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As I write this I’ve just returned from spending avery enjoyable evening with fellow WBA members atan Inn of Court event. It inspired me to write acolumn about our Inn. While many WBA membershave been part of the Inn during its 14-year history,many more have not. And I have the sense that theInn’s purpose and functions are a bit of a mystery tosome. Of course, Inns of Court are primarily an Englishthing. They are the source of legal training, and areorganizations that barristers remain a part ofthroughout their careers to support each other intheir law practices. Years ago, Chief Justice WarrenBurger and others got behind the idea of starting auniquely American version of the Inns of Court as away to promote civility, professionalism, ethics, andexcellence in the practice of law here in the UnitedStates. You can watch a short video at this link withJustice Sandra Day O’Connor and others explainingthe concept. Local lawyers did not initially embrace creation ofan Inn of Court in Wichita. Our Wichita BarAssociation had, and continues to have, a strongspirit of collegiality, professionalism, legalexcellence, and ethics in how our members practicelaw. We did not think we needed anotherorganization dedicated to those principles, and wedid not want a separate organization with limitedmembership that could be seen as having somespecial insider status. So, the WBA created adifferent program called the Trial Lawyer MentoringProject. It was open to all WBA members, but wasfocused on developing and maintaining trial skills. Iparticipated in it, and I got a lot from that program. After some years of that program, the WBA waspersuaded to get on board with what had become alarge number of Inns of Court across the country, andwe created one that fit our local bar. It is part of the WBA, rather than being a separate organization. Wenamed it the Wesley E. Brown American Inn of Court,after our own centenarian federal court judge whowas still on the bench at that time. The WBAsupports the Inn by providing administrativesupport. The Inn supports the WBA by requiringmembership in the WBA, and by holding one or moreCLE seminars each year to benefit the WBA botheducationally and financially. While both organizations have some common goals,they are not at all competitors. The Inn is simply oneway the WBA promotes civility, professionalism,ethics, and excellence in the practice of law. AnyWBA member can apply to be in the Inn, and if youare interested I encourage you to look intomembership. Membership in the Inn is generally anannual thing, starting each year in September. If youwould like to jump in now instead of waiting untilnext summer, contact WBA Executive DirectorVirdena Gilkey, and she can get you started now. The Inn has two main aspects. It meets as a wholegroup several times during the year, usually involvinga dinner and a program. Sometimes the programsare more educational, sometimes more social. TheInn also has a number of smaller teams and each Innmember belongs to one team. A team meets severaltimes during the year in whatever ways suit thatteam. The teams are a great way to get to knowother local lawyers in a non-adversarial setting. Because we are still dealing with COVID, and havingmet mostly by Zoom last year, the Inn is taking aneven more social approach to its meetings this year.Our first general Inn meeting was at the newRiverfront Stadium for an outdoor dinner on theDillons Pavilion and to enjoy a Wind Surge game andan impressive display of lightning as a Kansasthunderstorm approached. Our meeting this eveningwas a walking tour of the outdoor sculptures on the M o n t e V i n e sF R O M T H E P R E S I D E N TAn Inside Look at Our Inn of CourtBAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 2

