A Service of Wyoming Legal Services, Inc.

July 2008 Newsletter

Welcome to theJuly 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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Outstanding Volunteers of the Month

Wyoming Legal Services would like to acknowledge Kirk Morgan of Cheyenne as the outstanding volunteer of the month. Kirk is currently working on a pro bono name change 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 vista1@wyoming.com.
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Currently Available Pro Bono Opportunities
Casper, WY
Client Needs Assistance Receiving Paycheck

Cheyenne, WY:
Client Needs Help With Will, POA, and Advance Directive

Lander, WY:
Lander and Riverton Attorneys Requested for Pro Bono GAL Work

Statewide, WY:
Volunteer Attorneys Requested to Help Low to Moderate Income Wyoming Residents
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Upcoming Trainings:
Big Sky, Montana
July 27: NRECA's 2008 Workplace Law
For more information on this CLE, please contact the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association or the Wyoming State Bar.CLE CREDIT Learn More

July 28-29: NRECA's 2008 Legal Seminar
For more information on this CLE please contact the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association or the Wyoming State Bar.CLE CREDITLearn More

Casper, WY
August 14: Legal Issues in Behavioral Health in Wyoming
The purpose of this one-day seminar is to gain important guidance and insight into mental health laws and regulations. Social workers, therapists, nurses, psychologists, counselors, addiction professionals, attorneys, healthcare administrators, marriage & family therapists, case managers and health information managers who work in the mental health field will find this seminar to be eye-opening and invaluable.CLE CREDIT Learn More

August 15: Wyoming Deeds, Descriptions and the Law
At this seminar you learn the precise definitions of surveying terminology, whether you're drafting the deeds and descriptions or reading them. If your professional responsibilities include real property matters, you'll benefit from this seminar. Avoid potentially costly, time-consuming errors - know the proper usage of technical terms for your practice.CLE CREDIT Learn More

Cheyenne, WY
August 14: Wyoming Deeds, Descriptions and the Law
At this seminar you learn the precise definitions of surveying terminology, whether you're drafting the deeds and descriptions or reading them. If your professional responsibilities include real property matters, you'll benefit from this seminar. Avoid potentially costly, time-consuming errors - know the proper usage of technical terms for your practice.CLE CREDIT Learn More

Teleconferences
July 18: Attorney-Client Relationship: Overcoming Common Ethical Challenges
An unhappy client is a litigious client - legal malpractice allegations are on the rise and nobody is immune. Are you covering all your bases? Knowing and addressing issues before they become problems can save you time and money while enhancing the representation of clients. Listen in as one of our top-notch speakers shares savvy strategies you can use to resolve current conflicts you may be facing and avoid new ones.CLE CREDIT Learn More

July 24: Casemaker Traning 2008: Advanced
These Casemaker training webinars are focused on users who use Casemaker on a regular basis. Emphasis will be placed on citation searching, statutes & codes, and the NEW multi-state search. CLE CREDIT Learn More

July 24: Current Issues in Revocable Living Trusts
This teleconference will discuss the benefits associated with using living trusts and the unexpected consequences that arise when funding living trusts with certain assets. You will learn about specific drafting considerations, administration issues (both during and after the settler's lifetime), income and estate tax considerations, and recent developments. Sometimes the unexpected consequences outweigh the intended benefits.CLE CREDIT
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August 5: Casemaker Training 2008- Beginner
These webinars are designed for those who have rarely used Casemaker and/or are new to the service. Functionality will be introduced and reviewed with examples. Topics covered include: case law, statutes and codes, state & federal libraries, NEW multi-state search, and more.CLE CREDIT Learn More

August 6: Retirement Plans In Divorce
Your clients rely on you to protect their property interests in a divorce action. With a plethora of different retirement account structures out there, are you up to the task? Do you have the latest QDRO information? Let our experienced faculty show you how to help your clients avoid some of the most common - and potentially disastrous - retirement plan-related financial mistakes in divorce. Get the updated knowledge you need to make sure your client's retirement assets are secured. CLE CREDIT Learn More

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Recent Library Additions

We will soon be adding new hotdoc forms for volunteer attorneys to make your dealings with Wyoming Legal Services easier. These will include the he PAIP Case Acceptance Agreement, Case Update Form, and Participation Agreement. 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 Meg Connell at vista1@wyoming.com
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Recent Pro Bono News

Pro Bono Report 2008: A Silver Lining to Economic Downfall?

Ranking the Firms: Pro Bono 2007

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Meg Connell at vista1@wyoming.com or Sonja Schnapp at vista2@wyoming.com.