed Chairwoman on the Land Bank of Kansas City, Missouri and the current Executive Director of Mid-America Crime Free, Inc., an organization collaborating with regional police departments to encourage and enforce crime free housing. Her previous activities in the Bar include being a member of the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA), and as a member of both the Association of Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City and the Creditor Rights Asset Protection organization. She is a sustainer in the Junior League of Kansas City, a former board member of the Westport Regional Business League and has served in other leadership roles in various community organizations.

Anderson is presently the managing partner at The Law Offices of Anderson & Associates, a WBE full-service law firm concentrating its practice in Missouri and Kansas landlord tenant law, debt collection, foreclosure and creditor-related litigation.  


Mark Bassingthwaighte's Profile

Mark Bassingthwaighte Related Seminars and Products

ALPS Legal Malpractice Insurance


Since 1998, Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq. has been a Risk Manager with ALPS, the nation’s largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance. Mr. Bassingthwaighte has conducted over 1200 law firm risk management assessment visits, presented over 550 CLEs throughout the United States, and written extensively on risk management, ethics, and technology.


Thomas Bender's Profile

Thomas Bender Related Seminars and Products

Horn Aylward & Bandy, LLC


Tom Bender has been a trial lawyer in Kansas City for over 40 years, practicing in large, mid-size and small firms, and has handled all shapes and sizes of cases in state and federal courts, including class actions. He has been a mediator for over 20 years. 

Tom received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and his B.S., with honors, from the University of Missouri-Columbia.


Michael Bene's Profile

Michael Bene Related Seminars and Products

Evans & Mullinix, P.A.


Michael Bene has experience representing both homeowners and contractors in construction projects. Michael strives to provide effective guidance to clients experiencing construction woes and, as a new homeowner, he recognizes the challenges many homeowners face when taking on a construction project. 


Kimberly Benjamin's Profile

Kimberly Benjamin Related Seminars and Products

Benjamin Law Firm


Kim owns the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, which is honored to be named in the top 30 of 355 criminal defense firms in KC. She regularly teaches lawyers all over the US how to try criminal and civil cases. www.DWICriminalLawCenter.com - kim@benjaminlawkc.com 


Melinda J. Bentley's Profile

Melinda J. Bentley Related Seminars and Products

Legal Ethics Counsel


Melinda J. Bentley serves as Legal Ethics Counsel in Missouri where she provides oral and written informal advisory opinions to attorneys on issues related to the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct. In that position, she also serves as administrator and counsel to the Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court of Missouri. She began serving in that position in 2012. Prior to that she worked for the Illinois State Bar Association as Assistant Counsel from 2001-03, First Assistant Counsel from 2003-11, and Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs from 2009-11. She is a frequent speaker and author on professional responsibility matters. Ms. Bentley currently serves as a member of the Planning Committee for the American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Professional Responsibility’s National Conference on Professional Responsibility, the Planning Committee for The Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference, The Missouri Bar’s Special Committee on Remote Public Access to Case.net, and the National Organization of Bar Counsel’s Committees on Amicus, Website, Program, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She was a board member and officer of the National Organization of Bar Counsel from 2015-2020, including a term as President from 2018-2019, and formerly served on the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility (2020-2023), Editorial Board of the ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct as a member (2015-2016) and Chair (2016-2018), as well as a member of the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility Coordinating Council (2016-2018). She is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois, and is a member of The Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Organization of Bar Counsel, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Cole County Bar Association, and Mid-Missouri Women Lawyers’ Association.


Janet Bezler's Profile

Janet Bezler Related Seminars and Products

Bezler Law Firm


Janet Bezler is a graduate of the University of Missouri Law School. She has practiced all areas of family law since 1991. Currently, in addition to her family law practice, Janet is a court approved mediator and is a contract attorney with Boone County representing indigent parents in Juvenile Court.


Andrew Blackwell's Profile

Andrew Blackwell Related Seminars and Products

Blitz, Bardget & Deutsch, L.C.


Andrew is Chair of the firm’s Digital Currency & Blockchain Technology Practice Group. He represents businesses and investors in litigation related to digital assets and advises clients on regulatory and compliance issues. 

Andrew is also an experienced commercial litigator. He has successfully tried cases to resolution in state and federal court, in arbitration, and before administrative commissions.


Sanford Boxerman's Profile

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Neill Schwerin Boxerman, P.C.


Sandy Boxerman co-founded Capes Sokol in 2001. He chairs the firm's White Collar Criminal Defense practice group and also handles matters involving Criminal and Civil Tax Controversy and Digital Currency and Blockchain Technology. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1988.


James Brady's Profile

James Brady Related Seminars and Products

Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys


Jim Brady has been practicing law for 10 years in Missouri courts. In addition to providing clients personal service and strong advocacy, Jim is a Kansas City native, former Marine and father of two. He is also on the board of the Blue River Watershed Association.
After receiving his bachelor’s from Loyola University, Jim earned his law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. After graduation, Jim opened his own practice dedicated to personal injury and criminal defense. It was during this time that he found his talent for trial advocacy.

 


Meagan Zimmer's Profile

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Kramer, Buchholz & Partney


Meagan Zimmer Breeze is a partner at Kramer, Hand, Buchholz & Partney in Jefferson County. Meagan was a GAL in juvenile court and currently serves as GAL, mediator and parent coordinator in family court, as well as practicing family law, personal injury, worker's compensation and social security law. 

 


Cassie Bugalski's Profile

Cassie Bugalski Related Seminars and Products

Gump, Faiella & Bugalski, LLC


Ms. Bugalski is the Managing Member of the law firm of Gump, Faiella, & Bugalski, LLC.  Ms. Bugalski is licensed in Missouri and focuses her law practice on cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, probate, estate litigation, small business litigation, worker’s compensation and family law.

Ms. Bugalski grew up in Madison, Missouri, attended the University of Central Missouri where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Honors College, and earned her Juris Doctor in 2008 from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas.  

 


Jason Buhlinger's Profile

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Parnter

Armanino, LLP


Jason is a leader in the Consulting group who oversees business valuation, litigation support and fraud investigation services. He performs business valuations for mergers and acquisitions and supports clients in litigation and corporate planning engagements. 


