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“Education breeds confident. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” – ConfuciusMany educators have gone above and beyond to teach the next generation about civics – giving students the confidence to engage in their democracy. But some educators ...

“Information is the currency of democracy.” – Thomas JeffersonNational Sunshine Week is March 12-18, a time when the public remembers the importance of government transparency. Missouri’s Sunshine Law allows the public to observe, through open record...

When a client disagrees with a fee charged by their Missouri lawyer, they may choose to submit a petition form via the Fee Dispute Resolution program. Reasons for a dispute might include improper representation, lack of clarity about costs, and other...

On March 2, 35 social studies teachers gathered virtually for the 2023 Street Law Professional Development Workshop to learn from legal experts about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and how it applies today, as well as gather mat...

Do you know a non-lawyer or non-legal organization that has even better helped Missourians by promoting the advancement of justice? How about a Missouri lawyer who has shown outstanding commitment to community service activities? The Missouri Bar You...

As we prepare for spring, here are the top stories from February!Missouri Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson delivers 2023 State of the JudiciaryMissouri Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson focused on the importance of service to Missourians in his State of the J...

People love to tell jokes about lawyers, but the truth is, we need lawyers to help us find solutions to legal issues and navigate the legal system.The Missouri Bar Leadership Academy is working on a project called “My Missouri Lawyer,” which will fea...

The Missouri Bar’s Fee Dispute Resolution program exists to address fee disputes between Missouri lawyers and their clients. A fee dispute complaint is often the result of a misunderstanding between the lawyer and client or a disagreement about the q...

February is Black History Month, when we honor the triumphs and struggles of Black individuals throughout U.S. history. To celebrate Black History Month, The Missouri Bar’s newest “Is It Legal To…?” episode explores freedom suits and “The Milly Proje...

Missouri Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson focused on the importance of service to the people of Missouri in his State of the Judiciary address to the Missouri Legislature Wednesday morning in Jefferson City. The rule of law, public trust in the judiciary...

Supreme Court of Missouri Chief Justice Paul Wilson will deliver the annual State of the Judiciary Feb. 8, 2023.The speech will take place in the chamber of the Missouri House of Representatives in the State Capitol Building in Jefferson City. The jo...

Up until two years ago, a 17-year-old individual was considered an adult in Missouri courts. In mid-2021, Missouri law changed to redefine the age of juveniles as 17 years old and younger, impacting the juvenile law practice in the state.The Missouri...

The new year kicked off with several useful tools for Missouri lawyers and the public. From legislative resources to important information about expungements and YLS vacancies, don’t miss these top stories from this month!Mark these Missouri Bar reso...

You’ve read about it in the news – books that have been challenged or banned from being taught in public schools. Book bans have often been criticized in the media as being a form of censorship. Other types of censorship that you may have read about ...

In November, Missouri voters approved Constitutional Amendment 3, relating to marijuana use and the expungement of cannabis-related criminal records. The amendment took effect Dec. 8, 2022, and, among other matters, authorizes constitutional expungem...

This year The Missouri Bar Citizenship Education program is offering three professional development workshops for teachers that you won’t want to miss.To facilitate registration and promotion of these events, a new landing page for Citizenship Educat...

Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Missouri Bar Center will be closed in observance of the holiday.Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January to honor the ...

Think of four adults in your life – statistically, at least one of them has a disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28% of Missourians have a disability, slightly higher than the national average of 26%. The Social ...

The last month of 2022 is winding down, and we look to 2023 with the best intentions and hopes for the new year. Despite harsh weather, the rush of the holiday season, and the stresses that come with closing out the year, we’re here to help you catch...

It’s nearly the start of a new year, and a time when many lawyers start looking for programs to help them meet their CLE requirements. No matter your practice area, there are a variety upcoming MoBarCLE programs designed to help you stay informed abo...

Missourians received over $300,000 from The Missouri Bar’s Client Security Fund, helping compensate clients harmed by the less than 1% of Missouri lawyers disbarred or suspended annually for not adhering to the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct ...

What would you wear to a job interview next week? What if you are entering or rejoining the workforce and don’t have the outfit you need to make the right first impression? The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section collected donations for Dress for Suc...

November has been a busy month, from the annual Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Conference to the latest meeting of the Board of Governors and legislative updates from the recent election. We hope you had a wonderful holiday break with your family or fr...

This Thanksgiving, The Missouri Bar would like to acknowledge its heartfelt appreciation for lawyers across Missouri. Your ongoing work helps to improve the law, the profession, and the administration of justice on behalf of the public.We've put toge...

October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, acknowledging survivors of domestic violence and providing resources. On average, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. every minute – more than 10 million pe...

Immigration. That term brings up a whirlwind of topics – from one’s ancestry to politics and legislation.In a new episode of the “It Is Legal To…?” podcast, lawyers Katie Herbert Meyer and Vivek Malek discuss the complexities of immigration law, incl...

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, thousands of Missourians will cast their votes on Election Day – if they haven’t already through absentee voting. The right to vote is a fundamental part of democracy, one that is heavily protected in the U.S. Constitution. And wh...

Missouri’s Non-Partisan Court Plan, commonly known as The Missouri Plan, was adopted by voters in 1940. Through the Missouri Plan, judges are either nominated by a commission and appointed by the governor or elected through partisan contests. Althoug...

Seven journalists and judges from around the state joined the Missouri Press-Bar Commission in October to help foster better communications between the media, the bench, and the bar.Formed in 1972, the Missouri Press-Bar Commission is comprised of ne...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson has recognized, the state’s longtime chief disciplinary counsel – Alan D. Pratzel – intends to retire effective Nov. 11 after spending nearly four decades balancing public protection with...