On December 18, 1935, in the midst of the rough-and-tumble days of the 1930s, 189 lawyers gathered at the Hotel Kansas Citian to form what would become the Lawyers Association of Kansas City. From that first meeting—led by President Henry A. Bundschu, Vice President John B. Gage, Treasurer Edgar Shook, and Secretary Frank H. Terrell—LAKC was built on a shared commitment to the profession and the community it serves.

Ninety years later, our values remain the same.

Fittingly, as we commemorate this milestone, our Young Lawyers Section just completed its holiday service project, delivering boxes of gifts to patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City. It’s a reminder that while much has changed since 1935, service has always been at the heart of who we are.

As we look ahead to an exciting year, LAKC remains committed to promoting exceptional jurisprudence, transforming lawyers into balanced professionals, and developing leaders who serve our community with purpose and integrity.

Here’s to 90 years—and to the work still ahead.