Gina Chiala's Profile

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom


Gina Chiala is the Executive Director and Lead Attorney at the Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom. Gina has past experience as a public defender and consumer rights attorney and founded the Heartland Center to enforce workers' rights in the areas of housing, consumer, and employment law.


Annette Choti's Profile

Annette Choti Related Seminars and Products

Founder/Owner

Law Quill


Annette Choti, Esq. has been an attorney and a member of the Missouri Bar for 23 years. She is the Founder/Owner of Law Quill, a full-service legal digital marketing agency. Annette hosts the podcast, Legal Marketing Lounge and wrote the bestselling book Click Magnet: The Ultimate Digital Marketing Guide For Law Firms. 


Virginia Crimmins's Profile

Virginia Crimmins Related Seminars and Products

Crimmins Law Firm, LLC


After 20 years of litigating and mediating business and employment matters, as well as multi-party disputes, including class actions, Virginia Stevens Crimmins (“Ginnie”) expanded her practice to provide dispute resolution services. Ginnie is an approved mediator for various courts, and is also a member of AAA’s National Panel of Arbitrators, as well as a member of the AAA’s Employment Panel of Arbitrators.


David Crosby's Profile

David Crosby Related Seminars and Products

Crosby Law Office


David Crosby is a solo practitioner with over 30 years of experience. After graduating from the University of Missouri - School of Law he served as an Assistant Public Defender, First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. He then went into private practice. Since 2000, he has served as a guardian ad litem and parent attorney. He is currently a contract attorney for the Jefferson County Juvenile Court serving as GAL and parent attorney for abuse and neglect cases.  
You may reach David Crosby at 636/797-2266 or at david@davidcrosbylawoffice,com. 


Brennan Delaney's Profile

Brennan Delaney Related Seminars and Products

Langdon and Emison


Brennan Delaney's practice for the past 10 years has focused on representing clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury or lost a loved one. Prior to that, he spent four years as law clerk - two for Circuit Court Judge Michael Manners and two for Missouri Supreme Court Judge Zel Fischer.


Joseph DeWoskin's Profile

Joseph DeWoskin Related Seminars and Products

Attorney At Law


Joseph (Joe) A. DeWoskin is a solo practitioner in Kansas City, Kansas. He practices primarily in the area of family law, military law, and landlord/tenant. He is admitted to practice law in Missouri, Kansas, the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of Missouri, U.S. Federal District Court of Kansas, United States Army Criminal Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He has over 30 years of legal experience, including nearly 9 years of service on active duty with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. He retired in 2018, as a Lieutenant Colonel, after serving approximately 27 years, both on active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserves. Mr. DeWoskin has been retained on multiple occasions to testify and assist as an expert on legal matters relating to divorce involving military personnel, including cases involving the division of military retirement, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and rights under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act. Mr. DeWoskin has taught CLEs nationwide on issues including military specific family law issues related to divorce, child support, child custody, and the division of the military retirement, as well as, the SCRA and USERRA. He received his B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College and his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.


Eric Dirks's Profile

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Williams Dirks Dameron LLC


Eric Dirks is a founding attorney of Williams Dirks Dameron LLC. Eric represents consumers, workers, individuals and small businesses who have been injured on a contingency basis. Eric’s litigation practice includes: commercial litigation, class action, and wage and hour. He has extensive experience on both the plaintiff and defense side of cases. Eric serves as lead counsel on numerous class and collective actions in Missouri and elsewhere. 


William Dodson's Profile

William Dodson Related Seminars and Products

William C. Dodson Law Office


William Dodson is a sole practitioner in Jefferson County. He serves as a Guardian ad Litem and represents parents and other parties in Juvenile and Family Court proceedings there. Mr. Dodson spends a large portion of his time mediating child custody and other disputes.



Claude Ducloux's Profile

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National Director of CLE, Ethics, and State Compliance

LawPay


Claude E. Ducloux, is an attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado and California who speaks nationally on legal ethics, law office management, and trial-related topics.  In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE and has been invited to speak in more than 500 programs in since January 1, 2016. Claude has served as course director and creator of numerous CLE institutes and advanced courses.  

Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation.  He is a board-certified civil trial and appellate attorney in Texas.

 


Whittney Dunn's Profile

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP


Whittney Dunn is a professional responsibility attorney providing legal ethics and professional responsibility advice to the attorneys of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm. Whittney previously served as Senior Risk Manager at The Bar Plan, where she gave ethics CLEs and provided guidance to insureds on practicing ethically. 


James Emison's Profile

James Emison Related Seminars and Products

Langdon & Emison Attorneys at Law


Kent Emison is a founding partner at Langdon & Emison where he devotes his practice to personal injury and product liability litigation on a national scale. He has served as lead trial counsel in numerous cases resulting in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements across the United States.


Nicole Fisher's Profile

Nicole Fisher Related Seminars and Products

Fisher Law LLC


Nicole is the founding member of the firm, Fisher Law LLC. Nicole focuses her practice on representing individuals in their family law litigation. She is passionate about representing real people in their most personal matters. Nicole is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas.


Ryan Frazier's Profile

Ryan Frazier Related Seminars and Products

Shareholder

Monsees & Mayer, P.C.


Angela Gupta's Profile

Angela Gupta Related Seminars and Products

Associates in Dispute Resolution, LLC


Angela Gupta is a Mediator and Arbitrator with Associates in Dispute Resolution, LLC in Kansas City. With over 30 years of legal experience, Angela is a quick study of complex legal and factual issues and has a strong ability to connect with and understand the perspectives of all of all parties to a dispute.  Since 2019, Angela has devoted her practice exclusively to the neutral roles of mediator, arbitrator, fact-finder, and special master.

For over 20 years, Angela worked closely with federal judges in the District of Kansas to help resolve numerous cases involving a wide range of federal and state laws including employment discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and non-compete; consumer protection; civil rights; breach of contract; fraud and misrepresentation; insurance coverage; intellectual property; negligence; personal injury; product liability; professional malpractice; and many more tort and business disputes. In this capacity, Angela assisted with over 100 jury and bench trials and drafted over 1,000 rulings on summary judgment, discovery, procedural, and evidentiary matters.  Through her work at the Court, Angela developed extensive experience in judicial decision making at all stages of litigation, including significant rulings in class action and MDL proceedings. 

