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Trudy Hanson Fouser
Distinguished Lawyer 2022 Published August 2022 Trudy Fouser is largely acclaimed as one of Idaho’s most distinguished trial attorneys. Her legal practice and work in the courtroom have resulted in the defense, much of which has been successful, of numerous…
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Distinguished Lawyer 2022 Published August 2022 J. Ford Elsaesser, one of Idaho’s most prominent bankruptcy gurus, found himself in a career path committed to helping businesses and individuals alike who are sorting through some of the most difficult financial situations…
Read Full ArticleApplications for Lawyer Representative to Serve on the Ninth Circuit Conference of the United States Courts – Deadline 9/30
The Judges of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho intend to appoint a Lawyer Representative to serve on the Ninth Circuit Conference of the United States Courts for a three-year term to replace Alexandra…
Read Full ArticleIdaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers Accepting Applications for the Class of 22-23 – Deadline 8/22
Applications are being accepted by the Idaho State Bar for the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (IALL). Now in its 11th, IALL aims to promote diversity and inspire leadership qualities in the legal profession by presenting proven leadership skills. The…
Read Full Article2022 Bellwood Memorial Lecture and Remarks – Sept. 6 & 7
The University of Idaho College of Law, Idaho Supreme Court, and the Idaho State Bar invite you to attend the 2022 Sherman J. Bellwood Memorial Lecture featuring United States Solicitor General and Idahoan, Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar. The event begins with…
Read Full ArticleHon. Deborah A. Bail, Fourth District Court
Photos courtesy of Hon. Deborah Bail. Distinguished Jurist 2021 Fourth District Judge Deborah Bail boasts a career filled with historic milestones for the legal profession in the State of Idaho. Admitted to the Idaho State Bar in 1975, Judge Bail…
Read Full ArticleDebora Kristensen Grasham, Givens Pursley LLP
Photos courtesy of Debora Kristensen Grasham. Distinguished Lawyer 2021 The oldest of three girls, Debora (Deb) Kristensen Grasham was born outside Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Her father worked as an engineer, and his job took the family from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin, then…
Read Full ArticleRecap of the 2021 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting
Pictured left to right, Wendy Olson, TIm Gresback, and Trudy Fouser, speaking to the the audience during the 2021 Lessons from the Masters CLE Program at this year's Annual Meeting. Photo credit for pages 48 and 49: Lindsey Welfley. Teresa…
Read Full ArticlePro Bono Legal Services in the Time of Pandemic
William L. Mauk Published September 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on low-income Idahoans during 2020 and, in turn, on the demand for and delivery of pro bono legal services extending into the current year. Cases of senior…
Read Full ArticleBuilding on the Legacy of the University of Idaho’s Immigration Clinic During the Pandemic
Vector of crowd of multicultural people composing a world map on white background Geoffrey J. Heeren Published September 2021 The growing presence of immigrants in Idaho is one of the reasons why the University of Idaho College of Law has…
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