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Judges' Day Results 2021 Championship Flight1st Place Team Members: Chris Grause Trent Byquist Shannon Wead Sam Walenz2nd Place Team Members: Jeffrey Lowe Eric Parkhurst John Rapp Phoenix Anshutz3rd Place Team Members: Steve Rupert Rocky Weichman Hon. Tyler Roush James Holt4th Place Team Members: Hon. Merlin Wheeler Hon. Glenn Braun Hon. Daniel Creitz Hon. Tim Lahey First Flight1st Place Team Members: Brian Pistotnik John Pistotnik David Lund Paul Good2nd Place Team Members: Hon. Jeff Goering Scott Schneider P. Jay Skolaut Sean Walsh3rd Place Team Members: Stephen House Brent Anderson Steve Speth 4th Place Team Members: Richard Paugh Chris Pate Gary Albin Sarah NewellIndividual Prize WinnersMen's longest drive - Chris GrauseWomen's longest drive - Nanette KalcikMen's closest to pin - David LundWomen's closest to pin - Nanette KalcikRolling Hills Country Club Golf Course Championship Flight1st Place Team Members: Shawn Lautz Hon. Aaron Zarchan Hon. William Kehr Klaus Mueller2nd Place Team Members: Kelly Rundell Linda Parks Larry Gurney Robert Lee3rd Place Team Members: Jay Fowler Michael Fowler Hon. Lee Fowler Hon. Scott McQuin4th Place Team Members: Hon. Jim Beasley Hon. John Sherwood First Flight1st Place Team Members: Jennifer Hill Scott Hill Pam Saenz Evan Hathaway2nd Place Team Members: Marshall Honeyman Joni Franklin Amber Norris 3rd Place Team Members: Sarah Balderas Bruce Swenson 4th Place Team Members: Kayla Stavinoha Blair Bohm Nicole Phaneuf Mike MacPheeIndividual Prize WinnersMen's longest drive - Larry GurneyWomen's longest drive - Joni FranklinMen's closest to pin - Robert LeeWomen's closest to pin - Amber NorrisSim Park Golf CourseClay Shoot Winners Pool Tournament WinnersBest shot - Derek CaseyBest shot judge - Hon. John Broomes2nd Best shot - Terry Fry3rd Best shot - Hon. Mitchell HerrenBest supporting shot - Hon. Linda KirbyMost improved shot - Christine Campbell Championship Division Fred JohnsonTrophy Division 1st place - Eric Yost 2nd place -Tim Moore 3rd place - Hon. Mark Vining 4th place - Chan TownsleyPool Cue Winners Mike Brown Eric YostTrivia Contest1st place team Hon. Sarah Green Jan Jarman Nathan Geffre2nd place team Hon. Kellie E. Hogan Grant Brazill Jaime Blackwell Michelle Smith3rd place team Holly Dyer Gary OwensBike RideTennis/Pickleball TournamentThere were no winners or losers for the bikeride and tennis/pickleball tournament. Bothevents were all in fun!BAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 4

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Denise Neil, writer of the beloved Wichita Eagle news column "Dining with Denise," spoke at the September BarLuncheon, which was catered by Tanya’s Soup Kitchen. Denise spoke about her recently published book, ClassicRestaurants of Wichita, which details the stories of some of Wichita’s favorite eateries. You might know thatWichita birthed such places as White Castle and Pizza Hut, but due to its historic location on the Chisholm Trailand now the I-35 corridor, Wichita has been a prime location for great restaurants. Denise detailed looking through the Wichita Eagle archives in the old Eagle basement and pulling articles fromthe last 100 years and finding articles about cafes, tea rooms, cafeterias, and some favored restaurants that stillsurvive today—I’m looking at you, NuWay and Old Mill Tasty Shop! (In case you’re wondering, NuWay is the oldestWichita original restaurant that is still in its original location.) Members asked Denise about her favorites and which restaurants she wished she had been able to eat at as wellas what restaurants Wichita lost this year (Defazio’s will be missed by all). Throughout her book tour, Denisecontinues to hear about more and more restaurants that were not included, so many so that a volume 2 is surelyin the making. You can find Denise’s book at Watermark Books. October Monthly Luncheon RecapBy: Christine Campbell The Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Section donates funds each year to assist programs and provide Christmasgifts to those residing at our local Salvation Army. The need for funds continues this year, and we ask that you please consider donating. The Salvation Army providesemergency lodging to families in need and serves as transitional housing for families that find themselves betweenemergency housing and permanent housing in the community. In addition to necessary housing for members of ourcommunity, the Salvation Army provides services year-round to those in need. This includes clothing and food, as well asjob training and counseling services. Even a small donation makes a difference in the lives of these children and familiesand allows the Salvation Army to provide the families with services to get them back on their feet. The Young Lawyers Section of the WBA has been fortunate to work with the Salvation Army for more than twenty yearsnow, and it is due to the generous members of the WBA, like yourself. We thank you for your support in our fundraisingefforts, we are happy to answer any questions you may have, and hope to see you at our event. Merry Christmas!T. Chet Compton, YLS PresidentYoung Lawyers Need Your HelpBy: Chet Compton, YLS PresidentBAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 6

