Communicating in Opposing Counsel & the Courts: Professionalism and Ethics

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

March 11, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

Effective communication is key to a successful legal practice, especially when dealing with opposing counsel and the courts. This session explores the ethical and professional responsibilities lawyers have in their communications, offering strategies to maintain professionalism even in contentious situations. Learn how to navigate challenging interactions while upholding your ethical obligations.

Highlights:

• The ethical guidelines governing communications with opposing counsel.
• Best practices for clear and professional court filings and oral advocacy.
• Strategies for managing contentious or unprofessional opposing counsel.
• Avoiding ethical pitfalls in email and written correspondence.
• Real-life examples of communication missteps and how to avoid them.

2026 Fourth District Bar Association Spring Case Review

Sponsored by the Fourth District Bar Association

Thursday, March 19, 2026

12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (MT)

Live Webcast Only

2.5 CLE Credits including 0.5 Ethics – NAC Approved

Registration: FREE – Open to All Members of the Idaho State Bar

The Fourth District Bar Association invites all members of the Idaho State Bar to its Annual Spring Case Review.  The CLE will be held via webcast. The line-up of speakers includes a presenter in each practice area who will provide current case law updates. 

During the short breaks in between speakers, all in attendance will have a chance to win fun prizes by playing in the Jennifer A. Hearne Memorial Trivia Tournament!  Yes, we have named the trivia tournament in memory of Jen, as this fun and engaging trivia tournament would not be in its 5^th year if it were not for the dedication that Jen gave to get it off the ground to spread cheer when she was a 4^th district officer.

The Fourth District Bar Association will also take a few minutes to hold its Annual Meeting where they will announce new officers for 2026-2027 and give an update on activities and plans for the year.

The event will end with an in-person networking social at The Arid Club in Boise from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.   Please RSVP separately HERE to attend.

Agenda

12:00 p.m.            Welcome and 4^th District Bar Election Results

12:10 p.m.            Estate Planning

                             Sean R. Beck, Advanced Legal Planning, PLLC

12:50 p.m.            Employment Law

                             Jennifer M. Walrath, Idaho Employment Lawyers PLLC

1:30 p.m.              Family Law

                             Katherine A. Meier, Cosho Humphrey, LLP

2:20 p.m.              Evidence and Civil Procedure

                             Hon. Jessica M. Lorello, Idaho Court of Appeals

3:00 p.m.              Ethics

                             Samantha L. Lundberg, Idaho State Bar

3:30 p.m.              CLE Concludes

5:00 p.m.              Networking Social at The Arid Club – RSVP HERE

Cybersecurity Breaches: How to Advise Clients When the Inevitable Happens

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

March 24, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 CLE credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course on January 16, 2025, you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

This program will provide you with critical guidance on advising clients who experience a cybersecurity breach resulting in the release of sensitive information. Participants will learn best practices for assessing the scope of a breach, complying with notification laws, and mitigating potential legal and reputational risks. The program will cover key topics such as regulatory requirements, breach response planning, and strategies for minimizing liability. By the end of the session, attorneys will be equipped to effectively counsel clients through the legal and practical challenges of a data breach incident.

• Assessing the type and scope of the breach
• Engaging forensic teams
• Understanding scope of federal/state disclosure requirements
• Tradeoffs in determining whether to disclose and when
• Impact of emerging AI technologies in breaches

Navigating Conflicts of Interest, Part 1

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

March 25, 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 on December 9, 2025, you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Conflicts of interest remain among the most common sources of legal malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. This comprehensive two-part program transforms conflict analysis from guesswork into systematic risk management through practical frameworks and real-world scenarios. Attorneys will develop the skills to identify, evaluate, and properly handle conflicts before they become career-threatening problems.

Part 1:

• Apply systematic conflict-checking procedures and documentation requirements
• Understand when conflicts are consentable versus absolutely prohibited
• Master client consent processes and required disclosures
• Learn to identify conflicts in transactional versus litigation contexts
• Develop intake procedures that catch conflicts before engagement

Part 2:

• Handle conflicts that arise during ongoing representations
• Navigate conflicts between current and former clients
• Understand imputation rules and their impact on law firm operations
• Develop firm-wide policies for conflict prevention and management
• Learn remedial measures when conflicts are discovered after engagement

Navigating Conflicts of Interest, Part 2

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

March 26, 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 on December 10, 2025, you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Conflicts of interest remain among the most common sources of legal malpractice claims and disciplinary actions. This comprehensive two-part program transforms conflict analysis from guesswork into systematic risk management through practical frameworks and real-world scenarios. Attorneys will develop the skills to identify, evaluate, and properly handle conflicts before they become career-threatening problems.