Previously, Angela represented individuals, corporations, and the federal government in civil litigation practice with two major Kansas City law firms and in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas.  Her experience included handling employment, commercial, and bankruptcy matters through all stages of litigation including first-chair and second-chair trial work, court hearings, all aspects of discovery including depositions and expert witnesses, pleadings, motions practice, mediation, and settlement negotiations. 

Angela is an Approved Mediator in the U.S. District Courts for the District of Kansas and the Western District of Missouri, and in the States of Kansas and Missouri.  Angela also serves as an Arbitrator and Mediator on the commercial, employment and consumer panels of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and as an Arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  Additionally, Angela currently serves on a special master legal team in the Opioid MDL pending in the Northern District of Ohio federal court.  Angela is a frequent speaker on ADR topics and an active leader in numerous bar associations. 


Heather Hardinger's Profile

Heather Hardinger Related Seminars and Products

The Meyers Law Firm


Heather Hardinger is Of Counsel with The Meyers Law Firm, LC, in Kansas City, Missouri. Heather focuses her practice on Plaintiff’s employment discrimination. Heather is a 2018 graduate of the Missouri Bar’s Leadership Academy. Since 2016, Heather has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® Missouri & Kansas. Heather can be reached at hhardinger@meyerslaw.com and (816) 444-8500.



Richard Hicks's Profile

Richard Hicks Related Seminars and Products

Van Matre Law Firm, P.C.


Richard B. Hicks has been practicing law since 1995. As a litigator, Richard has tried over 100 cases before juries prosecuting crimes ranging from driving offenses to capital murder. While working as a Special Prosecutor for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and as a Boone County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Richard handled many high profile cases. Richard has been featured on such programs as 48 Hours, Snapped, Discovery Channel and CourtTV. 

Richard knows firsthand how difficult the court system can be for families. For several years, Richard specialized in prosecuting crimes committed against children. His experience handling these types of cases enabled him to work closely with families and court personnel.

Between 2007 and 2012, Richard served as the First Assistant of the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. In August of 2013, Richard joined the Van Matre Law Firm where is now a partner. He focuses his practice in the areas of litigation, family law, and criminal law. 


MaKenzi Higgins's Profile

MaKenzi Higgins Related Seminars and Products

Juris Law & Mediation


MaKenzi D. Higgins holds both a JD and an MBA from UMKC and purchased a firm immediately after swearing in, which is rather unusual. She has grown her practice from a solo firm to a small firm with well over a $1million in billable hours in less than six practice years while building strong peer relationships and stellar client reviews. Ms. Higgins has run successful small business for over twenty years. She has been recognized by the American Bar Association, the Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, SuperLawers, the Kansas City Business Journal, and Epsilon Sigma Alpha for her service to both the local and legal communities.


Tina Hughes's Profile

Tina Hughes Related Seminars and Products

Lighthouse Legal, LLC


Tina Parsley Hughes is the managing attorney at Lighthouse Legal. Tina is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel, KCMBA, and Missouri Bar. Tina and her husband Bryan, and their three spoiled rotten fur-babies live in Blue Springs.


Stacey Janssen's Profile

Stacey Janssen Related Seminars and Products

Janssen Estate, Probate & Elder Law


Stacey L. Janssen, returned to her own practice in 2022, founding Janssen Estate, Probate & Elder Law, LLC, practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, and fiduciary litigation, practicing in both Kansas and Missouri. Ms. Janssen has a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas. Ms. Janssen currently serves as the chair of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Probate Committee and serves as Treasurer to their board of directors. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, Best of the Bar and in 2021 received the KCBMA’s Distinguished Counselor Award. 


Matthew Kentner's Profile

Matthew Kentner Related Seminars and Products

Kentner Wyatt, LLC


Matthew A. Kentner is a founding member of Kentner Wyatt, LLC, which was established in 2012. Over the past decade, he has represented 2,000+ individuals and businesses, in both Kansas and Missouri, in areas such as consumer protection, business litigation, traffic, criminal defense, collections and collection defense. 


Joel Krieger's Profile

Joel Krieger Related Seminars and Products

Krieger Law Firm, LLC


Joel I. Krieger, Esq, (a New York CPA, as well) has represented hundreds of clients in federal and state tax controversy matters for over 25 years. His practice also includes representation of CPAs on a variety of matters, assisting CPA firms with the purchase and sale of their firms, and other business matters. 


James Layton's Profile

James Layton Related Seminars and Products

Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt PC


Jim Layton joined Tueth Keeney after 22 years with the Missouri Attorney General's Office. As Solicitor General, Jim handled appeals, constitutional litigation – and writs. He has argued nearly 100 appeals in the Missouri Supreme Court and four in the U.S. Supreme Court. He now assists both private clients and public entities in trial and appellate courts. 



David Mann's Profile

David Mann Related Seminars and Products


David Mann has taught story construction and presentation to lawyers nationwide for over a decade. He has taught at Loyola School of Law in Chicago since 2012, and he has created innovative programs for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). 

As a case story consultant, David has helped lawyers find, build, and tell a persuasive case story in the following matters: securities fraud, personal injury, medical malpractice, sexual assault, defamation, and wrongful termination. He has served as consultant on both plaintiff’s and defense sides. In addition to opening statements, David has also guided the writing of motions and demand letters.

In 2012, David created a unique, specialized course for Loyola School of Law in Chicago that is focused expressly on story construction and presentation for court. The two-credit course is two full days in length, and David has taught it over 30 times. He has also created a similar program for NITA that has been offered as both a live course and an online program.

As a speaker, David has presented his full-day, six-hour CLE program in 14 states. The program provides lawyers with the tools they need to construct persuasive case stories, create concise opening statements, and to present them with lasting impact. David has also been the keynote speaker for state bar conferences nationwide, and he has presented shorter versions of his program in Canada and Northern Ireland.


Lindsay Mathews's Profile

Lindsay Mathews Related Seminars and Products


Lindsay is passionate about advocating and guiding people through their domestic legal issues.

She recognizes she may be meeting you at the most challenging point of your life. That’s why she will listen to your story – to understand your goals and priorities. From there, she sets realistic expectations and brainstorms legal and non-legal solutions that will get you the best possible outcome.

Before attending law school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Lindsay taught for three years and worked as a staff member for two years with Teach for America. Due to her experience with Teach for America and her love and understanding for children, Lindsay is frequently appointed as a Guardian ad Litem, someone who will advocate for the best interest of a child in court.

