In Re KCMBA

Episode 63|- Interview with Hon. Kevin D. Harrell of the 16th Circuit Court, Jackson County, MO

March 08, 2024 16:33 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Hon. Kevin D. Harrell of the 16th Circuit Court, Division 18. Judge Harrell discusses his upbringing, education and the people that influenced him in his career.

Episode 62|- Interview with Laurel Stevenson, Director of MAP, U.S. District Court, WDMO

February 20, 2024 03:59 - 37 minutes - 39.9 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Laurel Stevenson, Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. They discuss the history of the program as well as the MAP process.

Episode 61|- Interview with Scott S. Bethune – Principles of Civility

January 16, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with former KCMBA president, Scott S. Bethune, about the Principles of Civility. They discuss the importance of civility in the legal profession and changes happening in the legal profession that prompt the need to alter the Principles of Civility.

Episode 60|- Interview with Dean Lou Mulligen - UMKC School of Law

January 02, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, Host Steve Miller speaks with the dean of the UMKC School of Law - Lou Mulligen. Dean Lou Mulligen talks about plans that the school of law has, as well as well how the UMKC school of law is currently fostering an inclusive environment. If interested in donating to the UMKC School of Law, see the following link. http://tinyurl.com/4pycr8ku

Episode 59|- Interview with Hon. Paul C. Wilson of the Supreme Court of Missouri & Amy Coopman

December 11, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Host Steve Miller welcomes Hon. Paul C. Wilson of the Supreme Court of Missouri and Amy Coopman of Bridge Mediation, LLC to talk about the significance of today's younger generation. Judge Wilson discusses the importance of creating a diverse legal community as well as why we need the younger generation more than they need us when it comes to the legal field. Amy Coopman shares insight into KCMBF's Student Law Academy and how it works.

Episode 58|- Interview with Hon. Jessica Agnelly - 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri

November 28, 2023 16:36 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Hon. Jessica Agnelly about her role in the judiciary. Judge Agnelly sheds insight about the intricacies of decisions made when on the bench, as well as what the journey was like coming onto the bench.

Episode 57|- Interview with Hon. Jerri J. Zhang - 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri

November 13, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Jerri J. Zhang of the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. Judge Zhang talks about her background as a Chinese immigrant, her trajectory to the bench, and her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in our legal system.

Episode 56|- Interview with Hon. W. Brent Powell - Supreme Court of Missouri

October 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 28.3 MB

Host Steve Miller interviews Hon. W. Brent Powell of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Judge Powell talks about what made him interested in the judiciary. He also talks about complex issues pertaining to the judicial system and the importance of people having faith in it.

Episode 55|- Interview with Alicia Johnson - Legal Aid of Western Missouri

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller interviews Executive Director of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Alicia Johnson. Alicia shines a light on the importance of the work they do, which includes protecting the rights of tenants, and serving people who are unable to help themselves. She also talks about her life experiences that led her to working with Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

Episode 54|- Interview with W. Perry Brandt - Donald Trump Defense Team Experience

September 18, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller welcomes Kansas City Lawyer, W. Perry Brandt to talk about his experience defending Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll V. Donald J. Trump case. Perry talks about the call to action, the procedures that took place, and what motivated him to take the case.

Episode 53|- Dana & Keith Cutler - Behind the Scenes of Their New TV Series: Cutlers Court

September 11, 2023 18:16 - 31 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this high-spirited episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller interviews Keith & Dana Cutler over their new television series: Cutlers Court. We get to learn about how their television endeavors came to be, and the intricacies of the filming process.

Episode 52|- Steve Miller & KC Current Owner, Chris Long

April 24, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this special episode, Stephen Miller of Miller Schirger, LLC, speaks with Chris Long, the owner of KC's women's soccer team, the KC Current. Chris talks about the new stadium, his inspiration behind the work he does, and insider details about the team itself and the new facility.

Episode 51|- Interview With Hon. Courtney A. Wachal

April 10, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this episode, KCMBA President Phyllis Norman, meets with Judge Courtney Wachal where she talks about the happenings in the Kansas City Municipal Court. Judge Wachal also talks about her background, giving another human perspective to our Missouri judges.

Episode 50|- Lauren Perkins Allen - KCMBF's President

December 26, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode, host Bill Martucci welcomes Lauren Perkins Allen, president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation, to talk about her past experiences and what led her to where she is now and how she became involved with the KCMBA and KCMBF.

Episode 49|- Introduction to KCMBA's 2023 President - Phyllis Norman

December 19, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this special episode, host Bill Martucci welcomes us to KCMBA's president for 2023- Phyllis Norman. Together, they discuss Phyllis' background and endeavors she has engaged in with KCMBA and the benefits that have come with her involvement. Phyllis also talks about a quality that renders one distinctive- honesty.

