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The date for the 2020 Fall New Attorney Program has been set for November 13, 2020 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and it will be held via live webcast only.

The New Attorney Program consists of an introduction on Idaho practice, procedure, and ethics. This course meets the CLE requirements of Idaho State Bar Commission Rule 402(f)(3).

New Idaho attorneys who have actively practiced law for fewer than 3 years in any jurisdiction prior to admission in Idaho must complete the New Attorney Program within 12 months of being admitted in Idaho.

If your deadline to complete the New Attorney Program would fall between September 20 – November 12, 2020, you will automatically be given an extension of that deadline to November 13, 2020, in order to attend this program.

For more information or to register click HERE.

The University of Idaho College of Law invites you for an online panel discussion on issues of racial inequality and police brutality in the U.S.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

3:30 – 5:00 pm (MT)

1.5 CLE credits (pending)

For more information and to register, please click HERE.

The Idaho State Bar Attorney Well-Being Task Force invites you to celebrate Lawyer Well-Being Week, May 4th through May 8th. Join other members of the profession, the courts and support staff by participating in these free remote-friendly activities.

We will focus on a different aspect of well-being Monday through Friday. Every day you will have at least three different suggestions for activities and education. This “well- rounded” wheel shows the well-being emphasis for each day of the week. There is something for everyone!

Click on the days of the week for specific activities including something to watch, something to read and something to do that is focused on an element of well-being for each day.

Thank you to the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being for leading the effort to raise awareness of the importance of well-being for all. For additional information, resources, and activities, please visit the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being website.  

Member of ISB’s Attorney Well-Being Task Force wish all of you continued health and well-being, especially in these challenging times.  If you are in need of any particular assistance, the Idaho Lawyer’s Assistance Program and its website offers resources in a wide range of areas—please do not hesitate to reach out.

If you are interested in more comprehensive workouts and nutrition information, please also visit our 21 Day Idaho Strong Challenge page. You can sign up to take the challenge and help the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program at the same time.

The Mindfulness in the Law Society has a series of weekly chats entitled: Pandemic Life:  Weekly Chats for Lawyers and the Legal Profession. The series is designed to help lawyers, judges, law students and other legal professionals deal with challenges related to life and practice during COVID-19. Each half hour session will focus on a pressing topic. They are live at 5:30 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in their private Facebook group. For more information or to register, visit their website HERE.

The American Bar Association also has a series of webinars this week on on well-being that are free to ABA members, but available for anyone. Please click HERE for a list.

If you have suggestions for activities for the Attorney Well-Being Task Force, please feel free to email the chair Julie Stomper at julie@beardstclair.com.

February 27 & 28, 2020
Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites
Polson, Montana

REGISTER ONLINE

2020 AGENDA & REGISTRATION FORM

Connecting Culture in the Courtroom: a Judicial Perspective of the Court and Culture Regarding the Law and the Courtroom – Presented by: Hon. Stacie Smith Chief Justice of the Fort Peck Tribes’ Court; Hon. Brenda Desmond, Veteran’s Court Magistrate; Hon. James Manley, Montana District Court Judge; and Hon. Brad Pluff, CSKT Trial Judge.  This Panel will also present Ethical Issues to consider inside the Courtroom.

Ann Miller, Chief Defender, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes – Holistic Defense and Reentry Program.

Native American Social Workers: Leon Old Elk-Stewart, Luann Kicking Woman, and Donovan Archambault, Jr. – Perspectives about Social Work, Culture, Family Preservation, and the Courtroom.

Tribal and State Efforts regarding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: 2019 marked a year of collaboration with Tribal, State and National Efforts. This panel will discuss the local, grassroots, legislative collaboration, and meaningful 2020 and beyond solutions to MMIW. Panelists will include: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Chairwoman Shelly Fyant, Montana State Deputy Attorney Melissa Schlitcting, and CSKT Policy Analyst Jami Pluff.

Lillian Alvernaz, an attorney for ACLU will present information about the Violence Against Women Act and Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction, as well as present on Ethical Considerations for representing a Non-Profit.

Native American Archeologists and Salish and Kootenai College Instructors: Dean Nicolai and Aaron Brien will lead a Panel discussion about contemporary issues and cases which includes  Expert Witness Testimony

Thursday and Friday February 27-28, 2020 Polson, Montana 8:45-4:15 daily

The Idaho State Bar Intellectual Property Law Section is currently accepting applications for two scholarship opportunities.

