KCMBA, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, is the largest and oldest bar association in the Kansas City area. With a rich tradition dating back to its founding in 1884, KCMBA is dedicated to providing current, innovative, and relevant services to its 5,000 members in Missouri and Kansas. Membership in KCMBA includes attorneys, judges, and law students who form the backbone of the Kansas City metropolitan legal community.

This proactive and voluntary bar association is known for hosting Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, social events, leadership development opportunities, networking events, community outreach activities, and much more. In addition, KCMBA is responsible for producing the exclusive Directory of the Greater Kansas City Legal Community, a monthly magazine called the KC Counselor, and a podcast called InRe KCMBA. The organization's mission is to promote justice, professional excellence, and respect for the law.

To achieve its goals, KCMBA focuses on serving the needs of its members, providing continuing education for legal skills development, enhancing the image of attorneys and judges, promoting diversity in the legal profession, supporting the justice system, and educating the public on legal issues. KCMBA's success is a result of its dedicated members who volunteer their time and talents by planning events, speaking at CLE programs, contributing to the monthly magazine, or providing pro bono and other volunteer work through KCMBF programs. The association also prioritizes professionalism and civility, encouraging high ethical and professional standards among its members.

Located at 2300 Main Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO, KCMBA can be reached at 816. 474. 4322 or via fax at 816.

474. 0103. For more information on accessibility, the code of conduct, privacy policy, legal professionals, CLE opportunities, volunteer opportunities, courthouse security passes, law student programs, career opportunities, KC Counselor publication, member socials, advertising opportunities, and sponsorship opportunities, visit their website.

Additionally, interested individuals can learn more about KCMBA's impact on the community by exploring the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF). Together, KCMBA and KCMBF work to solve problems and build an equitable future