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From the PresidentBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 2Aaron BreitenbachBirds are chirping, trees are blossoming, parts of my yard are green again…we’ve officially survived another Kansaswinter. Soon we’ll settle into the customary three weeks of beautiful spring weather. We’ll have rain and flowers andEaster outfits and all the beauty and renewal spring offers…followed by several months of the hellfire we call summer. But focusing on this season of renewal, another harbinger of spring is the arrival of our new slate of WBA officers.Congratulations to those who won and a hearty thank you to all that stood for election. Like the season itself, eachspring’s WBA election brings with it a new flock of voices to shape the present and future of our organization. Candidly,the Board will have some hard decisions ahead as we traverse the headwinds of declining revenues, but I remainoptimistic about our association and its membership’s willingness to persevere. One recent bit of evidence of the strength of our association was the gathering to support and celebrate Marc Davis’recovery from a series of health issues he’s faced in recent months. Over the course of a Sunday afternoon last month,a multitude of attorneys from a variety of practice areas took time to enjoy some early spring weather at Mort’s withMarc and his family. Some money was raised, but I expect the main benefit Marc felt was the outpouring of prayersand words of encouragement showered upon him. He felt the support of the legal community. We often focus on the “legal” part of that phrase, but the “community” is what I witnessed and I expect Marc felt thatday (and I hope the days since). I could joke about how little effort it takes to get Matt Hesse and Don Peterson tospend time at Mort’s, but the reality is that Robert Moody, Matt Leavitt, and many others put a lot of effort into makingthe event a success. While many in the crowd knew Marc well, there were plenty of others I came across who werethere simply because they heard his story and wanted to help a fellow lawyer in need. That doesn’t sound like acommunity in decline or fractured by the divisions of the day. No, that’s what a healthy, caring community does, and Icouldn’t have been more proud to bear witness to it. And it is because of that underlying foundation of compassion and camaraderie that I am confident the WBA’s futureremains bright. [I mean Scott’s only going to be president for one year, so Michelle and the rest of the Board will surelybe able to get the train back on track soon enough.] Kidding aside, as much as the world may change around us, weremain a community bound by shared experiences, stresses, joys, and failures. We all survived learning to write, think,and argue as attorneys in law school. We are quickly learning there simply are not as many of us around as there oncewas (both in the Bar and the WBA). When one of us is in need, it is good to know there are others among us willing tohelp. We surely will not meet every need, but the fact others are willing to try should give us confidence as we makedecisions about the future of the WBA.Just as attendance at our monthly luncheons continues to grow, I believe we can again grow the WBA’s membership.But doing so will require each of us doing our part to make the WBA a place where others feel as Marc Davis did thatafternoon in March. We all want to feel valued and respected. We should value and show respect to others, especiallywhen they haven’t fully earned it. If we do that, maybe the extreme feelings of “hot” and “cold” can subside and a moregentle spring can last a little longer. Well, maybe in our hearts. We all know there’s no amount of kumbaya that is going to moderate the actual weather inKansas. Springing Forward as a Community

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Dear colleagues and friends:I am writing to thank all of you that donated your gifts of wealth, your valuable time, your efforts and your very generoustreasures to make my event a success. I was and have been overwhelmed by the support and love that I have received. Ieven received gifts from people who did not know me or did not know me well and were moved to help. I want to pay aspecial thanks to Robert Moody, Christine Marie Thomson, Mort’s (Ms. Emma), the Wagonmasters (Matthew Leavitt, Esq),and the Wichita Bar Association, who all went over and beyond to help me and my family. I also thank so many otherswho supported me with prayers, phone calls, text messages, and offers and pledges of support.‘So, what *happened, Marc?’ I went to see my new doctor, William Simon, for a first appointment on December 22, 2023,while I was in the final days of mailing Christmas cards and getting ready some time off work. I had no idea thatDecember 21st would be my last full day of work, and that I would not return to my office until March 8, 2023, only to getpens for my event. *I almost died before and after my new doctor diagnosed my 7.5 CM Aortic Aneurysm in my Abdomen (AAA). I flew toDallas in a private jet from Wesley Hospital’s ER for an open repair procedure, and there were complications during thescheduled six-hour surgery. I had a blood clot break loose and travel in my body, which was treated with a fasciotomyand removal of some of my calf muscles. After more than eleven hours of surgery, I woke up intubated, on a twenty-four-hour dialysis machine, and unable to ambulate or move very well. Notwithstanding, after forty-three days in Texashospitals (12 days of which in the surgical ICU), fifteen hours of surgery, a lot of challenges and several setbacks, mykidneys are fully functioning, my AAA was repaired successfully, I am healing (my leg) well, and I am not facing anythingthreatening my life. In closing, I thank all of you for everything and for supporting me and my family with so much kindness, generosity, andlove. I am, we are, truly grateful.Thank you, Marc C. DavisBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 3

