The Professionalism & Ethics Section through its outreach efforts strives to preserve and enhance the level of ethics, civility, and professionalism in the practice of law and to raise the public’s perception of our profession. The section meets at 12:00 p.m. (MT) on the first Tuesday of the month in February, April, June, August, October and December at The Law Center, 525 W. Jefferson Street in Boise. Meetings may be hybrid or via Zoom only. Please check email notices for confirmation of location.
Upcoming Meetings
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Reports
Climate of the Legal Profession in Idaho 2020 Report (Archived PDF)
The Idaho State Bar Professionalism & Ethics Section present the Richard C. Fields Civility Award each year. Dick Fields was consistently recognized for his service, professionalism, and leadership within the Idaho State Bar and was known in the legal community as an advocate for civility in the practice of law. Dick received the Idaho State Bar’s Distinguished Lawyer Award in 2000 and chaired the Dean’s Advisory Council at Concordia Law since its inception in 2009, until his passing in April 2014. In honor of Dick’s memory and the legacy he left for future generations of lawyers in Idaho, this award is presented to an Idaho lawyer who demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility in the profession.
Previous recipients include:
2014 Hon. Mikel H. Williams
2015 Reginald R. Reeves
2016 William F. (Bud) Yost III
2017 Richard E. Hall
2018 Theodore E. Argyle
2019 Charles A. Homer
2020 Newal Squyres
2021 Paula A. Landholm Kluksdal
2022 Andrew C. Brassey
2023 Hon. N. Randy Smith
How do you nominate an individual?
Submit your nomination for the 2027 award online to the Idaho State Bar Professionalism and Ethics Bar Section HERE by Friday, January 15, 2027.
Who can nominate someone?
Anyone who knows and is familiar with the attorney. In the past, great nominations have been received from judges, legal assistants/paralegals, law clerks and community members.
Who can be nominated?
Any attorney, who primarily practices in Idaho, who demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility and is an example to his or her peers.
The selection committee kindly asks you to refrain from nominating an attorney posthumously or a member of the judiciary, even though both categories undisputedly have several qualified nominees.
What should the nomination include?
The composition of the nomination submission is up to the nominator. It can be a few sentences about the person being nominated and why he or she is qualified. Numerous people can get together and submit a nomination “packet” for one person or each person can submit his or her own nomination. Information about activities participated in and/or examples or conduct which you believe demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and civility are helpful.
Award Presentation Information will be coming soon.
To view a list of previous recipients, select: Richard C. Fields Civility Award Past Recipients.
More About Our Section
The Professionalism & Ethics Section through its outreach efforts strives to preserve and enhance the level of ethics, civility, and professionalism in the practice of law and to raise the public’s perception of our profession. Consistent with this mission, the Section promoted the adoption of the “Standards for Civility in Professional Conduct Guidelines” and assisted in the publication of “Consumer’s Guide to Idaho Lawyers.” The Section sponsors a variety of CLE programs throughout the year for practicing attorneys and annually sponsors an issue of the Idaho State Bar’s Advocate devoted to ethics and professionalism. Membership in this Section provides Idaho attorneys an opportunity to work closely with colleagues who share a vision for a profession that embodies personal courtesy and professional and ethical integrity in the fullest sense of those terms. Section meetings are currently held on the first Tuesday noon of each even month in Boise at The Law Center or on Zoom. Please join and help us in our efforts.
Section Membership
If you are interested in joining the Professionalism & Ethics Section, please register using the Section Registration Form.
Membership dues are as follows:
Standard Membership Dues – $40
Attorneys admitted to ISB less than 1 year – $10
Law Students – $10
To view the section’s by-laws, select: Professionalism & Ethics Section By Laws.
Section Officers
Chairperson
At Large Council Members
Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Secretary
Past Chairperson
2021 Proposed Rule 8.4(g) Materials
Professionalism and Ethics Section 2021 Resolution re Proposed Rule 8.4 Amendment (Archived PDF)
Memo In Support of 2021 Proposed IRPC 8.4(g) Amendment from Section Committee (Archived PDF)
PowerPoint Presentation – Committee Proposal (Archived PDF)
Idaho Supreme Court Decision on Resolution 21-01 – 1/20/23 (Archived PDF)
2017 Proposed Rule 8.4(g) Materials
- ABA 8.4(g) Redlined (Archived PDF)
- Idaho Draft Rule 8.4(g) CLE (Archived PDF)
- ABA Model Rule 8.4(g) Dissenting Opinion in Idaho with Memo (Archived PDF)
- Summary of Work – Rule 8.4(g) Subcommittee (Archived PDF)
- I.R.P.C. 8.4(g) Redlined for Current Rule (Archived PDF)
Archived Well-Being Materials
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