Month: June 2026
Introductory Letter from Kendall Bjornsen, IWL President and Jaime Matier, IWL Vice President
Milestone birthdays invite us to reflect, not just on how far we’ve come, but on the people and purpose that carried us here. This year, Idaho Women Lawyers (IWL) celebrates its 40th anniversary. For us, it’s a milestone that feels…
Read Full ArticleMember Services Department Report by Teresa A. Baker
Members of the Idaho State Bar have access to a variety of programs, resources, discounts, and services available that you may not know are available. These resources can help improve your practice, your personal life, your leadership, and your community…
Read Full ArticleOutgoing President’s Message by Hon. Robert L. Jackson
This is my parting column as President of the Idaho State Bar. I have to say that the last three years on the Board of Commissioners have been very rewarding, not only because of the comradery with my fellow commissioners,…
Read Full ArticleWhat My Mother’s Generation Fought For, What Mine Took for Granted, What the Next Generation Shouldn’t Have to Fight For by Randi Johnson and Penelope Gaffney
Since Idaho Women Lawyers’ (IWL) founding 40 years ago, women have made tremendous strides in representation, responsibilities, and leadership across the legal field. This article honors the contributions of past generations of women lawyers by detailing how far women have…
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