2024 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference

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Session information

Wednesday, June 5
Conference registration | 3-6 p.m. | Paradise Foyer

Thursday, June 6
Conference registration open | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Paradise Foyer

Exhibit Hall open | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Coffee Shop | 8-10 a.m.

Pre-conference program | 8-9:50 a.m. 
The Bar Plan risk management program: The 2024 Quiz and the ethics and malpractice risks of AI | Parasol II
Hour 1 - The Quiz: Ten questions and ten answers covering a potpourri of the hottest topics in legal malpractice and ethics, and what you need to know to protect yourself from novel malpractice risks and ethics complaints.

Hour 2 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to change the practice of law with real opportunities for growth and advancement for attorneys who knowledgeably adopt and use AI tools. However, ignoring AI technology or hastily rushing its implementation can create ethics and malpractice risks. 

By attending this program, you will:

• Understand what AI can/cannot do.
• Understand how the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct impact the use of AI.
• Understand the malpractice risks in using AI badly, or worse, not at all.

Speaker: Christian A.Stiegemeyer, The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company, St. Louis
$75 additional registration 

Opening plenary | 10-11:10 a.m.
Remote public access: June 2024 update on common redaction and ethics questions | Paradise A and B
It has been almost a year since the opening of Case.net to the public by remote public access, but lawyers still have important questions about complying with the redaction requirements. This updated CLE will provide practical guidance to lawyers on common redaction questions. Through a series of scenarios, the redaction requirements will be applied to assist lawyers in understanding their obligations. Additionally, common ethics questions related to redaction issues will be discussed. 

Attendees will:

• Gain a better understanding of what information is subject to the redaction requirements.
• Gain a better understanding of the mechanics of how Case.net works, including security levels and document types.
• Gain a better understanding of the ethical issues of proper redaction practices pursuant to the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct

Speakers: Hon. Jeffrey W. Bates, Missouri Court of Appeals, Springfield; Melinda J. Bentley, Legal Ethics Counsel, Jefferson City

Breakout 1 | 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Anatomy of car sales: How the MMPA applies before, during, and after the sale | Nautical Wheeler
Learn about common issues that consumers face in connection with the purchase of a vehicle. This presentation explores what constitutes violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, and then examines how those principles can form the basis of claims against a motor vehicle dealer. 
The MMPA is a broad statute that covers a wide variety of conduct that can occur during a vehicle transaction. Advertisements and disclosures before the sale can mislead consumers. Misrepresentations and documentation during the sale can lay the groundwork for consumers to have remedies for later problems. After the sale, the consumer may experience mechanical and financial problems with the vehicle for which the dealer bears responsibility.
Speaker: Bryan E. Brody, Brody & Cornwell, St. Louis

Redacting and filing documents | Paradise B
Speakers: Paul G. Henry, Denlow & Henry, St. Louis; David W. Ransin, Ransin Injury Law, Springfield

What Missouri solo and small firm attorneys need to know about veterans' benefits | Paradise C
The session will survey the types of benefits claims Veterans can make, review the appeals process, provide some pointers to those who do not practice in this area to assist their clients who may have "basic" questions, and introduce a practice area for an under-served significant segment of Missouri residents. 

You will learn about:

• Types of VA claims.
• Appeals of VA Decisions.
• Elements of Compensation (Service Connected) and Pension (Non Service Connected) Claims.
• How to quickly assess a VA decision for the Non VA Advocate.
• VA Myths & VA Math.

Speaker: Jeffrey J Bunten, Jeffrey J Bunten LLC, Chesterfield

How to keep their affairs in order | Paradise A
Estate lawyers are very good at helping clients get their affairs in order, from preparing and signing the right documents to reorganizing ownership and beneficiary designations for optimal and desirable results. This program will provide estate practitioners with tips and tools to help them get their clients' trusts fully funded and to keep their affairs in order for years after each engagement.

Focus points include:

• What information is important to you, the attorney and the client. 
• Common mistakes that clients make and how you can assist them. 
• Tips for maintaining your relationship with clients.

Speaker: Stacey L. Janssen, Janssen Estate, Probate & Elder Law, Mission, KS

Advanced GAL | Termination of parental rights: What's civil about the civil equivalent of the death penalty? | Parasol II
An examination of the termination of parental rights process with emphasis on the constitutional issues of notice, due process, separation of powers and legislative control of the bar. 

This program will review:

• The examination of the goals of the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) and how well those goals are being met.
• The impact on the child of a termination.
• Tips on how to handle a TPR case and preserve matters for appeal.
• Understanding of the concept of "ambiguous loss" - a child's profound sense of loss and sadness that is not associated with a death of a loved one.
• A comparison of the constitutional requirement of "unfitness" and the factors required under the Missouri TPR Statute.
• Awareness of the legislative attempts to define the role of the guardian ad litem.

Speaker: David R. Crosby, Crosby Law Office, Hillsboro

Lunch | 12:20-1:20 p.m. | Exhibit Hall

Lunch and Learn programs | 12:30-1:20 p.m. 
Ransin Injury Law: Making mediation for work for you | Paradise A
Speaker: David W. Ransin, Ransin Injury Law, Springfield

Fastcase: vLex Fastcase demo | Paradise C
Speaker: Lisa Smith-Cressey

Breakout 2 | 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Advanced GAL | Unfounded claims and the results. What do you do when a child believes something that isn’t real? | Parasol II
Speaker: Cassidy Johnston, Gump, Faiella & Bugalski, LLC, Moberly

Starting a practice bootcamp | The business of law: A plan to make it work | Nautical Wheeler
Having a business plan is critical to ensure the success of solo and small firms, especially as marketing practices have increased competitiveness within the legal industry. This session will focus on the large picture blueprint of what to consider and how to create a business plan.