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As we swing into the spring season, all of us at the WBA are preparing for the WBA Continuing LegalEducation seminar calendar to fill up. The spring ramp-up begins with the familiar and popular Spring Ethicsseminar offering two hours of ethics credit on April 7, 2023 beginning at 1:00 pm. Then, on May 19 andagain on June 16, the WBA is offering a unique seminar covering new Kansas eCourt Rules. The seminar willcover various aspects of the new eCourt rules in Kansas, and their impacts on the Courts and practitionersin Kansas, including ways to usefully access public case information using new eCourt systems. WBA willoffer many of the usual seminars throughout the spring, and has also begun to offer a number of OnDemand seminars, which you can view virtually and earn credit at your convenience. For additionalofferings, keep an eye on the WBA CLE web page at wichitabar.org/page/CLE.Attending WBA CLE seminars is one of the best ways for you, the WBA members, to engage in and supportthe WBA. That support element is fundamental. Indeed, the income from CLE offerings is a vital part of theannual funding for the WBA. More importantly, if you are like me and are still very eager to get back to morein-person events and functions and to engage with other members of the WBA, there is no better way to dothat than to attend WBA CLE seminars.In other words, be a good WBA member, and patronize the WBA CLE offerings. You will receive the highestquality programs, you will have an excellent excuse to hob-knob with other colorful WBA members, and youwill help support the WBA in the process. I will see you there!Will WohlfordContinuing Legal Education Committee ChairContinuing Legal EducationDr. Brandon WhippleM A Y O RApril 11, 202311:45 AM- 1 PM225 N. Market St1st Floor ConferenceRoomsWichita, KS 67202Cost: $15 Registration Ends:Friday April 7th @ NoonRegister Hereor email: lreyes@wichitabar.orgBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 4

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(316) 263-2251 ext. 101cmartin@wichitabar.orgCameron MartinCLE DirectorC H E A P E R B Y D O Z E NB E T T E R B Y T H E B U L KWBA Members who choose CBD thisyear can fulfill their 12 hours annualCLE requirements at the modest costof only $320.For the law firm members, hours maybe used by any member of apartnership, professional association,LLC or LLP who is a member of theWBA.25 CLE Hours ..... $775.0050 CLE Hours ..... $1,450.00CLE Discount ProgramsUpcoming CLE SeminarsPlease note: Discount Programs are notapplicable to the purchase of the OnDemand CLE Seminars. On DemandSeminars must be paid in-full in order toreceive credit. Upon registration of the CLE On Demand,an email will be sent to you that includesthe link and the directions on how to viewyour purchase. If you do not receive thatemail, please contact our CLE DirectorCMartin@wichitabar.org. CLE - On DemandSuccession Planning: Beginning Withthe End in Mind (1.0 hr. of Ethics)Diversity (3.0 hrs., including 2.0 hrs. ofEthics)C O N T I N U I N G L E G A L E D U C A T I O NECOURTS RULESFRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023 / 12 PM - 12:50 PM(1.0 HRS.)CLE SEMINAR HOSTED BY INN OF COURTFRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023 / 12 PM - 4 PM(4.0 HRS., INCLUDING 1.0 HR. OF ETHICS)CRIMINAL PRACTICEFRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 / 8 AM - 12 PM(4.0 HRS., INCLUDING 1.0 HR. OF ETHICS)FAMILY LAWFRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 DIVERSITYFRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023 / 9 AM - 12 PM(3.0 HRS.)CIVIL PRACTICETBAMEDICAL LEGALFRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 / 12 PM - 4 PM(4.0 HRS.)SPRING ETHICSFRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 / 1 PM - 3 PM(2.0 HRS OF ETHICS)ECOURTS RULESFRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 / 12 PM - 12:50 PM(1.0 HRS.)BAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 5

