In Re KCMBA

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.

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.

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.

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

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 ins

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.

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.

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.

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 Wester

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.