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When My Signature Altered Outcomes: Building Credibility as a Female Attorney in Rural Practice by Jessica Perez
The day I passed the bar, I became a lawyer. The day I successfully tried my first case, I became one in the eyes of the judge. In between those two distinct moments, I learned that credibility in a courtroom…
Read Full ArticleSafeguarding the Right to Vote: Accessibility in the Pursuit of Equal Protection by Erin E. Tomlin
Women have long been experts on the importance of “access” and what that means to dignity, equal protection under the law, and justice. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman, is famously known to have said, “If they don’t give you…
Read Full ArticleIntroductory 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…
Read Full ArticleTwo New Idaho State Bar Commissioners
Voting members of the Idaho State Bar in the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Judicial Districts recently elected new members of the Board of Commissioners. The new Commissioners will serve three-year terms, beginning in June 2026. Twin Falls attorney, Matthew Wolfe,…
Read Full ArticleAdmissions Department Report by Tasha Sorrells-Landeros
The Idaho State Bar Admissions Department administers the rules governing admission to the practice of law in Idaho. Attorneys can be admitted by taking the Idaho Bar Examination, transferring a Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) score to Idaho, or based on…
Read Full ArticleRemembering the Bar: Reviving the Tradition of Local Memorial Tributes by Patricia E.O. Weeks
On March 6, 2026, the Idaho Supreme Court held a dignified and moving Memorial Service honoring judges and attorneys who passed away in 2025. The ceremony, streamed by Idaho Public Television, offered a statewide moment of reflection, an opportunity for…
Read Full ArticleLaw Related Education Wraps Up 2026 Idaho High School Mock Trial Competition by Carey A. Shoufler
2026 Idaho Mock Trial Champions, The Ambrose School. The Idaho Law Foundation’s Law Related Education Program hosted its annual High School Mock Trial State Championship from Tuesday to Thursday, March 10 to 12. This year, students explored a civil case…
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