Lindsay grew up in Kansas City and attended The University of Kansas where she received a degree in Spanish, Latin American Studies, and History. Today she lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her family.


Timothy McCurdy's Profile

Timothy McCurdy Related Seminars and Products

The McCurdy Law Firm, LLC


Tim McCurdy is Of Counsel at the firm. Tim grew up on a farm in Southwest Iowa. After obtaining his law degree from the University of Notre Dame, Tim moved to St. Louis to “watch a few Cardinals games” before returning to Iowa. Tim met his now wife and his plans quickly changed – Tim has called St. Louis home for more than twenty years.

Throughout Tim’s legal career, he has helped clients protect their rights in lawsuits throughout the country. After watching a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, Tim developed a passion for elder law. Tim’s practice now combines his more than twenty years of litigation experience with an in-depth knowledge of estate planning and probate.

Tim devotes his practice to helping families navigate disputes involving estate plans and probate administration. Tim’s trusts and estates litigation practice includes trust and will contests, the removal of fiduciaries, demands for accountings, and contested guardianships. Tim is also frequently appointed by probate judges to represent individuals facing guardianship petitions, and as a court-appointed fiduciary.

Tim also helps families protect their life savings while ensuring access to the health care they need through Medicaid and special needs planning. Tim’s elder law practice also includes helping families develop estate plans to avoid probate and to protect against future challenges to their estate plan.

Tim lives in Chesterfield with his wife, two sons, and two dogs. Outside of the office you can likely find Tim in the stands at a hockey rink or a theater cheering on his sons.


Christopher McHugh's Profile

Christopher McHugh Related Seminars and Products

Joseph Hollander & Craft LLC


Chris McHugh is a litigator with decades of experience defending individuals and businesses in civil and criminal litigation in Kansas and Missouri courts. In addition to his courtroom practice, Mr. McHugh counsels entities and individuals on law relating to cannabis, marijuana, and hemp projects; represents entities seeking medical marijuana licensure; and assists in all manner of related regulatory issues.


Kevin McManus's Profile

Kevin McManus Related Seminars and Products

Law Office of Kevin J. McManus LLC


Kevin McManus is the owner of Law Office of Kevin J McManus in Kansas City. His firm handles plaintiffs' personal injury and ERISA long-term disability claims and litigation. Kevin also serves as Mayor Pro Tem & Councilman for the City of Kansas City.


Lucy McShane's Profile

Lucy McShane Related Seminars and Products

McShane & Brady LLC


Lucy McShane is managing partner and founder of McShane & Brady. Lucy focuses her practice on personal injury cases involving car/truck accidents, slip & falls, medical malpractice, HIPAA law, and nursing home abuse. Lucy has been recognized by numerous legal organizations for her leadership and innovation in personal injury law. 


Mira Mdivani's Profile

Mira Mdivani Related Seminars and Products

Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm


Mira serves as immigration law counsel to U.S. and multi-national corporations, providing advice, representation, immigration compliance audits, and training. She represents employers in IT, engineering, food processing, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, insurance and banking industries, working closely with executives, in-house counsel and HR professionals to ensure corporate immigration compliance and availability of visas for international personnel.

Mira has served as chair of The Missouri Bar's Immigration Law Committee and chair of the Kansas Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section. She has written books and articles on corporate immigration law, and has spoken on business immigration issues before lawyers and business leaders across the United States.

Mira's professional work and leadership have been recognized by numerous awards, including The Missouri Bar President's Award, Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City President's Award, Business Practitioner of the Year by Missouri Lawyers Media, Best of the Bar by the Kansas City Business Journal, Robert Gernon Award for Excellence in Continuous Legal Education, and pro bono recognition from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Law Foundation, the Kansas Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Mira received her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.


Mark Molner's Profile

Mark Molner Related Seminars and Products

Molner Law Group, LLC


Mark Molner has spent the last fourteen years representing individuals and small business owners in real estate, insurance, construction, and financial law. As the proud owner of a 100-year old home and the on-call attorney for several local renovation companies, he is familiar with both sides of the contractor/homeowner relationship.


Timothy Monsees's Profile

Timothy Monsees Related Seminars and Products

Shareholder

Monsees & Mayer, P.C.


Tim Monsees is a shareholder and director with the firm Monsees & Mayer, P.C. He graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1981. He is admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Colorado. Mr. Monsees restricts his practice to the representation of injured parties in litigation of product liability, particularly cases related to defective firearms and hunting tree stands. Mr. Monsees’ firm has received national recognition for litigation related to injuries from defective sporting equipment and from defective firearms. Mr. Monsees is recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Missouri Super Lawyers, Kansas City Business Journal “Best of the Bar”, and for many years has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an “A/V” rating. In 2021, Tim was recognized by Missouri Lawyer’s Media as an Icon of the Missouri Bar. In 2022, Tim was recognized by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association for lifetime achievement as a “Dean of the Trial Bar.”
 


Adam Olszeski's Profile

Adam Olszeski Related Seminars and Products

Davis Olszeski, LLP


2013 Graduate of SLU law. Experience on both Plaintiff and Defense side of litigation.

 


Samantha Sparks's Profile

Samantha Sparks Related Seminars and Products

Sparks Law Firm


Samantha Orlowski is a managing partner of Sparks Law Firm.  Sam has focused her practice primarily on Plaintiff's personal injury cases and consumer protection since graduating from St. Louis University School of Law.
Along with personal injury, Samantha helps clients who have been the target of improper debt collection activities and harassment at both the State and Federal levels through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
In addition to law, Sam loves spending her time with her family, her two dogs, and catching up on her favorite shows.



Rio Peterson's Profile

Rio Peterson Related Seminars and Products

Senior Affinity Partnerships Manager

Clio


Rio Peterson is the Affinity Partnerships Manager at Clio where she works to build and foster flourishing relationships with legal associations across North America.
 
Rio is passionate about educating lawyers on the importance of using data to understand legal trends, build better practices, and drive the legal industry forward. 


Sam Phillips's Profile

Sam Phillips Related Seminars and Products

Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel


Sam Phillips is Deputy Chief Counsel for the Missouri Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel. Sam has served on the Board of Directors of the National Organization of Bar Counsel and was that Board’s liaison to the ABA’s Lawyer Competence Committee.