You will learn:

• What a business plan is.
• Why having a business plan is important.
• How having a business plan can lead to success.

Speakers: Paemon Aramjoo and Ashley Aramjoo, Aramjoo Law Firm, LLC, Liberty

Franchise Law: It is more than a contract | Paradise A
This program will provide you with an understanding of franchise law and its complexities, including an insight into its intersection with trademark law. In particular, it will provide you with an understanding of the dynamic relationship involved in franchising that exists beyond the contract itself, as well as horror stories and cautionary tales to shed light on the complexities involved. 

You will learn:

• An understanding of what franchising is;
• An understanding of trademark law and its intersection with franchising;
• An understanding of the complexities surrounding franchises, including state law and Federal requirements
• An understanding of the dangers of both franchising a business and buying a franchise.

Speakers: Kelly Spann, FortmanSpann, LLC, Florissant; Annette P. Heller, TM Law & Associates, Chesterfield 

Mindfulness in the age of technology: The keys to lawyer well-being | Paradise B
This session will discuss the ways that technology has changed the practice of law and how that has impacted lawyers and their mental health. The blurring of boundaries between work and personal time can have mental (and physical) impacts that often go unrecognized or unaddressed. Come discuss how we can practice law ethically and still take care of ourselves.

Takeaways include:

• Attendees will learn to recognize how technology has impacted their mental health.
• Attendees will learn how these impacts are showing themselves in their practice of law.
•  Attendees will gain tools to help them address these impacts and lessen the effects technology is having on their mental health.

Speaker: Katherine Wessling, Crime Victim Center, St. Louis

The current state of IRS enforcement: How to best protect your clients | Paradise C
In April of 2023, the IRS released a robust strategic plan covering fiscal years 2023-2031, which along with other initiatives, provides for enhanced enforcement of the U.S. tax laws. The information provided in this program is not intended to teach specific sections of the U.S. Tax Code. Rather, it provides practical information for non-tax practitioners on how to address their clients’ tax questions and concerns, including potential traps and pitfalls for the unwary. This program covers both civil and criminal IRS investigations as well as civil and post-conviction collection issues. The presenter has been representing taxpayers before the IRS in both civil and criminal matters for over 14 years and is a member of the American Bar Association – Section of Taxation – Civil and Criminal Penalties Committee, which meets annually in Las Vegas for the Tax Fraud and Controversy conference. Too often she sees clients who have been misdirected by well-meaning professionals (not just attorneys) which inspired the development of this presentation.

Takeaways include:

• Who are the players (different divisions of the IRS and their roles) and key roles of a defense team.
• Where to point clients when they ask how the USA has the power to tax its citizens.
• When to advise your clients to hire a tax attorney who specializes in defending cases against the IRS and other taxing authorities.
• What is happening with increased IRS funding.
• IRS enforcement priorities.

Speaker: Nicole E. Forsythe, Forsythe Law Office LLC, Kansas City

Breakout 3 | 2:40-3:30 p.m.
Advanced GAL | No abuse or neglect… What’s a GAL to do? The role of GALs in cases where there is no abuse or neglect | Parasol II
Guardians ad Litem find themselves appointed sometimes in custody matters that do not involve abuse or neglect. What is the role of the GAL in such cases? During the session, we will discuss the ways in which the GAL can assist families and the Court in their quest to advocate for the children's best interests.

The presentation will focus on: 

• Ways the GAL can define his or her role.
• How the GAL can give the Court what he/she needs to act in the child's best interests.
• How to help parents find the tools to act in their child's best interests.

Speaker: Commissioner Gretchen L. Yancey, 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Columbia

Starting a practice bootcamp: Managing a law firm like a business, not a hobby | Nautical Wheeler
We will review the metrics and financial information you must have to be a successful business owner, not just a lawyer with a job in your own law firm. Where to start and how to find the resources you need to run your law firm like a business.

You will learn:

• How and why to have a business plan.
• How and why to have a budget.
• How and why to have a cash flow prediction report.
• How and why to have a marketing plan with marketing campaigns.
• How and why to measure ROI (return on investment) for people and marketing.
• How and why to monitor team members productivity for hourly or flat fee billing.
• How and why to monitor leads and conversion rates (from lead to client).

Speaker: Kimberly Benjamin, Misssouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, Belton

Administrative Hearing Commission: Nuts and bolts | Paradise A
During this presentation, we will outline the basics of handling a case before the AHC from filing to final decision. We start by describing what the AHC does and identifying the types of cases we hear. We will also discuss the applicable procedural and evidentiary rules applied by the AHC. Finally, we will identify some common mistakes by explaining how practicing before the AHC differs from your typical practice in state court.

After this presentation, you should be able to:

• Describe what the AHC generally does and how it works.
• Locate the substantive and procedural law governing your case, including evidentiary rules.
• Understand what is expected at a hearing and in post-hearing briefing.
• Avoid common mistakes by understanding when and how practicing before the AHC differs from typical state court practice.

Speakers: Commissioner Spencer Bartlett, Commissioner Carole Lewis Iles, Commissioner Amy S. Westerman, Commissioner Katie Jo Wheeler, Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission, Jefferson City

The basics of Workers' Comp | Paradise B
Learn how to handle a workers' compensation claim from the initial client intake through the appeals process from the perspective of representing an injured worker.

Focus points: 

• Weed out problem clients.
• Obtain evidence.
• Prove medical causation.
• Maximize settlement value.
• Evaluate potential civil actions stemming from the workers' comp claim.

Speaker: Jason J. Iezzi, Boyd, Kenter, Thomas & Parrish LLC, Independence

Re-examining "the totality of circumstances" in a DWI arrest | Paradise C
Officers sum up their DWI arrest decision based on the "totality of circumstances," but what does that mean? The DWI Detection Process contains three phases. This session focuses on Phases One and Two of the NHTSA training for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing which officers obtain in the academy. Using real case examples, Ms. Childress will demonstrate case analysis techniques and cross-examination practice tips to weigh evidence, revealing and challenging the totality of circumstances surrounding your client's arrest.