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Steve Kerwick, beloved husband and friend extraordinaire, unexpectedly died onNovember 24, 2022. He was a veteran, a graduate of KU law school, and anattorney with Foulston Siefkin for over 30 years. He was married to Teresa, whoalso practiced law with the firm early in her career. Steve was well recognized forhis work in insurance and appellate law and known for his intellect and sense ofhumor. His academic appreciation of the profane was legendary.Kerwick once explained that many of the final words of pilots killed in air-crashes In Memoriam, Stephen M. Kerwick, Esq. (1952-2022)captured on the “black box” flight recorder feature swearing. His point was that swearing must beimportant given its prominence in matters of life and death. Kerwick was a man of eclectic interests; he had an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, professionalwrestling, opera, history, and television shows parodying American culture and society, as well as classicliterature. Steve could do a deep dive into the merits of Team South Park vs. Team Simpsons and debatethe affirmative and the negative with fans of either. For years, Steve arranged excursions to live wrestling matches with young lawyers and law students atFoulston Siefkin, and often led raucous cheers from the cheap seats. A particular fan of Bulldog BobBrown, Steve would lead the crowd to chant “Spit, Bulldog, spit!” A Mad Libs for Steve would include words or phrases like Mensa, cat person, train travel, Nantucket,tips/gifts to the cleaning staff at Christmas, Facebook pseudonyms, largest (and most varied) GreatCourses collection ever, best non-apology apology, quick wit, and kind heart. Foulston Siefkin has a tradition of celebrating the 30th year anniversaries of its lawyers, and when Kerwickspoke at his 30th, his remarks segued into a lecture on Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, a French statesmanand diplomat best known for his capacity for political survival. Asked to share recollections of Steve, Dave Rebein wrote: ”I first met Steve Kerwick at KU Law School. Iwas, of course, impressed with his intellect and humor. It was not until later, however, that I came toappreciate the good man and friend that I had in Kerwick. For 17 years, I organized the SW Bar meeting inDodge City. The SW Bar would typically host 100-130 lawyers from rural Kansas. These lawyers came fromall practice areas and ranged from brand new lawyers to octogenarians. In addition, we hosted trial andappellate judges from Kansas and across the country. It is a challenge to come up with a day-long CLEprogram that will keep an audience’s attention. Over the years, we had all kinds of speakers and topicsfrom criminal law to constitutional law to immigration and family law. But for 17 years, I had oneconstant. Steve Kerwick presented a politically incorrect summary of Civil Law decisions in Kansas. Hisprogram was designed to inform, entertain, and offend (though almost no one took offense because itwas Kerwick). I know that Steve began preparation for the next year the day after the program. I couldalways count on him—and I did.By: Friends of Steve KerwickBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 6

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In Memoriam, Stephen M. Kerwick, Esq. (1952-2022)Every speaker received a special gift. One year it was a set of longhorn steer horns and other years it wascowboy hats and belt buckles. For all of his effort, he accumulated 17 years-worth of gifts that have noutility. Yet he kept coming back. He will be missed.” Chris Steincamp shared this: “One of the things I remember most about Steve was his somewhatunexpected love for professional wrestling, coupled with a love of opera. If you squint really hard, you cansee the similarity. He could carry off a story about the latest wrestling drama with only a twinkle in his eyeto suggest that he well knew that all of it was actually entertainment. He was well known for his CLEpresentations at the KACD which were highlighted with clips and anecdotes from wrestling and otherpopular entertainment. I also remember the fact that even though he had absolutely no obligation to help a young lawyer, such asmyself, practicing in a different law firm, he consistently and repeatedly went far out of his way to helpme. I would have the audacity to call Steve and ask about an area of law that I suspected he was familiarwith, and I was not. (The list of those topics was nearly limitless.) He would tell me to come over toFoulston because he had a few sources that I could look at. By the time I got there, he would have beendown to the law library and laid out all of the relevant materials and have each marked with sticky notes.He would walk me through all of the things he had gathered up and highlight the issues as well as the prosand cons of the authorities. Very much a personalized CLE presentation. I am sure that Steve mentoredmany other young lawyers in the same way, which demonstrates his high level of service to the Bar andthe law, as well as what a great friend he was to have in your corner. Meanwhile, during his day job atFoulston, his appellate work made a huge impact on the application and interpretation of the law.”Steve Kerwick’s name appears as principal brief writer for 254 appellate or federal district court decisions.Judges enjoyed his work. In explaining a series of events that occurred after a verdict came in at a jurytrial, Judge Gary Rulon once asked Steve if he had any legal authority on the issue. “You have tounderstand, Judge,” Kerwick responded, “there is no West’s Key number for a trial judge telling a jury thattheir verdict was wrong, and to go back and do it again.” Kerwick’s last case was a lawsuit Steve and Teresa brought against the State of Kansas in an effort to keepTeresa’s developmentally disabled sister at Parsons State Hospital where she had lived for 50 years. Thecase reached the Kansas Supreme Court and was scheduled for argument when Steve and Teresa werescheduled to be on an Alaskan cruise. There was much back-and-forth with the court clerk about whetherit would be an in-person or Zoom argument as Covid restrictions were winding down. After changing theirschedule at least twice to enable Steve to be in Topeka, if necessary, it was determined they would argueby Zoom. With all of the confusion and schedule revisions, Kerwick forgot to pack a sport coat and tie. Inconversation with the appellate clerk shortly before argument, he mentioned this and asked if he couldappear by Zoom more casually. The clerk was not impressed. So, Kerwick disembarked at a small Alaskaport and walked (on two partially amputated feet) two miles to a Goodwill Store. That is how it happenedthat Kerwick argued his last case in a five-dollar tie and a four-dollar sport coat. But the argument went sowell that the state capitulated a few days later and allowed Teresa’s sister to remain. BAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 7