In addition to attorney discipline and private practice, he has served as Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and been the Executive Trust Officer for a regional bank.

He also chaired The Missouri Bar’s Law Practice Management Committee.

 


Scott Pierson's Profile

Scott Pierson Related Seminars and Products

Twibell Pierson Criminal Law


Scott Pierson is an accomplished criminal defense attorney and partner at Twibell Pierson Criminal Law in Springfield, Missouri. He works closely with non-profits, including SMBA's Clean Slate Clinic, in offering expungement services for indigent clients. 


Commissioner Philip Prewitt's Profile

Commissioner Philip Prewitt Related Seminars and Products

Administrative Hearing Commission


Commissioner Philip Prewitt was born and raised in Moberly. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1989 with a degree in Political Science and in 1992 with his law degree. At his law school graduation he was honored to be inducted into The Order of Barristers, a national honor society for law students who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy.

He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves in 1989 after receiving his undergraduate degree. After achieving his law degree, he graduated from the US Army’s Armor school (1993) and Transportation school (1996). He was commissioned into the JAG Corps in 2000 and was active duty as a JAG in 2003 in support of the war in Iraq. He was honorably discharged in 2007 with the rank of Major.

Commissioner Prewitt worked as a trial lawyer in Jefferson City from 1993 to 1996 with Andereck, Evans, Milne, Peace, & Baumhoer. In 1996 he moved to Weiss & Associates, P.C. in St. Louis. In 1998 he started his own law firm in St. Louis focusing on business, real estate, and collection cases. In 2003, after returning from active duty military service, he moved his law firm to Macon, where he continued his private legal work until 2010. During part of that time he was also the City Attorney and City Prosecutor for the cities of Bevier and Atlanta. In 2010 and again in 2014 he was elected as the Associate Circuit Judge of Macon County.

In 2008, Commissioner Prewitt was appointed by Governor Matt Blunt as a Commissioner on the Missouri Veterans Commission. He was appointed by Governor Parson to the Administrative Hearing Commission in 2019.

 


James Putnam's Profile

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McCausland Barrett & Bartalos P.C.


Jim Putnam is a partner at the Kansas City based firm of McCausland Barrett & Bartalos and is in charge of the firm's Columbia office. He joined MBB in June 2013 after practicing in Jefferson City and Central Illinois. He has been practicing primarily in the area of insurance defense litigation since 2004. He has represented insureds for more than 18 insurance companies in a wide range of cases including personal injury automobile accidents, trucking accidents, premises cases, subrogation matters, wrongful death suits, construction accidents, construction defects, inverse condemnation, liability cases against municipalities and school districts. He has been both lead or co-counsel on numerous jury trials. 

Jim graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2004. Prior to law school, Jim graduated from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, where he was a four year student athlete in baseball and basketball and an Academic All-American in both sports. He is licensed in state and federal Courts in Missouri, Illinois and pending in Iowa. 

 


David Ransin's Profile

David Ransin Related Seminars and Products

Ransin Injury Law


David W. Ransin, founder of Ransin Injury Law, in Springfield, Missouri, as a trial lawyer since 1982, exclusively represents people and their families in catastrophic injury and death litigation after car, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian and tractor trailer crashes including many jury trials, appeals, and the Supreme Court of Missouri.


Christopher Roberts's Profile

Christopher Roberts Related Seminars and Products

Butsch Roberts and Associates LLC


Christopher E. Roberts is a partner at Butsch Roberts & Associates LLC in St. Louis. Mr. Roberts’s practice is focused on representing consumers in class action cases. His cases have resulted in tens of millions of dollars being paid to consumers and millions of dollars of debt being eliminated for consumers. Mr. Roberts has authored chapters in multiple books published by the American Bar Association about class actions and has written numerous articles for the ABA about current developments in the world of class actions and consumer law. 


Camille Roe's Profile

Camille Roe Related Seminars and Products

Quarles & Brady LLP


Camille focuses on employment litigation, including defending against state and federal claims. Her experience includes defending suits brought by private parties and by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She has extensive trial experience, having litigated numerous labor and employment matters at trial and in arbitration. In addition, she has handled cases involving discrimination claims related to race, age, disability and sex; sexual harassment; and retaliatory discharge.

Camille works with a wide range of employers to provide timely and practical counseling to address both day-to-day and unique challenges in the workplace. She offers creative “out of the box” solutions to her clients to address the ever-changing employment landscape. She counsels clients on the application of existing laws and regulations and anticipates the possible impact of new laws and regulations on clients’ employment practices.

While attending law school, Camille served as a legal intern with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Solicitor, where she assisted with investigating and litigating OSHA, MSHA and FLSA claims. Prior to joining private practice, Camille served as law clerk to Judge Jack R. Grate, circuit judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court.

Camille received her B.A. from Avila University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia.


Stephen Sanders's Profile

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Principal

Sanders.Law


Steve Sanders is a trial lawyer from Kansas City whose practice takes him around the country. His primary practice areas are: Insurance Bad Faith, Traumatic Brain Injury, & Trucking Litigation.
Mr. Sanders is a "Multi-Million Dollar Advocate" and a Super Lawyer every year since 2010.
He can be reached at steve@Sanders.Law.

 


Benjamin Schmickle's Profile

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SWMW Law, LLC


Ben has been successfully litigating cases on behalf of individuals, small businesses and multi–national companies for over a decade. 
Over the course his legal career, Ben has worked in a variety of legal service settings ranging from a solo practitioner’s office, government offices, as well as large and small firms. He has litigated cases in a number of different trial courts and appellate courts across the country.
Ben is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, among many other organizations. He has been a frequent speaker at various CLE programs and seminars.


Samantha Shepherd's Profile

Samantha Shepherd Related Seminars and Products

Shepherd Elder Law Group, LLC


For over 15 years, Samantha has served the elder care, special needs, and disabled communities as they plan for their healthcare and financial wellbeing. Utilizing her legal expertise and compassionate heart, Samantha has successfully helped individuals and families as aging and crisis have left them vulnerable to ensuring self-care. She listens, advises, and walks these challenging roads with her clients while bringing together local, statewide and federal resources all to respond most effectively to her clients’ needs.

