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2026 Awards Nominations
We are looking for nominations for the KCDAA awards for 2026. The deadline for nominations is September 1, 2026.
For more information on awards, qualifications, and how to make a nomination, visit our awards page here or click here to submit your nominations today.
2026 Fall Conference
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
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7:30 a.m. |
Registration/Breakfast |
Foyer/ |
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8:45 a.m. |
Opening Remarks, Ron Paschal, KCDAA President |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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9:00-10:40 a.m. |
The Deceit of John E. Robinson Jacob Gontesky, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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10:40-10:55 a.m. |
Break |
Foyer |
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10:55-11:45 a.m. |
Understanding Kansas Senate Bill 374 and the New Competency Framework |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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11:45-1:00 p.m. |
Lunch/Business Meeting/Awards |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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1:00-1:50 p.m. |
The Good, the Bad, and the Hallucinated: AI for Prosecutors |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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1:50-2:40 p.m. |
The Ethics of Communicating with Witnesses, Defense Counsel and the Court |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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2:40-3:00 p.m. |
Break |
Foyer |
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3:00-3:50 p.m. |
Challenging Investigations Nicholas Campbell, Leavenworth County Assistant County Attorney |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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6:00-7:00 pm |
Happy Hour Reception |
Foyer |
Lunch – Kansas City Original BBQ
Housemade Potato Salad, Zesty Cole Slaw, White Cheddar Mac n Cheese
Brown Sugar and Bacon Baked Beans, Corn Bread
Crispy KC Roasted Chicken, House Smoked BBQ Brisket
Apple Crisp with Vanilla Whipped Cream
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
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7:30 a.m. |
Registration/Breakfast |
Foyer/ |
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9:00-10:40 a.m. |
Overruled by Exhaustion: A Prosecutor’s Guide to Daily Control |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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10:40-11:00 a.m. |
Break |
Foyer |
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11:00-11:50 a.m. |
Bill Cosby: America’s Dad |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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12:00-1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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1:00-1:50 p.m. |
Understanding and Utilization of Hospital Toxicology in a Forensic Setting |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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1:50-2:40 p.m. |
Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Kansas Benefits Program |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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2:45-3:35 p.m. |
Breakout: Electeds Round Table |
Maple |
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2:45-3:35 p.m. |
Breakout: Appeals – Discussing Appellate Procedure and Briefing |
Leatherwood Ballroom |
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2:45-3:35 p.m. |
Breakout: Drugs |
Cottonwood 1 |
Lunch – Little Italy
Breadsticks, Tossed Salad w/ Black Olives, Red Onions, Tomatoes and Creamy Italian Dressing
Classic Lasagna
Assorted Gourmet Flatbread Pizzas, Traditional Margherita Pizza, Tripple Pepperoni, Italian Sausage with Giardiniera
Cannolis and Italian Cookies
WELCOME!We’re proud to welcome you to the official website of the Kansas County and District Attorneys Association — a statewide network of prosecutors dedicated to advancing justice across Kansas. Supported by the Kansas Prosecutors Foundation, the KCDAA exists to promote, improve, and facilitate the administration of justice through education, collaboration, and leadership. Our members are united by a shared commitment to fairness, integrity, and the rule of law. Whether you're a long-time member or just getting started in your career, this is your hub for connection, professional growth, and meaningful impact. Here you’ll find resources, news, and opportunities to stay engaged and informed in the ever-evolving landscape of criminal justice. We’re excited to have you here. Together, we’re building a stronger, safer Kansas — one case, one community, one courtroom at a time. -- KCDAA Board of Directors |
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