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In Memoriam, Stephen M. Kerwick, Esq. (1952-2022)If Kerwick had written his own death announcement, it might havebeen “I was born; I blinked; and it was over,” but more likely itwould be 10,000 words, single spaced, with quotes from many ofthe dozens of college level Great Courses in his library, and at leastone phrase in Latin. One thing we are sure of is that he would haverecommended (in the absence of hearing the last word directlyfrom Steve) that you check out the eulogy and song John Cleeseand his friends did for Graham Chapman, co-writer of most of theMonty Python sketches, at Chapman’s send-off. We know thisbecause Kerwick asked that the same song, Always Look on theBright Side of Life, from the movie Life of Brian, be played at hisown funeral—and it was. Case: Eduardo Padron v. Dillon Companies, LLC (2022-CV-1002)Claim: Personal injury. Plaintiff was shopping at the Dillons at 21st and Maize when a Dillons employee hithim in the back with a trolley. Plaintiff claimed the employee was at fault for not looking where she wasgoing and not navigating safely around Plaintiff. Dillons claimed Plaintiff was at fault for taking a stepbackwards without looking first. Plaintiff’s back was injured in the incident and he incurred approximately$9,000 in medical bills through trial. At trial, Plaintiff claimed future medical expenses of $60,000, pastnoneconomic damages of $250,000, and future noneconomic damages of $1,750,000.Judge: Eric A. CommerAttorneys: (P) – Jeff Wilson and Nick French, DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers; (D) – Tad Dower, Gilliland &Green.Length of trial: 3 daysVerdict: For Plaintiff. Defendant found 72% at fault and Plaintiff found 28% at fault. Jury awarded $30,000 infuture medical expenses, $110,000 in past noneconomic damages, and $725,000 in future noneconomicdamages. Total net verdict of $622,800 for Plaintiff. Do you find the civil verdicts important to the Bar-o-Meter? If so, please kindly ask your judge to alertthe Bar-o-Meter or contact the Bar-o-Meter editor to submit a civil verdict.Civil Jury Verdict SummaryBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 8

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JUDGECASEPROSECUTORDEFENSEATTYMOST SERIOUS CHARGERESULTMagana20CR1413Robert ShortStaci LaneBrad Sylvesterct 1-1st degree murder ct 2-2nd degree murderct 3-agg. endanger a child ct 4-agg. endanger a childGuilty;Guilty;Guilty;Guilty Roush22CR0255Shauna LeslieRobert Moodyct 1-agg. domestic batteryNot GuiltyDahl21CR1780Josh StewardStephen Bravect 1-aggravated batteryGuilty of LesserKaufman19CR3009Shannon WilsonPro Sect 1-rapect 2-agg. indecent solicitationct 3-possession of marijuanaGuilty;Guilty;Guilty Kaufman19CR3330Shannon WilsonPro Sect 1-rapect 2-agg. criminal sodomyct 3-agg. indecent libertiesGuilty;Guilty;Guilty Kaufman20CR1209Shannon WilsonPro Sect 1-rapeGuilty Kaufman19CR3328Shannon WilsonPro Sect 1-agg. intimidation witnessct 2-violate protective orderct 3-violate protective orderct 4-violate protective orderct 5-violate protective orderGuilty;Guilty;Guilty;Guilty;Guilty Magana21CR2409Atticus DisneyStephen Bravect 1-aggravated batteryNot GuiltyRundle21CR2493Addison PolkHouston Balesct 1-kidnappingct 2-criminal threatct 3-aggravated batteryct 4-robberyGuilty of Lesser;Guilty;Not Guilty;Not Guilty Criminal Jury SummaryThank you to the District Attorney’s office for providing Criminal jury results each month!Click here to read the new Eighteenth Judicial District Local Criminal Court Rules BAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 9