Focus points will include:

• Driving requires divided attention, which is impaired by intoxication.
• The DWI detection process aims to test a driver's ability to divide attention.
• Understand officer training in Phase One - Vehicle in Motion.
• Understand officer training in Phase Two - Personal Contact.
• Reshape your case analysis around this training to issue-spot divided attention ability.
• Develop cross-examination questions to best weigh the totality of circumstances.

Speaker: Denise L. Childress, Childress Legal LLC, Chesterfield

Breakout 4 | 4-4:50 p.m.
Advanced GAL | Parent manipulation: How to properly represent the child | Parasol II
Speaker: Cassie J. Bugalski, Gump, Faiella & Bugalski, LLC, Moberly

Starting a practice bootcamp | How to’s of a marketing plan | Nautical Wheeler
Speker: Annette N. Choti, Law Quill, Lee's Summit

Bad faith: Maximizing recoveries | Paradise B
We will address the fundamentals of a bad faith claim and how settlement strategies can increase the likelihood of a full recovery for injured claimants in the face of limited coverage.

You will learn how to:

• Recognizing the excess claim.
• Make the carrier do its job.
• Avoid pitfalls and defenses.
• Secure the bad faith claim.

Speaker: Kirk R. Presley, Presley and Presley, LLC, Kansas City

Nuts and bolts for successfully handling small personal injury cases | Paradise C
Speaker: David W. Ransin, Ransin Injury Law, Springfield

Sponsor and exhibitor reception | 4:50-5:50 p.m. | Sponsored by Clio | Windgate Plaza

Friends of Bill W. | 4:50 p.m. | Room 70

Boathouse bash dinner | 6-8 p.m. | Sponsored by ComplyAuto Esq | JB's Boathouse Deck

Bowling (4 lanes for attendees and their guests to enjoy at no charge) | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fin City Bowling

Arcade (all games open for attendees and their guests at no charge) | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fin city Arcade

Night cap reception | 8:30 p.m. | Parasol I

Friday, June 7
Conference registration open | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paradise Foyer

Exhibit Hall open | 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Breakfast | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Exhibit Hall

CLE@Sunrise programs | 7-8:10 a.m.
(breakfast available at 6:45 in Room 60/61) | Paradise C

• Tips, tricks and stories from recent cases
• Our love/hate relationship with email 
• How I am applying to my law practice what I am learning about boundaries
• Voir dire: New approaches to an old procedure 
• The internet has expanded the need for and power of trademarks…As well as claims and lawsuits 

Speakers: Brennan B. Delaney, Langdon and Emison, Lexington; Heather J. Hardinger, The Meyers Law Firm, Kansas City; Annette Heller, TM Law & Associates, Chesterfield; N. Carol Hutcheson, Carol Hutcheson Law Office, Springfield; David W. Ransin, Ransin Injury Law, Springfield

Breakout 5 | 8:30-9:20 a.m.
Starting a practice bootcamp | How to’s of client billing and collection | Nautical Wheeler
Speaker: Michael B. Watkins, Watkins Law Firm, PC, O'Fallon

Civil procedure: Knowledge of the rules is power | Paradise C
Case study analysis of how to use the Rules of Civil Procedure to shape factual and legal issues for trial. Underlying case pitted solo attorney and small general contractor against a large resort developer and a national law firm with 800 attorneys. The small guys won the $6 million dollar war, but lost nearly every battle along the way because of opposing counsel's superior knowledge and effective use of the Rules. This program examines the inherent power of the Rules to dictate the course and conduct of litigation. 

Focus Points:

• The Rules are a source of power for use in shaping factual and legal issues for trial.
• The litigator with the most knowledge and experience with the Rules has the advantage.
• A small firm or solo attorney can still beat the biggest and the brightest, but not without knowledge and effective use of the Rules. 

Speaker: Ric Ashe, Ashe Law, LLC, Springfield

Essentials of estate planning: The must-haves of estate planning | Paradise B
Speaker: Rebecca A. Auriemma, Lifescape Law & Development, LLC, Liberty

Maximizing mediation: Understanding the psychology of settlement and getting the most out of settlement conferences | Parasol II
This highly-rated course takes us through the psychology of decision-making; client relations; adjusting risks; and dealing with high-conflict personalities. Also discussed are the 'Seven Steps to Settlement', and the biggest mistakes lawyers make in the settlement process. Ethical rules and obligations are also discussed and modeled throughout the presentation.

Takeaways include:

• Honesty with clients and managing expectations.
• Understanding the "process" of settlement.
• Seven ways to enhance settlement possibilities through cooperation and communication and not sub-serving the wrong interests.
• Managing high-conflict personalities. 
• Knowing when the timing is right (and wrong) for a settlement conference.

Speaker: Claude E. Ducloux, LawPay, Austin, TX

Demystifying AI: How law firms can thrive in the age of intelligence | Paradise A
This presentation will review how law firms can leverage AI for superior marketing and business management. I will discuss AI's role in marketing, including attracting ideal clients through targeted lead generation, personalized content, and AI-powered assistants for better client experience.  I will also discuss AI’s role in business management, including freeing up lawyer time with automated tasks like legal research and document review. AI also helps predict client needs and optimize content creation.  The presentation concludes by addressing implementation considerations and emphasizes AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, legal expertise.

Takeaways include:

• Briefly introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing influence in the legal industry.
• Highlight the challenges law firms face in a competitive landscape (e.g., attracting clients, efficient workflows)
• Position AI as a valuable tool to address these challenges and propel success.

