Kansas Bar Association

05/29/2026

Last chance to register for the KBA Construction Law CLE Conference on June 5 in Olathe.

Join the Kansas Bar Association Construction Law Section for a full day of timely discussions on the legal, ethical and operational issues impacting the construction industry today.

Approved for 6.5 CLE hours in Kansas, including ethics credit, and 6.5 CLE hours in Missouri, including 2.5 hours of ethics credit satisfying Missouri’s Elimination of Bias requirement.

Stay after the program for the networking reception sponsored by Ankura.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain practical guidance on emerging issues shaping the industry.

Register today for the in person conference!

05/28/2026

Ruby Howell
Justice Alex M. Fromme Scholarship $1,500

The Kansas Bar Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 recipient of the Justice Alex M. Fromme Scholarship, from Washburn University School of Law.

"I am grateful for the generosity extended to me and all the other recipients of KBF scholarships. The Justice Alex M. Fromme Scholarship means a great deal to me. I have been incredibly lucky that my community- whether that be in Pratt, Topeka, or elsewhere, has always supported me in my endeavors. Not only does a scholarship like this help me financially, but it shows that the Kansas law community supports and believes in me. Kansas has always been good to me, and I look forward to returning the favor after graduation by helping and serving residents of this great state as an attorney."

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

We honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

05/22/2026

Curious about how AI is changing the legal profession? Wondering what tools are actually useful, what ethical concerns attorneys should consider, and what the future of AI in legal practice may look like?

The Kansas Bar Association has several upcoming CLE programs designed to help legal professionals better understand and confidently navigate AI in the practice of law:

• June 2
What AI Can and Can’t Do: Now and Later
Cut through the noise and gain a practical understanding of what AI can — and can’t — do for your legal practice today and what’s coming next.
Register at: https://ksbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346188&evSubAction=listAll

• June 23
Engage! Hands-On A.I. Training for Modern Legal Practice
A full-day workshop designed to help attendees effectively use AI tools to move their practices into the future.
Register at: https://ksbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347142&evSubAction=listAll

• June 25, 2026
ChatOMG: The Ethical Pros and Cons of Using AI in Legal Practice
Explore the ethical implications, benefits and risks of using generative AI tools like ChatGPT in legal work.
Register at: https://ksbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347144&evSubAction=listAll

Learn more and register for upcoming CLEs through the KBA CLE calendar.

05/21/2026

LaKya Leslie
Franc C. & Jeanne M. Norton Scholarship - $3,000

The Kansas Bar Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 recipient of the Franc C. & Jeanne M. Norton Scholarship, from Washburn University School of Law.

"I am honored and incredibly grateful to be selected as the 2026 recipient of the Frank C. & Jeanne M. Norton Scholarship. As a first-generation law student, support from organizations like the Kansas Bar Foundation means so much as I navigate my legal education. I am thankful for the Kansas Bar Foundation and its members for their continued investment in law students and in the future of the legal profession."

05/19/2026

Congratulations new Law School graduates!

This past weekend was full of celebration as Washburn University School of Law, University of Kansas School of Law and UMKC School of Law held commencement ceremonies honoring their graduating classes.

The Kansas Bar Association is proud to support new attorneys with complimentary membership for one year after passing the bar exam.

KBA member benefits include:
• Free legal research through vLex Fastcase
• Free trust accounting and billing software with Smokeball
• Discounts and special offers on CLEs and the KBA Bookstore
• Membership in the KBA Young Lawyers Section
• Networking and CLE opportunities at the 2026 KBA Annual Meeting
• Learn more and join at: https://ksbar.org/?pg=Benefits

We wish all graduates the very best as they begin their legal careers.

05/18/2026

Join us June 5 in Olathe for the 2026 KBA Construction Law CLE Conference hosted by the KBA Construction Law Section.

This full-day program will bring together attorneys, consultants, and industry professionals to discuss timely issues impacting the construction industry, including:
• DEI-related compliance and False Claims Act exposure
• Ethical and professional risks of AI in legal practice
• Alternative project delivery and risk allocation
• Real estate appraisal and litigation strategies

Attendees can earn up to 6.5 hours of CLE credit, including ethics credit in both Kansas and Missouri, and stay afterward for a networking reception with colleagues and industry leaders.

A special thank you to Construction Law Section President Heather Shore for helping lead and shape this year’s program.

Register at: https://ksbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346485&evSubAction=listAll

REGISTER NOW! Baker Sterchi Member and Kansas Bar Association Construction Law Section President Heather Shore is leading and contributing to this year’s KBA Construction Law CLE Conference, taking place June 5 in Olathe, Kansas.

The conference will bring together attorneys and industry professionals for a full day of programming focused on developments impacting the construction industry and is expected to offer 6.5 hours of CLE credit, including ethics credit in Kansas and Missouri.

Heather has played a key role in planning the program and will also co-present a session examining ethical considerations and professional risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in construction-related legal practice. Learn more and register: https://conta.cc/4tOUYId

05/14/2026

Kyla Barry
Hinkle Law Firm Student Scholarship - $5,000

The Kansas Bar Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 recipient of the Hinkle Law Firm Student Scholarship, from Washburn University School of Law.

“I am so honored to be picked as the recipient of the Hinkle Law Firm Student Scholarship. I love my home state and having the support of our Bar Foundation means so much to me. Thank you to those at the Kansas Bar Foundation for investing in me and my future. In addition to this support, I received amazing support from our legal community and the faculty and staff at Washburn Law. The financial support alleviates some of the stress of law school and reminds me to always pay forward the gifts I have been given.”

05/11/2026

AI is changing how attorneys work—but are you using it ethically?
This interactive CLE explores real discipline cases, ethical risks, and practical strategies for responsible AI use in legal practice.

May 13 | Noon - 2 pm
2.0 Ethics CLE | Live Webinar

Register at: https://ksbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346141&evSubAction=listAll

05/08/2026

Register Now for the 144th KBA Annual Meeting, Golf Tournament and Foundation Dinner

We’ve expanded this year’s event to include a Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening, all day CLEs on Thursday, and half-day CLEs with Awards Luncheon on Friday. We also hope to see you at the KBA President’s Cup Golf Tournament at Stagg Hill Golf Club on August 26 and the KBF Foundation Dinner on August 27.

Join us in the Little Apple August 26th – 28th!

Learn more at: https://ksbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=323429