Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City upcoming events

AWL CLE: Bridging The Gap-Justice Beyond the Courtroom. How CARE Court and Community Court Transform Outcomes vs. Con (06/24/2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join Barbie Miller, Tierney Clement, Josh Henges, and Judge Martina Peterson as they explore the professional and ethical responsibilities of attorneys, judges, and legal stakeholders participating in CARE Court and Community Court—structured, problem-solving judicial models designed to address the root causes of justice involvement among unhoused and vulnerable individuals. These courts prioritize sustainable outcomes, including housing stability, treatment engagement, reduced recidivism, and restoration of community trust.

Participants will examine key ethical considerations inherent in these models, including maintaining impartiality, ensuring informed consent, protecting due process rights, safeguarding confidentiality in multidisciplinary collaboration, and navigating the balance between advocacy and therapeutic jurisprudence. The session will also address ethical obligations under applicable rules of professional conduct and judicial canons, particularly as they relate to nontraditional, collaborative court settings.

Through practical examples and guided discussion, this presentation will highlight how attorneys and judges can uphold their professional duties while advancing equitable access to justice. Attendees will gain insight into ethical decision-making in problem-solving courts, ensuring that accountability remains legally sound, participant-centered, and aligned with established standards of professional conduct.

This session will be submitted for 1.0 ethics hour of CLE credit in Missouri and Kansas. Kansas credit is pending.

AWL CLE: The C.O.P.E. Protocol for Female Attorneys (07/08/2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The C.O.P.E. Protocol (Cognitive Optimization & Performance Empowerment) for Female Attorneys is designed for women in the legal profession who are navigating high cognitive demands, invisible workload, perfectionism pressures, and the persistent "always-on" nervous system common in high-performance legal environments.

This presentation explores the bio-psychosocial factors that contribute to overwhelm and burnout while providing practical, evidence-based tools for workload prioritization, task initiation, decision fatigue, and boundary-setting. Participants will gain strategies to move beyond reactive coping and build sustainable practices that support resilience, recovery, and long-term performance.

Speaker:

Tiffany Ruffin, PsyD, is a licensed health psychologist in Missouri and Kansas and the owner of Innerworth Psychology. She holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Ruffin specializes in helping individuals develop healthier, more sustainable approaches to managing stress, performance, and overall well-being.

Moderator:

Tracy Spradlin is a founding partner of Spradlin Kennedy Richman and serves as City Prosecutor for Grandview and Pleasant Hill, Missouri. An accomplished litigator, she has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2016 and received Missouri Lawyers Weekly's 2025 Women’s Justice Award for Litigation. Tracy is known for her practical approach, engaging speaking style, and commitment to serving her clients and community.

This session will be submitted for 1.0 hour of CLE credit in Missouri and Kansas. Kansas credit is pending.

AWL/AWLF "I'm Not Serious About Golf" Tournament (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Save the Date: AWL's 50th Anniversary Celebration (10/16/2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT