Month: June 2025
The Fight for Civil Rights in Idaho: Women’s Edition by Jenna L. Furman and Abigael Schulz
History of Women in the Civil Rights Movement in Idaho Idaho’s history is filled with major civil rights victories, including the amendment to its Constitution providing women the right to vote in 1896[i]—years before the 19th Amendment to the U.S.…
Read Full ArticleAdvocating for Yourself as a Parent in the Workforce by Logan E. Weis-Hurzeler and Madison N. Miles
As more young attorneys—especially women—enter the legal profession in Idaho and arrive at the age where they are also thinking of starting a family (biological, adoptive, step, or otherwise), a number of unknowns present themselves. While parenthood isn’t right for…
Read Full ArticleOutgoing President’s Message by Mary V. York
As my final message as a Bar Commissioner and President of the Board of Commissioners, it does not do justice to merely say that it has been my sincere privilege and honor to serve the Idaho State Bar. We are…
Read Full ArticleThe Future of DEI in Law: Impact of Recent Government Action to Our Profession by Christina M. Hesse and Emma C. Nowacki
Introduction As we watch our federal government ban or disavow Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs, we are seeing varying responses from the private sector, and in particular, law firms.[1] The purported intent in cutting DEI programs is to promote…
Read Full ArticleThe Women Who Came Before Us by Allison M. Darnall and Leslie M.G. Hayes
Background photo by Carissa Carns. Sculpture: Benjamin Victor, Transcendent Justice, 2022, bronze, Art of Human Rights Collection, Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, Boise, ID. Supported by Idaho Women Lawyers. It’s hard to believe, but Idaho Women Lawyers (“IWL”) is almost…
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