The Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL) gathered for its 31st annual conference on June 9-11, 2016, at the Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri.   At this conference, firm partner Christopher Brackman was elected by MODL to serve on its Board of Directors for a term of 3 years.    MODL was established to help defense attorneys provide the highest quality representation for clients throughout the state.  Since its inception in 1984, the organization has supported Missouri defense lawyers with continuing legal education programs, amicus curiae briefs, and a wide variety of information assistance programs.  MODL has also sought, through its legislative efforts, to balance the scales of justice for all citizens in Missouri and to improve the quality of the Bench.