Joint Representations, Part 2: Civil Transaction Focus

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

October 30, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for November 26, 2025 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Joint representations in civil litigation present unique opportunities and significant ethical minefields that can derail cases and careers. This two-part program provides essential guidance on when joint representation serves clients' interests and when it creates insurmountable conflicts. Practitioners will learn to navigate these complex arrangements while maintaining ethical compliance and effective advocacy.

Part 1:

• Evaluate when joint representation benefits multiple parties in litigation
• Identify potential conflicts before they become ethical violations
• Master consent procedures and documentation for joint representations
• Understand the scope of shared confidentiality in joint arrangements
• Learn to structure retainer agreements for multiple-client representations

Part 2:

• Navigate withdrawal obligations when conflicts develop mid-litigation
• Handle strategic considerations for managing divergent client interests
• Address privilege issues unique to joint representation scenarios
• Develop communication protocols that protect all parties' interests
• Master fee allocation and billing practices in joint representations

Compliant Law Firm Visibility: Balancing Advanced Digital Marketing for ChatGPT with the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct – 2026 Mobile Monday Series – Session 1

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Monday, November 2, 2026

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (MT)

1.0 CLE credit including 0.25 Ethics

**Live Webinar Only?

Registration Cost: $50

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Law firms must balance aggressive online visibility with strict Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct (IRPC) compliance. This program covers how to avoid misleading communications (Rule 7.1) and handle online review expectations under Idaho State Bar standards.

Building on this legal foundation, legal marketing expert Dave Hendricks, Owner of Attorney Marketing Network will explain how to adapt to evolving search engines and AI-driven platforms. Attendees will learn how to integrate traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) so their firms are recognized and recommended by generative AI systems.

Ultimately, participants will gain practical, compliant strategies to improve rankings, generate authentic reviews, and build digital authority to stay competitive in an AI-influenced marketplace.

Presenter:

Dave Hendricks, Attorney Marketing Network

Ethics in Discovery Practice

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

November 4, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60

Navigate the complex ethical landscape of modern discovery practice where technology, cooperation requirements, and zealous advocacy intersect in ways that can create unexpected professional responsibility violations. This essential program addresses the professional conduct standards that govern discovery obligations in today's litigation environment. Master the ethical requirements that ensure competent discovery practice while maintaining client advocacy and professional integrity.

• Understand competence and supervision requirements for electronic discovery and technology-assisted review
• Navigate cooperation obligations and meet-and-confer requirements affecting discovery strategy and advocacy
• Address document preservation and spoliation prevention duties affecting client counseling and litigation holds
• Master professional conduct standards governing discovery requests, responses, and privilege assertions

From Magistrate to Appeal: Family Law Disputes - 2026 Mobile Monday Series – Session 2

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Monday, November 9, 2026

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (MT)

1.0 CLE credit

**Live Webinar Only?

Registration Cost: $50

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Practical insight into handling domestic relations cases within the Idaho court system including effectively handling custody, property division, and mediation requirements while properly preserving trial-level errors and successfully navigating post-trial deadlines and brief writing through the Idaho appellate courts.

Presenters:

Hon. Jessica M. Lorello, Idaho Court of Appeals

Hon. D. David Lorello, 4^th District Magistrate

2026 Idaho Family Law Conference - SOLD OUT

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Family Law Section

Friday, November 13 through Saturday, November 14, 2026

        Friday, November 13 – 8:00 am – 6:30 pm

        Saturday, November 14 – 8:00 am – 12:15 pm

Shore Lodge

501 W. Lake St. - McCall

*In-Person Attendance Only

9.25 CLE credits of which 1.0 is Ethics

We have reached the maximum capacity for seating at the venue.  If you would like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations, please email Dayna Ferrero .

Registration:

Family Law Section Members:                                $350.00

Standard Registration / Non-Section Members: $375.00

Law Students:                                                            $200.00

Take advantage of the discounted registration and join the Section HERE.

