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Idaho State Bar Commissioner Voting Opens 4/17
Voting for Idaho State Bar Commissioner will open on Monday, April 17th and conclude at 5:00 p.m. (MT) on Tuesday, May 2. Ballot information will be sent to eligible voters in the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts early Monday morning, April 17th. We encourage your participation in this election!
Scam Alert: Phishing Email Targeting Leadership
We have recently been made aware of a phishing email circulating in which the scammer purports to be part of Bar Leadership and asks for an expense to be paid via payment app. See below for a redacted example of the email.
Please remember that Bar Leadership will not send emails of this nature and if you have any questions you should call the officer or the Bar directly.
Judicial Council Opening – Closes April 7th
The Board of Commissioners of the Idaho State Bar is accepting applicants for an attorney member of the Idaho Judicial Council; for a term that commences on July 1, 2023.
In making its selection, the Commission will be guided by the statutory considerations found in Idaho Code Section 1-2101.
Idaho State Bar members interested in the position should submit a letter of interest along with a resume or biographical sketch to the Idaho State Bar office by April 7, 2023. Submissions should include information about the applicant and why he or she is interested in the position.
Letters and questions may be directed to: Diane Minnich, Executive Director, Idaho State Bar, P.O. Box 895, Boise, ID 83701, 208-334-4500, dminnich@isb.idaho.gov.
Notice of Judicial Recruitment Workshop – 3/30
A Judicial Recruitment Workshop will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. MDT via Zoom and also in-person at the Ada County Courthouse, Room 510. This workshop will provide information to attorneys about what it is like to be on the bench, the selection process, the opportunities available, and benefits of judicial service. If you are interested in attending via Zoom, please RSVP to IDCourts@idcourts.net and you will be e-mailed a link to the workshop.
Amendments to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 – Effective April 1, 2023
Please see attached Amendments.
Amendments to the Idaho Court Administrative Rules Related to Jury Service and Jury Trial Procedures – Effective March 9, 2023
Upcoming Honest Conversations and Well Being Presentations – April 4th
The District of Columbia Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program has invited members of the Idaho State Bar to two virtual programs that are being presented in the new few weeks.
If you wish to attend either of these programs, please register through the links below.
An Honest Conversation About What Perfectionism is Costing You
Tuesday, March 21 at 12:00 pm MDT/11:00 am PDT
We hope you can Join us for a conversation exploring perfectionism versus striving for excellence – where does one end and the other begin? The Honest Conversation will be recorded and sent out to all registrants after the event. So, if you are unable to attend, please still register if you are interested in receiving the recording. As a reminder, the program is free and open to anyone with a registration link.
We welcome you to share your thoughts and help shape the program; please complete this brief survey.
Talking About Suicide: How to Give & Get Help
Tuesday, April 4 at 2:30 pm MDT/1:30 pm PDT
Despite how many law students and lawyers are suffering, most of us are still not comfortable discussing suicide risk or speaking up when we are concerned. Suicide is a danger we cannot ignore– as a profession, or as colleagues, friends, and family members. We welcome all members of the legal profession to break the silence, encourage discussion, answer questions, and share resources in a safe space. Learn how YOU can play a role in suicide awareness and prevention. Attend virtually through Zoom.
Upcoming Honest Conversations and Well-Being Presentations
The District of Columbia Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program has invited members of the Idaho State Bar to two virtual programs that are being presented in the new few weeks.
If you wish to attend either of these programs, please register through the links below.
An Honest Conversation About What Perfectionism is Costing You
Tuesday, March 21 at 12:00 pm MDT/11:00 am PDT
We hope you can Join us for a conversation exploring perfectionism versus striving for excellence – where does one end and the other begin? The Honest Conversation will be recorded and sent out to all registrants after the event. So, if you are unable to attend, please still register if you are interested in receiving the recording. As a reminder, the program is free and open to anyone with a registration link.
We welcome you to share your thoughts and help shape the program; please complete this brief survey.
Talking About Suicide: How to Give & Get Help
Tuesday, April 4 at 2:30 pm MDT/1:30 pm PDT
Despite how many law students and lawyers are suffering, most of us are still not comfortable discussing suicide risk or speaking up when we are concerned. Suicide is a danger we cannot ignore– as a profession, or as colleagues, friends, and family members. We welcome all members of the legal profession to break the silence, encourage discussion, answer questions, and share resources in a safe space. Learn how YOU can play a role in suicide awareness and prevention. Attend virtually through Zoom.
2023 Board of Commissioners Election – Nominations Due April 4, 2023
Nominations for the 2023 ISB Commissioner Elections are open. Nominations must be in writing and signed by at least five (5) members of the ISB in good standing, and eligible to vote in the districts. The Executive Director must receive nominations no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 4. A nominating petition form may be obtained by calling the office of the Executive Director at (208)334-4500 or by visiting https://isb.idaho.gov/about-us/governance/boc/.
2023 Idaho Law Review Symposium – April 7, 2023
You’re invited to the 2023 Idaho Law Review Symposium on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the College of Law’s Boise campus located at 501 W. Front Street. The topic this year is Hot Topics in Health Law and includes a series of panel discussions on—you guessed it—health law. Each panel can be attended virtually by Zoom or in person at the College of Law’s Boise campus, and practitioners can also earn up to 4.0 FREE MCLE credits for attending. Topics include:
9:00 am – 10:15 am : Hot Topics in Health Law – Behavioral Health
10:45 am – 12:00 pm : Hot Topics in Health Law – Medicaid
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm : Lunch Break
1:30 pm – 2:45 : Hot Topics in Health Law – Vaccines and COVID-19
3:15 – 4:30 : Hot Topics in Health Law – Reproductive Rights
4:30 – 6:00 : Symposium Reception and Networking
Additionally, there will be a happy hour social event following the final afternoon panel discussion. We hope you will mark your calendars and join us on April 7th ! A detailed agenda and registration link for the symposium can be found here RSVP here If you have any questions, please email Lauren Smyser (smys1464@vandals.uidaho.edu).
The Spotlight Edition is seeking submissions
We are currently seeking articles for the Idaho Law Review’s online publishing platform, Spotlight. Unlike the law review’s other publications, the Spotlight edition (found here) is an exclusively online platform that typically features shorter length articles between 1,000–2,000 words from any members of the Idaho legal community about current Idaho legal topics and issues. If you are interested in publishing an article, submissions should be sent to review@uidaho.edu, with the subject ATTN: Spotlight. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2023.