Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association & Foundation

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association & Foundation KCMBA & KCMBF
đź‘Ą Serving 5,000+ members
đź“Ť KC | Est. 1884
⚖️ Advancing law & justice through service

As the leading legal organization in the Kansas City Metropolitan area, KCMBA is dedicated to enhancing service to the profession, to the system of justice and to the community as a whole. KCMBA publishes a 400-page directory of Kansas City area attorneys, a monthly magazine for its members, conducts more than 50 continuing education seminars a year and hosts special events for the local legal community.

Meet David! If you know David, you know how genuinely sweet and kind he is. He treats everyone with respect, takes the t...
09/03/2026

Meet David! If you know David, you know how genuinely sweet and kind he is. He treats everyone with respect, takes the time to listen, and brings a level of compassion to his work that is impossible to miss.

As part of Shook’s Pro Bono Team, David handles juvenile cases, adult criminal matters and related civil matters. Before joining Shook, he spent 19 years as an assistant public defender in Jackson and Cass Counties, representing indigent clients in nearly 10,000 cases—from traffic offenses to murder charges.

Throughout his career, David has tried 20 cases, securing acquittals in first-degree murder, burglary, drug sales and other serious cases. He has also successfully handled numerous suppression, dismissal and probation discharge motions.

But his impact extends far beyond the courtroom. David has served in several leadership roles, regularly supervised attorneys, and trained and mentored more than 65 lawyers throughout his career. He has also presented at legal conferences and served as a guest lecturer at the UMKC Public Defender Clinic.

We're grateful to have members like David. Thank you, David, for all you do for the Kansas City legal community!

Then & Now: YLS Through the Years! 📸 The August issue of KC Counselor takes a look back at the history and lasting legac...
09/03/2026

Then & Now: YLS Through the Years! 📸 The August issue of KC Counselor takes a look back at the history and lasting legacy of KCMBA’s Young Lawyers Section through photos, memories and the former presidents who helped shape YLS. Do you recognize anyone in these historic black-and-white photos? Let us know in the comments! 👀

Read the full story by Nate Orr in the August issue of our magazine, KC Counselor here: https://bit.ly/4gSaBJW

If you know Phyllis, you know she’s a firecracker and a powerhouse who gets things done! She brings an incredible amount...
09/02/2026

If you know Phyllis, you know she’s a firecracker and a powerhouse who gets things done! She brings an incredible amount of energy, passion and determination to everything she does.

For more than 23 years, Phyllis has been a fierce advocate for her clients, securing significant settlements and verdicts in personal injury, product liability and class action cases. She’s also been recognized throughout her career for her outstanding trial skills, leadership and dedication to the legal community. The list of all of her awards and accolades is long for a reason.

But what we appreciate most is the perspective, passion and personality she brings to our legal community. Phyllis, thank you for being exactly who you are and for making the Kansas City legal community better. We’re lucky to have you as a member of KCMBA! 💙

08/26/2026

They led the Young Lawyers Section as President for a year, passed the torch—and then what?

Take a look back at the years they led YLS, then find out where their careers took them next in the August issue of KC Counselor in “Where Are They Now? The Lasting Legacy of YLS Presidents,” by Nate Orr.

Back Row: Mark A. Emison, Walter M. Brown, Christopher B. Wirken, Austin T. Osborn, John F. Edgar, Christopher J. Lawler, Scott W. Mach

Middle Row: Athena M. Dickson, Jeremy M. Suhr, Jo Leigh W. Fischer, Keith A. Cutler, Jack T. Bangert, Jesse Sendejas, Justin J. Johl, Frederick H. Riesmeyer

Front Row: Christopher D. Dandurand, James A. Polsinelli, Karrie J. Clinkinbeard, Nathan A. Orr, Carrie M. Savage, Lisa A. Weixelman, Hon. Cynthia Martin

Fellow of the Bar Spotlight: Bradley Honnold & Patrick Stueve! Fellowship is the highest level of KCMBA membership, reco...
08/21/2026

Fellow of the Bar Spotlight: Bradley Honnold & Patrick Stueve!

Fellowship is the highest level of KCMBA membership, recognizing attorneys with at least eight years of practice who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to the Association’s mission. Today, we’re proud to highlight two accomplished Fellows whose experience and commitment continue to strengthen the legal community.