Conference Agenda

Day 1: Friday, November 13, 2026

8:00 a.m.              Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.              Tracing

                             Philip M. Bevis, Bevis, Thiry, Henson & Michaelson PA

10:30 a.m.            Break

10:15 a.m.            Addressing Problematic Teenagers in Judgments

                             Hon. Diane M. Walker, 4^th District Magistrate

                             Frances R. Stern, MSBT Law

12:15 p.m.            Hosted Lunch - Sponsored by Soberlink

1:00 p.m.              Stalking

                             Jennifer Landhuis, Stalking, Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC)

2:30 p.m.              Break

2:45 p.m.              Special Masters & Receivers

                             Matthew T. Christensen, Ampleo Turnaround & Restructuring LLC

3:45 p.m.              Using AI in the Law and Ethics        

                             David M. Fogg, Cornerstone Tech and Estate Advisors, PLLC

4:45 p.m.              CLEs Conclude for the Day

5:00 p.m.              Award of Distinction Presentation - Hosted Social

6:30 p.m.              Dinner On Your Own

Day 2: Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:00 a.m.              Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.              Judges Panel

                             Hon. T. Shane Darrington, 3^rd District Magistrate                                                             

                             Hon. Kyle O. Schou, 4^th District Magistrate

                             Hon. Karin R. Seubert, 2^nd District Magistrate

                             Hon. Diane M. Walker, 4^th District Magistrate

10:30 a.m.            Break

10:45 a.m.            Case Law Update

                             Katherine A. Meier, Cosho Humphrey, LLP

12:15 p.m.            Conference Concludes

The Shore Lodge
501 W. Lake Street – McCall

Lodging at the Shore Lodge: You may book your room at our discounted rates via the link below or by calling the hotel (800) 657-6464 and mentioning “Idaho State Bar – Family Law Conference 2026.”

There are a limited number of rooms available so book as soon as possible for the best options.  All rooms must be booked by Monday, October 12^th.

*All reservations require a Credit Card deposit of one night’s stay at time of booking.

**Reservations must be cancelled 30 days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one room night.

Beyond the Case File: Unlocking the Value of Private Investigation - 2026 Mobile Monday Series – Session 3

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Monday, November 16, 2026

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (MT)

1.0 CLE credit including .25 Ethics

**Live Webinar Only

Registration Cost: $50

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Our speakers will present a practical guide designed to help Idaho attorneys maximize the strategic impact of private investigators (PIs) in civil and criminal litigation. Attendees will learn how a skilled investigator can uncover hidden assets, locate evasive witnesses, and provide crucial leverage during settlement negotiations and trial preparation. The course also details how to ensure surveillance footage, digital forensic data, and investigator testimony successfully clear evidentiary hurdles under the Idaho Rules of Evidence and complying with the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct.

Presenters:

Kim Taylor, Private Investigators Association of Idaho and

Mike Rossi, Private Investigators Association of Idaho

The Retiring Lawyer: Client Transition Ethics and File Preservation Duties

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

November 19, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

This program covers the ethical obligations of retiring lawyers, including how to properly transition clients and preserve client files.

• Ensure a smooth hand-off of active cases to another lawyer.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow client instructions.
• Retain and securely store files for the required retention period.

Negotiation Ethics: Balancing Boasts and Integrity

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

November 20, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for December 4, 2025 or September 2, 2026 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Lawyers must be truthful.  Yet they must be zealous in the representation of their clients.  The tension between these two principles is perhaps never as great as when the lawyer is negotiating for a client.  The negotiation may be a settlement of litigation or in connection with a transaction. The lawyer may make statements about the law or fact – or simply refrain from making statements because the lawyer knows certain facts or legal precedent are adverse to his or her client’s interest.   Lawyers may also “puff” or boast, signaling that a negotiating stance is firmer than a client’s true positon or more substantively valid than the law can reasonably support.  At some point, the gray ethical line is tripped and what the lawyer does becomes improper. This program will provide you with a real world guide to ethical issues in lawyer negotiations. 

