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2025 Additional Awards & Recognitions
Section of the Year Award The 2025 Section of the Year Award is awarded to the Idaho Legal History Section. This section has been instrumental in preserving the history of the legal profession and courts in Idaho since the section…
Read Full Article2025 Denise 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 Article2025 Professionalism 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…
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The individuals selected for this year’s Service Awards include attorneys and a non-attorney 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…
Read Full ArticleMilestone Attorneys: Celebrating 50, 60, and 65 Years of Admission to the Idaho State Bar
These acknowledgments honor members of the Idaho State Bar who have been admitted for 65, 60, and 50 years. Thank you to all who submitted material to be included in this portion of our awards. 65 Years of Admission Robert…
Read Full ArticleOutstanding Young Lawyer, Alexandra Hodson: Melding Passion with a Rewarding Career by Lindsey M. Welfley
Introduction In speaking with this year’s Outstanding Young Lawyer, Alexandra Hodson, it is clear she cares deeply for two things—her family and balancing her passions with her profession. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah with three older brothers, Alexandra and…
Read Full ArticleDistinguished Lawyer, Charles A. Homer: Homegrown Professionalism by Lindsey M. Welfley
Background Charles Homer, also known as Chuck, is a true Idaho native who has contributed to the Idaho Falls community his entire life through his practice of law. Born and raised in Eastern Idaho, he now spends his winters in…
Read Full ArticleDistinguished Lawyer, Tim Gresback: Honest, Kind Lawyers Can, Should, and Do Finish First by Tim Gresback with Lindsey Welfley
Background I was born into a family of 12 children near Saint Paul, Minnesota. My dad was a carpenter, and my mother was a nurse. We loved our hockey. With such a large family to support, my parents could not…
Read Full ArticleDistinguished Jurist, Hon. Cynthia K.C. Meyer: A Career Full of “Next Chapters” by Lindsey M. Welfley
Introduction This year’s Distinguished Jurist, Idaho Supreme Court Justice Cynthia Meyer, comes from a unique background, spanning everything from private practice to small business ownership, teaching and eventually serving on the bench both as a district judge in the First…
Read Full ArticleThe Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation Anniversary: The 1970s by Hon. Jessica M. Lorello
U.S. Representative (and future Senator) James A. McClure and President Richard M. Nixon in 1972. Used by permission: University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives, [James A. McClure papers, MG 400]. Elvis; Richard Nixon; The Godfather; The Idaho State Bar;…
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