Honor Legal Heroes at KCMBF’s Liberty & Justice Gala: A Night of Awards, Advocacy & Impact

Support justice in action at KCMBF’s Liberty & Justice Gala. This formal evening honors legal heroes and raises funds for life-changing community programs.

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When justice meets generosity, something powerful happens.

In Kansas City, there’s one elegant evening each year where legal professionals trade courtrooms for celebration halls—not just to honor their peers, but to raise vital support for programs that touch lives far beyond the law books.

The Liberty & Justice Gala, hosted by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF), is more than a formal affair. It’s the primary fundraiser fueling programs like the Domestic Violence Alliance, Military Matters, and the Student Law Academy—initiatives that bring legal resources to the people who need them most.

At the heart of the evening is the presentation of the Jack L. Campbell Legacy Award, given to individuals who embody the principles of liberty and justice through outstanding service. This year, Hon. Beth Phillips and Hon. W. Brent Powell will be recognized for their contributions to both the profession and the broader community.

If you’re in or near Kansas City, consider attending this meaningful event. It’s a chance to dine, connect, and be part of a mission that uplifts justice for all.

Register here or see below for more information.

The annual KCMBF Liberty & Justice Gala is the primary fundraising event in support of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF) and its Legal Connection programs: Domestic Violence Alliance, Military Matters, and Student Law Academy. This exclusive, formal event features a cocktail hour, dinner, auction, and presentation to recognize and celebrate the great volunteer work performed by lawyers in the Kansas City community. During the Gala, the Jack L. Campbell Legacy Award is given in recognition of the recipient’s dedication to the principles of liberty and justice through exemplary professional, civic, and community service.

Jack L. Campbell Legacy Award

The Jack L. Campbell Legacy Award was created in 2003 and originally named the Liberty & Justice Legacy Award. During the annual Liberty & Justice Gala, the Jack L. Campbell Legacy Award is given in recognition of the recipient’s dedication to the principles of liberty and justice through exemplary professional, civic, and community service. In November 2019, the KCMBF Board of Directors passed a Resolution changing the name of the Liberty & Justice Legacy Award to the Jack L. Campbell Legacy Award in honor of Jack’s significant contributions to our legal community, following his death in 2019.

This year’s Jack L. Campbell Legacy Award recipients are Hon. Beth Phillips and Hon. W. Brent Powell.

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Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF)
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Kansas
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