2017 SMBA Law Day

Presented by

Wednesday, May 3, 2017Hickory Hills Country Club

The 14th AmendmentSection 1.All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2.Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State.

Section 3.No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

Section 4.The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.

Section 5.The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.

The 2017 Law Day U.S.A. theme inspires us to reflect on the many ways that this transformative amendment has reshaped American law and society. Through its Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection clauses, the 14th Amendment advanced the rights of all Americans. It also played a pivotal role in extending the reach of the Bill of Rights to the states. Ratified during Reconstruction a century and a half ago, the Fourteenth Amendment serves as the cornerstone of landmark civil rights legislation, the foundation for numerous federal court decisions protecting fundamental rights, and a source of inspiration for all those who advocate for equal justice under law.

2017 SMBA LAW DAY LUNCH

WELCOME Jarica Oeltjen, Law Day Chairman

NATIONAL ANTHEM Darby Vincent

INVOCATION The Honorable Thomas Mountjoy

PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AWARDS Crista Hogan, Executive Director • Teen Court Advocate Award • John D. Ashcroft SMBA Scholarship

2017 LAW DAY ADDRESS Sean O’Brien Professor of Law University of Missouri, Kansas City

PRESENTATION OF LAW DAY AWARDS Ginger Gooch, SMBA President • Equal Access to Justice Award • Liberty Bell Award • Distinguished Attorney Award

OUR FIRM PROUDLY SUPPORTS

SMBA LAW DAY AND THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM

TOM STRONG

STEVE GARNER

JEFF BAUER

NEIL CHANTER

CHANDLER GREGG

GRANT RAHMEYER

NICK SNICK SMART

CALEB WAGNER

JACOB LEWISNever Give Up1320

2017 SMBA Poster ContestPresented by Strong Garner Bauer

The 14th Amendment theme inspired a record 152 entries in 2017 SMBA Law Day Poster Contest. A ceremony was held April 8 at the Library Center to honor the young artists, and the posters were displayed in the concourse for three during which time 28,046 library patrons had the opportunity to view the artwork and contemplate the Law Day theme.

Carter Martin, First Place Wilson’s Creek Intermediate School, 5th Grade

Annabel Scholz, Second Place Pershing Elementary School, 4th Grade

Sara Gerety, Third PlaceImmaculate Conception School, 5th Grade

Honorable MentionAnna Wallace • Ben Ruter • Blakely True • Britney Ung • Carlie

Patton • Darla Bauer • Donovan Vargas • Ella Weiss •Gabrielle Pitts • Hollis Turner • Lauren Gollhofer • Mackenzie Kruger • Maddie Hampton • Maren Beall • Mary Wilkins • Nadia DePriest • Paige

Starnes • Ridge Tate • Sahara Smith • Sarah Han

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2017 SMBA Essay ContestPresented by Neale & Newman

One hundred fifty-four area middle school student penned their thoughts on the 14th Amendment for the 2017 SMBA Law Day Essay Contest. The top essay authors were honored in a joint poster and essay award ceremony at the Library Center. The April 8 ceremony was attended by a standing room only crowd of proud parents and supporters.

First PlaceMason Brown

8th grade, Jarrett Middle School

Second PlaceGrisham Aleshire

8th grade, Immaculate Conception

Third PlaceErin Jarvis

8th grade, Immaculate Conception

Honorable MentionBraden Henley • Taylor Collins • Drew Stevenson • Will Squibb •

Kathryn Hammock • Hayley Singleton • Veronica Fulnecky • Zomor Baron • Emme Ast • Kyleigh Pfitzner • Bella Guilliams • Zabelle

Baron • Drew Stufflebam • Sophia Samala • Hudson McBratney • Grace O’Reilly • Leah Zolfaghari • Maggie Wilkinson • Calla Yearta-

Sothern • Kailee Earwood • Hugh McWay • Joseph Nguyen

SMBA LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPThe John D. Ashcroft scholarship is selected annually from applicants in their 1L or 2L year of law school. The scholarship is a onetime award of approxi-mately $1,500 and is issued to the university in the fall of the year following the selection. The scholarship has provided over $30,000 in financial assis-tance to law school students since its inception. Information and application details available at springfieldbar.com.