2020 Intellectual Property Certification Course Scholarship

The Intellectual Property Law Section of the Idaho State Bar is pleased to offer scholarships to members of the Section to enable its members to pursue certifications (or other higher-level learning opportunities) to elevate their skills for the practice of intellectual property law in Idaho when, without the Section’s financial assistance, pursuit of those certifications (or opportunities) would be a financial hardship to the members.

The application deadline is Thursday, February 20, 2020.  Details on eligibility and application requirements are available HERE.

2020 Intellectual Property Law Scholarship

The Intellectual Property Law Section of the Idaho State Bar is pleased to offer a scholarship to a law student with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in intellectual property law.

The application deadline is Saturday, February 29, 2020.  Details on eligibility and application requirements are available HERE.

For more information, please visit the Intellectual Property Law Section webpage or contact an officer of the Intellectual Property Law Section.

2019 Year End Season of Thanks CLE Bundling Package

Offered by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. and Abila

LIMITED TIME OFFER – November 20th through December 15th
10.0 CLE credits (self-study) for only $200.00
Idaho Programs! Idaho MCLE Approved! Presented in Idaho!

With the start of the season of thanks and the end of the year fast approaching, the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. and Abila would like to assist you in getting self-study credits. Between November 20th and December 15th, you may purchase the Year End Season of Thanks Bundling Package, which includes 10.0 CLE credits for only $200! You will be given 90 days to make your program selections, with an additional 90 days following your selection to view each program. By selecting online, on-demand streaming, you will have the convenience to watch whenever and wherever you like!

As part of the bundling package, we are pleased to offer the following programs presented by high caliber, knowledgeable legal professionals including 2019 ISB Annual Meeting CLE Sessions:

• Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities – You and Your Client (2019) – 1.5 CLE credits of which .75 is Ethics
• 2019 Lessons from the Masters – 1.5 CLE credits of which .5 is Ethics credits / NAC Approved
• Clearing Barriers to Military Legal Readiness (2019) – 1.5 CLE credits of which .75 are Ethics credits 
• A View from the Appellate Bench in Idaho (2019) – 1.5 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Technology and a New Generation: How Progress Affects Professional Responsibility (2019) – 2.0 Ethics credits / NAC Approved
• Can I Get This Tweet Admitted? Evidentiary Issues in the Digital Age (2019) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Adoption Case (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Divorce Case (2018) – 1.75 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Workers Compensation Case (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Handling Your First or Next Construction Law Case (2018) – 2.0 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• 2018 Annual Flagship CLE – Legal Malpractice Coverage (2018) – 4.0 CLE credits of which 2.0 is Ethics
• 2017 Annual Flagship CLE – Law Practice Management: A Mini-MBA for Legal Practitioners (2017) – 3.75 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics
• 2018 Lessons from the Masters (2018) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• Ethics and Practical Issues in Dealing with Persons with a Developmental Disability (2017) – 1.5 CLE credits of which 0.75 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• How Immigration Law Affects Your Law Practice (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits
• Judicial Independence and Integrity in These Hyper-Partisan Times (2017) – 1.75 CLE credits of which 0.5 is Ethics
• LGBTQ and the #MeToo Movement: The Modern Civil Rights Movement (2018) – 2.0 CLE credits of which 0.25 is Ethics
• Recent Updates on Parental Rights: From Rotating Custody to Same-Sex Couples (2017) – 1.0 CLE credits
• Understanding the Needs of the Military Population in the Criminal Justice System (2017) – 2.0 CLE credits of which 0.25 is Ethics / NAC Approved
• 2018 Charitable Tax Update (2018) – 1.5 CLE credits
• Arbitration Law and Practice (2018) – 1.75 CLE credits
• How to Settle Any Case Using Mediation: Insights from the Mediators’ Perspective (2018) – 1.25 CLE credits
• Everything a Lawyer Needs to Know About Appeal Bonds (2018) – 1.25 CLE credits / NAC Approved
• Changing Perspective: How I Would Approach an Appeal Today (2017) – 0.75 CLE credits / NAC Approved

Please Note: You will not be eligible to receive additional credit for the CLEs listed above you have attended or watched in the past. No refunds will be provided. No extensions will be awarded. All sales are final.

Your support of Idaho Law Foundation CLE programming provides the necessary resources to fulfill the Foundation’s goal of enriching the public’s understanding of and respect for the law and legal system.

To take advantage of this great offer, select: 2019 YEAR END SEASON OF THANKS BUNDLING PACKAGE – ENDS DECEMBER 15!

All Students for All Schools Invited to Attend