Speaker: Lindsay Marty, Above the Bar Marketing, LLC, Madison, WI

Breakout 6 | 10-10:50 a.m.
Nobody's perfect: Common mistakes landlords make when evicting residential tenants | Paradise B
The eviction process can be simple and straightforward. Nonetheless, many landlords (and their counsel) make errors that can give rise to tenant defenses and even counterclaims. This session will cover a "hit list" of procedural mistakes, overreach, and greedy behavior that can get landlords into hot water. Think there are no defenses to eviction cases? Think again!

You will learn:

• 1. Most common proper and improper methods of residential eviction.
• 2. How tenants can capitalize on the errors landlords (and their attorneys) make when evicting.
• 3. Basic tenant defenses and claims.

Speaker: Terry Lawson, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, St. Louis

An appellate primer: Perspectives from the bench and bar | Paradise C
Speaker: Michael S. Shipley, Law Offices of Michael S. Shipley, LLC, Liberty; Hon. Janet Lodwick Sutton, Missouri Court of Appeals, Kansas City

Great case but client can’t pay: What to do? Litigating non-personal injury contingency cases | Parasol II
Contingency fee arrangements are not limited to personal injury lawsuits.  While disputes over construction projects, trusts and estates, contracts, and other business disagreements are generally handled on a billable hour arrangement, that arrangement is not the only option. Many times small businesses, contractors, and individuals have great cases but cannot afford to pay an attorney hourly to sue large corporations who have unlimited funds and high priced lawyers.  

John Tyner and Justin Watkins have experience in handling non-personal injury contingency cases and will discuss:

• Good cases for contingency fee arrangements.
• Which arrangements to consider.
• Pitfalls to avoid.
• General practice tips for maximizing potential recover for your clients and your firm.

Speakers: John M. Tyner and Justin R. Watkins, Langdon and Emison, Lexington

How to improve efficiency and productivity to grow your law firm | Paradise A
Speaker: Jordan Turk, Smokeball, Chicago, IL

Starting a practice boot camp | Getting and keeping satisfied clients | Nautical Wheeler
Getting and keeping satisfied clients is a key to success in your law practice. We will discuss helpful techniques for effective communication with clients, avoiding surprises and disappointment, and serving as a good counselor to guide people through legal processes. 

Morry will review:

• Effective communication techniques.
• How to avoid surprises.
• How to break bad news.
• How to be certain your clients know they are important to you.

Speaker: Morry S. Cole, Gray, Ritter & Graham, PC, St. Louis,

Breakout 7 | 11:10-12 noon
Social sleuthing: The art of finding and analyzing social media for litigation and your life | Paradise C
For better or worse, social media is unavoidable. It is a source of great frustration and can also be a treasure trove. In this program, we will be looking not only at all the ways to find social media profiles that a litigant may not want you to see, but also breaking down how to pull the maximum amount of information when analyzing a profile for a case. 

You will learn:

• Locating some social media is easy, but locating all social media can be difficult. It takes both creativity and diligence.
• There are critical steps you need to take before and while conducting your own social media research, not only to protect yourself but to safeguard your ethical and legal obligations as attorneys.
• When analyzing social media, it is easy to leave a lot of information on the table. 
• The same considerations you use when analyzing social media for litigation can be applied to protect yourself and your family members when using social media for personal reasons.

Speaker: Tara J. Lamer, Glass House Private Investigations LLC, Kansas City

Essential tech, tools and talent for small firms | Nautical Wheeler
Do you procrastinate on practice improvements? Have you been pushing technology matters to the end of your to-do list? Software and services provide greater productivity, professionalism, and profitability, all of which are likely goals of your law firm — whether you're anchored by brick-and-mortar or operating virtually. From time-tracking tools to case management systems, email providers to calendaring solutions, there are several heavy hitters in each major category of legal tech (and most come in at affordable costs, too). Smith.ai's Tom Armitage is here to offer software suggestions and explain how each tool can help you run a more efficient and profitable law firm. He’ll also talk through the considerations you'll need when choosing your tools and how outsourcing can complement your legal work. 

Focus points of the presentation:

• How to choose the right technology (with suggestions) to earn back more billable time.
• How to offload thankless chores and unnecessary interruptions.
• How to manage and assign projects and tasks efficiently.
• How to better manage lead intake to create more business opportunities. 
• Ways virtual receptionists can qualify and intake new leads effectively.
• How to lead a more scalable small or solo law practice remotely.

Speaker: Thomas J. Armitage, Smith ai, Palo Alto, CA

Trust account rules and best practices – June 2024 edition | Paradise A
This program will provide attendees with a clear understanding of the trust account rules, address how to determine what goes in the trust account versus the operating account, give guidance on how to keep client trust account records, provide resources on how to do a self-audit to check for compliance in your office, and discuss additional issues such as accepting payments by credit card, flat fees, and more.

Learning Objectives:

• Lawyers will gain a deeper understanding of Rules of Professional Conduct 4-1.145, 4-1.15, and 4-1.155 governing client trust accounts.
• Lawyers will learn how to check for compliance with the Rules of  Professional Conduct through a self-audit and ethics resources.
• Lawyers will learn the proper way to accept payments by credit card and how to handle flat fees.