Part 1:

• Apply systematic conflict-checking procedures and documentation requirements
• Understand when conflicts are consentable versus absolutely prohibited
• Master client consent processes and required disclosures
• Learn to identify conflicts in transactional versus litigation contexts
• Develop intake procedures that catch conflicts before engagement

Part 2:

• Handle conflicts that arise during ongoing representations
• Navigate conflicts between current and former clients
• Understand imputation rules and their impact on law firm operations
• Develop firm-wide policies for conflict prevention and management
• Learn remedial measures when conflicts are discovered after engagement

Handling Your First or Next Motor Vehicle Crash Case

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (MT)

The Law Center
525 W. Jefferson St. – Boise

*In Person Attendance / Live Webcast Available

 2.0 CLE credits – NAC approved

Registration Fee: 

Standard Registration:                     $75.00

Day of Event:                                     $80.00

Law Student/General Public:          $20.00

Whether you are contemplating taking your first motor vehicle accident case or you are a seasoned practitioner wanting up-to-date information in the motor vehicle accident arena, this program will provide essential information on the typical and not so typical issues that arise including but not limited to: understanding of an auto insurance policy; pitfalls of uninsurance/underinsurance; negotiation factors to consider; settlement considerations; and do’s and don’ts in trial prep. Join Michael P. Stefanic, Anderson, Julian & Hull, LLP and Scott Lundgreen, Johnson & Lundgreen, PC, as they lead this discussion.

Lawyer Ethics in Real Estate Practice

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

April 7, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

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

Raising the Bar-A Conference for Idaho’s Child Protection Community: Strengthening Advocacy, Collaboration, and Outcomes for Children in Foster Care

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Child Protection Section, Center for the Rights of Abused Children and the Idaho Courts with an Idaho Court Improvement Grant

Friday, April 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (MT)

Idaho Water Center – Legacy Pointe

322 E. Front St. – Boise

*Live Webcast Available

8.0 CLE credits – NAC Approved

Registration: 

Standard Registration:                                              $100.00

Members of the ISB Child Protection Section      $FREE

Guardian ad Litems, CASA & Students                  $FREE

Take Advantage of the Section Membership Registration Benefits Now: Join the Child Protection Section for only $25.

** Non-Idaho State Bar Members and Students: A bar number is not required to register.  Please use 0000 as your bar number when prompted.**

8:00  am          Registration & Coffee

8:30 am           Opening Plenary - Raising Voices, Raising Standards: Five Strategies that Make a Difference
                       Angela Orkin, Jim Walsh, and John Walsh, True North Child Advocates

How do you transform a child welfare system? One case at a time. Join the hosts of The Children’s Law Podcast to learn how their practice philosophy can be used to reduce the time children spend in care, while maintaining excellent outcomes for children and families. This session will focus on the 5 key strategies they use to change the practice and culture of child welfare systems. Whether you are an advocate for children or parents, a lawyer or judge, or anyone working for or with the agency, these strategies can be used to make an immediate impact on the children and families you serve.

10:00 am        Break

10:15 am         Everyday Ethics in Child Welfare Representation: Navigating Conflicts, Capacity, and Confidentiality
                       Jennifer Renne and Beverly S. Schulterbrandt, ABA’s Center for Legal and Judicial Innovation and Advancement

This session will explore the challenging ethical issues that play out in unique ways for attorneys representing children, parents, and child welfare agencies. We will cover topics such as confidentiality, representing clients with diminished capacity, interactions with represented and unrepresented parties, conflicts of interest, and who makes decisions when your client is a government agency. Through a series of hypothetical case scenarios, we will examine how the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct apply, as we engage in active debate on handling the difficult issues that arise day-to-day. The session will help attorneys develop an increased awareness of how ethical issues can shape representation, resulting in better decision-making and advocacy in the face of ethical dilemmas.

12:00 pm        Hosted Lunch & Constitutional Rights of Children in Foster Care
                       Tim Keller, Center for the Rights of Abused Children

Children in foster care have enforceable constitutional rights to safety, family integrity, and permanency. This session translates those principles into practice for attorneys, judges, GALs, CASAs, social workers, and advocates alike.

1:30 pm          Kinship, Siblings, and Stability
                       Tom Jose, Center for the Rights of Abused Children

                       Lily Colby, National Network for Sibling Connections

Exploring the critical importance of kinship placements and sibling bonds for children in care. How do we identify and support kinship caregivers, maintain sibling relationships, and reduce unnecessary disruptions? Practical strategies for judges, DCS, GALs, and CASAs.

2:30 pm          Break

2:45 pm          Supporting Older Youth: Transitions, Mental Health, and Self-Determination
                       Tom Rawlings, Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC

When child protection authorities remove a child from his or her family to foster care, they take on the responsibility to preserve that child's right to an open future.  For children who age out of foster care or whose time in care may have created setbacks on their path to that future, state and federal governments are increasingly investing in supportive services designed to help them bridge that gap.  We will discuss the benefits of and need for services such as independent living programs, expanded educational support, apprenticeships, and mentorships as well as steps that are being taken to provide and pay for those programs.

