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JOURNAL OF THE MISSOURI BAR FINAL GT ISSUE DECEMBER 31, 2020 GARY TOOHEY SAYS FAREWELL TO THE MISSOURI BAR PG. 102 0 6 . 1 8 . 1 9 8 4 H A P P Y R E T I R E M E N T 3G A6R Y ! 1 2 . 3 1 . 2 0 2 0 Gary Toohey earns 2003 E. A. Wally Richter Leadership Award PG. 121 /MissouriBar /The-Missouri-Bar @MoBarNews /MissouriBar @MoBarNews @MoBarNews 102 mobar.org GARY TOOHEY SAYS GOODBYE TO THE MISSOURI BAR REPORTS by Hannah Frevert 101 2020 STAFF 104 EDITORIAL BOARD COMMENTARY COMMENTS FROM THE 113 STAFF THOUGHTS MISSOURI BAR BOARD OF 105 GOVERNORS 118 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Members of The Missouri Bar Board of Governors share their thoughts on the retirement of long-time editor and Communications Director Gary Toohey. 120 AND, “POOF!” 121 GARY TOOHEY PAST PRESIDENTS SHARE EARNS 2003 E.A. WALLY RICHTER THEIR VIEWS ON GARY LEADERSHIP AWARD 108 TOOHEY’S TENURE Presidents of The Missouri Bar from past years disclose their experiences and best 122 NABE FRIENDS AND FELLOW WALLY wishes for Gary Toohey’s escape from the clutches of the daily grind. WINNERS CONTENTS 2020 MISSOURI BAR STAFF Andrea Koelling• Angie Fenwick• Angie Schanzmeyer• Anne Chambers• Ashley Fishback• Becky Libbert• Bob Stoeckl• Brett Rolwes• Carol Sandbothe• Dawn Phoenix• DK Hirner• Donnie Kluge• Eric Jennings• Farrah Fite• Garnett Matthews Campbell• Hannah Frevert• Jason Cecil• Jeff Markway•Jennie White• Jessica Albertson• Thank you, Gary. Jessica Moreland Long• Kent Hopper• Kim Gerlt• Krista Lepper• Lea Ann Volkerding• Lee DeBroeck• Lisa Hart• Lisa Larkin• Lori Bonnot• Marla Day• Mary Douglas• Michele Fritchey• Mischa Epps• Missy Stevens• Nicole Roberts •Robin Butler• Roger Whittler• Rosa Schaefer• Sandy Gier• Sandy Hinde• Shannon Briesacher• Stephanie Webb• Teresa Lahmeyer• Tony Simones• Trevor Mulholland• Vonda Iven• 101 Gary Toohey says farewell to The Missouri Bar By Hannah Frevert After 36 years as editor of the Journal of The Missouri chairperson-elect (1998-1999); and chairperson Bar and director of communications, Gary Toohey (1999-2000). is ready for retirement. Toohey, one of the bar’s longest-serving employees, has gained a national In 1999, he co-chaired a Communications Section reputation for his commitment to both quality and Workshop in Chicago, and, in 2003, he chaired the professionalism. Communications Section Workshop in St. Louis. Toohey’s passion for writing and communications Many NABE members have fond memories of the traces back to his days at The University of Missouri- 2003 meeting, including Joyce Hastings of the State Columbia, where he studied journalism and became a Bar of Wisconsin, who presented Toohey with the member of Kappa Tau Alpha, the national journalism E.A. “Wally” Richter Leadership Award that year. The honor society. After graduating in 1978, he honed award is an annual recognition named after Toohey’s his skills as a reporter, editor, and publisher at first supervisor at The Missouri Bar. During the event, newspapers in Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia. Hastings helped arrange a special surprise: Richter himself was there to honor Toohey and his work. As In 1984, Toohey was hired by The Missouri Bar to part of the awards presentation, Hastings reflected on work as a managing editor and assistant director of Toohey’s work ethic. information under the direction of Wally Richter. Just two years later, in 1986, he assumed the role of editor “Whether helping the section’s executive council make of the Journal, where he has remained for the rest tough decisions by sharing his sound judgment, or of his tenure. Over the course of his career, Toohey being a friend or mentor, we have all benefited from has worked closely with hundreds of lawyers and his dependability, steady guidance, and unassuming dozens of Missouri Bar presidents to produce timely, confidence,” Hastings said. “He can ease a tense or substantive content. He has overseen multiple Journal difficult situation with his easy-going manner and redesigns – all aimed at helping lawyers even better wonderful sense of humor.” serve their clients. In all his roles, Toohey is a consummate professional. But Toohey’s work doesn’t end with the Journal. Whether he is providing an update during a director’s As director of communications, he spearheads the meeting or sending a rejection email to an author, Judicial Performance Review process, produces the Toohey’s kind demeanor and respectful attitude are bar’s Annual Report, and oversees the Board of appreciated by all he encounters. His thoughtful Governors Appointments Committee. Toohey is also leadership within his department and in a wide range a gifted photographer and has helped coordinate and of groups has inspired countless colleagues. document numerous Missouri Bar events, including Annual Meeting, Spring and Fall Committee Meetings, Toohey’s time at the