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It was difficult keeping up with Ellen House as CourtAdministrator of the 18th Judicial District. Ellen wasalways active in every aspect of the court focusing ontraining, support and service development.Surprisingly, it may be even more difficult to keep upwith her as the newly retired court administrator.Recently, I was able to spend a couple hours withEllen at her favorite local spot, the Rolling HillsCountry Club. I was lucky to get some time duringher one week hiatus between global travels. She hadjust completed a tour of Europe including France,Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Spain and waspacking for a two month trip to Ecuador. Ellen hasalways been an adventurous traveler, all donewithout the benefit of travel agents, organized tours,or guides. This adventurous trait has served her wellthroughout her career with the court. Ellen has neverturned down an opportunity or shied away from achallenge because there was nobody to tell her howto do it. She has always been willing to learn, findout how, and do it. Ms. House came to the courthouse in 1990 as acounty financial specialist working with the courtbudget and accounts. By 1992, she took employmentdirectly with the court as the finance accountantfocusing on the court’s accounts receivable. Herprocesses showed huge success and were soonadopted by the Office of Judicial Administration andmodeled statewide. Her familiarity with both thecounty and the court created an opportunity toimprove relationships and trust between the countycommission, county management, and the court.One of her greatest accomplishments was to switchcourt administration from a strict top-downmanagement to a coordinated departmental teammanagement approach. Her focus was to hire goodpeople, train them well and let them do their jobs.This allowed the clerk's office, technologyinformation, and other support departments toimprove processes and respond more quickly to theneeds of the public and court. If you have an opportunity to discuss courtoperations and development with Ms. House, youwill hear a few catch phrases repeated over andover. "Servant Leadership" meaning how themanager best serves staff by making sure they havethe environment and tools to succeed. "What getsmeasured gets done" meaning remove theguesswork from your plan. A manager needs to test,measure, and modify, or she never gets pastguessing.Ellen House Retirement"What is in the best interest of the court?" a processof removing egos and self-promotion from theprocess. Ellen says that the greatest compliment toany leader/manager is to have a co-worker say"thanks for helping." Such a comment shows thatthe employee recognizes that process and projectwas theirs, inspiring a further sense of ownershipand creativity. When I asked Ellen what challenges she facedduring her 30 years of work with the court, Iassumed it would have something to do withdealing with a string of chief judges with varyinginterests, goals, and management styles. I assumeddealing with people having significant training aslawyers and judges, and little as managers, wouldbe a challenge of learning how to work with andaround a position that changed hands five timesduring her 30 years. She laughed it off and insteadreferred to the constant need to train an increasingworkforce with an increasing workload. She alsoreferred to the challenges of the expanding use ofstatewide technology while still focusing on localneeds. When asked about her biggestchallenge/accomplishment, Ellen did not hesitate tosay COVID 19. Challenges were trying to keep thecourts all operational, maintaining availability to thepublic while helping them and the employees feelsafe was huge, and fixes had to be addressedimmediately. Nor were these one-time fixes.Addressing the pandemic required a constantreview of what was working and what wasn’t.Sometimes it required day-to-day measuring andmodification that needed coordination andcooperation everywhere. Relationships that hadbeen established in the past became invaluable.Being able to communicate immediately with officesof the County Commissioners and management, theSheriff and the