Judge Kintz Memorial Bench & Bar Conference 2024
Wed, May 29, 2024 to
Fri, May 31, 2024
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Bench & Bar Highlights include:
- Networking with more than 50 judges
- Supreme Court of Missouri panel discussion
- Entertainment: An exclusive boat cruise reception for judges, Sustaining Partners and Sustaining Members and the golf
- MCLE credit
- Attendance prizes
Agenda
| Wednesday, May 29 | |
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| 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Registration Open — Hotel Lobby (4th Floor) |
| 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open — Gravois/Osage Room (1st Floor) |
| 4:20 - 4:30 p.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) Kevin Gunn, BAMSL President (2024-25) |
| 4:30 - 5:20 p.m. | Missouri Supreme Court Update — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) Hon. Mary R. Russell, Hon. W. Brent Powell, Hon. Robin Ransom, and Hon. Ginger Gooch. Moderator: Amy Gunn |
| 5:20 - 6:10 p.m. |
Federal Court Update — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) Gain insights from the court on professionalism, the responsibilities and benefits of voluntary pro bono public service, learn about updates on recent developments within the Eastern District, and understand the significant impacts of the amended Rule 702 on expert testimony. |
| 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Opening Night Reception Join our conference game for interactive networking event and enter to win a prize at the end of the evening. |
| 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Dinner on your own |
| Thursday, May 30 | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Fun Run — Meet in Hotel Lobby (4th Floor) |
| 7:30 - 8:40 a.m. | Breakfast — Gravois/Osage Room (1st Floor) |
| 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open — Gravois/Osage Room (1st Floor) Collect initials from each exhibitor for a chance to win prizes at lunch on Thursday. |
| 8:00 - 9:45 a.m. | Unraveling the Alex Murdaugh Case: Exploring Complexities in Law, Evidence, and Ethics — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) Hon. Clifton Newman, Moderator: Joel Schwartz |
| 9:50 - 10:40 a.m. | Track 1: Ethics with Fredrick Ludwig — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) |
| 9:50 - 10:40 a.m. | Track 2: From Briefs to Tweets: Social Media for Every Generation of Attorney — Theater Room (2nd Floor) Halle Dimar, Sophya Raza, Dedra Moore, Sara Marler, and Ryan Krupp As the use of social media expands, it presents a whole new set of issues, pitfalls, and considerations for attorneys. A panel discussion about the applicable ethical guidelines and rules governing social media usage during discovery and at trial, as well as for advertising, socialization of clients and marketing. Join this practical discussion with attorneys from both sides of the Bar for a practical discussion about a variety of different hypothetical situations and how to use social media to your advantage the right (and ethical) way! |
| 10:45 - 11:35 a.m. | Track 1: Doing a Favor for a Friend: Associate Civil Practice — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) Hon. Nicolette Klapp and Kathy Davis Are you wandering into an associate civil division to handle one case as a favor? Are you aware that the rules in Associate Civil are very different from Circuit? Are the lawyers at the table calling out incomprehensible announcements like DWOPPC and Second Call? What the heck is going on? |
| 10:45 - 11:35 a.m. | Track 2: Triumphs & Trials: Strategies, Missteps, and Achievements on the Road to Excellence — Theater Room (2nd Floor) Courtney Green, Ryan Krupp, Hon. Michael Noble, Lisa Moore, Katie Doherty, and Craig Smith |
| 11:40 - 12:30 p.m. | Track 1: Jury Instructions — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) James Gottschalk and Fredrick Ludwig |
| 11:40 - 12:30 p.m. | Track 2: Mastering Bias-Free Legal Writing — Theater Room (2nd Floor) Jeff McPherson This presentation will include tips for recognizing and avoiding bias in legal writing, including strategies for avoiding grammatical errors. |
| 12:35 p.m. | Group Photo — Outside Lakeside Room 1st Floor |
| 12:40 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch — Gravois/Osage Room (1st Floor) Exhibitor prizes announced. |
| 1:20 p.m. | Golf Outing — The Cove Golf Course at the Lodge of the Four Season Shotgun Start | Lunches available in the Hotel Lobby (4th Floor) |
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Empty-Hand Control and Self-Defense Course — Lakeside Room (1st Floor) 2-hour hands on practical exercise and training. Space is limited to the first 40 participants. |
| 3:00 p.m. | BINGO — Theater Room Must be a BAMSL member to win. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament — Gravois/Osage Room (1st Floor) |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Riverboat Cruise Dinner for Judges, Sustaining Members, 100% Club Members, and Sustaining Partners Space is limited to the first 100 participants. |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner on your own |
| 9:00 - Midnight | Live Band Karaoke — Lakeside Stage (1st Floor) |
| Friday, May 31 | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast — Gravois/Osage Room (1st Floor) |
| 9:45 - 10:35 a.m. | Courtroom Safety and Security Incidents with the U.S. Marshals — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) |
| 10:40 - 11:30 a.m. |
Protecting Your Bacon: Pig Butcher Cyber Scams in Today's Digital Landscape for Attorneys — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) Detective Michael Clinton Explore the origins and key players behind the "Pig Butchering" scam, a scheme that has cost Americans billions. This session will highlight collaborative efforts that can be made between law enforcement and attorneys, including initiatives like #OperationShamrock. Discover how public and private sectors can work together to combat Pig Butchering and illicit cryptocurrency crimes and learn specific ways attorneys can actively contribute to these efforts. |
| 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Attendance Prizes — Grand Glaize Room (1st Floor) Must be present to win. Raffle tickets will be distributed before each of the final day plenary sessions. |
Registration Rates
| Early Bird Mar. 1 -31 |
Regular Apr. 1 - May 10 |
Late May 11- 24 |
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| BAMSL Members | $325 | $400 | $475 | |||
| Judges | Free | Free | $100 | |||
| Non-Members | $550 | $625 | $700 |
To secure accommodations, it is imperative to register for the Bench & Bar conference prior to reserving a room at Camden on the Lake Resort. Please note that BAMSL will periodically review room reservations and may cancel bookings for individuals who have not completed conference registration. This measure is implemented to optimize rooms for confirmed conference attendees.
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Effective May 1, 2026, a 5% late payment penalty (not to exceed $25) will be assessed to all invoices not paid within 30-days of the invoice due date.
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