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The Idaho State Bar 100th Anniversary: The 1950s by Molly O’Leary
This is the third article in a series of articles by members of the Idaho State Bar and Idaho Law Foundation Anniversary Committee, in celebration of the organizations’ 100th and 50th anniversaries, respectively. The city of Coeur d’Alene in 1958.…
Read Full ArticleBalancing the Scales: Practicing Law While Managing Mental Illness by Anonymous
Practicing law requires a wide range of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills, many of which can be affected by mental illness. Yet many attorneys manage to balance the demanding responsibilities of legal practice while navigating their own mental health challenges.…
Read Full ArticleGenerative AI in Legal Practice: A Survey of Professional and Ethical Challenges by Texie Montoya
Across industries and around the globe, generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is revolutionizing the way we work, create, and solve problems. While many use AI for tasks like answering basic questions or generating creative content, its impact extends far beyond these…
Read Full ArticleThe Ethics of Representing People with Disabilities by Abbey Schulz
Disability impacts all of us and knows no bounds. It transcends race, age, gender, and social economic status. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) more than one in four adults in the United States have…
Read Full ArticleEthics for Retired Attorneys by Larry Hunter
Periodically I see someone with whom I have not spoken in a while, and they ask me if I am still practicing law. When I tell them no, often they will say: “I did not know that attorneys retired.”…
Read Full ArticleBar Counsel Department Report by Joseph N. Pirtle
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; (2) assisting with claims to the Client Assistance Fund; (3)…
Read Full ArticleBoard of Commissioners Elections for 1st, 2nd, and 4th Districts—Nominating Petitions Available
Nominations for the 2025 ISB Commissioner Elections Due April 1, 2025 Attorneys in the First, Second, and Fourth Districts will elect new representatives to the Idaho State Bar Board of Commissioners this spring. The new commissioners will replace Jillian Caires…
Read Full ArticleFee Arbitration Volunteers Needed
The Idaho State Bar is seeking active attorneys and non-attorneys to serve as volunteers in our fee arbitration program as mediators and fee arbitration panelists in all districts. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to Executive…
Read Full ArticleAttune: Thoughts on Personal Growth by Kristin Bjorkman
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 challenging negotiation for our client’s biggest business opportunity or a…
Read Full ArticleThe Idaho State Bar 100th Anniversary: The 1940s by Kolby K. Reddish
Two men stand with fish in front of the Statesmen office which has updates from the War. Photo credit: MS511 754, Idaho State Archives. Judge Robert M. Terrell. [v] This year represents a celebration of the Idaho State Bar’s 100th…
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