In Re KCMBA

In this episode Steve Miller of McCarthy, Leonard, Kaemmerer & Miller talks with Judge Jalilah Otto of the16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri, Jackson County.

Host Steve Miller of McCarthy, Leonard, Kaemmerer & Miller talks with Eddie Greim of Graves Garrett Greim about his experience arguing in the United States Supreme Court as well as his preparation for the argument.

In this fascinating interview, host Steve Miller talks with the 101-year old founder of what is now Husch Blackwell LLP. Mr. Matheny discusses his life growing up in Kansas City prior to World War II, his time serving during the war, his time at Harvard, and his legal career that followed.

Host Steve Miller interviews 2024 KCMBA President Keith Cutler and 2025 President Scott Gyllenborg.

In this episode, host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Jennifer Phillips about her upbringing as the daughter of an attorney in Milan, MO, her time with the Jackson County Prosecutors Office and her current work in the Family Court.

In this episode, host Steve Miller talks to Hon. Howard F. Sachs of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Judge Sachs has had a long and distinguished career, first practicing in the early 1950s where he clerked for the Hon. Albert Ridge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, and helped write the decision that ordered the integration of the Swope P...

Host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Kenneth Garrett about his inspiration for becoming a lawyer, how he achieved his goal, changes in the law and judicial administration, and his advice for those who face setbacks in achieving their dreams.

In this episode, host Steve Miller talks to Hon. Marty W. Seaton of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court. Judge Seaton talks about his youth when he was a child actor, and the legal experiences that influence his work as a judge.

KCMBA President Keith Cutler talks with the president of The Missouri Bar about her background, her path to leadership and her goals for the current year.

2024 KCMBA President Keith Cutler interviews Mischa Buford Epps, executive director of The Missouri Bar about her background, legal career, and the dynamic nature of directing Missouri's flagship legal organization.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Hon. Kevin D. Harrell of the 16th Circuit Court, Division 18. Judge Harrell discusses his upbringing, education and the people that influenced him in his career.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Laurel Stevenson, Director of the Mediation and Assessment Program (MAP) for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. They discuss the history of the program as well as the MAP process.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with former KCMBA president, Scott S. Bethune, about the Principles of Civility. They discuss the importance of civility in the legal profession and changes happening in the legal profession that prompt the need to alter the Principles of Civility.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, Host Steve Miller speaks with the dean of the UMKC School of Law - Lou Mulligen. Dean Lou Mulligen talks about plans that the school of law has, as well as well how the UMKC school of law is currently fostering an inclusive environment.    If interested in donating to the UMKC School of Law, see the following link. http://tinyurl.com/4pycr8ku  

Host Steve Miller welcomes Hon. Paul C. Wilson of the Supreme Court of Missouri and Amy Coopman of Bridge Mediation, LLC to talk about the significance of today's younger generation. Judge Wilson discusses the importance of creating a diverse legal community as well as why we need the younger generation more than they need us when it comes to the legal field. Amy Coopman shares insight into KCMBF'...

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller speaks with Hon. Jessica Agnelly about her role in the judiciary. Judge Agnelly sheds insight about the intricacies of decisions made when on the bench, as well as what the journey was like coming onto the bench.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller talks with Hon. Jerri J. Zhang of the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. Judge Zhang talks about her background as a Chinese immigrant, her trajectory to the bench, and her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in our legal system.

Host Steve Miller interviews Hon. W. Brent Powell of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Judge Powell talks about what made him interested in the judiciary. He also talks about complex issues pertaining to the judicial system and the importance of people having faith in it.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller interviews Executive Director of Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Alicia Johnson. Alicia shines a light on the importance of the work they do, which includes protecting the rights of tenants, and serving people who are unable to help themselves. She also talks about her life experiences that led her to working with Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

In this episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller welcomes Kansas City Lawyer, W. Perry Brandt to talk about his experience defending Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll V. Donald J. Trump case. Perry talks about the call to action, the procedures that took place, and what motivated him to take the case.

In this high-spirited episode of In Re KCMBA, host Steve Miller interviews Keith & Dana Cutler over their new television series: Cutlers Court. We get to learn about how their television endeavors came to be, and the intricacies of the filming process.

In this special episode, Stephen Miller of Miller Schirger, LLC, speaks with Chris Long, the owner of KC's women's soccer team, the KC Current. Chris talks about the new stadium, his inspiration behind the work he does, and insider details about the team itself and the new facility. 

In this episode, KCMBA President Phyllis Norman, meets with Judge Courtney Wachal where she talks about the happenings in the Kansas City Municipal Court. Judge Wachal also talks about her background, giving another human perspective to our Missouri judges. 

In this episode, host Bill Martucci welcomes Lauren Perkins Allen, president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation, to talk about her past experiences and what led her to where she is now and how she became involved with the KCMBA and KCMBF.

In this special episode, host Bill Martucci welcomes us to KCMBA's president for 2023- Phyllis Norman. Together, they discuss Phyllis' background and endeavors she has engaged in with KCMBA and the benefits that have come with her involvement. Phyllis also talks about a quality that renders one distinctive- honesty.