bar comes to a close during a and new lawyer enrollment ceremonies, among year unlike any other. Due to the 2020 COVID-19 others. pandemic, he and other staff members have spent the majority of it working remotely. Even in these Toohey’s commitment to excellence in conditions, Toohey has produced a variety of valuable communications extends beyond Missouri. He has content for Missouri’s lawyers. been an active member of the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE) since the beginning Toohey’s final day at The Missouri Bar is Dec. 31, of his bar career in 1984. As part of NABE’s 2020, but the mark he has left on the organization Communications Section, Toohey served as co-chair will continue to have an impact on staff and lawyers of the Publications Committee (1987-1988); co-chair from across the nation. In light of his well-deserved of the Communications Audit Committee (1993- retirement, Toohey has relocated to the Lake of the 1995); member of the Executive Council (1988-1989 Ozarks, where he will relax near the water with his and 1995-2002); secretary-treasurer (1997-1999); wife, Ann, and their beloved pup. 102 JOURNAL OF THE J O U R N A L O F T H E MISSOURI BAR VOLUME 76 november-december NUMBER 6 2020 Missouri Bar Volume 64 • No. 1 • January-February 2008 DISCLOSING MEDICAL OPINION TESTIMONY UNDER MISSOURI AND FEDERAL Eliminating RULES Discrimination PG. 272 During jury + selection PG. 276 The Supreme Court of Missouri Journal of The Missouri Bar • January-February 2008 • Page 1 104 @MoBarNews @MoBarNewsMoBar.org 261 EDITORIAL BOARD Commentary The Journal of The Missouri Bar has achieved and maintained national status under Gary’s steady leadership for more than a generation. Equally important, Gary leads by example, combining the quest for excellence while emphasizing collegiality that encourages Bar members to follow. Working with Gary all these years has been a genuine pleasure, and I know that he will remain active in worthwhile pursuits during his well-earned retirement. Prof. Douglas E. Abrams, Editorial Board chair 2000-2020 editorial board Douglas E. Abrams, Chair Josh R. Bullock David J. Deterding Adrienne B. Haynes William E. Quirk William J. Powell Scott A. Robbins December 1, 2020 J O U R N A L O F T H E Gregory E. Upchurch Dear Gary, Missouri Bar Greetings from Thiensville, Wisconsin! Friends tell me that your retirement is imminent! May God grant to Volume 64 • No. 1 • January-February 2008 you every blessing in retirement, and strength to enjoy the things that you want to do with your family and friends in the years to come. Your years of service to The Missouri Bar, and especially to the Journal and the other publications, have been marked by professionalism, fairness, and a commitment to service to the profession and to the state. I have especially appreciated your commitment to preventing the Bar’s publications from being used in the service of narrow and partisan interests, but rather ensuring that they always remained practical resources for working attorneys and judges. Thank you for the kindness and patience you have shown to me, particularly on a couple of occasions when my own contributions were being prepared for publication. Serving on the Editorial Board of the Journal was a special opportunity that helps me to stay in touch with outstanding legal writing on a variety of timely topics — and for that reason, I think it also helped me to serve more competently as a judge for my own community. These were not special favors, but just the way you did business. Many others have been similarly blessed through your service. Thank you for all that you have done. I consider it an honor to have served with you and to have gotten to know you as a friend. Warmest regards, Karl DeMarce The Supreme Court of Missouri Journal of The Missouri Bar • January-February 2008 • Page 1 104 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Gary is one of the very first members of the Bar staff I recall meeting after becoming a lawyer. Starting with the very next time I saw him, and every single time I’ve encountered him since, he greeted me by name and with that inimitable and ebullient smile. It is often said that people remember best how you make them feel. The universal love and appreciation those in the legal and Jefferson City communities feel for Gary is a testament to the veracity of that saying. Gary makes everyone feel important and seen, an elusive quality possessed only by the best humans. Gary is most definitely one of those. Thank you, Gary, for your enduring dedication to the Bar. But most importantly, thank you for the way you always made us feel. John Gunn, 2020-21 President Congratulations on your retirement! Your Gary has had a huge presence at the Bar for so long! He will be missed!! But dedicated service to The Missouri Bar, I’m perplexed at Gary retiring at such Missouri lawyers, and the public are a “young” age.