District attorney, as well as themultitude of volunteers and vendors, allowed thecourt to continue functioning in a meaningful way. Ellen likes to emphasize the "fun" of her career.She said that she "grew up in that building" withmarriage, career and children. She also tried tomake sure employees were able to experience somefun at work. She established an Employee MoraleCommittee which hosted the annual Halloweendecoration contest and an annual employee picnic. They supported the Judges' annual employeebarbecue and the Courthouse food pantry. Thelatter being a personal act of human service on thepart of many people. By: Hon. James FleetwoodBAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 8

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What are her plans? Once the travel bug is satisfied shewants to stay in the legal field. She will soon complete herprivate investigator license and start a business, offeringa broad spectrum of services to attorneys that couldbenefit from her 30 years of experience in the operationsof the court and related functions. Keep an eye out. Wehaven’t seen the last of Ellen House. Finally, let meexpress my appreciation for all I have learned from myassociation with Ellen as a friend, example, and co-worker. The Young Lawyers Section hosted its annual TrolleyTrek on Friday, October 22, 2021. Approximately 25 younglawyers participated from a wide array of firms andpractice areas. Attendees had a great time traveling tothree different bars around Wichita—the ShamrockLounge, Cowboy Inn, and Mulligan’s Pub. It was a greatopportunity for young lawyers to get to know other younglawyers in a fun, relaxed way. Young Lawyers Section Trolley TrekEllen House in Paris at the Louvre MuseumBAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 9

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2021 Louise Mattox Award Recipient - Jennifer Hill The Wichita Women Attorneys Association celebrated 2021 Louise Mattox Award recipient JenniferHill (McDonald Tinker PA) with a luncheon in her honor on October 14th at Public at the Brickyard’spatio. A sunny and clear autumn day was a lovely setting for the 35 guests in attendance. Louise Mattox was the first woman known to have held an active law practice in Wichita. Incelebration of her, the Wichita Women Attorneys Association annually honors one individual whohas shown support for women in the profession, makes significant contributions to the legalcommunity, and exhibits outstanding professionalism. The first award, given in 1991, went to Louiseherself, and has been given every year since then. In presenting the award to Jennifer Hill, speakers Gaye Tibbetts (Hite, Fanning, and Honeyman,L.L.P.) and Kristen Wheeler (Kansas Board of Tax Appeals) observed that it was clear that Jenniferexceeds these criteria. The list of Jennifer’s accomplishments and attributes, both within the legalprofession and outside of her career, was lengthy and inspiring. Jennifer graciously accepted theaward by thanking and recognizing her husband, Scott Hill (Hite Fanning), and sharing two briefpieces of advice that were given to her. "You only get one reputation in the legal profession, andyou must be careful what you do with it." That was from Judge Marten. The other piece of advice,which Jennifer received from a spin class instructor, delivered in an emphatic tone, is applicable inall areas of life: "Get comfortable being uncomfortable."Jennifer Hill and past recipients at Public at the Brickyard's patio Gaye Tibbetts, Jennifer Hill, and Kristen Wheeler On July 26, 2021, Joni Wilson-Colby succeeded Ellen House as Court Administrator forthe 18th Judicial District. Wilson-Colby holds an undergraduate and Master’s Degreefrom Wichita State University. The Court Administrator works under the direction ofChief Judge Goering. She is responsible for organizing, directing, and coordinating theactivities required to operate all non-judicial areas of the court. Wilson-Colby isresponsible for preparing and managing the budget and approving expenditures.Joni Wilson-Colby succeeds Ellen House as Court Administrator for the 18th Judicial District Wilson-Colby began her career with the 18th Judicial District as a Trial Court Clerk V, a position she heldfor seven years. Her most recent position with the 18th Judicial District was the Program Director for theCourt Trustee’s Office, a position she held from 2007-2021. In her free time, she can be found walking her dog and spending time with family and friends. Her favoriteplace in the world (other than 525 N. Main) is Trinidad, California, with its beautiful coast and redwoodforests. The farthest she has ever traveled from Wichita is to Hong Kong to visit her son who was studyingat Hong Kong University. She loved the trip, but hated the long flight. Wilson-Colby has enjoyed her many years with the court system and looks forward to her new role asCourt Administrator.BAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 11

