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Board of Commissioners

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.

President, Sixth and Seventh Districts
2021-2024

Gary Cooper

PO Box 4229
Pocatello, ID 83205-4229
gary@cooper-larsen.com

Commissioner, First and Second Districts
2022-2025
Jillian H. Caires

1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC 33
Spokane, WA 99202
jillian.caires@avistacorp.com

Commissioner, Fourth District
2022-2025
Mary V. York

PO Box 2527
Boise, ID 83701
myork@hollandhart.com

Commissioner, Fourth District
2023-2026
Kristin Bjorkman

714 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83702
kbjorkman@bdfcounsel.com

Commissioner, Third and Fifth Districts
2023-2026
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


February 23, 2024

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Meeting ID: 810 5051 0949

Passcode: 027408

April 12

May 17

Meeting Minutes

Meeting DateLocation
January 11, 2024Boise, ID
December 7, 2023Boise, ID
November 8, 2023Idaho Falls, ID
October 5, 2023Boise, ID
September 8, 2023Boise, ID
August 15, 2023Boise, ID
July 19, 2023Boise, ID
June 21, 2023Boise, ID
May 12, 2023Boise, ID
April 14, 2023Twin Falls, ID
March 22, 2023Boise, ID
February 24, 2023Boise, ID
January 13, 2023Boise, ID
December 9, 2022Boise, ID
November 9, 2022Idaho Falls, ID
October 6, 2022Boise, ID
September 9, 2022Boise, Idaho
July 20, 2022Twin Falls, ID
July 11, 2022Boise, ID
June 10, 2022Boise, Idaho
May 13, 2022Boise, Idaho
April 8, 2022Lewiston, Idaho
February 25, 2022Boise, Idaho
January 13, 2022Boise, Idaho
December 10, 2021Boise, Idaho
November 10, 2021Boise, Idaho
October 8, 2021Boise, Idaho
September 10, 2021Boise, Idaho
July 21, 2021Boise, Idaho
May 14, 2021Boise, Idaho
April 9, 2021Boise, Idaho
February 26, 2021Boise, Idaho
January 15, 2021Boise, Idaho

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