2017 Danielle Reid2016 Cailynn Hayter2015 Hunter Horton2014 Yelena Bosovik2013 Nate Dunville2012 Bryan Fisher2011 Ashley Gross2010 Jack Hyde2009 Andrea Long Lucinda Housley2008 Jeremy Cranford Sarah Placzek2007 Brooke Robertson2006 Jennifer Stonecipher

2005 John McLeod Brett Magers2004 Ryan Reynolds2003 Kory Stubblefield2002 Erick Creech2001 Jeffrey L. Schultz Natalie Ann Voris2000 Mendie Giles Morgan Ash1999 Jayme K. Murray1998 Jennifer Graddy1997 Ginger Gooch1996 Tobias Teeter1995 Brenda Gann

TEEN COURT AWARD

2017 Cameron Linch Madison Carroll2016 Jordan Reynolds2015 Zachary Carroll Maggie Chappell2014 Telyse Masaoay2013 Shane Smith Jennifer Albright2012 Shane Rader2011 Hannah Adams

2010 Matt Prince2009 Paige Bolduc2008 Vanessa Lea2007 Grace Prewitt2006 Kelby Dickensheet2005 Jon Michael Reece2004 Mario Esquivel2003 Venna Quinn2002 Courtney Herren

LIBERTY BELL AWARD

The purpose of the Liberty Bell Award program is to recognize service which strengthens the effectiveness of the American system of freedom under law and encourages respect for our legal system. Nomination information available at springfieldbar.com.

2017 Kathleen O’Dell2016 Thomas Peters 2015 Anne Marie Frost2014 Jody Austin2013 Bob Dixon2012 Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers 2011 Bob Horton2010 Lynn Rowe2009 Morey Mechlin2008 Jim Anderson2007 Dr. Kenneth Rutherford2006 Cynthia Rushefsky 2005 Michelle Davidson 2004 Kevin Baker 2003 Marcia Johnson Phyllis Shestak 2002 Kay Murnan2001 Truly Applegate 2000 Mickie Stark 1999 Dr. Ruth Bamberger 1998 Sue C. Terry 1997 Stacy Sherrod 1996 Debora S. Biggs 1995 Jo Thompson 1994 Linda Maggard 1993 Fern Bookwalter 1992 Dr. Alice Bartee 1991 Traci Bauer

1990 Jack Harmon 1989 Bob Bilyeu 1988 Robby O’Neal 1987 Sister Lorraine 1986 York Johnson1985 Jane Coughenour1984 Dr. Fred L. Hamburg1983 Gracie Gardner1982 James D. Hutchinson1981 Dr. Roy Grando1980 Manda Boykin1979 Mrs. Pat Walker1977 Rev. Dorsey E. Levell1978 Dr. Duane G. Meyer 1976 C.J. “Buck” Tindle1975 W. Fred Schaeffer1974 Richard A. Birmingham1973 Dr. Durward G. Hall1972 Otis D. Emmert1971 B. Harry Nicholson1970 James R. Craig John Wylie 1969 Barbara Clauser1968 C. Frank Knox1967 Dr. William E. Everheart1966 William Henderson1965 Dr. L.E. Meador

EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AWARD

The Equal Access to Justice Award was established to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the mission of Legal Services of Southern Missouri, both through Volunteer Lawyers Project hours and judicare hours.

2017 Amanda Brown2016 Brett Schneider 2015 Jenifer Placzek 2014 John Hacker2013 Derek Ankrom 2012 Lisa Sims 2011 Justin Rouse2010 Jim Sharp2009 Marsha Jackson2008 Jason Umbarger2007 Nick Venute2006 Jason Clough2005 Millie Donahoe

2004 Jon Gold2003 James Arneson2002 Evelyn Gwin Mangan2001 Carl Lippelman2000 Deanna Scott1999 Ken Reynolds1998 Christian Wise1997 Betty Pace1996 Kay and Richard Van Pelt1995 Richard Dorr1994 Jerry Redfern1993 Bill Prince

JUDICIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

The purpose of this award is to recognize members of the bench who exemplify the highest legal and ethical standards to which all in the legal profession should strive. The minimum criteria for the award are: That the judge be a member in good standing of the SMBA; That the nominee exhibits high standards on the bench for 5 years or more; That the judge be actively involved in service to both the legal and non-legal community; That the nominee is an active and supportive member of the SMBA. The next presentation of this award will be Law Day 2018. Nomination information available at springfieldbar.com.

2016 The Honorable Michael Cordonnier2012 The Honorable James England2010 The Honorable Nancy Rahmeyer2009 The Honorable Richard Dorr2008 The Hon. J. Miles Sweeney2007 The Honorable Don Burrell, Jr.

DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEY AWARD

The SMBA Distinguished Attorney Award recognizes a member of the Bar whose practice of law epitomizes the highest legal and ethical standards to which all attorneys should strive. This award is presented annually to a member of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association who has exhibited exemplary standards in the practice of law for 20 or more years and has actively served both the legal and non-legal community. The Distinguished Attorney Award is the highest honor bestowed by the SMBA. Nomination information available at springfieldbar.com.