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Ellen Bertels is a new attorney in Wichita, but herpath is unique from most first-year attorneys. Ellen ispracticing under a two-year Skadden Fellowship atKansas Legal Services, and is the first student fromthe University of Kansas School of Law to receive aSkadden Fellowship. Her Skadden Fellowship is alsothe first one located in Kansas since the programbegan in 1988. The Skadden Foundation, a charitable organizationof the Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP lawfirm in New York, provides annual funding for 28recent law school graduates to do public interestprojects anywhere in the United States. Much likegrant funding, students partner with nonprofit lawoffices to propose a project that targets a particularlegal issue they hope to tackle. This process isextremely competitive, Ellen said, and the fundingprovides a lot of flexibility and stability to younglawyers looking to serve people living in poverty. Thefocus of her fellowship is free legal representation totransgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse Kansansseeking gender marker and name changes. She alsohas some flexibility to provide other civil legalservices to LGBTQ Kansans. In addition to directrepresentation, Ellen also provides public educationand community organizing efforts for the LGBTQmovement in Kansas. She attends Pride events toinform people about her work, assist with panels,hosts Know Your Rights events, and one-dayworkshops. Ellen wants her work to be rooted in localmovements for LGBTQ rights, and that requires "bothdirect representation and to provide resources forother folks to advocates for themselves." An Overland Park native who graduated from KU in2017 with degrees in English and Italian, Ellen foundher path to this fellowship in 2019, while she was aKU Law student. At KU Law, she co-founded theGender Marker and Name Change Clinic at DouglasCounty Legal Aid with her friend Delaney Hiegert.They helped create a practice at the KU Law Clinic ofproviding name changes for low-income trans andnonbinary persons. Ellen met Kansas Legal Services’Executive Director Marilyn Harp because Marilyn hadheard about this work and wanted KLS to publishsome of the educational materials that Ellen andDelaney had created. Ellen says that she and Marilynkept in touch and worked on a few other programstogether during her law school tenure.Ellen Bertels Joins KLS Under a Two-YearSkadden Fellowship Marilyn "was so supportive of this work from the very jump." In 2020, Ellen asked Marilyn if KLS would be willing to host her for a Skadden Fellowship where she would take the pro bono name change work advocacy across the state. Marilyn agreed, and the rest is history. "I had a ton of fun as a member of the KU Law Review, Moot Court team, and the President of the Public Interest Law Society. I chose to move to Wichita, in part because it allows me to easily represent folks in southern, central, and western Kansas, and in part because of the wonderful people who live and practice law here." Most of her referrals are word of mouth, and she does reciprocal referrals with Douglas County Legal Aid and the Washburn Law Clinic when it is convenient. She also has a broad public outreach program, including social media, flyers, and brochures, and a relationship with GLSEN Kansas, which advocates for LGBTQ+ students. Ellen also cold emails organizations, policymakers, advocates, and others. "No one organization or person can undergo the struggle for justice by themselves-- we have to work in community with one another. I want my work to be integrated into the work of other organizations and community organizers seeking access and equality. Often, I'll hear about other organizations that have common goals and fights, and I'll reach out to see how we can work together toward that common goal." "This program means so much to the people I serve. I hope to find avenues for private attorney involvement, like a pro bono clinic of some sort, but those ideas are still in development." Ellen said that the local bar’s clients and other community members can obtain services through KLS' central intake, either online at https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/ or by phone at1-800-723-6953."I've learned so much from current and former KLSstaff, and I'm so excited to spend my fellowshipfiguring out how Legal Aid can best serve transKansans," she said. BAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 12

