The Board of Commissioners is the elected governing body of the Bar. The Board consists of five commissioners, elected from Idaho’s seven judicial districts. Two commissioners are elected from the Fourth District, one represents the First and Second Districts, one the Third and Fifth Districts, and one the Sixth and Seventh Districts. Commissioners serve staggered three-year terms.
The Commissioners meet 8-10 times a year to oversee the various functions and programs of the Bar. Pursuant to Idaho Bar Commissioner Rule 900, member input and recommendations are generated through the fall Resolution Process. This process allows members of the bar to have the opportunity to recommend changes in rules of the court statutes, policies or rules of the bar, and to discuss issues of interest or concern. The Idaho State Bar cannot take a position on legislation unless the members have approved the issue during the Resolution Process.
Gary Cooper
PO Box 4229
Pocatello, ID 83205-4229
gary@cooper-larsen.com
Jillian H. Caires
1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC 33
Spokane, WA 99202
jillian.caires@avistacorp.com
Mary V. York
PO Box 2527
Boise, ID 83701
myork@hollandhart.com
Kristin Bjorkman
714 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83702
kbjorkman@bdfcounsel.com
Hon. Robert L. Jackson
1130 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners Election Notice
Nominations for the 2024 ISB Commissioner Election Due April 2, 2024 – Attorneys in the Sixth and Seventh districts will be electing a new representative to the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners this spring. The new commissioners will replace Gary Cooper of Pocatello. Pursuant to Idaho Bar Commission Rule 900, the new commissioner representing the Sixth and Seventh districts must reside or maintain an office in the Seventh district. Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar – the elected governing body of the Bar – serve for three (3) years, beginning on the last day of the ISB Annual Meeting following their elections. The Board of Commissioners is charged with administering the regulation of the legal profession in Idaho, which includes the testing, admission, and licensing of attorneys, overseeing disciplinary functions and mandatory continuing legal education requirements.
Nominations must be in writing and signed by at least five (5) members of the ISB in good standing, and eligible to vote in the districts. The Executive Director must receive nominations no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. A nominating petition form may be obtained by calling the office of the Executive Director at (208) 334-4500 or by clicking here. Ballots will be distributed electronically to all members eligible to vote in the Sixth and Seventh districts on Monday, April 22, 2024. All ballots properly cast and returned to the ISB office will be counted by a Board of Canvassers at the close of business on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Upcoming Meetings & Agendas
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April 12
May 17
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date | Location |
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January 11, 2024 | Boise, ID |
December 7, 2023 | Boise, ID |
November 8, 2023 | Idaho Falls, ID |
October 5, 2023 | Boise, ID |
September 8, 2023 | Boise, ID |
August 15, 2023 | Boise, ID |
July 19, 2023 | Boise, ID |
June 21, 2023 | Boise, ID |
May 12, 2023 | Boise, ID |
April 14, 2023 | Twin Falls, ID |
March 22, 2023 | Boise, ID |
February 24, 2023 | Boise, ID |
January 13, 2023 | Boise, ID |
December 9, 2022 | Boise, ID |
November 9, 2022 | Idaho Falls, ID |
October 6, 2022 | Boise, ID |
September 9, 2022 | Boise, Idaho |
July 20, 2022 | Twin Falls, ID |
July 11, 2022 | Boise, ID |
June 10, 2022 | Boise, Idaho |
May 13, 2022 | Boise, Idaho |
April 8, 2022 | Lewiston, Idaho |
February 25, 2022 | Boise, Idaho |
January 13, 2022 | Boise, Idaho |
December 10, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
November 10, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
October 8, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
September 10, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
July 21, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
May 14, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
April 9, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
February 26, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |
January 15, 2021 | Boise, Idaho |