Episode 48|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 11 - Hon. Anthony Rex Gabbert

December 12, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 22.3 MB

In the eleventh episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Anthony Rex Gabbert to talk about his experiences and that which made him interested in pursuing a legal career. Hon. Anthony Rex Gabbert also discusses the characteristics of being on the bench and how engaging in private practice work before judgeship helped him in his current position. Hon. Anthony Rex Gabbert also talks about what it's like working with a 3-judge-panel.

Episode 47|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 10 - Hon. Edward R. Ardini Jr.

December 05, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18 MB

In the tenth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Edward R. Ardini Jr. to talk about his background in the legal profession and the features of positions he's been in. Hon. Edward R. Ardini Jr. also discusses rewarding aspects of the work he does.

Episode 46|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 9 - Hon. Janet Sutton

November 28, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

In the ninth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Janet Sutton to talk about her youth and that which led her to pursuing judgeship. Hon. Janet Sutton also discusses the intricacies of certain processes in the Court of Appeals as well as differences between her time in the Court of Appeals in comparison to other legal endeavors she has been a part of.

Episode 45|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 8 - Hon. Doug Thomson

November 21, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.2 MB

In the eighth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Doug Thomson to talk about past life experiences. Hon. Doug Thomson goes in depth about his experience with the Court of Appeals in Kansas City and how it differs from his work in a smaller community where one has more prominence. Hon. Doug Thomson also discusses his time practicing law before judgeship.

Episode 44|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 7 - Hon. Alok Ahuja

November 14, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 29.4 MB

In the seventh episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Alok Ahuja to talk about his background and his work. Hon. Alok Ahuja particularly goes in depth about his educational experience and what attracted him to the appellate bench.

Episode 43|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 6 - Hon. Karen Mitchell

November 07, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 28.5 MB

In the sixth part of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, we are welcomed to Hon. Karen Mitchell by Host Bill Martucci. Hon. Karen Mitchell talks about her background and her legal path. She also discusses aspects of the appellate experience that need to be focused on, such as being impeccably fair, understanding what their goal is in the system, and maintaining a sense of clarity and respect.

Episode 42|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 5 - Hon. Cynthia L. Martin

October 31, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 18.9 MB

In the fifth part of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, we are welcomed by host Bill Martucci to Hon. Cynthia L. Martin, who talks about life experiences that made her decide that the law was her path as well as her time working in the private practice and the aspects that were intriguing to her. Cynthia also discusses characteristics about herself- things that make her grow professionally as well as that which brings her to a certain level of achievement: the opportunity for refle...

Episode 41|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 4 - Hon. Lisa Hardwick

October 24, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 20.5 MB

In the fourth episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Lisa Hardwick to talk about the way in which she created her own path. Hon. Lisa Hardwick also talks about various other topics such as her educational background, the factors that intrigued her in judgeship, intricacies of a 3-judge-panel system, and collegiality at the appellate level.

Episode 40|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 3 - Hon. Mark D. Pfeiffer

October 17, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 28.2 MB

In the third episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Mark D. Pfeiffer to talk about life experiences that brought him to becoming involved in the law. Hon. Mark D. Pfeiffer also talks about his day-to-day as an appellate judge and highlights about his time as chief judge. The notion of serving other people and putting the needs of others above one's own is also discussed.

Episode 39|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 2 - Hon. Thomas Chapman

October 10, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In the second episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Hon. Thomas Chapman to talk about his familial background, as well as his educational background. Hon. Thomas Chapman also talks about his experience running for circuit judge and what it entailed and how being a circuit judge contrasts from being a private-law-firm lawyer in his view.

Episode 38|- MO Court of Appeals, Western District - Part 1 - Chief Judge Gary Witt

October 03, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MB

In the first episode of Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, host Bill Martucci Welcomes Chief Judge Gary Witt to talk about his personal background and what led him to the legal realm. Judge Gary Witt also goes in depth over his experience as a judge and discusses topics such as the dynamic and relationship between other judges.

Ep. 37| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 9 - Madeleine McDonough

September 19, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 22.7 MB

In the ninth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Madeleine McDonough talks about her background and that which interested her in the law. Madeleine also talks about that which she did to permit her mentors to give her insight.

Ep. 36| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 8 - Mandy Ketchum

September 05, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

In the eighth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Mandy Ketchum talks about life experiences that brought her into the field of law. Mandy also talks about the intricacies that come with being a managing partner of a law firm as well as the challenges (such as time management and sacrifice).

Ep. 35| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 7 - Stacey Wullschleger

August 22, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MB

In the seventh episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Host Bill Martucci Welcomes Stacey Wullschleger to talk about her experiences in the legal field. Stacey talks about how her viewpoint on practicing a certain type of law had changed over time. She also discusses the importance of active listening in the legal profession as well as treating others with consideration.