Samantha began her legal career upon graduation from Boston College School of Law. Her professional work experience includes positions with the Essex County District Attorney, Grant Schwartz & Brown, Banknorth Group, Broward County Legal Aid, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, & the Law Offices of Craig Reeves. During the latter portion of this time, Samantha also completed an LLM from the University of Missouri. In line with her entrepreneurial spirit, in 2011, Samantha started Shepherd Elder Law Group which since its opening has helped over 6,000 Kansas City and Hutchinson, KS families.

Samantha knows deeply of the challenges in navigating the care systems which exist for seniors, those with special needs, and the suddenly disabled. Seeing a need to further serve individuals with these vulnerabilities, Samantha started Assured Trust Company in June of 2020, which offers independent professional trust administration as well as care management services to those who need a helping hand.

Her experience in assisting families who are facing the challenges of IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) led her to start a new charity, Special Needs Assured, in December of 2020. The mission of SNA is support, education, funding, and advocacy for those with special needs and other developmental disabilities. SNA’s mission: to create a community where those in need can find others who know how to help.



Travis Shumate's Profile

Travis Shumate Related Seminars and Products

Davis, Bethune & Jones, LLC


Wes Shumate is a partner with Davis, Bethune & Jones, L.L.C. in Kansas City. His practice includes the representation of injured people and their families in a wide variety of civil cases, including auto collisions, trucking collisions, railroad injury and death cases, premises liability, dram shop liability and cases involving security issues and third party criminal attacks. He received his B.S. from Murray State University and his J.D. from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. 

Mr. Shumate is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas and Tennessee. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri and the District of Kansas. He is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Board of Governors, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In the past, Mr. Shumate has been honored to receive the KCMBA Thomas J. Conway Award and has been named to the Kansas City Business Journal's Best of the Bar.


Paige Sparks's Profile

Paige Sparks Related Seminars and Products

Sparks Law Firm


Paige and Samantha Sparks are partners of Sparks Law Firm based out of St. Charles, Missouri. They are sisters-in-law, and they are not your average lawyers. Together, Samantha and Paige have represented individuals throughout the country for illegal employment discrimination and retaliation, personal injuries, and consumer protection matters. By using unconventional & cutting-edge marketing on Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, Paige and Sam have successfully utilized social media to promote their personal brands and firm and create a communities based on educating individuals about the law. Every law firm needs clients, and modern times call for modern solutions to keeping clients coming through the door. As the generic marketing methods continue to become less effective while substantially increasing in cost, a social media presence has become imperative to running a successful firm.
Social media is terrifying. It is new and daunting, and the legal field loves to cling to tradition. If you can push past your fears of being vulnerable to the public to show your advocacy for clients and potential clients, Sam and Paige will teach you how to use your social media as a marketing tool, including: 
     • How to make short & successful legal content
     • How to respond to potential clients
     • How to develop a para-social relationship with potential clients 
The first step is always the hardest, so let Paige and Sam help – they promise not to make you do a Tik Tok dance!

 


Adrienne Spiller's Profile

Adrienne Spiller Related Seminars and Products

Gump, Faiella & Bugalski, LLC


Adrienne Spiller is an attorney at Gump, Faiella, & Bugalski, LLC in Moberly practicing in family law, adoption, traffic, and criminal defense. She started her legal career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney before going into private practice. Adrienne currently lives in Moberly with her husband and three young children.



Christopher Troppito's Profile

Christopher Troppito Related Seminars and Products

Troppito Miller Griffin, LLC


Christopher Troppito has been practicing debtor/creditor law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on creditor collections. He has represented numerous law firms and attorneys in Kansas City in the collection of their attorney's fees, all the way from simple pre-suit negotiations and mediations, to filing lawsuits, trying cases, and post-judgment collections.



Kristin Tyler's Profile

Kristin Tyler Related Seminars and Products

Co-Founder

LAWCLERK


Kristin Tyler is Co-Founder of LAWCLERK, where attorneys go to hire freelance lawyers. She is also a partner at Garman Turner Gordon where she practices in trusts and estates. In addition, she is a proud mom and firm believer that the practice of law can be rewarding despite its demands.


Paul Unger's Profile

Paul Unger Related Seminars and Products

Affinity Consulting Group


Paul J. Unger is a nationally recognized speaker, author and thought leader in the legal technology industry.  He is an attorney and founding principal of Affinity Consulting Group, a nationwide consulting company providing legal technology consulting, continuing legal education, and training.
 
He is the author of dozens legal technology manuals and publications, including recently published books, Tame the Digital Chaos – A Lawyer’s Guide to Distraction, Time, Task & Email Management (2021), Fight the Paper (2019), and PowerPoint in an Hour for Lawyers (2014). He served as Chair of the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center (2012-13, 2013-14)( www.lawtechnology.org), Chair of ABA TECHSHOW (2011)(www.techshow.com), and served on the executive committee for ACLEA from 2017 to 2019. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and ACLEA.  Paul specializes in document and case management, paperless office strategies, trial presentation and litigation technology, and legal-specific software training and professional development for law firms and legal departments throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Paul has provided trial presentation consultation for over 400 cases. In his spare time, he likes to run, cook, and restore historic homes.

 


Barbara Washington's Profile

Barbara Washington Related Seminars and Products

Washington Law Firm, LLC


Senator Barbara Anne Washington has served 2 years in the Senate and 3 in the Missouri House. She is a graduate of UMKC School of Law; Mizzou Journalism School and operates the Washington Law Firm in Kansas City.


Todd Werts's Profile

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Lear Werts LLP


Todd Werts’ practice primarily involves representing individuals, and groups of individuals, in claims filed in state and federal courts. He currently focuses on wage & hour, consumer, and employment cases, including class and collective actions. Todd has successfully represented thousands of workers from around the country to recover unpaid wages and overtime pay. Additionally, he represents consumers who have been subjected to unfair or fraudulent practices, or have been injured by unsafe products. 

Todd is a frequent speaker on litigation and employment law issues as well as legal technology matters. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys where he serves on the Board of Governors and as an active member of the amicus committee. When not working, Todd Werts and his wife, Michelle Werts, breed and raise Arabian horses.