4:00 pm         Raising the Bar Together
                       Panel of Judges, State Leaders, and Child Protection Practitioners
How Idaho can strengthen child protection by improving collaboration, respecting children’s rights, supporting families, and creating a system that works better for kids.

5:30 pm          Program Concludes and Social Begins

2026 Privacy & Data Security Update

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

April 27, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 CLE credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving privacy and data security landscape as new regulations, enforcement actions, and technological developments reshape business compliance obligations. This comprehensive program examines the latest legal developments affecting data privacy practices and security requirements across industries. Position your practice to guide clients through the increasingly complex world of privacy law compliance.

• Analyze recent state and federal privacy legislation affecting business data collection and processing practices

• Understand emerging enforcement trends and penalty structures for privacy and data security violations

• Navigate cross-border data transfer requirements and international privacy law developments

• Address artificial intelligence and automated decision-making privacy compliance requirements

2026 Spring New Attorney Program

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Friday, May 1, 2026
8:00 am to 12:30 pm (MDT)

Hilton Garden Inn

348 South 13Th. Street - 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 May 1, 2026, they will have to wait until October 23, 2026, 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 on Friday, October 23, 2026, in person in Boise.

2026 Annual Workers Compensation Seminar

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Workers Compensation Section

Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Opening Reception

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Acero Boards & Bottles

801 W. Main - Boise

Friday, May 8, 2026 – Seminar

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The Grove Hotel

245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID

*In-Person Only

6.5 CLE credits

Registration:

Section Members:           $175

Non-Section Members:  $225

Law Students:                  $100

Take advantage of Section benefits and join the Workers’ Compensation Section here.

The Workers Compensation Section of the Idaho State Bar is hosting its annual seminar and conference at The Grove Hotel in beautiful downtown Boise, Idaho.  The seminar and conference will include a variety of topics involving workers’ compensation that will enhance your knowledge and your practice.

Agenda

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.     Opening Reception

                             Acero Boards & Bottle (In the Grove at 801 W. Main – Boise)

                             Please RSVP HERE for the reception – Guests are welcome

Friday, May 8, 2026

8:30 a.m.                State of the Industrial Commission

                             Claire Sharp, Chair, Idaho Industrial Commission

9:30 a.m.                10 Dos and Don’ts for Mediation in Work Comp

                             Jennifer Poole, Idaho Industrial Commission

10:30 a.m.              Morning Break

10:45 a.m.              Winning on Medical Causation

                             Aaron S. Gwilliam, Utah and Idaho Injury Law Centers

11:45 a.m.              Hosted Lunch and Workers’ Compensation Section Meeting

12:45 p.m.              Nonmedical Factors in Permanent Disability Evaluations

                             Kourtney Layton, Layton & Associates

1:45 p.m.                Structured Settlements

                             Audrey Kenney, Sage Settlement Consulting

2:45 p.m.               Afternoon Break

3:00 p.m.                Caselaw Review

                             Sean M. Wilson, Idaho Injury Law Center

                             Emma R. Wilson, Breen Veltman Wilson

4:30 p.m.              Program Concludes

Evidentiary Issues with Text and "Chat" Messages

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

May 13, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Stream Only

1.0 CLE credit

Registration Fee:  $60.00

Master the complex evidentiary challenges presented by digital communications as text messages, chat applications, and electronic messaging become central to modern litigation. This program addresses the authentication, admissibility, and presentation issues that can determine case outcomes in our digital communication age. Learn to leverage electronic evidence effectively while avoiding common pitfalls that undermine case strategy.

• Understand authentication requirements for text messages, social media posts, and chat communications

• Navigate hearsay exceptions and reliability standards specific to electronic messaging evidence

• Address discovery obligations and preservation duties affecting digital communication evidence

• Master presentation techniques that effectively communicate digital evidence to judges and juries

Lawyer Ethics and Email

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

June 5, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Audio Streaming Only

1.0 Ethics credit

Registration Fee:  $55.00

*Please Note: If you received credit for this course for May 22, 2024, December 31, 2024, February 26, 2025 or May 5, 2025 you will not be able to receive credit for attending this replay.  This replay will count as live CLE credit.

Navigate the complex ethical landscape surrounding electronic communications where convenience meets professional responsibility in ways that can create unexpected liability exposure. This essential program addresses the intersection of legal ethics and email communication, from confidentiality protection to professional conduct standards. Master the evolving requirements for ethical email use while leveraging technology's benefits for enhanced client service.

• Understand confidentiality and privilege protection requirements for email communications with clients

• Address metadata and inadvertent disclosure issues affecting professional responsibility and client protection

• Navigate professional conduct standards affecting email tone, timing, and recipient considerations

• Implement security measures and encryption requirements that satisfy ethical obligations for client protection