Community Calendar https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/event_list.asp Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:02:21 GMT Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2025 Omaha Bar Association Law Day Lunch https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1785724 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1785724 Law Day Lunch 2024 - "Voices of Democracy"

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Field Club of Omaha, 3614 Woolworth Ave

11:45AM - 1:00PM

COST: $30 per person / Table of 10 - $300

FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER:

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen


5th Grade Poster Contest: (Click on Posters for Full Size Pictures)

1st Place - Nick Militti, Mary Our Queen (Teacher: Stacy Schlautman)

2nd Place - Campbell Noa, Mary Our Queen (Teacher: Stacy Schlautman)

3rd Place - Arthur Casey, Mary Our Queen (Teacher: Stacy Schlautman)

Honorable Mention - 4th Place - Brianna Tagwerker, St. Bernadette (Teacher: Larry Andersen)

Honorable Mention - 5th Place - Brylie Moon, Anchor Pointe Elementary (Teacher: Alex Sanders)

 

8th Grade Essay Contest:

1st Place - Amelia Dolan, St. Vincent de Paul (Teacher: Mrs. Sullivan) - CLICK HERE TO READ ESSAY

2nd Place - Evie Hedrick, Kiewit Middle School (Teacher: Rebecca Begley) - CLICK HERE TO READ ESSAY

3rd Place - Liam McConville, St. Vincent de Paul (Teacher: Mrs. Sullivan) - CLICK HERE TO READ ESSAY

 

OBA Robert M. Spire Public Service Award Recipients:

Jennifer Gaughan, Legal Aid of Nebraska

 

Muirne Heaney, Legal Aid of Nebraska


OBA Public Service Award Recipient (for non-attorneys):

Laurie Smith Camp Integrity in Service Award Recipient:

Dianne Lozier, Lozier Foundation

 

Alfred G. Ellick Lawyer Referral Service Award Recipient:

Doug Novotny, Novotny Law Office

]]> Wed, 1 May 2024 15:45:00 GMT ABA Joint Conference in Omaha https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1855666 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1855666 Please check out the schedule here and registration details here. Note: You all qualify for the local atty registration rate of $100 (which ends May 1, 2024).

This meeting will be a perfect opportunity for fellowship, networking, fantastic social outings, and great programming! Our Spring Conference has traditionally highlighted and celebrated our international relationships. As such, it would be an honor and joy to see you in attendance.

A two page flyer on the Conference can be found HERE.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT OBA Book Club Event - James Martin Davis' "Memorial Day" https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1840148 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1840148 Join us for a special edition of the Omaha Bar Association's Book Club, celebrating the writing of the late attorney James Martin Davis in his book "Memorial Day," a collection of articles written in the Omaha World Herald over the decades.

Start Time: 5:30 PM

End Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Berry Law Office, 1414 Harney Street, Suite 400, Omaha

Who Is Invited: All members of the Omaha are legal community

Cost: No cost, advance RSVP requested

To Get a Copy of the Memorial Day book (If you don't have a copy): Register for the event, and Dave Sommers will follow up with an email to coordinate getting a copy. Any extra copies will be donated to area veterans groups. 

Appetizers and drinks will be provided for attendees. 

Special thank you to Mr. Davis' family for their support of this event, and to Berry Law Firm for hosting. 

 

More info on James Martin Davis' "Memorial Day" book: https://issuu.com/omaha-world-herald/docs/memorial_day_our_nations_time_to_remember_

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 21:30:00 GMT 2024 Memorial Service https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1842209 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1842209 The program is held each year to honor those members of the bar association who have passed within the past year.

Older attorneys are encouraged to invite a younger member of the bar to attend the service with them. No advance registration required, and no cost to attend this event.

The chairperson of the committee is Bill Birkel. The Barristers Club will provide the ushers. Memorial Speaker is Tom Riley, Douglas County Public Defender. The program is courtesy of The Daily Record. Our religious officiant is Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus of Salem Baptist Church.

To watch remotely online, go to www.facebook.com/omahabarassociation at 11:25AM on Wednesday, May 22nd. The video will start live at that time. No login required to watch.

 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

11:30 o’clock A.M.   

Legislative Chambers

Omaha-Douglas Civic Center

Before the Judges of All Courts

FEATURED SPEAKER: Tom Riley, Douglas County Public Defender

 

Honoring Members of the Bar who departed this life 2023 - 2024.

*Those who passed after April 20, 2024 will be honored in next year's Memorial Service.

Honorees:

Michael A. Nelsen
Douglas W. Krenzer
Roger D. Moore
Nicole "Nikki" E. Ducheneaux
Nancy Anne Wood
Jeffrey T. Courtney
Joseph M. Freimuth
Ronald Louis Eggers
Phillip C. Christensen
Michael August Kelley
Eugune Matthew Eckel
Thomas M. Locher
Barbara Wittmann Schaefer
Duane Joseph Dowd
William B. Woodruff
Dale A. Comer
Hon. Lyle E. Strom
Michael D. Havlik
Scott A. Lautenbaugh
John V. McNamara
Thomas Riley Haynes
John E. Hubbard
Col. Henry Pope Fowler
Alan M. Thelen
Mary Patricia "Patty" McCormack
Cathy Vidas Trecek
Raymond J. Walowski
James W. Crampton
Thomas J. Guilfoyle
 








 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 15:30:00 GMT 6th Annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1785736 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1785736 6th Annual Diversity Event

Details TBA - Save the Date!

Thanks to NEPA for all their work organizing this event.

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT 2024 OBA Field Day https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1771328 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1771328 2024 OBA Field Day

Monday, July 29, 2024 / Field Club of Omaha

GOLF SCRAMBLE: Save the date! More info TBA. Modified 4 person team scramble with player GHINs/handicaps taken into account.

RECEPTION/AWARDS CEREMONY/SANDBAGGER ROAST/DINNER: Open to OBA Members, will be a cost to attend.

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: Info TBA. Most likely to be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Prairie Lane Park

TRAP SHOOT (OFFSITE):  Info TBA. Possibly on July 29, possibly on different date at Harry Koch Range.

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT NSBA Annual Meeting https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1821651 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1821651 Wed, 9 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT When Civil and Criminal Worlds Collide (1 hr CLE w/Reception After) https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1821648 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1821648 CLE Presentation Title: "When Civil and Criminal Worlds Collide: What Civil Attorneys Need to Know to Protect Their Clients"

Presenters: Mallory Hughes & John Berry of Berry Law Firm

When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024  /  4-5PM CLE Presentation  /  5-6PM Reception

Cost: Free for OBA Members  /  $30 for Non-members

Location: TBA

*This CLE will be approved for 1 hour of general credit in NE and IA. The presentation will also be recorded for On Demand CLE viewing.

 

]]> Wed, 4 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT 25th Annual Wine Tasting https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1838431 https://www.omahabarassociation.com/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1838431 When: Friday, January 31, 2025, 5:00-7:30PM

Where: The Barn at Ackerhurst Dairy Farm, 15220 Military Rd, Bennington, NE 68007

 

Wine, Beer, and Food Included. Attendees will get a free souvenir "OBA Wine Tasting" glass to take home!

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