Brad Honnold is the founding partner of Goza & Honnold Trial Lawyers, bringing more than 30 years of trial experience to high-stakes litigation across the country. After beginning his career representing hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and physicians, Brad made the switch to representing plaintiffs in 2005. He focuses his practice on medical negligence, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and personal injury, while also serving in leadership roles in major multidistrict litigations. Brad has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell and is deeply committed to giving back through volunteer service in the Kansas City community.

Patrick J. Stueve is a founding partner of Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP Siegel Hanson LLP and a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has secured more than $3 billion in jury verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements. His practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation, antitrust, and food and agriculture, representing clients in cases against some of the largest companies in the world. Patrick has been recognized as a National Law Journal “Elite Boutique Trailblazer,” a Chambers USA Band 1 litigator, and a Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year,” and is one of only a select few trial lawyers to become a Fellow of both the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Thank you, Brad and Patrick, for your leadership, service, and steadfast commitment to the legal community. Cheers to both of your wonderful careers!

It’s not every day that both our Executive Director and 2026 KCMBA President are recognized as KC Legal Leaders—but toda...
08/20/2026

It’s not every day that both our Executive Director and 2026 KCMBA President are recognized as KC Legal Leaders—but today is that day! 🏆

Join us in congratulating two incredible leaders who make our organization and the Kansas City legal community a better place.

Vickie Mauck
KCMBA & KCMBF Executive Director
Missouri Lawyers Media, KC Legal Leaders
2026 Honoree | Professional Services

Stacey Janssen, Estate Probate & Elder Law
2026 KCMBA President
Missouri Lawyers Media, KC Legal Leaders
2026 Honoree | Trust & Estate Planning

Congratulations, Vickie and Stacey! We’re lucky to have you both leading the way. 💙🎉

Thank you to Lawyers Media for recognizing and celebrating outstanding leaders in our legal community.

Our first KCMBA Member Social in Lee’s Summit tomorrow? At the new Q39? 4–6 PM? Sponsored by Kenter Thomas & Parrish, L...
08/19/2026

Our first KCMBA Member Social in Lee’s Summit tomorrow? At the new Q39? 4–6 PM? Sponsored by Kenter Thomas & Parrish, LLC?

We rest our case. ⚖️🔥 RSVP at kcmba.org

08/11/2026

KCMBF’s Military Matters veteRUN 5K this Saturday at the National WWI Museum and Memorial!

Every step supports Military Matters, a KCMBF program providing legal assistance and resources to veterans and active-duty service members in our community. 🇺🇸

đź’° Registration: $41
đź“Ť National WWI Museum and Memorial
🗓️ Saturday, August 15 | 8:00 a.m.

Ready to run? Registration and the race map are available through the link in our bio.

Come run, walk, and show your support for those who have served! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Fellow of the Bar Spotlight: Tyler W. Hudson & MaKenzi SmithKCMBA Fellowship recognizes attorneys who demonstrate except...
08/07/2026

Fellow of the Bar Spotlight: Tyler W. Hudson & MaKenzi Smith

KCMBA Fellowship recognizes attorneys who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to the legal profession. This Fellow of the Bar Spotlight, we're proud to highlight two accomplished Fellows whose careers reflect a commitment to advocacy, innovation, and justice.

Tyler W. Hudson is the head of Wagstaff & Cartmell’s commercial litigation and class action practice, representing individuals, businesses, and government entities in high-stakes litigation nationwide. A former Senior Counsel in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, Ty has served in leadership roles in major class actions and MDLs and has tried and argued cases in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels. He has been recognized among The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, selected to Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers since 2013, and named a Best of the Bar honoree by the Kansas City Business Journal.

MaKenzi Smith is the managing partner of KC, representing individuals and small business owners in a range of legal matters. Before becoming an attorney, MaKenzi built an accomplished career in the entertainment industry, becoming a talent agent at 19 and later serving as CEO of a management firm. She earned her law degree from UMKC School of Law with pro bono honors after providing more than 200 hours of free legal work for domestic abuse victims. MaKenzi has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Kansas and Missouri from 2019–2025, received the AVVO Clients’ Choice 5-Star Award, and was named Top Oralist at the Ellison Moot Court Competition.

Thank you, Ty and MaKenzi, for your leadership, service, and steadfast commitment to the legal community.

Kinda chic to be a part of a bar association that brings people together, and it's actually fun
08/07/2026

Kinda chic to be a part of a bar association that brings people together, and it's actually fun

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