May 7, 2026 - The Ellis County Bar Association is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026-2027 Rural Justice Scholarship awards, Elijah McCullough and Ava Biggs. This scholarship is awarded each year to graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students who hail from a northwest Kansas county. Applicants must have plans to attend law school after completing their undergraduate studies with intentions of practicing in a rural area of Kansas after graduation.

Micki Armstrong (left) and Bill Jeter (right) HAYS POST ARTICLE January 22, 2026 - The Ellis County Bar Association has named Jeter Law Firm LLP’s William “Bill” Jeter its recipient of the 2025 Willis K. Musick Professionalism Award. The association recognized Jeter at its annual holiday gathering December 19, 2025. The Musick Award is the Ellis County Bar Association’s only annual award and honors past and present members of the bar who have, by their conduct, honesty, integ

HAYS POST ARTICLE April 20, 2025 - The Willis K. Musick Professionalism Award honors members of the Ellis County Bar that have, by their conduct, honesty, integrity, and courtesy, best exemplified, represented, and encouraged other lawyers to follow the highest standards of the legal profession. Each year, members of the Ellis County Bar Association may submit nominations. If any nominations are made, a confidential committee is appointed to review the nominations and select