
United States Courts
Western district of Missouri
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| Volume 4, Issue 2 | Special Edition—June 2012 |
Featured Article |
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Kansas City welcomes the 8th Circuit Judicial Conference on Aug. 8-10, 2012, focusing on “Landmark Litigation in the 8th Circuit Courts: Views From the Bench, Bar and Academy.” Federal practitioners are invited to gather with the judges from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, District Courts, Magistrate and Bankruptcy Courts.
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Confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 2012, Brian C. Wimes was sworn in as a U.S. district judge for the Western District of Missouri on April 30, 2012. A formal investiture ceremony will be held later this year.
2012 8th Circuit Judicial Conference in Kansas City
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Bankruptcy Judge Vacancy

July 12—Hotel Registration Closes for the 8th Circuit Judicial Conference
July 12—Conference Registration Closes for the 8th Circuit Judicial Conference
Conference Website
https://www.ce8.uscourts.gov/judconf/
Even if you do not wish to attend any social events, you still must register in order to attend the judicial conference.
| June 28—Portrait Ceremony for the Honorable Ortrie D. Smith June 28—Federal Practitioners’ Summer Social, KCMBA June 29—D. Brook Bartlett Lectures Aug. 3—Phillips’ and Wimes’ Investiture Ceremony Aug. 8-10—8th Circuit Judicial Conference Aug. 9—8th Circuit Judicial Conf. Reception, Kauffman Center Jun. 29—D. Brook Bartlett Lectures Aug. 8-10—8th Circuit Judicial Conference in Kansas City Aug. 9—8th Circuit Judicial Conf. Reception, Kauffman Center |
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March 2012 |

Court Executive
Ann Thompson
Managing Editor
Lori Carr—District Operations, Western Division
Project Manager
Tammie Holmes—Information Technology
Editor
Greg Melvin—District Operations, Western Division
Contributors
Michelle Braun, Assistant Circuit Executive—8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Liza Healey, Chief of Staff—8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Deborah Showalter-Johnson, Librarian—8th Circuit Court of Appeals
WDMO Staff Contributors
Laura Bax—District Operations, Central Division
Stephanie Brown—Finance
Beth Graham—Bankruptcy
Diana Diaz—Administration
Teresa Harrison—Finance
Robin Jones—District Operations, Western Division
Tania Lock—District Court Operations, Central Division
Kelly McIlvain—Article III Chambers Representative
Dorothy Myers—Magistrate Chambers Representative
Michele Nelson—Human Resources
Kelsee Pierce—Jury Administration
Kathy Popejoy—Human Resources
Deborah Showalter-Johnson—8th Circuit Library
Debbie Starks—Early Assessment Program
Bill Terry―District Court Operations Manager
Katie Wirt—Court Reporter