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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Idaho State Bar recognizes North Central Idaho members at Annual Resolution Meeting

October 31, 2017-Lewiston, Idaho—The Idaho State Bar will be recognizing two of its North Central Idaho members during the Annual Second District Bar Association Resolution Meeting to be held at the Red Lion Hotel, 621 21^st Street, Lewiston, on Thursday, November 2 at 5:45 p.m.

• Latah County Prosecutor William W. Thompson Jr. will receive the Professionalism Award, given to at least one attorney in each of Idaho’s seven judicial districts who has engaged in extraordinary activity in his or her community, in the state, or in the profession, which reflects the highest standards of professionalism. Thompson has been a member of the Idaho State Bar for 37 years and is a graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law. He resides in Moscow.

 

• Robert E. Wakefield with Wakefield & Dwelle in Moscow will receive the Denise O’Donnell Day Pro Bono Award, presented to the person(s) from each judicial district that has donated extraordinary time and effort to help clients who are unable to pay for legal services. Wakefield spent 30 years in the Marine Corps and thereafter volunteered in his community as a fireman for 15 years. A few years ago, Wakefield was instrumental in starting a legal clinic for veterans in Lewiston and he continues to support those efforts. He has committed his pro bono career to serving veterans by representing them individually, organizing will clinics and mentoring law students so that they can help carry out his mission. Wakefield has practiced law in Idaho for 25 years and is a graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law.

For more information about these recognitions or the Second District Bar Association Resolution Meeting, contact Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Executive Director Diane Minnich at 208-334-4500.

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Idaho State Bar recognizes North Idaho members at Annual Resolution Meeting

October 31, 2017-Coeur d’Alene, Idaho—The Idaho State Bar will be recognizing three of its North Idaho members during the Annual First District Bar Association Resolution Meeting to be held at North Idaho College on Thursday, November 2 at Noon.

• Ausey H. “Rusty” Robnett will receive the Professionalism Award, given to at least one attorney in each of Idaho’s seven judicial districts who has engaged in extraordinary activity in his or her community, in the state, or in the profession, which reflects the highest standards of professionalism. Robnett is with Lake City Law Group, PLLC, with offices in Coeur d’Alene and Priest River, Idaho and in Spokane, WA. He has been an Idaho lawyer for 33 years and is a graduate of Northwestern School of Law and Lewis and Clark College. Robnett resides in Coeur d’Alene.

 

• Alycia T. Moss will receive the Denise O’Donnell Day Pro Bono Award, presented to the person(s) from each judicial district that has donated extraordinary time and effort to help clients who are unable to pay for legal services. In 2016, Moss wrapped up 150 hours of pro bono work on an immigration case in which she obtained asylum for a victim of domestic violence while simultaneously engaging in ongoing representation of several other pro bono clients. Moss is with Smith + Malek with offices in Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint and Boise. She has been practicing in Idaho for 12 years and is a graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law. Moss resides in Coeur d’Alene.

 

• The Honorable Debra A. Heise of Sandpoint will be recognized as a Retiring Judge. She served Bonner County and the First Judicial District as a Magistrate Judge. Judge Heise is a graduate of Florida State University School of Law.

For more information about these recognitions or the First District Bar Association Resolution Meeting, contact Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Executive Director Diane Minnich at 208-334-4500.

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Texie Montoya selected to receive Idaho State Bar Outstanding Young Lawyer Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – Boise native, Texie Montoya, will receive the Idaho State Bar Outstanding Young Lawyer Award in Moscow on July 13 during the Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting. Montoya is Associate Special Counsel for Boise State University. In her short, six and half years as a member of the Idaho State Bar, she has taken an energetic role serving as chairperson of the Government & Public Sector Lawyers Section and as the networking chairperson for the Young Lawyers Section. Montoya is active with Attorneys for Civic Education, is a member of Idaho Women Lawyers, a mentor for law students at Concordia University School of Law and a published author in the state bar’s legal publication The Advocate. Outside of the legal profession, she is a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, a director of Go Lead Idaho and a volunteer for the South Boise Little League, the Women’s & Children’s Alliance and Boise State’s Alumni Association.

The Outstanding Young Lawyer Award recognizes as young lawyer who has provided service to the profession, the Idaho State Bar, the Idaho Law Foundation, and to the community, and who exhibits professional excellence.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Outstanding Young Lawyer Award or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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Darrel W. Aherin set to receive Idaho State Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – Darrel W. Aherin, resident of Genesee, will receive the Idaho State Bar’s highest honor, the Distinguished Lawyer Award on July 12 during the Idaho State Bar
Annual Meeting in Moscow. Aherin is a partner in the law firm Aherin, Rice & Anegon in Lewiston. He is a member of the Lewiston Clarkston Chamber of Commerce and is a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for Genesee. From 1997 to 2003, Aherin served as the Bar representative to the Idaho Judicial Council. He is a past president of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) and an Idaho representative to the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. In 2005, he received the James J. May Trial Lawyer of the Year award from ITLA. Aherin is a graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law.

