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2026
August
04,
2026
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08:56 AM
America/Chicago
Lawyers have helped close the access to legal services gap by volunteering their time to assist more than 1,100 Missourians through a free legal advice virtual clinic
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May
06,
2026
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08:18 AM
America/Chicago
Michael E. Jones did not take a traditional path to law. He spent more than 30 years working in construction before graduating from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2019. He has been dedicated to pro bono service since law …
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May
05,
2026
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07:30 AM
America/Chicago
Each year, The Missouri Bar presents five awards to lawyers or law firms across the state that demonstrate exemplary pro bono service. Presented in October during National Pro Bono Week, four of the awards are …
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May
01,
2026
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10:50 AM
America/Chicago
The Missouri Bar's Special Committee on Rural Practice is inviting residents of rural Missouri counties to take a short survey about their experiences hiring lawyers and accessing legal services.Residents taking the survey will provide …
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March
11,
2026
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13:30 PM
America/Chicago
When disaster strikes, Missourians need help with various disaster-related legal problems like landlord-tenant issues, replacing important documents, insurance claims, and contractor scams. You can help by volunteering with …
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2025
October
23,
2025
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07:24 AM
America/Chicago
Luke Jackson, Anthony Meyer, Marisa Alexis No, Monica K. Spier, and Sarah Webb Elfrink are The Missouri Bar’s 2025 Pro Bono Award recipients, recognizing their commitment to serving their communities and dedication to ensuring equal access to legal …
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October
22,
2025
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07:58 AM
America/Chicago
Held the last week of October each year, the National Celebration of Pro Bono recognizes lawyers who have stepped up to help those who cannot afford legal services. You can be part of the celebration by volunteering with …
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October
20,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
This week, in recognition of the National Celebration of Pro Bono, The Missouri Bar thanks those who have taken time out of their busy schedules to assist others and encourages lawyers to find a way to use their skills to benefit others. Each …
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October
08,
2025
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11:52 AM
America/Chicago
Each year, The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section partners with the bar’s citizenship education department to send lawyers to present to students for Constitution Day. This year, more than 2,000 students across the state had the opportunity to …
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August
21,
2025
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
When Tim Sansone was pro bono counsel in an appeal involving “Mack the dog” several years ago, he wasn’t prepared for how much that case would shape his perspective — and lead to involvement on The Missouri Bar’s Animal Law Committee.“It was through …
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July
17,
2025
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15:39 PM
America/Chicago
Missouri.FreeLegalAnswers.org is a free virtual legal advice clinic where qualifying users can post civil legal questions to be answered by volunteer lawyers. This service is provided as a partnership between the American Bar Association and The …
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June
12,
2025
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10:21 AM
America/Chicago
The Missouri Bar is continuing to partner with legal organizations and lawyers to help those affected by the recent storms in Missouri. Here’s how you can help:Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) in St. LouisThe Missouri Bar, Bar Association of …
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March
21,
2025
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10:22 AM
America/Chicago
In response to recent tornadoes and severe weather March 14-15, the disaster assistance planning group led by the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will be operating Multi Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) in the impacted …
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2024
October
24,
2024
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13:35 PM
America/Chicago
Rina K. Edge, Jennifer Kornblum, Paul T. Krispin Jr., Onalee Yousey, and the BCLP International Child Abduction Case Team recently received The Missouri Bar’s 2024 Pro Bono Awards for their commitment to serving their communities and dedication to …
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August
13,
2024
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14:47 PM
America/Chicago
Danielle Atchison, a dedicated lawyer with a passion for community service, is making a significant impact on the legal profession and the community at large through initiatives aimed at improving access to justice and fostering civic …
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August
08,
2024
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13:37 PM
America/Chicago
In honor of his dedication to helping the community, Dashawn R. Cason will receive this year’s Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Tom Cochran Community Service Award.The Tom Cochran Community Service Award recognizes a member of The Missouri Bar …
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July
30,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Over 1,500 Missouri high school students got a taste of the legal world last month at a joint session of The American Legion Missouri Boys State and The American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State, held at Lindenwood University June …
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July
29,
2024
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14:15 PM
America/Chicago
Free legal assistance is available to Missourians in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Texas counties who need help with disaster issues, such as home repair contracts and insurance claims, …
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July
29,
2024
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13:32 PM
America/Chicago
The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Council has been busy serving communities and advancing the legal profession in recent months. The YLS Council held its summer meeting in Branson on July 20, combining business with community service. …
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2023
December
19,
2023
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15:50 PM
America/Chicago
On Dec. 14, members of The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section partnered with the Lawyers Association of Kansas City Young Lawyers’ Section to support the annual Santa’s Snow Ball event benefitting Operation Breakthrough, a charity organization …
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August
01,
2023
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11:39 AM
America/Chicago
Presented by The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section (YLS), the Tom Cochran Community Service Award recognizes a member of The Missouri Bar whose community service and professionalism has left a positive impact on their community. The award is named …
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June
14,
2023
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06:00 AM
America/Chicago
When lawyer Chris Cox began volunteering for Missouri.FreeLegalAnswers.org in 2016, he quickly realized how answering simple legal questions can mean the world to low-income residents.Missouri.FreeLegalAnswers.org is a free virtual clinic that …
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March
27,
2023
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14:29 PM
America/Chicago
The Missouri Bar Foundation Board of Trustees approved five grants – totaling $34,000 to help legal entities provide expanded civic education resources, lawyer wellbeing opportunities, statewide training for Legal Aid programs, and a handbook for …
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March
16,
2023
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13:44 PM
America/Chicago
Nearly 12 years ago, Keegan Tinney received his high school diploma less than an hour before an EF-5 tornado struck his hometown of Joplin. His family, friends, and neighbors faced significant losses and many uncertainties, but Tinney saw how …
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February
28,
2023
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11:31 AM
America/Chicago
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 …
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February
15,
2023
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12:38 PM
America/Chicago
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 …
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January
12,
2023
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14:41 PM
America/Chicago
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 …
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2022
December
28,
2022
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11:21 AM
America/Chicago
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 …
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December
19,
2022
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14:53 PM
America/Chicago
‘Tis the season of giving, and Missouri lawyers have been donating their time this year by helping more than 2,000 clients through The Missouri Bar’s free virtual legal advice clinic. And you can do the same!In partnership with the American Bar …
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December
13,
2022
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09:19 AM
America/Chicago
Ben Faber owns Faber Law Firm in his hometown of Columbia and serves as a volunteer criminal defense attorney for the Boone County Veterans Court. Faber has been recognized by The Missouri Bar for his pro bono work by being placed …
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