Home2026 Virtual 15-Hour Annual MCLE Update
Fri, June 26, 2026
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM CT
Total Credits
Missouri: 15.0 MCLE, including 4.0 Ethics and 1.0 Elimination of Bias
Agenda
*Agenda is subject to change
7 - 7:50 a.m. |
Well-Being CLE - YogaAmy Rebecca Johnson - Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C. |
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8 - 8:50 a.m. |
A Practical Guide to Using AI to Help Reduce Implicit Bias in Your Litigation Practice(1.0 MO Elimination of Bias)
An experienced litigator in the securities industry details how he learned to use the AI tool, discusses its ethical implications, and demonstrates how lawyers can use the tool to eliminate bias in their practices and improve their legal skills. |
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9 - 9:50 a.m. |
Client-Centric AI: Enhancing Service and Growing Your Small Firm PracticeChristian T. Misner - Donner Applewhite, Attorneys at Law
"Client-Centric AI: Enhancing Service and Growing Your Small Firm Practice" — This session moves beyond the basics to explore practical, ethically sound ways Missouri attorneys can leverage AI tools to improve client communication, streamline document analysis, and grow their small firm practice through an exceptional client experience. |
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10 - 10:50 a.m. |
The QUIZ (1.0 MO Ethics)Christian Stiegemeyer - The Bar Plan
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. |
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11 - 11:50 a.m. |
Algebra for LawyersDarin Sorrell - Sorrell & Traube
Lawyers often encounter complex mathematical problems that require an understanding of numerical concepts. This CLE course is designed to equip the lawyer with the essential mathematical skills and knowledge to navigate these challenges effectively. |
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12 - 12:50 p.m. |
ERISA Basics for Non-ERISA AttorneysBrandon Hall - Husch Blackwell LLP
“ERISA Basics for Non-ERISA Attorneys” will give others in BAMSL a reference point for ERISA basics, what to watch out for, and when to reach out to / engage ERISA counsel. |
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1 - 1:50 p.m. |
Federal Criminal Defense for the Non-Federal Practitioner: What Every Missouri Lawyer Needs to Know Before the FBI CallsTalmage Newton - Newton Barth |
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2 - 2:50 p.m. |
Robert's Rules of OrderHon. Krista Peyton - 21st Judicial Court
Robert's Rules of Order from a parliamentarian's perspective. We will take a deep dive into the fundamentals of Robert's Rules of Order. We will look at the history of Robert's Rules of Order, and the foundation for parliamentary procedure. We will cover the steps for making a motion, and explore common motions, including point of order, point of information, lay on table and postpone indefinitely. |
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3 - 3:50 p.m. |
To Mediate or Arbitrate: Sooner or Later?Joseph B. Pereles, Esq. and Steven S. Reed, Esq. - JAMS
One of the most important strategic decisions in any dispute is determining when to mediate. Should parties engage before significant discovery and motion practice, or wait until the facts and legal issues are more fully developed? Drawing on insights from recent JAMS thought leadership, this program examines the key factors that influence mediation timing, including case complexity, information asymmetry, litigation costs, and business objectives. Panelists will share practical guidance on evaluating when a dispute is ripe for mediation and how timing can impact settlement opportunities and outcomes. |
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4 - 4:50 p.m. |
Infamous St. Louis Lawyer Frank BowmanMark Harford - Mark Harford, Attorney at Law
Serving Two Masters and the Consequences Thereof in 1878 and under Modern Rule 4-1.7 Conflict of Interest. A wonderful jaunt through this 19th century’s chaotic attorney’s life. |
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5 - 5:50 p.m. |
Can AI Invent? Can It Create? The IP Questions Every Attorney Should be AskingChris Clayton - Stinson LLP
This CLE will cover current AI legal issues with a focus on intellectual property law developments that every attorney can relate to. |
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6 - 6:50 p.m. |
Managing Conflicts of Interest: Best Practices to Avoid Ethical Traps (1.0 MO Ethics)Bethany Allen - Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
This presentation provides a practical overview of identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflicts of interest under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Attendees will learn how to distinguish between waivable and non-waivable conflicts, obtain informed consent when appropriate, recognize ethical red flags, and implement best practices to avoid ethical traps in modern legal practice. |
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7 - 7:50 p.m. |
Ethics Update (1.0 MO Ethics)Rick Ludwig - Smith Lewis, LLP
The ethics presentation will discuss changes to Rule 5 regarding the initial intake and consideration of ethics complaints against attorneys, and how this may affect the process of those complaints. We will also discuss a few of the more significant ethics decisions from the Supreme Court of Missouri over the last year. |
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8 - 8:50 p.m. |
Jury SelectionRyan Krupp - Krupp & Raboin
Uncover the hidden attitudes, assumptions, and life experiences that quietly shape juror decision-making long before opening statements begin. This CLE will provide tactical voir dire techniques to identify, expose, and effectively address juror bias, helping you build the right jury for your case. |
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9 - 9:50 p.m. |
Medical Malpractice Affidavits of MeritRick Ludwig - Smith Lewis, LLP
This session will discuss medical malpractice affidavits of merit, a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that implicates the statute, and what this might mean for litigating medical malpractice claims in Missouri. |
Missouri Bar, MCLE Department
Credit has been approved with the Missouri Bar, MCLE Department for 1.00 MO Elimination of Bias credit, 4.00 MO Ethics credits, and 15.00 MO MCLE credits.
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