James Weyand's Profile

James Weyand Related Seminars and Products

10th Circuit Juvenile Office


J.C. Weyand is the longtime State's Attorney & Chief Juvenile Officer for the 10th Judicial Circuit, handling all child abuse / neglect and juvenile cases for Marion, Ralls, and Monroe Counties. Weyand is also Professor at Hannibal-LaGrange University. He has been a featured presenter at MOSOLO every year since 2019.


Lindsey Wyatt's Profile

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Kentner Wyatt, LLC


Lindsey Wyatt is a founding member of Kentner Wyatt, LLC. She became licensed to practice law in Missouri in 2008 and has represented 1,500+ debtors in both Kansas and Missouri. She is a member of the Kansas City Bankruptcy Bar Association and practices exclusively in the area of consumer bankruptcy. 



Schedule at a Glance

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAM: THE BAR PLAN RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | 8– 9:50 a.m.

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN | 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION 1 | 10–10:50 a.m.

  • Attorney's Fees Collection
  • Advanced GAL: What you need to know from start to finish
  • I’ve Got Your Back: Drafting, Understanding & Enforcing Indemnity Provisions

NETWORK WITH EXHIBITORS | 10:50–11:15 a.m.

BREAKOUT SESSION 2 | 11:15 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

  • Cultural Competency & Inclusivity in the Mediation Process
  • Bitcoin & Decentralized Finance ("DeFi"): An Overview of the History of Cryptocurrencies, Regulatory Challenges, & Opportunities
  • Advanced Landlord-Tenant Practice in Missouri
  • Advanced GAL: Children & the Department of Connections
  • The Art (and Ethics) of Outsourcing

LUNCH | 12:15 – 1:05 PM

LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAMS | 12:15 – 1:05 PM

  • Five Steps to Grow Your Law Firm Online
  • Giving More Complete Client Representation & Maximizing Recoveries

PLENARY | 1:15 – 2:15 PM

  • Persuasive Story Vitality in the Courtroom
    • Presented by David Mann

BREAKOUT SESSION 3 | 2:25 – 3:15 PM

  • Defending DWIs Successfully
  • Advanced GAL: Third Party Custody & Guardianships
  • Ethics on TV! Season 2
  • Big Firm Litigation for Small Firm Lawyers: Playing with the Big Kids
  • You Got a Judgment and Your Client is Unhappy … Now What?

NETWORK WITH EXHIBITORS | 3:15 – 3:40 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 4 | 3:40 – 4:30 PM

  • Advanced GAL: Orders of Protection 
  • 30 Things Every Solo, Small Firm, or Rural Attorney Needs to Know:
    A Malpractice Avoidance Checklist
  • Estate Planning for the Non-Estate Planning Attorney
  • ERISA Litigation Overview & Common ERISA Pitfalls
  • Legal Marijuana in Missouri: Past, Present & Future

SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR RECEPTION | 4:30 – 5:30 PM

FRIENDS OF BILL W | 4:30 – 5:30 PM

WELCOME RECEPTION & LUAU | 6:00 – 8:00 PM


FRIDAY, JUNE 10

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

BREAKFAST | 7:00 – 8:30 AM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CLE@SUNRISE PROGRAMS | 7:00 – 8:10 AM

  • Deposition Issues You've Never Considered
  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
  • Appellate Rules Update
  • Employment Law & Race Relations: Methods of Achieving a Productive Dialogue (Employment Law)
  • Top Five Questions to Ask Before Signing a Client
  • Civil Sexual Abuse: Navigating Medical Malpractice Caps

NETWORK WITH EXHIBITORS | 8:10 – 8:30 AM

BREAKOUT SESSION 5 | 8:30 – 9:40 AM

  • This Makes No Sense! Understanding Immigration Issues for Lawyers Who Don't Practice Immigration Law
  • Military Deployment: What You Need to Know
  • The Ethics of Hanging Out Your Shingle: How to Have Positive Client Relationships & Avoid Complaints
  • Nuts & Bolts Expungements
  • Making Opening Statements Come Alive

NETWORK WITH EXHIBITORS | 9:40 – 10:20 AM

BREAKOUT SESSION 6 | 10:20 – 11:30 AM

  • How to Effectively Use the Trademark Office's Website to Better Advise Business/Corporate Clients
  • Federal Tax Resolution: Got IRS Letter, Now What?
  • Danger - Ethics Trap Ahead! Representing Aging Clients with Diminishing Capacity
  • Your 26-Week Action Plan for Time Management & Digital Detox
  • Jury Selection in Civil Cases: The Basics

LUNCH | 11:30 AM -– 12:30 PM

LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAMS | 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Improve Your Practice with Mind Mapping & Memory Tools
  • Teching Your Time Back: Easy Automation to Help Solo Lawyers Thrive
  • Understanding Legal Malpractice Insurance & Cyber Liability Risks

BREAKOUT SESSION 7 | 12:40 – 1:50 PM

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses Valuation
  • Wage Hour Law in a Nutshell: Understanding the Basics & Beyond
  • Recognition of Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession
  • Direct Examination of Expert Witness
  • The Best in Mobile Apps – Apps for the iPhone/iPad  & Android Devices

BREAKOUT SESSION 8 | 2:00 – 3:10 PM

  • The Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission: What Is It & How to Practice Before It
  • Special Needs Trusts & the Personal Injury Settlement
  • You Need a Plan! Succession Planning for Smart Attorneys & Buying or Selling a Solo/Small Firm
  • A Lawyers Guide to Microsoft 365

NETWORK WITH EXHIBITORS | 3:10 – 3:50 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 9 | 3:50 – 5:00 PM

  • Building Your Practice
  • Implications of Bankruptcy on Other Areas of Practice
  • You Have Class! Identifying Potential Class Action Cases in Your Everyday Practice
  • How to Avoid and Survive a Bar Complaint
  • 60 Litigation Tips, Tricks, Apps, Websites in 60 Minutes

RECEPTION | 6:00 – 7:00 PM

FRIENDS OF BILL W | 6:00 – 7:00 PM

80'S DINNER & RECEPTION | 7:00 – 8:30 PM


SATURDAY, JUNE 11

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | 7:00 – 11:00 AM

BREAKFAST | 7:00 – 8:15 AM

BREAKOUT SESSION 10 | 8:15 – 9:25 AM

  • Insurance Defense Basics
  • Managing Money with a Millionaire Mindset
  • Minding the Firm While Running for Office
  • Trust Account Rules & Best Practices with Bonus Discussion on File Retention & Documentation
  • Creating Parenting Plans with Purpose

