Editor's Note Nick Badgerow
| Publication year | 2019 |
| Pages | 54 |
| Citation | Vol. 88 No. 10 Pg. 54 |
November 2019
Editor's Note:
Nick Badgerow. You have seen his name in "The Journal" many, many times over the years. He is a prolific and excellent writer; Nick has authored some 60 articles, a number of which have appeared in The Journal. In fact, he authored the article that appears immediately following this column: "'So Help Me God' The Lawyer's Oath of Admission and the Rules of Ethics." And his name is synonymous with service—to his clients, no question—but to the legal profession in particular.
A partner with the Spencer Fane law firm in Overland Park, a position that would keep most lawyers busy enough, Nick has generously given of his precious time to actively participate for many years in a remarkable number of roles that have supported and improved the Bar. His efforts will continue to resonate and have an impact on the profession for years to come—long after Nick retires on December 31st of this year.
Included in his volunteer service to the Bar are the following:
● 16 years on the Kansas State Board of Discipline for Attorneys
● 23 years on the Kansas Judicial Council
● 30 years as Chair of the Johnson County Ethics & Grievance Committee
● 14 years as Chair of the KBA Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee
● Chairman, Kansas Bar Association, Ethics 2000 Commission (2001 - 2002)
● Chairman, Kansas Ethics 20/20 Commission (2013)
● Member, Kansas Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (2010 -2013)
● Co-Chair, Civil Justice Reform Act Committee, United States District Court — District of Kansas (1995 - 1998)
Where DOES he find the time? I'm guessing it is all about priorities. It is clear that Nick has set a very high priority on service to his colleagues in the profession. That which you treasure, you make time for....
Following is a bibliography of the articles authored by Nick Badgerow for The Journal of the Kansas Bar Association. Impressive, no? He sets an extremely high standard for all who share his passion for the law, for ethical practice of the law. Consider following in his footsteps.
On behalf of "The Journal of the Kansas Bar Association," thank you, Nick. Thank you for your participation in and dedication to this organization, to your profession and to your colleagues. We wish you the very best of everything in your retirement, and look forward to continuing to work...
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