Speakers: Melinda J. Bentley, Legal Ethics Counsel, Jefferson City; Natalie Jo Spangler, Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsell, Jefferson City

Constitutional updates on Missouri expungement law and marijuana and DUIs: A changing landscape | Paradise B
Speaker: Scott B. Pierson, Twibell Pierson Criminal Law, Springfield

How to navigate insolvency issues: Practical tips for individuals and small business clients | Parasol II
Speaker: Elizabeth S. Lynch, Chinnery Evans & Nail, PC, Lees Summit

Lunch | 12-1 p.m. | Exhibit Hall

Breakout 8 | 1-1:50 p.m.
Lingering Second Amendment problems after expungement: Advocating for clients with properly expunged convictions | Paradise C
You successfully obtained an expungement for your client. The Judge signed the Order restoring your client to their status prior to the conviction. Job well done! But the same client contacts you soon after, indicating they tried to buy a weapon but were flagged for being a convicted felon; or indicating they were stopped for a traffic violation but then arrested as a Felon in Possession. Even though RSMo. § 610.140 (describing the process for expunging certain criminal records) does not specifically address restoring firearm rights, the District Court for the Western District of Missouri recently interpreted the statute to restore such rights. This session will explore how to advocate for clients caught in this gray area, including litigation in Federal court and filing Civil cases against the FBI to address the lack of recognition of Missouri Expunged Felonies. 

Focus points:

• How federal systems recognize or fail to recognize expungements.
• Addressing an influx of clients who have successfully expunged records and had rights restored, yet continue to be arrested, and are unable to purchase or possess firearms to hunt. 
• Helpful practical tips to defend your client’s firearm rights and understand what’s being done by firms at the Federal level to correct this situation. 

Speakers: Joseph S. Passanise, Wampler & Passanise, Springfield; Craig R. Heidemann, Douglas, Haun & Heidemann, PC, Bolivar; Nickolas W. Allen, Douglas, Haun & Heidemann, PC, Springfield

Navigating retirement and the roles Social Security, Medicare, and financial planning will play | Paradise B
Americans look for the right guidance as they move from the world of employment to often part-time employment and retirement. The main facts regarding Social Security and Medicare have a major impact on clients' senior years. The media provides the sales pitch but what are the main elements that one should be aware of. *Take Cobra - not always wise before Medicare is elected * What about expensive prescriptions * How to work with trusted advisors for the pathway to answers. 

This session will review:

• Knowing that solid advice is to be found through one's attorney, CPA, financial advisor and very possibly a certified and licensed Healthcare/Medicare Specialist. 
• Employees at Social Security offices are able to provide only bare facts but are not of the same caliber as professionals.

Speaker: Susan E. Sander, Fringe Benefits Specialists, Inc., St. Louis

Nuts and bolts of probate | Paradise A
Introductory session to probate, probate administration, determination of heirship, small estate affidavits, guardianship, conservatorship, and probate litigation. This session is designed for practitioners who are new to a probate practice or want to learn the basics of the field of probate.

What you will learn:

• Overview of a probate practice.
• Basics of statutory construction in probate matters.
• Helpful tips and resources for running a probate practice.

Speaker: Tiffannie M. Kennedy, The Probate Law Center, Kansas City

Mental health, ethics, well-being | Parasol II
Speaker: Stacy Parmer, Director of the Missouri Lawyer Assistance Program, Jefferson City

When has the line been crossed? Exploring illegal discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace | Nautical Wheeler
An interactive CLE discussing real workplace scenarios presented by both an employment-side and employee-side lawyer. The speakers will also discuss best practices for employers and employees regarding potential illegal activity in the work place. Use the information learned during this fun CLE to better represent your employer or employee clients. 

Focus Points:

• Title VII 
• ADEA
• ADA
• MHRA

Speakers: Heather J. Hardinger, The Meyers Law Firm, Kansas City; Candice D. Coats, Truist Insurance Holdings, LLC, Kansas City

Breakout 9 | 2:10-3 p.m.
Environmental litigation case study: Industrial sludge spreading in rural Missouri | Parasol II
This session is a case study concerning how to identify and analyze issues in an environmental case, and how to develop an effective strategy to address the environmental concerns.

Take aways include:

• Identifying relevant environmental issues.
• Developing an effective strategy to address the environmental concerns.
• Effectively executing and implementing the strategy to resolve the environmental concerns

Speaker: Stephen G. Jeffery, Jeffery Law Group, LLC, Chesterfield

Dementia and the Courts: Litigating Powers of Attorney, Contested Guardianships, and Beneficiary Designations | Paradise C
As our population ages, attorneys are increasingly placed in the difficult position of assessing our client's capacity and protecting against undue influence. At the same time, we are ethically obligated to treat clients with diminished capacity as normally as possible. This presentation will focus on three increasingly common issues: litigating powers of attorney, contested guardianships, and beneficiary designations.

In this presentation we will cover the following:

• Our ethical obligation to both assess the capacity of our clients and to treat clients with diminished capacity as normally as possible.
• Potential abuses of powers of attorney and actions for accounting.
• Key issues and evidence in contested guardianships of persons with dementia.
• Litigating incapacity and undue influence claims with beneficiary designations.

Speaker: Timothy F. McCurdy, The McCurdy Law Firm, LLC, Chesterfield

How to create amazing and consistent content on social media | Nautical Wheeler
Speaker: Annette N. Choti, Law Quill, Lee's Summit

The kid said what: Hearsay exceptions for children | Paradise B
Speaker: James "J.C." Weyand, 10th Circuit Juvenile Office, Hannibal

Missouri cannabis law | Paradise A
From medical marijuana to delta-8, Missouri's cannabis industry is moving at a rapid pace. According to Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation, the state recently surpassed $2.29 billion in total sales, generated over $100M in taxes and fees, and added millions in local revenues with the 3% adult use excise tax. Today, we are witnessing the historic unfolding of marijuana reclassification under the federal Controlled Substance Act. This presentation gives an overview of marijuana legalization under the Missouri Constitution, federal reclassification, and current issues in Missouri and federal cannabis litigation, legislation, and regulation.

Key points covered:

• Defining cannabis, marijuana and hemp.
• Reclassification of marijuana under the federal Controlled Substance Act.
• Licensing oversight by the Division of Cannabis Regulation, Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Current issues in Missouri and federal cannabis litigation, legislation, and regulation. 
• Cannabis lawyer ethical considerations.