BREAKOUT SESSION 11 | 9:35 – 10:45 AM

  • Where's My Apology Letter? Client Control & Expectations Regarding Representation
  • Common Pitfalls in Home Repair & Construction: How to Navigate the Owner/Contractor Relationship
  • 12 Tips to Improve Your Firm's Profitability
  • Representing the Whole Person: When Your Low Wage Working Clients Face Abuses Outside the Scope of Your Representation
  • Maximizing Your Case: What You Need to Know

CLOSING PLENARY | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Cybersecurity & Ethical Pitfalls of Everyday Law Office Computing
    • Presented by Paul J. Unger

Schedule as of 5/12/22

MOSOLO22 Pass Details

Whether you are attending MOSOLO with a focus on networking, CLE, or the ability to join from anywhere you’d like, there’s a pass option for you!

All Access Pass*
Early Bird: $360** | Regular: $415

  • Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Provided Meals
    • Thursday: Lunch, Luau (Dinner), Reception(s)
    • Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Reception(s)
    • Saturday: Breakfast
  • Program recording access for 90 days. NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

Standard Pass*
Early Bird: $300** | Regular: $355

  • Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Provided Meals
    • Thursday: Lunch, Luau (Dinner), Reception(s)
    • Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Reception(s)
    • Saturday: Breakfast

Program Pass*
Early Bird: $300** | Regular: $355

  • Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Provided Meals
    • Thursday: Lunch
    • Friday: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Saturday: Breakfast
  • Program recording access for 90 days. NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

Virtual Pass - $300

  • Virtual access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Program recording access for 90 days. NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

Law Student/Paralegal Pass - $240

  • Virtual access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Program recording access for 90 days

* Due to on-site capacity limits, on-site registration will not be available.  
** Early Bird rates end 5/9/22

Exhibitors & Sponsors

2022 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

PREMIER SPONSOR

                Member Benefit Provider
 

PLATINUM SPONSOR

    
            Member Benefit Provider   

 

GOLD SPONSORS

   

           Member Benefit Provider                   


    

 

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSORS

   


   

         Member Benefit Provider 

    

            Member Benefit Provider                 Member Benefit Provider

 

EXHIBITORS
ABA Retirement Funds Program
ALPS Lawyers' Malpractice Insurance
Armanino LLP
Bob Sutton Real Estate and Loans
Fastcase (Member Benefit Provider)
Jackson County Law Library
Kaestner & Berry Professional Insurance Services
LAWCLERK (Member Benefit Provider)
Legal Leads
Legal Soft Solution
Lexitas
LEX Reception (Member Benefit Provider)
Missouri Bar Practice Management (Member Benefit Provider)
Missouri Lawyers' Assistance Program (MOLAP) (Member Benefit Provider)
Missouri Public Defender - Contract Work for Solo/Small Firm Practioners
Nifty Marketing
POLA Marketing
SCRAM Systems + Intoxalock
Tabs3 Software (Member Benefit Provider)
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
TimeSolv
TopTier Paralegal Services, LLC

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at MOSOLO or another upcoming Missouri Bar event? Visit MoBar.Org/Partner for media kits and registration information. 

Updated 6/1/22

Conference Lodging Rates

      

MARGARITAVILLE LAKE RESORT
494 Tan Tar A Drive | Osage Beach, MO

RESORT & ESTATE COMPLEX
Resort Complex guest rooms and suites are in interconnected buildings within walking distance of meeting rooms, resort dining and recreation.

Estates Complex guest rooms and suites are approximately 10 minutes away from the Resort Complex; a free shuttle is available.

Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-826-8272 and providing the agent with group code MBAR or mentioning that you are attending the Solo and Small Firm Conference.

Conference lodging rates ended May 10, 2022, but discounted rooms may still be accessible, subject to availability.

Cancellation Policy

2022 MOSOLO SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

  •  All cancellation and refund requests must be in writing to mobarcle@mobar.org
     
  •  A FULL REFUND of the registration fee will be issued if we receive your written cancellation by June 1, 2022. You will not have access to electronic course materials.
     
  •  NO REFUND of the registration fee will be issued if we receive your written cancellation after June 1, 2022.  You will have access to electronic course materials.

Photo/Video/Comments Permission

MoBarCLE may take photos and video at this program. By attending, you give The Missouri Bar permission to use images or audio captured at these programs, as well as any written comment on evaluation forms, in any electronic or printed communications by The Missouri Bar and for any educational, advertising, and promotional purposes. You agree to release The Missouri Bar, its employees, agents, and designees from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right you may have in connection with such use.

COVID-19 Safety Information

The Missouri Bar takes the safety and well-being of its members, the public, and its employees very seriously. We will continue to monitor the coronavirus and its variants, adapting our services and events as appropriate, based on the advice of governments, public health authorities, and medical professionals.

•    We will inform you of any changes that affect you, especially when it comes to in-person events. This includes any cancellation notices or changes to venue, format, or safety guidelines.  

•    Whenever possible, any notices will be announced at least three days in advance of an event.

•    We encourage all attendees of Missouri Bar events to be aware of and follow CDC guidelines for large gatherings.

•    Help us keep everyone in attendance safe by not attending an event if, within the 10 days prior to the event:
    ♦  You have tested positive for COVID-19; 
    ♦  You have experienced any symptoms of COVID-19; or
    ♦  You have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.  

•    Be respectful of the personal comfort level of other attendees when it comes to physical distancing, including shaking hands or other gestures common in networking environments.

By registering for and attending a Missouri Bar event, you agree to take necessary measures, including departing the event, and to notify The Missouri Bar at COVID-Advise@mobar.org if you test positive for COVID-19 or begin to experience symptoms of COVID-19. Furthermore, you agree to notify The Missouri Bar at COVID-Advise@mobar.org if you test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days after the event.   

Please also be advised that, pursuant to RSMo. 537.1005, effective Aug. 28, 2021, “under Missouri law, any individual entering the premises or engaging the services of the business waives all civil liability against the individual or entity for any damages based on inherent risks associated with an exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19, except for recklessness or willful misconduct.”

Please contact The Missouri Bar with any questions or concerns.