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Matt Schlapp, former Wichitan and now aconservative media personality in the WashingtonD.C. area, was the after-dinner speaker for the RedMass, celebrated September 23rd at the Cathedral ofthe Immaculate Conception here in Wichita. He spoke to 175 lawyers, judges, legislators, clergyand guests, including many from surroundingcounties and other areas of the state. The Red Massis celebrated annually here in Wichita, and originatedin 13th Century England—where judges were clad inred. Bishop Kemme, for the first time in his seven yearsas bishop, was unable to attend, and appeared onlyby video, welcoming the attendees and explainingthat he was in Honolulu, Hawaii to accompany theremains of Chaplain Capt. Emil Kapaun back toKansas. Diocesan Chancellor Fr. Brian Nelsoncelebrated the mass in place of the Bishop. Mr. Schlapp addressed the group, not as aconservative spokesman, but rather as a citizen andfather of five, facing the society emerging in andaround Washington D.C. He was aided in this by hisbrother Andy, still a Wichitan and himself a"strategist," who proposed questions to him andrecognized questions from the audience. Amongthose recognized was former Wichita Mayor SueSchlapp—yes, Mr. Schlapp’s mother—whose lastquestion was, "And what time will you be hometonight?" When asked important events in Washington thathad affected his life, Mr. Schlapp recounted that hemet his now wife Mercedes while both were working Wichita's Red Massat the Whitehouse. He had been dating her for abouta month when 9/11 happened. When he was finallyable to make contact with someone in Wichita, it washis younger sister, who said, "Where’s Mercy? Youneed to find her and tell her you love her and you’regoing to get married!" Schlapp said that struck him asa pretty good idea. They now have five daughters. Considering challenges that parents face today,Schlapp said, "People say there’s my truth, whichmeans truth is whatever you want it to be, wherewords don’t have meaning." Asked whether dialogmight still occur, Schlapp responded that dialog usedto be usual and expected, especially from his liberalfriends who took pride in being broad-minded. Helamented that it was no longer the expectation. Hedid not blame either political party for this, butradicalism. "Even my Democrat friends don’t like it."Schlapp said, "Doors have been shut purposely, andwe need to get back to the basics: like the GoldenRule." The concluding question was what he did to escape,and Schlapp replied that he used to relax withtelevision, which he loved and had several giantscreens. "Now they’re dark." he said. "We startedpraying more as a family." "Out of nowhere westarted reading books as a family—like in our familyroom." He ended by saying, "Stop watching so muchnews. It’s all repetitive. If you don’t watch news fordays at a time, you still know what’s going on."By: Judge Dan BrooksBAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 13

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January BaileyPaula Langworthy and husband KurtMarty Keenan (Martin J. Keenan) hasbeen writing a novel for the past tenyears titled Joan Bondurant and HerTimes. The book should be in print thisChristmas for everyone to enjoy. GloriaFlentje was inducted into the NorthHigh Hall of Fame. Robert Coykendallcelebrated 40 years at Morris, Laing,Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chartered.Paula Langworthy (ReddickLangworthy Family Law) and husband,Kurt, found the River Festival’smedallion. John Rapp (Hinkle Law Firm)was selected to the committee tochoose finalists for the next federalmagistrate judge for Kansas.Congratulations to January Bailey ofPrelle Eron & Bailey. January has beennamed to the American BankruptcyInstitute's 2021 "40 Under 