2022 Trial Skills Academy (Boise)

Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Litigation Section

James A. McClure Federal Building and United States Courthouse

550 W. Fort St. - Boise

**In person attendance only

13.0 CLE credits of which 1.0 is Ethics – NAC Approved
Open to attorneys with limited trial experience, typically within the first 10 years of practice

The finest trial lawyers and judges in Idaho are available to assist you in the development of trial skills to be used throughout your career. Take this opportunity to train - or retrain - yourself under the tutelage of experienced trial attorneys with whom you may practice and receive pointers on your litigation performance.

This seminar does not have lectures. Instead, mentors provide examples of effective trial practice, and work directly with you to develop the skill. You will observe and then practice skills including voir dire, opening statements, witness examination (direct and cross), authenticating exhibits, impeachment, making objections, and closing arguments. Trial packets and additional information will be sent to participants prior to the seminar.  Please note that participants will have to do some work in preparation in advance of the academy dates.

The course is limited to 64 participants - once the 64 spots are filled, prospective participants will be placed on a waiting list. It is suggested that if you wish to register, you should do so as soon as possible.  Registration deadline is February 1, 2022.

Registration:

Litigation Section Members          $300.00

Non Section Members                 $375.00

Less than 5 Years in Practice        $250.00

Seminar Agenda

Friday, March 4

7:45 a.m.          Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 a.m.          Program Begins

4:30 p.m.          Adjournment

Saturday, March 5 - Participants will continue their activities from the previous day.

8:00 a.m.          Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.          Program Begins

3:00 p.m.         Adjournment

During both days you will experience schedules similar to actual trial conditions.  Lunch will be provided on both days.  

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Participants should not plan on working remotely or leaving the courthouse during the lunch hours.  Participants should plan on attending the entire session both days in order to receive the full learning benefits.  Please do not plan to leave early either day.

Lodging

A block of rooms will be held at The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID. Call 888-961-5000 and mention “Idaho State Bar Trial Skills Academy” before February 15, 2022.

Brief Review of Guardianship and Conservatorship Practice

Sponsored by the Fifth District Bar Association

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Length: Approx. 1 hr

FREE

1.0 CLE – NAC Approved 

Please join the Fifth District Bar Association as they welcome the Hon. Jennifer L.K. Haemmerle, Fifth District Magistrate, for an informative CLE on the practice surrounding guardianships and conservatorships in Idaho.   

The Fifth District Bar Association invites all members of the Idaho State Bar to join in this informative CLE at no cost.

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Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. with Official Corporate Sponsor LawPay Credit Card Processing

Friday, December 10, 2021

9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (MT)

6.0 CLE credits of which 1.0 is Ethics – NAC Approved

**Live Webcast Only

Registration:
Standard             $195
Day of Event       $210

Program Agenda

9:00 a.m                Employment & Labor Law Update

                              Benjamin T. Cramer and Savannah G. Ward, Idaho Employment Lawyers, PLLC

10:00 a.m.             Criminal Law Update

                              Jenny C. Swinford, Idaho State Appellate Public Defender’s Office

11:00 a.m.             Morning Break

11:15 a.m.             Tax Law and Estate Planning Update

                              Christopher J. Moore, Creason, Moore, Dokken & Geidl PLLC

12:15 p.m.             Lunch Break

1:00 p.m.               Ethics Update

                              James K. Dickinson, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2:00 p.m.               Civil Law Update

                              Kevin A. Griffiths, Scanlan Griffiths Aldridge & Nickels

3:00 p.m.               Afternoon Break

3:15 p.m.               Ransomware and Cyber Security

                              Todd Sexton, Identillect Technologies, Inc. 

4:15 p.m.               Program Adjourns

2022 Spring New Attorney Program

Sponsored by the Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.

Thursday, April 21, 2022
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: 

Early Bird Registration (by April 18)            $100.00

Standard Registration                                    $130.00

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).  You must be admitted and sworn into the Idaho State Bar for this course to count toward your New Admittee CLE requirement. If you will not be sworn in on or by April 21, 2022, you will have to wait until Fall 2022 to take this course.

Agenda

8:00 am      Lawyering Skills

Moderator:     Hon. Jessica M. Lorello – Idaho Court of Appeals

                           James A. Cook – Idaho Legal Aid Services Inc.

                           Catherine A. Freeman – Gjording Fouser, LLP

                           Leon J. Samuels – Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

                          Sarah E. Davis – U.S. District Court, District of Idaho

9:30 am      Break

9:45 am       Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation Potpourri

                           Maureen R. Braley – Idaho State Bar/Idaho Law Foundation

                           Teresa A. Baker – Idaho State Bar/Idaho Law Foundation

                           Jennifer M. Schindele – Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program

10:15 am    Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program

                   Ronald D. Christian – Third Judicial District Problem Solving Courts

10:45 am    Break

11:00 am    Federal & State Judiciary Panel 

                           Hon. Thomas W. Whitney –District Judge, 3^rd Judicial District

                           Hon. Candy W. Dale, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Idaho

                           Hon. Laurie A. Fortier – Magistrate Judge, 4^th Judicial District

12:30 pm    Program Concludes

Brief Review of Guardianship and Conservatorship Practice

Sponsored by the Fifth District Bar Association

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (MT)

*Live Webcast Only

FREE

1.0 CLE – NAC Approved (pending)

Please join the Fifth District Bar Association as they welcome the Hon. Jennifer L.K. Haemmerle, Fifth District Magistrate, for an informative CLE on the practice surrounding guardianships and conservatorships in Idaho.   

The Fifth District Bar Association invites all members of the Idaho State Bar to join in this informative CLE at no cost.