Once again, our communications department had a successful (and busy!) year in 2024 as we supported each of the other departments’ communications needs. As we head into 2025, we have several important projects noted for our members.

New ISB & ILF Websites

This past September we launched a fresh design for both the Bar’s and Foundation’s websites. These new templates brought our websites into compliance with ADA requirements, and we are continuing to improve accessibility across both sites. The transition was not seamless—tech projects rarely ever are! If you notice anything functioning improperly on either website, please notify us so that we can fix the issues. Your input is incredibly helpful.

Desk Book Directory Discontinued

2025 will be the first year that we will not print a hard copy Desk Book Directory. As part of our phase out plan, we switched to an affirmative “opt-in” system in 2024 and only received opt-in requests from approximately 12% of our membership. Considering this, we’ve reached the point where it no longer makes fiscal sense to put staff time and resources into publishing the directory, especially when all the same information is readily available online with more real-time, accurate records. We look forward to providing our membership with these resources in the most easily accessible format digitally!

Anniversary Celebration

As you’ve seen by now, this year is the 100^th anniversary of the Idaho State Bar and the 50^th anniversary of the Idaho Law Foundation. Our communications team has been working hard to create branding material, articles, social media campaigns, and email bulletin content to share with our members. This content will celebrate our history and will hopefully be a fun, educational endeavor.

2025 Award Nominations

It is time again to gather up nominations for the various awards presented by the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners. Each year, the Board of Commissioners presents awards to members of the Bar who demonstrate exemplary leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the legal profession and to the public. Nominations can be submitted at any time throughout the year, but the current deadline for the 2025 awards is Friday, March 28^th.

The Distinguished Jurist, Distinguished Lawyer, Outstanding Young Lawyer, Service, and Section of the Year Awards will be presented during the summer. The Professionalism and Denise O’Donnell Day Pro Bono Awards are presented at the Resolution Meetings in each recipient’s judicial district in the fall.

If someone comes to mind who you would like to nominate for an award this year, please fill out the submission form online at isb.idaho.gov/Awards. All the award descriptions are listed on this webpage as well.

We are always open to ways in which we can improve our communication with you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with your input and feedback!

Lindsey M. Welfley is the Communications Director of the Idaho State Bar, overseeing all communications-related initiatives of both the Bar and Foundation. She graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.A. in history in 2015 and has worked for the Bar ever since. Lindsey lives in Boise with her husband, their two daughters, and two pets.