The Distinguished Lawyer Award is given to an attorney (or attorneys) each year who has distinguished the profession through exemplary conduct and many years of dedicated service to
the profession and to Idaho citizens.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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Helaman “Helo” S. Hancock selected to receive Idaho State Bar Service Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – Helaman “Helo” S. Hancock of Coeur d’Alene will receive an Idaho State Bar Service Award on July 13 at the Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting in Moscow.
Hancock works for the Benewah Medical & Wellness Center in Plummer. He served as chairperson of the Indian Law Section from 2013 to 2016 and has been instrumental in coordinating continuing legal education programs for the Indian Law Section and the University of Idaho College of Law, where he serves on their Native American Law Advisory Board.

Service Awards are given each year to lawyers and non-lawyers for exemplary service to the Idaho State Bar and/or Idaho Law Foundation.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Service Awards or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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Jack S. Gjording set to receive Idaho State Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – Jack S. Gjording of Boise will receive the Idaho State Bar’s highest honor, the Distinguished Lawyer Award, on July 12 during the Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting in Moscow. Gjording is a partner with the law firm Gjording Fouser PLLC. He received his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law. His practice’s main focus is medical malpractice defense. Gjording is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, an advocate on the American Board of Trial Advocates and a member of the Idaho Association of Defense Counsel. He has been named a ‘Mountain States Super Lawyer’ annually since 2008.

The Distinguished Lawyer Award is given to an attorney (or attorneys) each year who has distinguished the profession through exemplary conduct and many years of dedicated service to
the profession and to Idaho citizens.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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Jennifer M. Schindele selected to receive Idaho State Bar Service Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – Jennifer M. Schindele of Boise will receive an Idaho State Bar Service Award on July 13 at the Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting in Moscow. Schindele is a
partner with Bevis, Thiry & Schindele, a firm dedicated to the practice of family law. She is a former member of The Advocate Editorial Advisory Board, past chairperson of the Family Law
Section, a volunteer for the Fourth District Bar Association Law Day, and provides free legal representation through the Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. In addition, Schindele is a former captain for the Southern Idaho Soccer League, a volunteer for the Boise Rescue Mission and an avid supporter of the Idaho Partners Against Domestic Violence.

Service Awards are given each year to lawyers and non-lawyers for exemplary service to the Idaho State Bar and/or Idaho Law Foundation.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Service Awards or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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Judge John R. Stegner set to receive Idaho State Bar Distinguished Jurist Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – The Honorable John R. Stegner of Moscow will receive the Idaho State Bar’s highest judiciary honor, the Distinguished Jurist Award, on July 12 during the Idaho
State Bar Annual Meeting on the University of Idaho campus. Judge Stegner is a District Judge in Idaho’s Second Judicial District Court. He is past president of the Ray McNichols Inn of Court and of the Idaho District Judges Association. Judge Stegner has been a member of the statewide Drug Court and Mental Health Court Coordinating Committee since 2001. He helped
create Latah County’s Drug Court in 2002 and the county’s Mental Health Court in 2012. He is also a member of the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission where he chairs the subcommittee on mental health and substance abuse. A native of Grangeville, Judge Stegner is the author of Ten Things to Do in My Courtroom. He received his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law.

The Distinguished Jurist Award recognizes excellence, integrity and independence by a member of the judiciary. Individuals are selected for their competence, fairness, goodwill and
professionalism.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Distinguished Jurist Award or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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Karen E. Gowland set to receive Idaho State Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – Karen E. Gowland of Boise will receive the Idaho State Bar’s highest honor, the Distinguished Lawyer Award, on July 12 during the Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting in Moscow. Now retired, Gowland spent her 30-year tenure as corporate counsel with Boise Cascade and its affiliates. Gowland currently serves on Boise Cascade Company’s Board of Directors where she chairs the Compensation Committee and is a member of the Governance Committee. In addition, Gowland is chair of the University of Idaho Foundation Board and has served on the Idaho State Bar Professional Conduct Board for 21 years – while serving as chair for the past 15 years. Gowland has a law degree and an accounting degree from the University of Idaho.

The Distinguished Lawyer Award is given to an attorney (or attorneys) each year who has distinguished the profession through exemplary conduct and many years of dedicated service to
the profession and to Idaho citizens.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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Kimberly D. Evans Ross selected to receive Idaho State Bar Service Award

Boise, Idaho-July 10, 2017 – Kimberly D. Evans Ross of Idaho Falls will receive an Idaho State Bar Service Award on July 13 at the Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting in Moscow. Evans Ross is employed by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC. She serves as chairperson of the Idaho State Bar Reasonable Accommodations Committee, is president-elect of the Seventh District Bar Association and is a member of the Idaho Pro Bono Commission. In addition, she volunteers for the Idaho Falls Youth Hockey Association.

Service Awards are given each year to lawyers and non-lawyers for exemplary service to the Idaho State Bar and/or Idaho Law Foundation.

For more information about the Idaho State Bar Service Awards or the 2017 Idaho State Bar Annual Meeting, contact Mahmood Sheikh at 208-334-4500.

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