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Bar Counsel Panel: Decades of Ethics

Elevate your understanding of modern legal ethics with the knowledge acquired by decades of being Idaho State Bar Counsel. With more than 80 years of combined experience, this engaging CLE program explores how today’s rapidly evolving technologies—from email and metadata to virtual hearings—are reshaping the ethical duties attorneys must navigate every day.

1.25 Ethics credits – NAC

Speakers:

Joseph N. Pirtle, Idaho State Bar Counsel

Brad G. Andrews, Retired Idaho State Bar Counsel

Hon. Michael J. Oths, Retired Idaho State Bar Counsel & Senior 4^th District Magistrate

AI and its Use in the Legal Profession

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a ‘future’ concept—it is actively transforming how attorneys research, draft, and deliver legal services today. This session offers a practical and accessible overview of AI’s expanding role in legal practice, from generative AI tools that assist with contract drafting to predictive analytics that help anticipate case outcomes.

Participants will gain actionable insights into incorporating AI into everyday workflows—including eDiscovery, document review, and client intake—while preserving the human judgment and ethical considerations essential to high-value legal work.

1.25 CLE credits – NAC

Speakers:

David M. Fogg, Cornerstone Tech and Estate Advisors, PLLC

Trapper S. Stewart, NetApp, Inc.

NextGen Bar Exam: What Attorneys Need to Know

The NextGen Bar Exam will debut in Idaho in July 2026, replacing the Uniform Bar Exam and marking a nationwide shift toward assessing practice-ready legal skills. Unlike the traditional model focused on memorizing black-letter law, the NextGen Exam evaluates how well candidates can apply legal knowledge through tasks that mirror real-world practice—such as legal research, client counseling, analysis, and problem-solving.

This session will provide attorneys with a clear understanding of how the new exam is structured, the subjects and skill areas it assesses, and how its implementation may impact the next generation of lawyers. Attendees will gain insight into what these changes mean for mentoring law students, supervising new associates, and preparing their organizations for this significant transition.

1.25 CLE credits

Speakers:

Hon. Robyn M. Brody, Idaho Supreme Court

Maureen Ryan Braley, Idaho State Bar

Carole I. Wesenberg, U.S. Courts, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Lane V. Erickson, Racine Olson, PLLP

Ligertown: The Escape and the Legal Saga That Followed

In September 1995, the ‘Ligertown’ compound near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, became the center of an eight‑day standoff after nearly 20 African lions and hybrid ‘ligers’ escaped their makeshift enclosures. The chaotic incident—often described as the ‘Waco of animal incidents’—ultimately resulted in the deaths of 18 big cats.

This session explores the lengthy legal battle that followed for owners Robert Fieber and Dottie Martin, who faced more than 100 misdemeanor charges, including animal cruelty and creating a public nuisance. Participants will also learn about the $30 million tort claim filed against Bannock County and the broader legal and policy implications that emerged from the case.

1.25 CLE credits – NAC

Speakers:

Richard A. Diehl, Jr., City of Pocatello

John J. Bulger, Hearn Law, PLC