Ep. 34| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 6 - Erin Webber

August 08, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 20 MB

The sixth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community features Erin Webber, where she talks with KCMBA President Bill Martucci about her beginnings in the legal profession as an individual who was taken under the wing of an established professional, to where she is today and how she got there. Erin delves deeper into the subject of how if you initially start off in a position you're not interested in, a law degree will hold the ability to help you branch out and find something you're ...

Ep. 33| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 5 - Karrie Clinkinbeard

July 25, 2022 13:51 - 12 minutes - 9.49 MB

The fifth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community features Karrie Clinkinbeard where she talks about her day-to-day in the legal profession as a trial lawyer. Karrie also talks about that which can aid an individual in having strong leadership qualities such as having a good mentor, having a willigness to dig in, and having the ability to listen to others and propell them forward.

Ep. 32| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 4 - Kristen Page

July 11, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 10.7 MB

In the fourth episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, host Bill Martucci welcomes Kristen Page to talk about her background, and that which made her pursue a career in law. Kristen also talks about that which drew her to the realm of leadership and qualities that assist one in being a leader such as making people feel comfortable, generally relating to others, and having a willingness to say yes.

Ep. 31| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 3 - Allison Murdock

June 27, 2022 16:09 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MB

In the third episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, Allison Murdock discusses what attracted her to the legal field. She also talks about different sectors in the legal field she's been involved in and the general variety that exists in the realm of law. Allison also talks about her involvement in law firm management and the qualities needed for that type of involvement.

Ep. 30| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 2 - Mary Jane Judy

June 22, 2022 14:21 - 16 minutes - 12.7 MB

In the second episode of Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community, host Bill Martucci welcomes Mary Jane Judy to talk about her background, her real-estate practice, and the variety it entails. Mary Jane Judy also talks about traits that assist one in being a leader and how to develop skills that can assist one's professional career such as seeking a mentor.

Ep. 29| Women Leaders in the KC Legal Community - Part 1 - Kim Jones

May 30, 2022 16:25 - 18 minutes - 12.2 MB

Host Bill Martucci welcomes Kim Jones to talk about her career, her practice, the pursuits she's been engaged in, and her leadership role and what it entails. Kim also talks about the notion of women in law and how it has changed over time.

Ep. 28| KCMBA Sections Presidents - Part 5 - Bryan Meyer

May 16, 2022 16:30 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MB

The fifth episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the President of KCMBA's Business Law Section - Bryan Meyer. Host Bill Martucci welcomes Bryan to talk about developments in his career from his start studying mechanical engineering at Kansas City University, to becoming involved with patent law, to his time now being involved with KCMBA.

Ep. 27| KCMBA Sections Presidents - Part 4 - Marcus McLaughlin

May 02, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MB

In the fourth episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees, KCMBA president Bill Martucci features the President of KCMBA's Diversity Section, Marcus McLaughlin to talk about what drew him to both the legal field and KCMBA. Marcus talks about how he went from studying graphic design to taking on other leadership roles and how it all led to him studying law and becoming an attorney. Marcus also talks about how his need for meeting other attorneys led him to becoming involved ...

Ep. 26| KCMBA Sections Presidents - Part 3 - Nick Hergott

April 18, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

The third episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the president of KCMBA's Solo Practicioner & Small Firm Section, Nick Hergott. Nick talks about how he became involved with the KCMBA and how the experience became a catalyst for getting to know the people he would be working with in Kansas City.

Ep. 25| Student Law Academy - Athena Dickson

April 11, 2022 20:15 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Host Bill Martucci welcomes former KCMBA president and trial lawyer Athena Dickson, where she discusses how the Kansas City Legal Community can assist the Student Law Academy in helping underserved urban highschool students receive exposure to the legal profession.

Ep. 24|KCMBA Sections Presidents – Part 2 – Ruthie Russell

April 04, 2022 13:50 - 16 minutes - 12 MB

The second episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the President of KCMBA's Criminal Law Section - Ruthie Russell. Host Bill Martucci welcomes Ruthie to talk about her progression in her legal career from her start as a lawyer in 2009, working at the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, to her time now being involved with KCMBA. Ruthie also talks about the focus of the Criminal Law Section and the beneficial activities they engage in.

Ep. 23|KCMBA Sections Presidents – Part I – Tracy Spradlin

March 23, 2022 13:20 - 20 minutes - 15 MB

The first episode in a five-part series on KCMBA Sections and Committees features the President of KCMBA's Young Lawyers Section. Host Bill Martucci welcomes guest Tracy Spradlin to talk about her professional journey-from her days as a law student to her time now as an involved member of KCMBA and of the Kansas City Legal Community. Tracy shares her story of being introduced to volunteer opportunities with KCMBA, and how that engagement has enriched her legal career. She discussed the great...

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