Join the Douglas County Bar Association, Thursday, November 15, 2018, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE. This CLE will be held at the Lawrence Public Library.

Louis Clothier, Executive Director of the Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program will be presenting Compassion Fatigue.

NOTE: This CLE will be held at the Lawrence Public Library not the Courthouse!!! 

Join the Douglas County Bar Association, Thursday, July 19, 2018, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE.

Joseph N. Molina III, the Legal Affairs Director for the Kansas Bar Association since 2008 will be discussing Legislative Updates.

THIS CLE WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE COUNTY COMMISSION ROOM AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE!!!

Get your ethics credit! Join us at noon on Thursday, June 21, 2018 for "Recent Ethics Developments" presented by Stan Hazlett.

The DCBA is pleased to announce that this year's Summer Social will be hosted by Judge Sally Pokorny (MAP) on Thursday June 14, 2018.

Come enjoy a relaxing evening featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by Merchant's Pub & Plate, refreshments provided by the DCBA, and interesting conversations provided by members of our local bar association.

RSVP here by Friday, June 8th, 2018.

Judge Sally Pokorny's Home
402 N Daylily Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66049

NOTE: This event will take the place of our monthly June social.

NOTE: This CLE will be held at the Lawrence Public Library not the Courthouse!!! 

Join the Douglas County Bar Association, Thursday, May 17, 2018, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE.

Lauren Bonds from the ACLU will be discussing first amendment issues. 

NOTE: This CLE will be held at the Lawrence Public Library not the Courthouse!!! 

Join the Douglas County Bar Association, Thursday, April 19, 2018, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE.

David Trevino will be discussing immigration issues. 

UPDATE: The CLE has been moved from the Jury Assembly Room to Judge Huff's courtroom. Along with this change, no food or drink will be allowed.

Join the Douglas County Bar Association, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE.

Sarah E. Warner of Thompson Warner, P.A. will be presenting "the Top 10 Civil Cases from 2017."

Join the Douglas County Bar Association, Thursday, February 15, 2018, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE.

Mike Hoeflich, Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas School of Law will be discussing ABA Op. 477R on protecting client confidences in the age of hacking and the 2015 FBI Cybersecurity Division white paper on "best practices" for preventing and, if necessary, dealing with a cyber intrusion. 

The CLE will take place at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, Jury Assembly Room (lower level).

January DCBA Brown Bag CLE

Join the Douglas County Bar Association, Thursday, January 18, 2018, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE.

Meredith Schnug, Clinical Associate Professor of Law, Legal Aid Clinic at University of Kansas School of Law will present "Clean Slate:  Using Expungement Law to Address Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions."

The CLE will take place at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, Jury Assembly Room (lower level).

This December, please join us a week early for the Douglas County Bar Association's Brown Bag CLE.

This month our presenter will be the Kansas Department of Revenue's Ted E. Smith, Deputy General Counsel, Legal Services Bureau who will be presenting his CLE: The Near Future Of Autonomous Vehicles And The States' Regulatory Push To Prepare.

You can download the CLE materials by clicking this link.

The Douglas County Bar Association is hosting its annual Holiday Party December 11 at Maceli's in Downtown Lawrence.

There will be a hosted bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Musical entertainment will be provided by the Lawrence Free State High School Orchestra Ensemble.

The cost is $20 per attendee.

Please RSVP by Friday, December 8, 2017, to Andy Bauch at abauch@douglascountyks.org or by mailing this form (CLICK HERE FOR FORM).

Mail your check payable to the Douglas County Bar Association to:

DCBA
P.O. Box 1966
Lawrence, KS 66044

Kaitlin Alegria -Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.  Kaitlin will present on PFSSA: New legal remedy for sexual assault victims. 

Thursday, October 19, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Douglas County Law Judicial & Law Enforcement Center
Jury Assembly Room (lower level)  
CLE Materials will be posted on the DCBA website when available.

Matt Donnelly is the DCBA CLE coordinator for 2017-2018. If you have any interest in being a presenter, please email Matt.

The fall party will be on Thursday October 5, 2017, at Centennial Park Shelter East at 5:30 pm. MAP

Families are invited and there is no charge for current Bar members. There is a $10 per person cost for all adult guests and spouses. Children under the age of 12 are $5.00 per person.  Children under 2 years old are no charge.  

The event will be catered by Biemer’s BBQ and The Merc will be providing vegetarian  options, including hoisin tofu, a cucumber and onion salad and a vegetable tray.  There will be cookies from Eileen’s for dessert and plenty of beer, wine, soda, and water.  

Live music will also be provided.  

Please come and join us for what looks to be a great time.  

To RSVP, click this link to download the RSVP form, complete the form, and mail it with your check to the Douglas County Treasurer at P.O. Box 1966, Lawrence, KS 66044 by October 1, 2017.

The Douglas County Women Attorney's Lunch will be held at noon, September 14, 2017 at Encore Cafe in downtown Lawrence. (MAP) 

The Douglas County Bar Association Social for September is Thursday, September 7 at Maceli's Bistro Room from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

As always, drinks and heavy appetizers will be provided. So come out and enjoy a few adult beverages and meatballs with slightly above-average company.

Join the Douglas County Bar Association this Thursday, July 20, at noon for our monthly Brown Bag CLE. This month, presenters David Brown and Susan Kraus will present their CLE: "Someone in this case is crazy; I don't think it's me." The CLE focuses on how to spot and deal with clients who may have a personality disorder.

Click here to download the CLE materials.

The DCBA is pleased to announce that this year's Summer Social will be hosted by Judge Sally Pokorny (MAP).

Come enjoy a relaxing evening featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by Merchant's Pub & Plate and refreshments provided by the DCBA .

RSVP here by Tuesday, June 20th, 2017.

Judge Sally Pokorny's Home
402 N Daylily Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66049

Click here to access the CLE materials for the June ethics CLE.

Presented by Lou Mulligan, University of Kansas School of Law

For materials for today's CLE, please click here.

Bankruptcy? I don't practice bankruptcy. I think I'll get a cup of coffee and return some calls. Presented by Wes Smith.

The Douglas County Women Attorney Lunch will be held noon, April 13th at Cielito Lindo located at 815 New Hampshire St. in downtown Lawrence.

The DCBA Social for April is this Thursday, April 6 at Maceli's from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

As always, drinks and heavy appetizers will be provided. Let's face it, you're not coming for the great conversation.

   

Presented by Sarah Warner

Presented by Curtis Barnhill