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K a n s a s L e g a l S e r v i c e sBy Megan Storie and Will HartensteinKansas Legal Services is a statewide, non-profit corporation that is devoted to helping low income Kansans.Currently, Kansas Legal Services provides assistance and legal advice for no cost or at reduced fees toincome eligible individuals in civil matters, including consumer finance, housing, education, employment,elder law, income maintenance, family law, health and individual rights. Offices are located in Dodge City,Emporia, Hays, Hutchinson, Kansas City, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Salina, Seneca, Topeka, and Wichita. Kansas Legal Services – Wichita has expanded within the last year, and we have some exciting changes thatare taking place. We are in the process of relocating to a new building within the next couple of months. OurManaging Attorney, Rhonda Sullivan, is busy overseeing construction, paint, and a potential “green wall.” Beon the lookout for an invitation to our open house later this year! Asylum Program:Kansas Legal Services, in partnership with Kansas State Office Refugee and the International RescueCommittee, has started a new program to provide legal representation in immigration law to Afghan citizensor nationals paroled into the United States between July 31, 2021 and December 16, 2022, part of theOperation Allies Refuge/Operation Allies Welcome (OAR/OAW). Our services primarily focus on assistingthem with their asylum application and representing them at their asylum interviews with U.S. Citizenshipand Immigration Services (USCIS). This particular immigration benefit will allow them to obtain permanentresidence in the United States and eventually, U.S. citizenship. Parent Advocate Program: In 2022, Kansas Legal Services, in cooperation with the Department for Children and Families, developed theParent Advocate Program. This pre-petition program involves advocacy or legal services after a family hascome to the attention of DCF but before a petition to remove a child has been filed with the court. Theparent advocate works to promote family well-being, and they connect parents to local resources, such asmental health support, employment, and education assistance. The attorney assists in civil legal matters,including protection orders, housing, guardianships, expungements, and family law matters. WARP Program: On May 4, 2022, Kansas Legal Services, in collaboration with Wichita Bar Association and Koch Industries,hosted a Driver’s License Clinic. As of 2021, Kansas has more than 213,000 suspended licenses, withapproximately half being located in Sedgwick County. (https://www.kake.com/story/42899819/kake-news-investigates-new-life-for-suspended-drivers-license-reform-efforts). SB 127, which went into effect on May 6,2021, allows for Kansans with suspended licenses to petition the court to waive or reduce fines and fees thatare owed due to traffic citations. In December 0f 2022, the Wichita City Council adopted the Wichita Area Driver’s License Restoration Program(WARP). Kansas Legal Services, in conjunction with the City of Wichita, works directly with individuals in anattempt to restore driving privileges. To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Wichita, Kansas, havecases involving fees, fines, renewal fees, and have a suspended driver’s license. BAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 12

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L a w y e r s G i v i n g B a c kS t a c y O r t e g a w i t h C o u r t A p p o i n t e d S p e c i a l A d v o c a t e sHow long have you been on CASA Board?I joined the Board in March 2020, so three years. Why have you chosen to support that non-profit?I have a special place in my heart for kids, and I have worked in juvenile court andfamily law for 30+ years, advocating for the best interests of children. Having anadvocate for the child victim helps focus on their needs, which are sometimes lost inthe complicated legal proceedings. Many times, the CASA volunteer is able to help bring stability to the child’slife. How are some ways that attorneys can volunteer or support CASA? We would welcome volunteers to assist in training new CASA’s or assisting with our fund-raising events (keep aneye out for the return of our much loved CASA-ino night in September!). We need more attorneys to serve on theBoard. We just moved to our new office space at 2624 E. Central, and we have a “wish list” for some furnishingsand equipment. And, of course, we accept one-time or monthly giving at www.casaofsedgwickcounty.org.Drug Registry Clinic:Kansas Legal Services has been involved in several clinics within the past year. Most recently, Kansas LegalServices, in partnership with the Wichita Bar Association and the Sedgwick County Public Defender Office,hosted a Drug Registry Clinic. Kansans convicted of drug-related offenses can potentially spend 15 years upto a lifetime of being listed on the drug registry. This has the potential to limit availability for jobs, housing,and opportunities to better one’s life. With the passing of Senate Bill No. 366, Kansans convicted with drug-related offenses, and drug-related offenses that have been on the drug registry for five years, can petitionthe court to be removed from the registry. Eligibility requirements are lined out under K.S.A. Section 22-4908. Pro Bono Opportunities:Kansas Legal Services is seeking attorneys interested and willing to volunteer their time and expertise toprovide free services to low income clients. Many of the cases referred will be cases that Kansas LegalServices cannot accept, due to conflicts of interest or other barriers. Clients using the program understandthat the attorney has agreed to provide services at no cost for the referred case only and that they may berequired to pay filing fees, witness fees, etc. Kansas Legal Services is also seeking the involvement of inactive or retired attorneys in Kansas. If you haveeither status on your law license, you may be eligible to work as an emeritus attorney with a not-for-profitprovider of civil legal services on a pro bono basis under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 1404. There are a number of limited scope opportunities that are also available. These include helping on theElder Hotline, various clinics, and assisting at the self-help center located at the Law Library. Theseopportunities allow attorneys to provide limited services to individuals seeking legal advice, and no conflictsare taken back to your office. Attorneys interested in pro bono opportunities should contact the Director ofPro Bono, Joy Springfield, at 785-233-2068 or springfieldj@klsinc.org. BAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 13

