Month: March 2025

IMLA April Clinic Volunteers Needed!

The Idaho Military Legal Alliance is in need of volunteers for the various upcoming clinics in April. Click here for more information and to sign up as a volunteer.

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The Idaho State Bar 100th Anniversary: The 1950s by Molly O’Leary

This is the third article in a series of articles by members of the Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation Anniversary Committee, in celebration of the organizations’ 100th and […]

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Idaho Judicial Council Informational Notice

Hon. Jeff M. Brudie, District Judge (Ret.)Executive Director, Idaho Judicial Council In Idaho, judicial surveys fill a critical role in the appointment process of candidates for the Bench. In my […]

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Balancing the Scales: Practicing Law While Managing Mental Illness by Anonymous

Practicing law requires a wide range of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills, many of which can be affected by mental illness. Yet many attorneys manage to balance the demanding responsibilities […]

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Generative AI in Legal Practice: A Survey of Professional and Ethical Challenges by Texie Montoya

Across industries and around the globe, generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is revolutionizing the way we work, create, and solve problems. While many use AI for tasks like answering basic questions […]

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The Ethics of Representing People with Disabilities by Abbey Schulz

Disability impacts all of us and knows no bounds. It transcends race, age, gender, and social economic status. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) more […]

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Ethics for Retired Attorneys by Larry Hunter

            Periodically I see someone with whom I have not spoken in a while, and they ask me if I am still practicing law. When I tell them no, often […]

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Bar Counsel Department Report by Joseph N. Pirtle

2024 was another busy year for Bar Counsel’s Office. Our efforts were primarily divided into four categories: (1) investigating and prosecuting alleged violations of the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct; […]

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Board of Commissioners Elections for 1st, 2nd, and 4th Districts—Nominating Petitions Available

Nominations for the 2025 ISB Commissioner Elections Due April 1, 2025 Attorneys in the First, Second, and Fourth Districts will elect new representatives to the Idaho State Bar Board of […]

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Fee Arbitration Volunteers Needed

The Idaho State Bar is seeking active attorneys and non-attorneys to serve as volunteers in our fee arbitration program as mediators and fee arbitration panelists in all districts.  If you […]

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