2017 Gary Cunningham2016 The Hon. J. Miles Sweeney 2015 Bill Powell 2014 The Hon. John Holstein 2013 Leland Bussell 2012 Lincoln Knauer 2011 Richard Owensby2010 Virginia Fry2009 Kenneth Reid2008 Raymond Whiteaker2007 Glenn Burkart2006 Ransom Ellis, Jr.2005 Tom Strong2004 Warren Stafford2003 William A. Dalton2002 John Hulston2001 Fred Hall2000 Jerry Redfern1999 Bill Clampett

2017 LAW DAY SPONSORS

Red Level

Baird, Lightner, Millsap, PC

Central Bank / Central Trust

Haden, Cowherd & Bullock, LLC

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Law Office of Dee Wampler & Joseph Passanise

Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC

Placzek Winget & Placzek

Pratt & Grisham, LLC

Spencer Fane, LLP

Proud to SupportLaw Day 2017

C. Ronald BairdJohn R. LightnerMark J. MillsapBrett W. Roubal

J. Matthew MillerTina G. FowlerPatrick R. Baird

Jennifer A. MuellerRachel A. Riso

Katherine A. O’DellAlex W. Davis

J. Isaac LightnerCatherine E. Moore

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In dedication and in memory of our founder: Grant Q. Haden

(1954-2016)

Randy Cowherd Rob Bullock

David Adair Jeff Laney Catherine Reade

Kregg Keltner Laurel Stevenson

Phil Quinn

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Witness preparation, trial support, mock trials, alternative dispute resolution, litigation assessment.

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     The experienced  family  lawyers at Pratt & Grisham  focus on  the  individual needs of  clients.  High‐quality client services and unwavering dedication to each case have created a reputation for excellence.     Pratt & Grisham  lawyers deal exclusively  in Family Law  issues,  including Dissolution, property division, maintenance, child support and custody.     John  Pratt  has  received  the  Best  Lawyer  in  America  Award  for more  than  10  years  and  is designated a Super Lawyer.  He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and received the prestigious Roger Krumm Award for the Missouri Bar Family Lawyer of the Year.     Shannon Grisham concentrates her practice  in the area of Family Law,  including dissolutions, modifications, guardianships, paternity and adoptions.   She  is chair of  the Missouri Bar Family Law Conference.   She was named 2017 Forty under Forty by  the Springfield Business  Journal.  Also in 2013, she was named an Up And Coming Lawyer by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.       Andy Scholz also practices Family Law.   He previously was with the Attorney General’s office and was a Boone County Assistant Prosecutor.   He was a former chair of the SMBA Family Law Section.  He is a speaker at the annual Family Law Conference.     Brennan Pratt,  the newest member of  the  firm, obtained his  Juris Doctorate degree  in 2014 from Saint Louis University School of Law.  He practices in the Family Law area. 

 

Spencer Fane is pleased to join you in the celebration of Law Day.

As a supporter of the SMBA and the Springfield community, we are proud to do our part to advance the cause of liberty and justice for all.

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2017 LAW DAY SPONSORS

White Level

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Ellis, Ellis, Hammons & Johnson, PC

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John M. Carnahan, III

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Attorneys at Law

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2017 LAW DAY SPONSORS

Blue Level

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Askinosie & Bilyeu, LLC

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Bryan & Amber Musgrave

Carmichael & Neal PC

Carver, Cantin & Mynarich

Dwight Rahmeyer

Easter Law Firm, LLC

Hyde, Love & Overby, LLP

Kirkland Woods & Martinsen PC

Millington, Glass, Love & Young

Missouri State University, Department of Political Science

Ron Stenger Companies

Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, PC

The Law Offices of PalmerOliver, PC

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2017 LAW DAY COMMITTEE

Jarica Oeltjen, ChairChantel Alberhasky

Melissa BadeMarianne Banks

Joseph EasterRandall EggertGinger Gooch

Jared GuemmerAntonio Hansberry

Ty HardenCrista Hogan

Summer Masterson-GoethalsMark McQueary

Michelle MoulderAshley NorgardRobert PalmerAdam PihanaBrennan Pratt

John PrattGretchen RussellLee Ann Walker

LAW DAY PROCLAMATIONProclamation issued by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 3, 1958.

WHEREAS it is fitting that the people of this Nation should remember with pride and vigilantly guard the great heritage of liberty, justice and equality under law which our forefathers bequeathed to us; and

WHEREAS it is our moral and civic obligation as free men and as Americans to preserve and strengthen that great heritage; and

WHEREAS the principle of guaranteed fundamental rights of individuals under the law is the heart and sinew of our Nation, and distinguishes our governmental system from the type of government that rules by might alone; and

WHEREAS our government has served as an inspiration and a beacon light for oppressed peoples of the World seeking freedom, justice and equality of the individual under law; and

WHEREAS universal application of the principles of the rule of law in the settlement of international disputes would greatly enhance the cause of a just and enduring peace; and

WHEREAS a day of national dedication to the principle of government under law would afford us an opportunity better to understand and appreciate the manifold virtues of such a government and to focus the attention of the World upon them;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, May 1, 1958 as Law Day - USA. I urge the people of the United States to observe the designated day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I especially urge the legal profession, the press, and the radio, television and motion picture industries to promote and to participate in the observance of that date.