Author: ccarns

2024 was another busy year for Bar Counsel’s Office. Our efforts were primarily divided into four categories: (1) investigating and prosecuting alleged violations of the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct; […]

Lawyers are fixers, problem-solvers, refiners.  We use our skills to create order, as best we can, from the elements of the file in front of us.  It could be a […]

This year represents a celebration of the Idaho State Bar’s 100th year anniversary. As part of this rolling recognition of the Bar’s impact and history, we enjoyed an article by […]

As an employee of the Idaho State Bar (“ISB”) and an editor for The Advocate, I was excited to start the new year introducing our new Executive Director to the […]

Once again, our communications department had a successful (and busy!) year in 2024 as we supported each of the other departments’ communications needs. As we head into 2025, we have […]

In a recent oral argument before the Idaho Supreme Court, the first question asked was, “Tell me about the discretion available to the magistrate.” This question guided the entire oral […]

Preface Let me start by acknowledging that there may be a significant chunk of you who look at an interview about “storytelling” and scoff at its place in the world […]

The Critical Role of Civics Education and the Opportunity for Idaho Attorneys to Lead As I step into the role of President of the Idaho State Bar, I am continually […]