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M a r c h M o n t h l y L u n c h e o n R e c a pOn March 14, 2023, the WBA hosted its monthly luncheonwhere Matthew Keenan, the new Executive Director ofKansas Legal Services (KLS) spoke. Keenan previously was a longtime partner of Shook,Hardy, & Bacon, LLP, where he advocated for globalclients as part of the Product Liability Litigation Practice.Keenan also acted as the chair of Shook’s Pro BonoCommittee for eight years with a particular focus onadoptions in Kansas as well as veterans’ issues. Since2019, Keenan has also served on the board of directorsfor the Legal Service Corporation (“LSC”), which is thesingle largest provider of civil legal assistance for low-income people in the nation.KLS is a nonprofit organization that provides equal accessto justice for low-income Kansas across the state’s 105counties. KLS has a staff of 135 individuals, including 50attorneys, and 11 different officers throughout the state. Keenan showed videos that demonstrated how KLS helpsindividuals who have nowhere else to turn. Keenan alsoseeks to reenergize involvement with KLS throughout thestate and the WBA. He specifically spoke on volunteeropportunities available in the Wichita area, includingvolunteering with the PFA docket and participating inexpungement clinics. Keenan looks to cultivate a strongcommitment to social justice and civil legal aid. Foranyone looking to volunteer, contact KLS for moreinformation. BAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 14

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A P R 2 0 2 3W B A e v e n t s C a l e n d a rAll committees meet at the WBA at Noon unless otherwise noted.M A Y 2 0 2 3M/1 Medical Legal Committee MeetingReal Estate Practice & Business Law CommitteeMeetingT/2 Professional Diversity Committee MeetingEstate Planning & Probate Committee MeetingService to the Bar Committee MeetingM/8 Legislative Committee MeetingT/9 Law Day and Awards LuncheonTh/11 Bankruptcy Committee MeetingF/14 Inn of Court Committee Meeting via ZoomW/17 Fee Dispute Committee MeetingTh/18 Board of Governors Committee MeetingEthics Committee Meeting 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.T/23 Continuing Legal Education CommitteeMeeting W/24 Criminal Practice Committee MeetingM/29 SCLL and WBA closed in observance ofMemorial DayM/3 Real Estate Practice & Business LawCommittee MeetingW/5 Lawyers Assistance Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. via ZoomTh/6 WWAA Louise Mattox Award Luncheonhonoring Christy Campbell at LarkspurM/10 Legislative Committee MeetingT/11 Monthly LuncheonW/12 Executive Committee MeetingLaw in Education Committee MeetingFamily Law Committee Meeting 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. via ZoomTh/13 Bankruptcy Committee MeetingSummer Intern Committee MeetingF/14 Inn of Court Committee Meeting via ZoomW/19 Fee Dispute Committee MeetingTh/20 Board of Governors Committee MeetingEthics Committee Meeting 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. M/24 Legislative Committee MeetingT/25 Continuing Legal Education CommitteeMeetingW/26 Criminal Practice Committee MeetingS/29 WBA Family Event @ WSU Baseball GameTailgate @ 12:30 p.m. Game @ 2:00 p.m.YLS Family Event @ Sedgwick County Zoo 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.WALA April MeetingTuesday, April 18th, 202312:00 PM - 1:00 PMSedgwick County Law CenterConference Rooms225 N. Market St.Wichita, Kansas 67202If interested in attending please contactPresident Kelly Rundell at rundell@hitefanning.comSpeaker: Jennifer Hill (McDonald Tinker PA)Topic: Work at Home PoliciesBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 15

