Author: Calle Belodoff
Range Wars in Idaho: A Long Shadow Across the Open West by Susie Headlee
Author’s Note - This article is written in memory of Ivan Doig. I have read nearly every book he wrote and own most of them. Doig had a rare gift: he treated the landscape as a character, weaving together history,…
Read Full ArticleAmendments to Criminal Jury Instructions
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Read Full Article2026 Resolution Submission Deadline – 9/25
Unlike many state bars, the Idaho State Bar cannot take positions on legislative matters, rules of court, or substantive rules governing the Bar itself at its Annual Meeting or by act of its Bar Commissioners without first submitting such matters…
Read Full ArticleMilestone Attorneys – 75, 70, 60, and 50 Years of Admission
The following several pages honor members of the Idaho State Bar who have been admitted for 75, 70, 60, and 50 years. We do our best to reach everyone on this list to include their comments. Thank you to all…
Read Full ArticleDenise O’Donnell Day Pro Bono Awards
The late Denise O’Donnell Day, and namesake of this award, was a titan of pro bono service to underrepresented Idahoans. Her legacy of service, dedication to her community, and overall standard of professionalism in practice are pillars for any member…
Read Full ArticleService Awards
The individuals selected for this years’ Service Awards include attorneys who have committed their time and expertise to the service of the legal profession. Whether it is serving in leadership or in a more intimate setting, these individuals are dedicated…
Read Full ArticleProfessionalism Awards
Each year the Idaho State Bar presents the Professionalism Award to recipients who have devoted their careers to the practice of law in a way that upholds the highest standards of civility and professionalism. Each of these individuals embodies a…
Read Full ArticleOutstanding Young Lawyer Kate Wheeler Peterson
Background Kate was born and raised in Blackfoot, Idaho. She attended Brigham Young University and graduated in 2019 with a B.S. in political science with a minor in international development. She spent one summer in Thailand, studying the politics of…
Read Full ArticleBrody Named Next Idaho Chief Justice
Justice Robyn Brody has been selected as the next chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court, effective Oct. 1. Justice Brody will become the second woman to lead Idaho’s highest court. She will succeed Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan, who…
Read Full ArticleDistinguished Lawyer William Wellman
Background Bill’s boyhood home was Huntington, West Virginia. Athletics shaped his youth. Bill played basketball and golf and was part of two State Championship teams in 1968 and 1969. He was selected to the All-State Basketball team his senior year.…
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