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2026 KCDAA Fall Conference: Attendee Registration

  • 10/08/2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • 10/09/2026
  • 5:00 PM
  • 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS

Registration

all 2026 KCDAA Conference

Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS

Information: 

  • Thursday, October 8, 2026

  • Friday, October 9, 2026

  • 12 hours of CLE available including Ethics

  • Lunch provided during conference

  • Cocktail Reception Thursday night

Schedule:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

7:30 a.m.

Registration/Breakfast

Foyer/
Leatherwood Ballroom

8:45 a.m.

Opening Remarks, Ron Paschal, KCDAA President

Leatherwood Ballroom

9:00-10:40 a.m.

The Deceit of John E. Robinson

Jacob Gontesky, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney

Leatherwood Ballroom

10:40-10:55 a.m.

Break

Foyer

10:55-11:45 a.m.

Understanding Kansas Senate Bill 374 and the New Competency Framework
Abby Olson, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney
Todd Thompson, Leavenworth County Attorney

Leatherwood Ballroom

11:45-1:00 p.m.

Lunch/Business Meeting/Awards

Leatherwood Ballroom

1:00-1:50 p.m.

The Good, the Bad, and the Hallucinated: AI for Prosecutors
Will Hurst, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney

Leatherwood Ballroom

1:50-2:40 p.m.

The Ethics of Communicating with Witnesses, Defense Counsel and the Court
Shannon Wilson, Deputy District Attorney Sedgwick County
Ron Paschal, Deputy District Attorney Sedgwick County

Leatherwood Ballroom

2:40-3:00 p.m.

Break

Foyer

3:00-3:50 p.m.

Challenging Investigations

Nicholas Campbell, Leavenworth County Assistant County Attorney
Kirstyn Dvorak, Leavenworth County Assistant County Attorney

Leatherwood Ballroom

6:00-7:00 pm

Happy Hour Reception
*Includes two tickets. Cash after tickets

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

7:30 a.m.

Registration/Breakfast

Foyer/
Leatherwood Ballroom

9:00-10:40 a.m.

Overruled by Exhaustion: A Prosecutor’s Guide to Daily Control
Judge Gayle Byers, Retired

Leatherwood Ballroom

10:40-11:00 a.m.

Break

Foyer

11:00-11:50 a.m.

Bill Cosby: America’s Dad
Dr. Tim Rohrig, PhD F-ABFT Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology

Leatherwood Ballroom

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Lunch

Leatherwood Ballroom

1:00-1:50 p.m.

Understanding and Utilization of Hospital Toxicology in a Forensic Setting
Dr. Tim Rohrig, PhD F-ABFT Toxicology and Pharmacology

Leatherwood Ballroom

1:50-2:40 p.m.

Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Kansas Benefits Program
Steve Anderson, Inspector General
Kiel Kearney, Special Agent in Charge

Leatherwood Ballroom

2:45-3:35 p.m.

Breakout: Electeds Round Table
Mike Kagay, Shawnee County District Attorney
Susan Richmeier, Finney County Attorney

Maple

2:45-3:35 p.m.

Breakout: Appeals – Discussing Appellate Procedure and Briefing
Natalie Chalmers, Principal Assistant Solicitor General, Office of the Kansas Attorney General

Leatherwood Ballroom

2:45-3:35 p.m.

Breakout: Drugs
Mandee Schauf, Sedgwick County Chief Attorney - Charging Unit

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


Before you register: Please log in to your KCDAA account and then complete your registration.

Book your group rate for KCDAA/KPTAI Fall Conference

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center for 154.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  • Self parking $6 per night.

Book your group rate for KCDAA/KPTAI Fall Conference

Questions? Contact Brian at brian@kearneyandassociates.com.

Thank you!


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