March 2008 WyomingAdvocate eNewsletter
Saturday, March 15, 2008
- Organization: Wyoming Legal Services
A Service of Wyoming Legal Services, Inc. 
March 2008 Newsletter
Welcome to the March 2008 WyomingAdvocate.org newsletter!
Read on to learn about available cases, upcoming trainings, new library resources and the latest pro bono news.
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2008 Wyoming Legal Services Fundraiser
Please mark your calendars for Wyoming Legal Services' Inaugural Fundraiser and Pro Bono Awards evening on May 14th, 2008 to raise awareness about the legal needs of the poverty population in Wyoming and to recognize attorneys Paul Hunter and Raymond Macchia for outstanding pro bono service to the community. The Honorable Deborah Hankinson, former Texas Supreme Court Justice and the Chairman for the ABA Standing Committee for Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants will be the keynote speaker for the evening. In attendance will be Chief Justice Voigt to introduce Justice Hankinson. We have also invited Governor Freudenthal to give the awards to Mr. Hunter and Mr. Macchia. The event will be in Cheyenne at Little America and will begin at 5:00 pm with keynote and awards to start at 6:15. Invitations will be mailed to Wyoming' attorneys, judiciary, and legislators beginning April 1st. Attendance is limited, so please be sure to RSVP when you receive your invitation. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Outstanding Volunteers of the Month
Wyoming Legal Services would like to acknowledge John Rogers of Cheyenne as the outstanding volunteer of the month. John has successfully closed his first pro bono case with Wyoming Legal Services. We are proud of our association with such a dedicated professional.
We welcome your contributions! To nominate an outstanding volunteer, send an e-mail describing the pro bono case or project to wlsvista@gmail.com
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Currently Available Pro Bono Opportunities
Basin, WY
Client Needs Help with a Contract Dispute
Cody, WY
Grandparents Would Like Visitation with Grandchild
Cheyenne, WY:
Elderly Woman Needs Will Revision
Name Change for Minor
Lander, WY:
Lander and Riverton Attorneys Requested for Pro Bono GAL Work
Pine Bluffs, WY
Grandfather Needs Guardianship of Grandson
Statewide, WY:
Volunteer Attorneys Requested to Help Low to Moderate Income Wyoming Residents
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Upcoming Trainings:
Casper, WY
March 27: 2008 Employment Law from A to Z
The ability to navigate through the maze of federal and state employment laws is an essential supervisory and management skill. This seminar will bring you up to date on the hottest areas of employment law, including ever changing statutory laws.CLE CREDIT Learn More
Cheyenne, WY
March 28: Legal Ethics 2008-Wyoming
This seminar will provide an examination of the Rules of Professional Conduct that govern activities by lawyers in Colorado. Also to be examined will be ethical issues in mediation and arbitration, judicial misconduct, unauthorized practice of law, and the disciplinary system. CLE CREDIT Learn More
Laramie, WY
March 29: Legal Research Review Session
The law library is hosting a half-day legal research review session for law students, new associates, and attorneys. In reviewing free internet sites and free access to other commercial databases through local Wyoming public libraries and the University of Wyoming, legal databases like West law and Lexis, and paper resources, librarians will introduce participants to availability and search tips that improve access to legal resources for every legal professional.CLE CREDIT Learn More
Jackson, WY
March 26-28: 3rd Annual Jackson Hole Ski CLE
Join the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association at the Snake River Lodge and Spa in Teton Village, Wyoming for the 3rd Annual Jackson Hole Ski CLE featuring speakers Richard Friedman, Randi McGinn and Michael Koskoff.CLE CREDIT Learn More
Las Vegas, NV
March 27-30: Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
For more information on this CLE, please contact the Wyoming State Bar or the Norton Institute on Bankruptcy Law.CLE CREDIT Learn More
Teleconferences
March 20: Retirement and Pension Issues in Divorce
Retirement and pension assets typically comprise the majority of a couple's financial portfolio, yet these assets are often not given the weight they deserve in divorce. This family law briefing will provide you with the solid foundation you need to be successful in equitable distribution of retirement assets.CLE CREDIT Learn More
March 27: Conducting Business with American Indian Tribes
Working successfully with American Indian tribes requires recognition of their special status and history, both generally and specifically, as well as their unique attributes of sovereignty. In addition, jurisdictional issues, typically made more complex by unique land tenure and varied holdings on specific reservations and the requirements of federal law, add to the legal challenges of working with tribes. This teleconference addresses the fundamentals of the American Indian law and history, and practical and legal considerations when seeking to conduct business with American Indian tribes and/or on American Indian lands.CLE CREDIT Learn More
March 27: Successful Divorce Mediation
It is becoming increasingly clear that mediation is here to stay. It's potential for saving time, cutting down costs and restoring working relations between the litigants is undeniable. Often, mediation can be the best avenue for a fair split of marital assets. Discover how to use mediation to your utmost advantage during this financially and emotionally vulnerable time. CLE CREDIT Learn More
April 8: Helping Your Child Survive a Child Custody Evaluation
More often than not, custody evaluations are labor intensive for attorneys and emotionally draining for clients. What's the best way to survive this roller coaster? This teleconference will arm you with actionable techniques to expertly represent your clients during custody evaluations.CLE CREDIT Learn More
April 14: The Art of Legal Writing
Legal professionals spend many hours of their workday performing legal research, writing legal correspondence and preparing legal documents. Researching efficiently and writing clearly and concisely are key to a successful career as a legal professional. This teleconference will focus on the fundamentals of legal research and writing, and allow you to hone your research and writing skills. It will offer practical tips for avoiding common research and writing mistakes, and for maximizing productivity when performing legal research and writing assignments. CLE CREDIT Learn More
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Recent Library Additions
We have added new resources to a variety of different subject areas including Family Law, Elder Law, Housing Law, and Labor Law. We are constantly expanding our library and welcome any contributions. If you have any forms that you utilize that you would like to share with other members of WyomingAdvocate, please either submit them on the website or contact Janice Baker at WLSvista@gmail.com.
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Recent Pro Bono News
Vast Legal Aid Fraud to Two Brothers
Free Online Access to U.S. Court Decisions
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Janice Baker at 307-634-1566 or at wlsvista@gmail.com.
