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Join the Criminal Law and Trial Sections on Wednesday, September 25, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for an informative CLE session on "Courtroom Security Updates," featuring guest speaker Andrew Lay, Chief Division Counsel for the FBI St. Louis Field Office. Mr. Lay will provide an overview of relevant federal and state criminal statutes commonly applied to courtroom security issues, such as 18 USC § 1503(a) concerning jurors and court officials. He will also discuss publicly available information from recent local cases involving judges.

Join BAMSL for the Annual Family Law Update CLE with speaker Alan Freed on Thursday, July 18, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This session will cover recent developments in family law cases, providing essential insights to keep legal professionals up-to-date with the latest changes in the field.

By Jennifer Crompton

Katie is a trained first responder, working as a corrections officer in St. Louis County for a little over 6 years. She needed a stable job with good benefits to support her family. The job was exceptionally dangerous and exhausting. It was during her time there that Katie saw the worst that people can do to each other, how they are treated. It was difficult for her to reconcile her job to keep people in jail, while recognizing many inmates don’t belong there. She saw individuals who were homeless, mentally ill, and their true crime was a crime of being destitute. Injustice was pervasive. Katie experienced tremendous stress while at the same time dealing with compassion fatigue. During her long shifts Katie knew she had to make a change, so she decided to take the LSAT. She knew she was smart and could make a difference in the world. Katie studied and did well enough to get into law school at St. Louis University the first time she applied.

Read more in the inaugural issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, out now!

Summer Associate Luncheon

On Thursday, August 1 from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM, join BAMSL as Dr. Kevin McCauley presents on the Brain and Recovery: An Update on the Neuroscience of Addiction.

Is Addiction a Disease?  How does the Brain affect addiction?  How does addiction affect the Brain? How does trauma and chronic repeated stress affect the states of Addiction? Strategies to address addiction. Followed by a Panel Discussion regarding Parenting Plan provisions when dealing with Substance Abuse with Tib Albach, Sarah Pleban, and Lisa Moore.  Moderated by Jennifer Piper.

We are pleased to announce that Edie Rasmussen, MED, LPC, and Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW, will be presenting on the topic of neurodivergent diagnoses in women. On Monday, July 29 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, they will explore current trends in diagnosing conditions such as ADHD and autism, with some focus on the impact of late-life diagnoses. The presentation will also cover strategies for managing symptoms associated with these diagnoses and provide guidance on self-recognition of symptoms for those considering evaluation.

Join BAMSL for the Annual Family Law CLE Update on Thursday, July 28 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT located on Zoom! This CLE will cover case updates in the family law community with speaker Alan Freed!

By Susan McCourt Baltz

BAMSL has changed dramatically in the last 35 years. When I joined, we had two lunch clubs and a large staff. BAMSL has shrunk dramatically in staff size and the practice of law has changed with Zoom appearances in court and CLE over the internet. Frankly, I am happy to see that BAMSL has survived but as a voluntary bar it must continually improve and add value to the everyday life of an attorney.

Read more in the inaugural issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, out now!

By Julia Gray

“Gazing across the street at the Old Famous-Barr Building,” from her window downtown, Judge Carlisle can remember her first job there as a “Christmas Scarf-Clip Demonstrator,” and recall the remarkable journey from that first temporary job to where she is now. As of today, Judge Carlisle has finished 25 years as an Administrative Law Judge for the Division of Workers Compensation, and equally remarkable, for the first time in over 30 years, she is no longer a student. Judge Carlisle finished her PhD in Philosophy of Judicial Studies in 2022 and is enjoying her life in ways that she was not able to before.

Read more in the inaugural issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, coming soon!