40"honorees. The annual featurerecognizes the nation's top futureinsolvency professionals who arecommitted to the highest standards ofachievement at work and in theircommunities.Hearsayb y G a b b y T a t t l e rCondolences go out to...Ron Paschal (District Attorney’s Office)and family on the passing of hismother, Marjorie, on October 4, 2021.Our thoughts and prayers go out toJane Deterding (Citizens Bank ofKansas) on the passing of her sister,Amy Keeny, on October 11, 2021. Congratulations are in order...WBA members gettingtogether...The Law Offices of Morris Laing had awine tasting party for the firm hostedby Robert Anderson and his wife,Carnella, in their backyard. RachaelPirner (Triplett Woolf Garretson) andJoni Franklin (Franklin Law Office)attended the 2021 Section of FamilyLaw Fall CLE Conference at Disney’sYacht & Beach Club in Buena Vista,Florida. WBA members participated inthe Wichita Wagonmasters DowntownChili Cook-off. McConnell Law Firmtook first place in the salsa contest.Erica Lopez’s Emerson Biggins walkedaway with many awards such asRestaurant Champion and People’sChoice to name a few. Prochaska,Howell, & Prochaska took fourth placein the chili contest. Jack Focht and Gloria FlentjeBob CoykendallWBA members giving back...Benjamin Winters (Patterson LegalGroup) was the soloist at theNaturalization Ceremony at WSU onConstitution Day. J.T. Klaus (TriplettWoolf Garretson) was the Master ofCeremonies for Party on the Plaza,Newman University’s annual fund-raising event for student scholarships.Triplett, Woolf & Garretson was asponsor for this event. The HonorableEric Williams and MagistrateFrancessca Montes-Williamsattended the KFL Fall Fling. Joseph,Hollander & Craft once again was theofficial sponsor for the Wags &Whiskers event to benefit the WichitaAnimal Action League. Jennifer Hill(McDonald Tinker), Joni Franklin, SaraZafar (Franklin Law Office), KristenWheeler (Board of Tax Appeals), andMargie Jennings Meier met at theMonarch for Purple Smiles to benefitthe Wichita Family Crisis Center. LindaParks, Kelly Rundell (Hite, Fanning &Honeyman), Rachael Pirner (TriplettWoolf Garretson) and Amy Lemley(Foulston Siefkin) attended the 2021Women’s March. The Honorable EricWilliams spoke to several classes atMaize South Middle School on the Billof Rights. Rhonda Sullivan (KansasLegal Services) decorated her frontyard with skeletons galore to get intothe Halloween spirit. Jennifer Hill(McDonald Tinker) and Deena HysonBailey (Cargill) participated in thePurple Mile walk for Domestic ViolenceAwareness!J.T. KlausBAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 15

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Traveling attorneys...Kelly Rundell (Hite, Fanning &Honeyman) swung through the trees onher recent trip to Colorado. TheDeVaughn James Injury Lawyerstreated their team members to anawesome trip to Turks and Caicos. TripShawver attended a family wedding inKansas City. Sylvia Penner (Penner LoweHon. Eric N. Williams and MagistrateFrancessca Montes-WilliamsJennifer Hill, Joni Franklin, Margie JenningsMeier, Sara Zafar, and Kristen WheelerDeena Bailey and Jennifer Hill Rachael Pirner, Linda Parks,Kelly Rundell, and Amy LemleyDeVaughn James Injury LawyersGilman familyKurt Kerns and wife NicoleRoss Alexander and son TimMatthew Flesher and Amber NorrisMargaret Disilvestro andhusband CodyLaw Group) and husband Craig,celebrated 15 years of marriage with afamily trip to San Antonio, Texas.Katie Gilman (District Attorney), Pattiand Tom Gilman (Hinkle Law Firm) andbrother, Sam, took in the beauty of theGrand Canyon. Kurt Kerns (Ariagno,Kerns, Mank & White) and wife, Nicole,attended Lionel Richie live in LasVegas, Nevada. Ross Alexander andson, Tim, dressed to support team USAat the Ryder Cup in Kohler, Wisconsin.Matthew Flesher (Textron Aviation,Legal Dept.) and Amber Norris (ButlerCounty Attorney’s Office) enjoyed aconcert with great views at Red Rocksin Colorado. Bill Cummings(Cummings & Cummings) played around of golf at Paako Ridge in SandiaPark, New Mexico. Marc Powell(Powell Law Office) witnessed the fallfoliage in Colorado. Amanda Marino(Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace Bauer)and Andrew Marino (Gibson, Watson,Marino) enjoyed some beach time inthe Dominican Republic. DavidHawley (Law Office of David Hawley)and wife, Linh, celebrated theiranniversary in Portland, Maine.Margaret Disilvestro (Stinson,Lasswell & Wilson) and husband, CodyLyons, had a babymoon in MackinacIsland, Minnesota. The HonorableKellie Hogan enjoyed some vacationtime in Maine. BAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 16

