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Attorney Discipline in RE ROBERT A 24 | Pardon Me, May I . ? Consent Searches in Kansas By Colin D. Wood Cover layout & design by Ryan Purcell, [email protected] 10 | The KBA and KBF: Working Together 20 | The Svobodas of Lawrence By Kathy Kirk One Family’s Convergence of Fate, History, and Heroism 10 | Mock Trial Provides a Unique Learning By Matthew D. Keenan Opportunity for Kansas Students 23 | 2014 Outstanding Speaker Recognition 12 | A Stigma Within Our Profession Regular Features 6 | KBA President 18 | Law Students’ Corner By Dennis D. Depew By Jake McMillian 8 | YLS President 19 | Members in the News By Jeffrey W. Gettler 19 | Obituaries 9 | The Diversity Corner By Jacqlene Nance 31 | Appellate Decisions 15 | Law Practice Management Tips & Tricks 32 | Appellate Practice Reminders By Larry N. Zimmerman 38 | Classified Advertisements 16 | Substance & Style By Chelsi Hayden E Let your VOICE be TH 2013-14 Heard! KBA Officers & Board of Governors President JOURNAL Dennis D. Depew, [email protected] OF THE KANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION President-Elect Gerald L. Green, [email protected] Vice President 2013-14 Natalie Haag, [email protected] Journal Board of Editors Secretary-Treasurer Stephen N. Six, [email protected] Richard D. Ralls, chair, [email protected] Terri Savely Bezek, BOG liaison, [email protected] Immediate Past President Lee M. Smithyman, [email protected] Joan M. Bowen, [email protected] Hon. David E. Bruns, [email protected] Young Lawyers Section President Jeffrey W. Gettler, [email protected] Boyd A. Byers, [email protected] District 1 Toby J. Crouse, [email protected] Toby J. Crouse, [email protected] Emily Grant, [email protected] Gregory P. Goheen, [email protected] Connie S. Hamilton, [email protected] Mira Mdivani, [email protected] Katharine J. Jackson, [email protected] Jennifer K. Vath, [email protected] Michael T. Jilka, [email protected] District 2 Lisa R. Jones, [email protected] Charles E. Branson, [email protected] Hon. Sally D. Pokorny, [email protected] Hon. Janice Miller Karlin, [email protected] Casey R. Law, [email protected] District 3 Eric L. Rosenblad, [email protected] Julene L. Miller, [email protected] District 4 Hon. Robert E. Nugent, [email protected] Brian L. Williams, [email protected] Professor John C. Peck, [email protected] District 5 Rachael K. Pirner, [email protected] Terri S. Bezek, [email protected] Karen Renwick, [email protected] Cheryl L. Whelan, [email protected] Teresa M. Schreffler, [email protected] District 6 Richard H. Seaton Sr., [email protected] Bruce W. Kent, [email protected] Sarah B. Shattuck, [email protected] District 7 Richard D. Smith, [email protected] Matthew C. Hesse, [email protected] Marty M. Snyder, [email protected] J. Michael Kennalley, [email protected] Calvin D. Rider, [email protected] Matthew A. Spurgin, [email protected] Catherine A. Walter, [email protected] District 8 John B. Swearer, [email protected] Beth A. 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