Because our association is a bi-level association, membership in KLPI is a prerequisite for membership in TLP. TLP annual dues are $25 for active members and are prorated on the same schedule as KLPI annual dues.
Topeka Legal Professionals meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. Check the Event Calendar for specific details. There is generally a short business meeting and an educational speaker at each meeting. Speakers have included: Former Attorney General Carla Stovall, Tracy Diel of the State Gaming Commission, and William Minner of the Civil Rights Commission.
Kansas Legal Professionals has three educational seminars a year hosted by the various chapters.
| President |
Trudy Hess Tilton & Tilton, L.L.P. 1324 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, KS 66612 785-233-9665 Work 785-233-9670 Fax grandmahess@hotmail.com |
| Vice President/Membership/Ethics |
VACANT |
| Secretary |
Melissa Massey Wright, Henson, Clark & Baker, LLP 100 SE 9th, 2nd Floor PO Box 3555 Topeka KS 66601-3555 785-232-2200 Work 785-232-3344 Fax mel@wrighthenson.com |
| Treasurer |
Angela Classen Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, LLP 515 South Kansas Avenue Topeka, KS 66603 785-233-0593 Work 785-233-8870 Fax akc1966@aol.com |
| Representative |
Denise Kemble Peterson & Keeshan 1206 SW Tenth Topeka KS 66604-1291 785-233-1903 Work 785-233-3518 Fax denise@kansasstatehouse.com |
| Parliamentarian |
Jill Chappell, PLS Wright, Henson, Clark & Baker, LLP 100 SE 9th, 2nd Floor PO Box 3555 Topeka KS 66601-3555 785-232-2200 Work 785-232-3344 Fax chappell@wrighthenson.com |
| President's Advisor |
Linda McBride Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, LLP 515 South Kansas Avenue Topeka, KS 66603 785-233-0593 Work 785-233-8870 Fax ctcorp@goodellstrattonlaw.com |
Legal Professional of the Year:
This award is given annually to a member after review of nominations and essays submitted by employers.
TLP's award recipient then advances to compete for the Kansas Legal Professional of the Year award.
TLP's 2004-2005 Legal Professional of the Year is Angela Classen. Angela works for Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, LLP.
Boss of the Year:
This award is given annually to a TLP member's employer based upon written nominations by the member.
TLP's 2004-2005 Boss of the Year is John H. Hutton of Wright, Henson, Clark, Hutton, Mudrick & Gragson..
| September 27, 2005 | TLP Membership Meeting |
| September 30-October 2, 2005 | KLPI 2005 Fall Seminar and Board Meeting, Holiday Inn, Hays, Kansas - Hosted by Midwest Legal Professionals |
| October 25, 2005 | TLP Membership Meeting |
Certification: This committee promotes certification programs sponsored by the state association. Certification programs include: ALS, PLS, CLA, CLAS, PACE. For information about Certification, contact Trudy Hess, 785-233-9665.
Finance: This committee supervises all fund-raising activities for TLP. TLP's annual fund-raiser is "Poinsettias for the Holidays" TLP members start taking orders for poinsettias the middle of November and deliver beautiful plants after the first of December.
Community Service: Although not our only community service project, TLP does adopt a family for Christmas. In what is a busy time of the year for everyone, this has always been something we look forward to doing every year. We get a whole lot more out of this project than we give!
Social/Program: TLP's monthly meetings are the responsibility of this committee. They find the place to meet, be it a lunch or dinner meeting, and also arrange for the educational speaker.
Employment: One of the benefits of belonging to TLP is our members receive information regarding employment opportunities available. This committee is apprised of any job openings and will assist members who are moving to other cities or otherwise seeking employment in the legal field. The chairperson for this committee is Carol Scheetz, PP, PLS, 785-368-5206.
Publication Editor: Once a month, TLP's informative newsletter, Legal Concepts, is sent to all TLP members. Angela Classen, 785-233-0593, is TLP's 2005-2006 editor.