Speaker: Denise B. McCracken, D.B. McCracken Law LLC, St. Louis

Breakout session 10 | 3:30-4:20 p.m.
The IDEA : Special education law IEP's and 504 plans | Paradise C
A summary of special education law which includes the litigation process of due process hearings and practice tips. This also includes information about the widespread use of physical and chemical restraints, seclusion/isolation and other aversive interventions particularly against students with disabilities.

Speakers: Julia A. Chaney-Faughn, Cruse Chaney-Faughn, PC, Hannibal; Diane Dragan, Dragan Law Firm, LLC, Kirkwood

Geofence warrants | Nautical Wheeler
Geofence warrants have proven to be an effective tool to help prosecutors and police make their case, often when no other evidence leads to a suspect. They are the latest intersection between rapidly advancing geospatial technology and law enforcement. In some jurisdictions prosecutors petition judges to authorize warrants which scrutinize one or more international locational databases, containing location records of every citizen in the US with a smartphone. Many legal scholars say it's the details of how those data are obtained from the warrant, selected, processed, and then presented in court which may, or may not, offend long-established Constitutional protections found under the 4th and 5th Amendments.

Focus points include:

• Fourth Amendment considerations.
• Understanding the geography, search process, and technology used in a geofence warrant.
• Finding geofence warrant resources.

Speaker: Christopher W. Dunn, GeoVelo, LLC, Columbia

The ethics of hanging out your own shingle: How to have positive client relationships and avoid complaints | Paradise A
When you are setting up a new practice, the Rules of Professional Conduct can help guide you to success. This program will explore areas that frequently result in client complaints in the context of the Rules, and it will help you have positive client relationships and ethical firm practices. 

• The most common ethics violations based on disciplinary complaints.
• Key ethical considerations to hanging out your shingle.
• Resources to assist with ethical questions.

Speakers: Melinda J. Bentley, Office of Legal Ethics Counsel and Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court of Missouri, Jefferson City; Keith A. Cutler, James W. Tippin & Associates, Kansas City

Lawyering Lessons from Ted Lasso | Paradise B
This CLE will feature clips from the recent Apple TV Series "Ted Lasso" followed by a discussion applying principles from the show to the practice of law. 

Key points:

• Collegiality.
• Trial practice.
• Personal well-being.

Speaker: Brennan B. Delaney, Langdon and Emison, Lexington

Friends of Bill W. | 5 p.m. | Room 70

Reception | 5-6 p.m. | Sponsored by Sanders.law | Windgate Plaza

Dinner and Big Game Show | 6-8 p.m. | Sponsored by LawPay | Paradise Ballroom

Saturday, June 8

Conference registration open | 7-11 a.m. | Paradise Foyer

Breakfast | 7-8:10 a.m. | Exhibit Hall

Breakout session 11 | 8:15-9:05 a.m.
Hail yes! Property damage and insurance claims | Nautical Wheeler
This informative CLE session will explore the billion dollar world of first-party property damage insurance claims. It will cover the anatomy of a claim, public adjusters, inspections and experts, policy language, burdens on the insured and the insurance company, past and current case law, and related topics. 

Takeaways include:

• These claims/cases are not your typical litigation matters.
• This practice is not for everyone because it requires deep pockets and knowledge of the laws in multiple states.
• These cases are emotionally charged.
• Reading and understanding insurance policies is a must.

Speaker: Brandee B. Bower, Bower Law Firm LLC, Lees Summit

Where did my day go? How to increase your productivity | Paradise B
Productive days not only make us money but make us feel positive about our day. Learn how to analyze your habits to be more efficient; find pockets of time that you can utilize more effectively; delegate or outsource things you don't enjoy or don't do well; reduce the number of hours you spend working while increasing the amount of work you accomplish.

What you will learn:

• Structure not only your workday but your work week and month.
• Organization of your workspace and work files is essential.
• Write out your plan for the day, week, month.
• Develop routines for work you do every day/every week.
• Take back control of your communications - e-mails; phone calls; texts; etc.
• Delegate and outsource - deleting items from your to do list is an amazing way to increase your productivity.

Speaker: N. Carol Hutcheson, Carol Hutcheson Law Office, Springfield

Seven things non-immigration lawyers should know about immigration law | Paradise C
Immigration law can be unwieldy and complex. This session is a one-hour presentation that gives lawyers who do not generally practice immigration a look into the nuts and bolts of immigration law, how immigration issues impact clients' experiences, as well as how immigration issues overlap with clients' needs in the family law and criminal law areas. 

Focus Points:

• Immigration law is not simply completing forms for clients.
• Immigration law requires a deep dive into many areas because there are many negative consequences that can result if there is not enough due diligence.
• Clients and their Attorneys must be aware of the need to provide substantial evidence for immigration cases. 
• Every case is indeed different.

Speaker: Danielle M. Atchison, Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm, Overland Park

ESOP as a business succession plan | Paradise A
This session will cover the basics of what an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is, how typical ESOP transactions are structured, and how ESOPs can fit into business succession planning.

• What is an ESOP?
• How does an ESOP compare to other business succession alternatives?
• What are the tax benefits to a business owner selling to an ESOP?
• What are the tax benefits of a company being owned by an ESOP?

Speaker: Jordan W. Bergkamp, Husch Blackwell LLP, Kansas City

Breakout session 12 | 9:20-10:10 a.m.
Successful Succession: Make a Plan for Your Firm | Paradise C
Speaker: Jordan Turk, Smokeball, Chicago, IL

A recap of the 2024 Missouri Legislative Session | Paradise A
This session will review legislation passed in 2024.

Speaker: Patricia M. Scaglia, Scaglia Law Firm, LLC, Independence

The right to confrontation: No sick days for the Constitution | Paradise B
The US and Missouri Constitutions guarantee a criminal defendant's right to confront the witnesses against him or her in open court. The pandemic sent courts scrambling for ways to hold trials while protecting litigants, jurors, lawyers, and court staff. Remote appearances by video were quickly adopted, but raised the question of whether a defendant's right to confrontation was satisfied when a witness appeared by video over the defendant's objection. In 2022, in State v. Smith, the Supreme Court of Missouri held that two-way video testimony violates confrontation. Since then, there has been a plethora of litigation concerning confrontation. This session will review the Smith case and opinion, as well as other recent opinions involving confrontation, as well as statutory considerations. In addition, attendees will learn about emerging confrontation issues and receive sample motions to challenge these emerging issues. 

You will learn:

• Understanding the right to confrontation.
• Recent relevant cases.
• Emerging confrontation issues.
• Sample motions and tips to raise and preserve claims of confrontation violations.

Speaker: Nina McDonnell, McDonnell Appeals, LLC, Clayton

Closing plenary | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Top 10 ethical issues for solo and small firm practitioners | Paradise B
This ethics CLE will cover the top 10 ethical issues from the perspective of a solo and small firm practitioner. We will review the latest Missouri OCDC report and compare from previous years the top ethical complaints and how they pertain to solo and small firm practitioners. 

Takeaways include:

• Where to find data on ethical issues for Missouri attorneys.
• Understanding the top ethical pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• Accessing public case information, conducting comparative analysis and how to avoid these top ethical problems.

Speaker: Danielle M. Atchison, Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm, Overland Park

Schedule as of 5/29/24

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.

Pass Details

Standard Pass
Early: $320* | Regular: $370
* Early rates end 5/7/2024

• Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
• Provided meals:
  • Thursday: Lunch, dinner, reception
  • Friday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, reception
  • Saturday: Breakfast
• Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
• 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 
Early: $320* | Regular: $370
* Early rates end 5/7/2024

• Virtual access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
• Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
• 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.

Paralegal/Legal Aid Attorney or Paralegal/State Public Defender/Prosecutor/MO Protection & Advocacy Services
In-person Pass | $250

• Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
• Provided meals:
  • Thursday: Lunch, dinner, reception
  • Friday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, reception
  • Saturday: Breakfast
• Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
• 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.

Paralegal/Legal Aid Attorney or Paralegal/State Public Defender/Prosecutor/MO Protection & Advocacy Services
Virtual Pass | $250 

• Virtual access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
• Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
• 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
In-person Pass | $200

• Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
• Provided meals:
  • Thursday: Lunch, dinner, reception
  • Friday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, reception
  • Saturday: Breakfast
• Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
• 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
Virtual Pass | $200 

• Virtual access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
• Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
• 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.

 

 

 

Sponsors & Exhibitors

2024 Sponsors and Exhibitors

 

Exclusive Premier

 

Platinum Sponsors

      

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

  

Bronze Sponsors

          

Exhibitors

ABA Retirement Funds Program
Above the Bar Marketing, LLC
American Cancer Society
Armanino
Association of Missouri Mediators
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Bob Sutton Real Estate and Loans, LLC
Civille
Clear Numbers Bookkeeping
Duck Hunts Records
Fuel Web Marketing
Jeffrey J Bunten LLC
Kliethermes Research
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Lexitas
Midwest Special Needs Trust
Missouri Lawyers' Assistance Program
Missouri Legal Services
Missouri State Public Defender
Nifty Marketing
Pearl Insurance
Smith.ai
Smokeball
Spotlight Branding
St. Louis Center for Cognitive Health
Tabs3 Software
TBJ LLC/JB Hammer
vLex Fastcase

Conference Lodging Rates

Margaritaville Lake Resort 
494 Tan Tar A Drive | Osage Beach, MO

Resort & Estate Complex Rates
Guest Room $147
1 Bedroom Suite $241*
2 Bedroom Suite $379*
Rates are per night, plus tax.
*Suites can only be reserved by phone.

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.

Click on the following link to reserve your sleeping room with the code MBAR: https://irm.margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com/irmng/index.html?g=MBAR.
Or 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 end May 7, 2024, or when the block is filled, whichever occurs first.

Group rate is available two days before and after the conference dates, subject to availability. 

Additional Meal Ticket Information

Additional meal ticket pricing:

All meals for children 12 and under are free.

Thursday dinner ticket - adult 13 and over - $30.00

Friday breakfast ticket - adult 13 and over - $30.00

Friday dinner ticket - adult 13 and over - $30.00

Saturday breakfast ticket - adult 13 and over - $30.00

If you would like to purchase additional meal tickets at a later date once you have completed the registration process, login to your MoBarCLE account, locate the 2024 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference, and click on the blue "Buy the Add-On" button. 

If any of your additional meal tickets require dietary restrictions, please contact us at mobarcle@mobar.org.

Scholarships

Thank you to our generous scholarship sponsors!

Application Deadline | April 19, 2024
Recipient Notification | May 3, 2024
***Unless otherwise noted

MoBarCLE | MoBar Practice Management Scholarships

• Covers a Standard Pass or Virtual Pass for the 2024 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference.
• Applicant requirements: 
  • Solo or small firm practitioner.
  • Open to new and past attendees.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need

Application: MoBarCLE | MoBar Scholarships

 

MoBarCLE Financial Hardship Assistance

Limited funds are available through the MoBarCLE Programs Department for those in need of financial assistance to attend the 2024 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference. If you are not able to attend without a registration fee waiver or a reduced registration fee, you may submit a completed application.