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HearsayCongratulations are in order...Tyler Patterson (Patterson Legal) won the Saturday NightLive ticket lottery and got to see Travis “sweet cheeks”Kelce host. Hon. J. Thomas Marten received the JudicialRecognition Award from Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar.b y G a b b y T a t t l e rAttorneys getting together...WBA members giving back...Kurt Kerns (Ariango, Kerns, Mank & White) attended afundraiser for Heartspring. Christy Campbell, SaraZafar, and Joni Franklin of (Franklin Law), AaronBreitenbach (District Attorney’s Office), Deena HysonBailey (Cargill), Rick Bailey (Conlee Schmidt), TammyMartin (Martin Law), and Jessica Suhr (Ward Law) allattended the Hope Gala to benefit the Wichita FamilyCrisis Center. The Honorable Kevin Mark Smithattended an appreciation dinner honoring foster families.Sal Intagliata (Monnat & Spurrier) attended theOklahoma Latino Film Festival. A Naturalization Ceremonytook place on Friday, March 24th, where 122 new citizensfrom 39 countries received their citizenship. Gary Albinpresented the address to the new citizens and Sara Zafarwas the soloist. Hon. Kenneth Gale ruled on the Motionand greeted each new citizen following the ceremony.Christina Hansen (Stinson LLP), Jessica Suhr (Ward Law),Magaret Lyons (Stinson Lasswell), Lynn Ward (WardLaw) and Shannon Braun (Morris Laing) at Junior Leagueof Wichita's Enchanted Gala. Condolences go out to...The friends, family members, and former colleagues ofHarry Najim who passed on March 5, 2023. Ourcondolences also go out to Casey Cotton (Cotton &Pittman) and family on the passing of his sister,Suzanne, on March 13, 2023. On March 5, 2023, over one hundred WBA members,family members and friends of Marc Davis all gatheredat Mort's for a fundraiser to support Marc after heendured a major health scare. Morris Laing celebratedNational Banana Cream Pie Day. Kansas Legal Serviceshosted their first annual attorney retreat in Wichita. HiteFanning attorneys, staff and families attended a WichitaThunder hockey game. Martin Pringle wrapped upBlack History month with a field trip to TKAAM. MartinPringle also learned some self-defense for InternationalWomen’s Day. Karlee Williams (Stinson LLP), KaylaStavinoha (Hinkle), Nicole Phanuef (Foreman Law),Reiley Pankratz (Stinson LLP) and Rebecca Mann(Hinkle) attended the Wichita Women AttorneysAssociation Judges' Luncheon. WBA members attendedthe 28th annual KU Diversity in Law Banquet. Kansas Legal ServicesMartin Pringle Self-Defense Class Martin Pringle at TKAAMWichita Women Attorneys Association Hite FanningTraveling attorneys...Kurt Kerns (Ariango, Kerns, Mank & White) rechargedhis batteries in Arenal, Costa Rica. C. Edward Watson(Foulston Siefkin) traveled to Chicago, Illinois to watchhis daughter’s latest play. Kurt Holmes (Kurt A.Holmes PA) celebrated his 66th birthday in PrincevilleKauai, Hawaii. Suzanne Dwyer (Kansas Legal Services)cruised the islands of the Caribbean. Linda Parks(Hite Fanning) had fun in Boca Raton, Florida and thencruised the Caribbean. Jan Jarman (City of Wichita)enjoyed music, brews, and a few aliens in Tempe,Arizona. Edward Hund (Edward Hund Trial Attorney)was seen traveling his neighborhood on his new 7 Marisol Garcia, Ed Watson, Sara Zafarand Professor Jamila Jefferson-JonesMarisol Garcia, Diana Stanley,and Garrison MatthewsGary Albin Sara Zafar Christina Hansen, Jessica Suhr, MargaretLyons, Lynn Ward, and Shannon BraunBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 16

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Please send news, gossip, pictures, et cetra to Gabby atGabbyTattler@hotmail.com or you can also reach Gabby at theWBA, 225 North Market, Suite 200, Wichita, Kansas 67202 or by fax316/263-0629.NEW STUDENT MEMBERS:Washburn student, Emma Hochman.NEW MEMBERS:Adam Lancelot, Security 1st Title; Scott Nading, DeVaughn JamesInjury Lawyers; Haley R. Sharp, Penner Lowe Law Group; andSummer Stephens, Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson.Moves/Changes:Jason L. Reed is now with McCurdy Real Estate & Auction. JacquelineKelly has moved to work with the City of Derby. Ruslan Ivanov isnow with Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer. Thomas McDowellhas moved his law office to Newton. Kent Voth has opened his ownlaw office. David Hahn has moved to his own law office, Hahn Law.WBA Membersspeed strike. Katy Tompkins (McDonald Tinker) andMatt Olson (Olson Henry) vacationed in Kapalua,Hawaii. C. Edward Watson (Foulston Siefkin) flewacross the pond to celebrate his 30-year weddinganniversary in Rome, Italy. Deena Hyson Bailey(Cargill), Rick Bailey (Conlee Schmidt), and Julia Craft(Joseph Hollander & Craft) attended the Big 12Conference Basketball Tournament. Russ Hazlewood,Jacob Graybill, and Todd Tedesco (Graybill &Hazlewood) were spotted hanging out in London,England. Joni Franklin (Franklin Law) and AaronBreitenbach (District Attorney’s Office) spent SpringBreak in the Dominican Republic. Benjamin Winters(Patterson Legal) spent his Spring Break in Waikoloa,Hawaii. Dan Monnat (Monnat & Spurrier) and GraceWu-Monnat started off the Spring Break season byattending the ABA National Institute on White CollarCrime in Miami, Florida. Amongst the many white-collar authorities, keynote addresses where presentedby Deputy U.S AG Lisa Monaco and Criminal DivisionAAG Kenneth Polite, Jr. John Nodgaard and his wifeMary Lynn just returned from a trip to Antarctica. Johnwas happy to share a few photos with us. Brian Wood(U.S. District Court) and Marcia Wood (Martin Pringle)went to Kentucky over Spring Break for some bourbondistillery tourism. Trent Wetta (Hinkle) and RachelWetta (Foulston) made a stop in Mexico on theirDisney Cruise. Staci Lane (District Attorney’s Office)and her family visited Disney World. Shannon Braun(Morris Laing) and family road-tripped through Texasand New Mexico for Spring Break visiting severalnational parks and spending the night in a bubbleoutside of Big Bend. Rebecca Henry (Olson andHenry) and her family in San Diego on Spring Break.Kurt and Debbie HolmesSuzanne Dwyerand husband PaulLinda Parks andhusband SteveJan Jarman Edward HundMatt Olson andKaty TompkinsGidget andC. Edward WatsonAaron BreitenbachAshley and BenWintersGrace Wu-Monnatand Dan MonnatAntarctica picture fromJohn NodgaardAntarctica picture fromJohn NodgaardAntarctica picturefrom John NodgaardMarcia and Brian Wood Trent and Rachel WettaStaci Lane and her familyShannon Braunand her familyRebecca Henryand her FamilyBAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 17

