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Name:  Allen R. Slater

Date of Birth:  January 15, 1947

Place of Birth:  Toledo, Ohio

When Appointed:  January 1997

By Whom Appointed:  Governor Bill Graves

City of Residence:  Olathe

Family:  Married, two children

Education:

• B.S., 1969, University of Kansas (political science major with emphasis in economics)
• J.D., 1973, University of Kansas

Career History:

• Judge Slater practiced law for 23 years in Johnson County before being appointed to the bench. He specialized in civil trial work.
• Professional Admissions:
  Kansas Supreme Court, 1973
  United States District Court for the District of Kansas, 1973
  United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 1986
  Missouri Supreme Court, 1987
  United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, 1992
  United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 1992

Civic and Professional Activities:

Professional Associations:

• American Judges Association, American Bar Association
• Kansas Bar Association (member, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1981-1983)
• Johnson County Bar Association (president, 1983; chairman, continuing legal education commission, 1979-1980; secretary, 1977; chairman of Law Day Committee and Justinian Award Committee, 1975; member, 1974 State Bar Convention Committee)

Other Memberships:

• Grace United Methodist Church (formerly First United Methodist Church)

Other Activities:

• Member, Truancy Committee, United Community Services, 1999
• Acting City Attorney, City of Olathe, Kansas, 1974
• Indian Guides - Leader, 1979-1980
• Webelos Boy Scout leader, 1984
• Coach, youth sports, 1985-1994