MoBarCLE Financial Hardship Application

Deadline: April 19, 2024

 

Clay County Bar Foundation Scholarship
Provided through the Clay County Bar Foundation

• Covers a Standard Pass for the 2024 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference
• Applicant requirements: 
  • Applicant must practice in the Kansas City area

Submit application letters to:
Douglass F. Noland
Noland Law Firm, LLC
34 Westwoods Drive
Liberty, Missouri 64068
816-781-5055 / fax 816-781-5216
Email: doug@nolandlawfirm.com

 

Bob Sigoloff Memorial Scholarship

Covers a Standard Pass for the 2024 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference and two nights of lodging at Margaritaville Lake Resort.

Applicant requirements:

• Solo or small firm practitioner.
• Has attended no more than three MOSOLO Small Firm Conferences.
• To honor the spirit of Bob Sigoloff, the application should describe how attendance will help you further your commitment to promoting a sense of family, camaraderie, and collegiality among attorneys.

Application: Bob Sigoloff Memorial Scholarship

Cancellation Policy

2024 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 May 30, 2024. 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 May 30, 2024. 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.

Health and Safety Information

The Missouri Bar takes the safety and well-being of its members, the public, and its employees very seriously. We continue to monitor the latest public health updates. We will inform you of any changes to events that affect you. This includes any cancellation notices or changes to venue, format, or safety guidelines.

We encourage all attendees of Missouri Bar events to be aware of and follow public health guidelines for large gatherings. Help us keep everyone in attendance safe by not attending an event if you are ill or believe you may be contagious. 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 reasonable health and safety precautions and to abide by The Missouri Bar’s posted meeting guidelines.

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.

Program Guide

 

Menu

Thursday, June 6

8:00 a.m. | Refreshment Break
Assorted muffins and danishes with butter & fruit preserves
Regular & decaf coffee with assorted coffee flavorings, including a sugar free option
Assorted specialty hot teas

12:30 p.m. | Boxed Lunch Options
#1 Roast Beef Hearty & Healthy
     Roast beef & provolone cheese on a white French roll
#2 Turkey Hearty & Healthy
     Turkey & cheddar cheese on a white French roll
#3 Vegetarian Lite & Healthy
     Roasted Garden Vegetables on a white French roll
All sandwich boxed lunches include:
          Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce & tomato on the side, Assorted bags of kettle chips
#4 Margaritaville Goodness Orchard Salad Box
     Seasonal greens, diced chicken, Mandarin oranges, Chopped Pecans,
     Bleu cheese crumbles and red wine vinaigrette,  Assorted crackers
All boxed lunches include:
     Whole fresh fruit, Individually packaged cookies, Soft drinks or bottled water

3:30 p.m. | Refreshment Break
Assorted freshly baked gourmet cookies
Regular & decaf coffee, assorted specialty hot teas & soft drinks

6:00 p.m. | Boathouse Bash Dinner Buffet
Salads: Garden salad with choice dressings, BBQ & bacon potato salad, Cilantro lime coleslaw
Entrees: Fried catfish served with lemons, Louisiana hot sauce & tartar sauce, bone-in chicken with pineapple BBQ sauce and pulled pork with a Carolina BBQ sauce 
Vegetables: Corn on the cob, roasted new potatoes, green beans with bacon & onions
Starch: Cornbread muffins
Desserts: Deep dish apple pie, cookie dough layer cake & vanilla crunch cake
Drinks: Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted specialty hot teas and iced tea

Friday, June 7

6:45 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet
Orange, grapefruit, tomato & apple juices
Seasonal sliced fresh fruits to include pineapple, melons & berries
Muffins, bagels & croissants served with plain & low-fat cream cheese, butter, fruit preserves & honey
Scrambled eggs with salsa, cheddar cheese & diced onions on the side
Sausage links & roasted potatoes
Assortment of individual dry cereals, granola, 2% and skim milk
Coffee, decaffeinated coffee & asssorted specialty hot teas

12:00 p.m. | Lunch Buffet
Salads: Classic Caesar - fresh chopped romaine, grated parmesan, garlic & herb croutons, creamy Caesar dressing; Tortellini pasta salad – tri-colored cheese filled tortellini tossed with diced red peppers and tomatoes, parmesan cheese, tangy Italian dressing
Entrées: Parmesan chicken with a rich marinara, topped with mozzarella & parmesan, Seasoned pot roast in a rich beef au jus, Loaded mac & cheese with Oven roasted seasonal vegetables
Dessert: Assorted cupcakes
Drinks: Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted specialty hot teas and iced tea

4:30 p.m. | Refreshment Break
Chocolate covered strawberries, selection of cubed cheeses to include Colby, cheddar, Swiss and pepper Jack garnished with fresh fruit and crackers

6:00 p.m. | Dinner Buffet & Big Game Show
Salads: Tortellini salad - Tri colored cheese filled tortellini tossed with diced red peppers and tomatoes, Parmesan cheese & tangy Italian dressing; Traditional topped salad - Crisp salad mix topped with sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, & shredded cheddar with ranch style dressing
Entrees: Chicken plicata - lightly dusted chicken breast topped with roasted capers & a lemon-lime beurre blanc; Prime rib au poivre - Whole roasted prime rib sliced thin & stopped with a rich cognac and peppercorn sauce, horseradish sauce on the side
Vegetables: Fresh green beans topped with button mushrooms & parmesan cheese, white cheddar mashed potatoes
Starch: Rolls and Butter
Desserts: Three layer carrot cake; Ultimate chocolate cake
Drinks: Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted specialty hot teas, iced tea

Saturday, June 8

7:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet
Orange, grapefruit, tomato & apple juices
Sliced pineapple, melons & berries
Muffins, bagels & croissants served with plain & low-fat cream cheese, butter, fruit preserves & honey
Denver scramble with prosciutto, onion & peppers; Biscuits & sausage gravy; Crispy bacon & link sausage, roasted potatoes 
Regular & decaf coffee with assorted coffee flavorings, including a sugar free option
Assorted specialty hot teas