2026 Fall New Attorney Program

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Friday, October 23, 2026
8:00 am to 12:30 pm (MDT)

Boise Centre East

195 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise

*In-Person Attendance Only* 

4.0 CLE credits of which 1.0 is Ethics – NAC Approved

Registration Fee: 

Standard Registration   $120.00

Day of Registration        $135.00

The New Attorney Program consists of an introduction on Idaho practice, procedure, and ethics. This course meets the CLE requirements of Idaho State Bar Commission Rule 402(f)(3).  Participants must be admitted and sworn into the Idaho State Bar for this course to count toward the New Admittee CLE requirement. If the participant will not be sworn in on or by October 23, 2026, they will have to wait until the spring of 2027, to take this course. * 

Agenda

8:00 am      Lawyering Skills

9:30 am      Break

9:45 am      Federal & State Judiciary Panel

11:15 am    Break

11:30 am    Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program

12:00 pm    Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Potpourri

12:30 pm     Program Concludes

*The next course will be held in the spring of 2027, in person, in Boise.

How Ethics Rules Apply to Lawyers Outside of Law Practice

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Freestone and WebCredenza, Inc.

June 26, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $55.00

Professional responsibility extends far beyond the courtroom and law office, creating unexpected ethical obligations in business ventures, board service, and consulting roles. This program illuminates the often-overlooked ethical duties that follow lawyers into non-practice activities and alternative career paths. Discover how to maintain professional integrity while pursuing diverse opportunities outside traditional legal practice.

• Understand when professional conduct rules apply to non-legal business activities and investments

• Navigate conflicts of interest in corporate board service and consulting arrangements

• Address advertising and solicitation rules affecting lawyers in business and entrepreneurial roles

• Manage confidentiality obligations when transitioning between legal and non-legal professional roles

Lawyer Ethics of Working Remotely

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Freestone and WebCredenza, Inc.

July 13, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $55.00

Navigate the complex ethical landscape of remote legal practice where traditional office-based professional responsibility concepts meet modern distributed work realities. This essential program addresses the unique challenges of maintaining ethical compliance while working outside conventional law office environments. Master the evolving requirements for remote practice while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service and work-life balance.

• Understand confidentiality and data security requirements for remote legal practice and client communications
• Address competence and supervision obligations when working with remote staff and virtual teams
• Navigate client identity verification and trust account management requirements in remote practice settings
• Implement technology solutions that satisfy ethical obligations while enabling effective remote client service

 Understanding Human Behavior in Conflict: Psychology, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Dispute Resolution Section

Friday, July 31, 2026

8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (MT)

The Law Center

525 W. Jefferson St. – Boise

*Live Webcast Available

6.5 CLE credits

Registration:

Members of the Dispute Resolution Section         $125.00

General Registration                                                    $150.00

Take advantage of Section benefits and join the Dispute Resolution Section here.

Conflict is rarely about legal issues alone. Emotions, trauma, cognitive biases, personality dynamics, and decision-making under stress often drive behavior far more than facts or law. This interactive program explores the psychological foundations of conflict and dispute resolution, providing attorneys, mediators and other conflict resolution specialists with practical tools to better understand client behavior, manage high-conflict interactions, navigate difficult personalities, and move parties toward meaningful resolution. Drawing from forensic psychology, mediation practice, and legal experience, participants will gain actionable strategies that can be immediately applied in negotiations, mediations, and client counseling.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the psychological foundations of conflict and dispute behavior.
• Recognize how trauma, emotion, and stress affect decision-making.
• Identify and manage difficult client behaviors and high-conflict personalities.
• Apply advanced mediation and communication strategies to move parties toward resolution.
• Navigate ethical considerations and professional boundaries in high-conflict cases.
• Develop professional resilience and reduce burnout when working with challenging clients.

Seminar Agenda

Presenter

Fonda Jovick, J.D., M.A.

River’s Edge Mediation and Consulting Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Attorney, mediator, and forensic psychology professional specializing in conflict resolution, mediation, strategic planning, and high-conflict dispute management.