Ballard appointed to Legal Services of Southern Missouri Board

The Missouri Bar Board of Governors appointed Philip M. Fuhrman and reappointed D. Clayton Ballard to the Legal Services of Southern Missouri Board of Directors during its July 14 meeting. 

Legal Services of Southern Missouri is a nonprofit that provides case representation and advice on civil matters to low-income residents in 43 counties across southern Missouri. Its Board of Directors – which includes lawyers and non-lawyers – helps ensure Legal Services of Southern Missouri is fulfilling its mission of helping clients. 

Ballard earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2008. 

Ballard said he was interested in the Legal Services of Southern Missouri Board of Directors to do his part in helping to ensure that everyone has access to legal services, especially those most in need. 

“I am looking forward to seeing all of the great things that LSSM does for the communities served,” Ballard said. “More importantly, I am looking forward to seeing the results of our hard work and the success of our clients.” 

Ballard’s term on the board will end Aug. 31, 2026.