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On the move and changes...Kelsey Moore is now withMcCurdy Auction; Ty Patton is nowat the Thrive Restaurant Group. Welcome new lawyers...Rylee Broyles and Desiree’ Smithhave joined Joseph, Hollander &Craft; Sarah Buchanan has joinedFoulston Siefkin; Megan Bucher,has joined the Butler CountyAttorney’s Office; Valeria Carbajalhas joined Reddick LangworthyFamily Law; Marisol Garcia andGarrison Matthews are newassociates with Martin, Pringle,Oliver, Wallace & Bauer; Ian Hugheshas joined the Adams Jones LawFirm; William Mitchell has joinedthe Sedgwick County DistrictAttorney’s Office; Erick Nordlinghas joined Kramer, Nordling &Nordling; Reiley Pankratz has joinedStinson LLP; Dakota Persinger hasjoined DeVaughn James InjuryLawyers; D. Pamela Saenz andPeter Qiu are now with Hite,Fanning & Honeyman; JacobSchmidt and Tyler Laudick havejoined the U.S. District Court ofKansas; Bailey Schmiedeler,Kristen Stinnett, and Daniel Wellshave joined the Sedgwick CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office; CynthiaZaczyk has joined Cordell Law. Be on the lookout in future Bar-o-Meter issues for more informationabout Wichita’s newest members ofthe bar.And new student members...From Washburn University School of Law: Gabrielle Altenor, Kelly Guevara-Ramirez, and Nicholas Kaechele.BAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 17

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DECEMBER 2021Th/25 SCLL and WBA Closed in Observance of ThanksgivingF/26 SCLL and WBA Closed in Observance of ThanksgivingNOVEMBER 2021WBA Events CalendarAll committees meet at the WBA at Noon unless otherwise noted.M/1 Real Estate & Business Law Committee Meeting (Cancelled)Medical-Legal Committee MeetingPro Bono Committee MeetingT/2 Estate Planning & Probate Committee Meeting (Cancelled) Professional Diversity Committee Meeting via ZoomService to the Bar Committee Meeting (Cancelled)Senior Lawyers Section Meeting at 5:00 p.m. (Cancelled)M/3 Civil Practice Committee Meeting (Cancelled)Lawyers Assistance Committee Meeting from4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Th/4 Bankruptcy Committee MeetingBar-o-Meter Committee MeetingM/8 Legislative Committee Meeting Technology Committee Meeting (Cancelled)T/9 November Monthly Luncheon Guest Speaker: Representative Stephanie ByersAn American Politician and Educator KansasHouse of Representatives, 86th DistrictIn-person with lunch at the Sedgwick County Law Center, 225 N. Market,1st Floor Conference center starts at 11:45 a.m.and Virtual via Zoom starts at noon. W/10 Family Law Committee Meeting via Zoom 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.Th/11 SCLL and WBA Closed in Observance of Veterans DayF/12 Inn of Court Executive Committee MeetingM/15 Membership Committee MeetingPro Bono Committee MeetingW/17 Fee Dispute Committee Meeting via ZoomMentoring Committee MeetingTh/18 Board of Governors MeetingWichita Family Crisis Center Board of Directors MeetingEthics Committee Meeting at 3:00 p.m.Summer Intern Committee MeetingT/23 Continuing Legal Education Committee MeetingW/24 Criminal Practice Committee MeetingW/1 Civil Practice Committee Meeting Lawyers Assistance Committee Meeting from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Th/2 Bar-o-Meter Committee Meeting M/6 Real Estate & Business Law Committee MeetingMedical-Legal Committee MeetingT/7 Estate Planning & Probate Committee Meeting Professional Diversity Committee Meeting Service to the Bar Committee MeetingSenior Lawyers Section Meeting at 5:00 p.m.W/8 December WBA Holiday Dinner from 5:00 -7:00 p.m.Candle Club located in Prairie Village Center6135 E. 13th St. North, Wichita, KS 67208Family Law Committee Meeting via Zoom 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.Th/9 Bankruptcy Committee MeetingExecutive Committee Meeting Summer Intern Committee MeetingYoung Lawyers Section Meeting (TBD)F/10 Inn of Court Executive Committee Meeting M/13 Legislative Committee MeetingTechnology Committee Meeting W/15 Fee Dispute Committee MeetingMentoring Committee MeetingTh/16 Board of Governors MeetingEthics Committee Meeting at 3:00 p.m.BAR-O-METER LITE - NOVEMBER 2021PAGE 18

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