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Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered - Criminal Defense TrialLawyer - Interested in working at a firm that handles many high-profile criminal jury trials? Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered isseeking an associate attorney who will be involved in the frequentpreparation and trial of criminal cases throughout the state andelsewhere. Salary is commensurate with trial experience andabilities ($90,000 to $125,000). Apply by sending resume todan.monnat@monnat.com.Job OpportunitiesCLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGTHE LAW OFFICE OF SEAN M. DWYER handles all types of employmentlitigation for plaintiffs and defendants, including discrimination, sexualharassment, wrongful termination matters, and federal employee civilservice or discrimination claims. Please call 316/689-4268.Referrals AcceptedSANTO LAW OFFICE, P.A. handles copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets,business/corporate law, and civil litigation. Please call 316/689-4245 orvisit www.santolaw.com for more information. Convenient east sidelocation.Office SpaceSHARED OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE at 2121 W. Maple; use of copymachine, internet and conference room. Davis & Jack, L.L.C. ContactKenneth Jack at 316/945-8521.Prime office space for rent in the Warrior Lawyer building at 328 N Main.Includes large conference room, library, receptionist, wifi, and parking.Short walk to all three courthouses. Contact Adam or Kurt at 316-265-5511.Associate Attorney - Olson Henry, Attorneys at Law, is afamily law firm based in Wichita, Kansas that is dedicated tohelping clients achieve practical and successful outcomeswhen faced with difficult family issues. Our firm has animmediate opening for a dynamic, highly motivated attorneyinterested in family law. This position offers a competitive starting salary, benefitspackage (health care, dental and vision insurance), andemployer matched 401K after six months. There is thepotential for bonuses on top of base salary based onproductivity. Olson Henry will provide a laptop and employer-paidmalpractice insurance, Bar and CLE dues along with a freeparking space. To be considered for our position, please submit yourapplication, resume, transcript, writing sample andreferences to rhenry@olsonhenrylaw.com and/ormolson@olsonhenrylaw.com.If we accept your application, we will be in touch toschedule an interview. We look forward to hearing from you.Unique opportunity in Newton, just north of Wichita, to join ourtwo lawyer firm with a view toward assuming our clients andpractice over time. We think we have a lot to offer here! We focuson school law, estate planning and administration, corporateformation and ongoing advice, some employment law, disputeresolution services and general business and real estaterepresentation and day to day advice. We’ll also offer lots offlexibility to pursue other practice areas should you desire. We’resmall town family friendly and committed to being a great placeto be. $85,000 to $125,000 depending upon experience. Sendresume and cover letter to Joe Robb; Somers, Robb and Robb;joerobb@robblaw.comDomestic Attorney – Young Bogle Wells & Blanchard, P.A. is accepting applications for a qualified domestic law attorney. Thisposition is responsible for providing legal counsel and advice in all aspects of domestic issues. Minimum of three years’ experiencerequired. Compensation and benefits are competitive. Resumes or inquiries may be submitted to: Jerry Bogle at (316) 265-7841 orjerry.bogle@youngboglelaw.com. Young Bogle Wells & Blanchard, P.A. has office space for rent with legal accouterments at One Main Place. Inquiries may be submitted to: JerryBogle at (316) 265-7841 or jerry.bogle@youngboglelaw.com.Jerry Bogle, of Young, Bogle, Wells & Blanchard, P.A. is inquiring if any attorney prepared a will for Kerry Moser. If so, please contact him at (316)265-7841.BAR-0-METER - APR 2023 Page 20

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