• Ethics and ethical drawing lines – what’s an acceptable level of deception in negotiations?
• Affirmative statements of fact, value or intent in settlements
• Silence about adverse law in negotiations
• Silence about facts unknown to an opponent or counter-party
• Silence about errors in settlement agreements or transactional documents
• Non-litigation work in another state – “temporary” practice

Language Access in Idaho’s Courts: What Attorneys Need to Know - 2026 Mobile Monday Series – Session 4

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Monday, November 23, 2026

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (MT)

1.0 CLE credits

**Live Webinar Only?

Registration Cost: $50

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A practical guide for attorneys navigating multilingual legal proceedings. This course will provide attorneys with an understanding of federal and state language access mandates including under Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964, as well as the mechanics of litigating cases involving LEP clients, witnesses, and victims. Attendees will learn the best practices for working alongside interpreters in both virtual and in-person proceedings as well as an overview of the language access tools and services available within Idaho’s judicial districts.

Key topics include how to properly request interpreters, handling translated evidentiary documents, and ethical boundaries under the Rules of Professional Conduct when communication barriers arise. Participants will also learn to distinguish the legal and ethical boundaries between a bilingual attorney's role and the role of an independent, neutral court interpreter.

Presenters:

Courtney R. Holthus, Idaho Administrative Office of the Courts and

Amy K. Stack, Idaho Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 Ethics Update Part 1

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

December 1, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for February 9, 2026 or September 8, 2026 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Stay current with the rapidly evolving landscape of professional responsibility as ethics rules adapt to modern practice realities and technological advancement. This comprehensive program examines the most significant recent developments in legal ethics, from regulatory changes to landmark disciplinary decisions that reshape professional conduct standards. Ensure your practice remains compliant while understanding the practical implications of emerging ethical requirements.

• Examine significant disciplinary cases establishing new precedents for professional conduct
• Understand updated guidance on technology use and data security obligations
• Address evolving standards for client communication and fee arrangement

2026 Ethics Update Part 2

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

December 2, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for February 10, 2026 or September 9, 2026 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Building on foundational updates, this advanced program explores complex ethical scenarios and emerging challenges that define the future of professional responsibility. Delve deeper into sophisticated ethical dilemmas involving conflicts of interest, client confidentiality, and professional competence in our rapidly changing legal environment. Master the nuanced analysis required to navigate tomorrow's ethical challenges with confidence and integrity.

• Navigate complex conflict scenarios involving multiple clients and business relationships
• Address advanced confidentiality challenges in team-based and technology-assisted practice
• Discussion of general trends in rules of professional responsibility

Lawyer Ethics in a Digital World

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

December 17, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for February 20, 2026 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Technology integration creates unprecedented ethical challenges as traditional professional responsibility concepts meet digital reality in ways the original rule drafters never imagined. This program addresses the complex intersection of legal ethics and modern technology, from cloud computing and mobile practice to social media and virtual client relationships. Master the evolving ethical landscape of digital practice while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.

• Navigate data security and confidentiality requirements in cloud-based and mobile practice environments

• Address ethical implications of social media use for client development and case investigation

• Understand competence requirements for technology-assisted legal services and AI integration

• Manage client relationship boundaries in virtual practice settings and remote service delivery

Lawyer Ethics in Real Estate Practice

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

December 18, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for April 7, 2026 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Navigate the unique ethical challenges facing real estate practitioners where multiple party representation, financial conflicts, and professional service boundaries create complex professional responsibility issues. This specialized program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and real estate practice, from dual representation challenges to referral fee arrangements. Ensure your real estate practice maintains the highest ethical standards while serving diverse client needs effectively.

• Understand multiple representation rules and conflict identification in real estate transactions

• Navigate referral and marketing relationships with real estate brokers, lenders, and service providers

• Address trust account management and escrow responsibilities specific to real estate practice

• Manage client confidentiality and disclosure obligations in multi-party real estate transactions

How Ethics Rules Apply to Lawyers Outside of Law Practice

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

December 22, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for February 5, 2026, June 26, 2026, or July 31, 2026 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

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