The Bench-Bar Committee has general advisory and liaison roles with respect to the operation of the court , among other things: (1) Provides a forum for the continuous study of the operating procedures of the court; (2) serves as liaison among the court, its bar and the public; (3) studies considers and recommends the adoption, amendment or rescission of the Rules of Practice of the court; (4) studies and promote a continuing legal education program; and (5) provides reports and recommendations as directed by the court. See D. Kan. Rule 77.6
MEMBERS
- Chief Judge Eric F. Melgren, Ex Officio
- District Judge Daniel D. Crabtree, Chair
- District Judge John W. Broomes
- District Judge Holly L. Teeter
- Magistrate Judge Angel D. Mitchell
- Magistrate Judge Teresa J. James
- Bankruptcy Chief Judge Dale L. Somers, Ex Officio
- Clerk of Court Skyler B. O’Hara, Ex Officio
- U.S. Attorney (Acting) Duston Slinkard, Ex Officio
- Federal Public Defender Melody Brannon, Ex Officio
- Timothy M. O'Brien, Kansas Bar Association, Ex Officio
- Jennifer Hill, expiration 12/31/25
- Jennifer B. Wieland, expiration 12/31/25
- Kate Marples Simpson, expiration 12/31/25
- Terelle A. Mock, expiration 12/31/26
- Teresa L. Shulda, expiration 12/31/26
- Sarah Steen Ruane, expiration 12/31/26
- Kathryn Sheedy, expiration12/31/28
- Jeffrey Kuhlman, expiration 12/31/28
- Branden Bell, expiration 12/31/28
- Staff: Stephanie Mickelsen