Montana Lawyer August/September 2025

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING MEMBER NEWS The Montana Lawyer welcomes news from members including announcements of new positions, ad vancements, honors, appointments and publications. There is no charge for Member News submissions. If you have news you would like to submit to the Member News section, you can email it to montanala wyer@montanabar.org. Please direct any questions to the same address. We will include firm name, location, the change that is being announced, attorney’s name, law school, practice areas, and a high-resolution photo.

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paralegals from across the state. Don’t miss our Annual Meeting in Helena, a highlight of the year featuring free CLEs, a business meeting, and plenty of time to catch up with peers. Bylaws Update As you may be aware, in June our Members voted to approve the proposed revisions to the Paralegal Section’s bylaws. We are pleased to now report that these revisions have also been approved by the State Bar’s Board of Trustees. The updated bylaws are now available online at: https://www.mon tanabar.org/About-Us/Paralegal-Section-Bylaws. Collaboration with MALA We are proud to be teaming up with Montana Association of Legal Assistants*Paralegals (MALA) to collaborate with its members and bring all of you more opportunities for con nection, learning, and community. Keep an eye out for more information on their CLEs, social gatherings, and Annual Meeting. To learn more about MALA membership and its benefits, please visit: https://www.malanet.org/. We’re excited to bring these two organizations together in a shared mission to support and strengthen Montana’s legal support professionals. By working side by side, we’re building a more connected, collaborative network — and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead! Current Officers of the Paralegal Section Sabrina Hallsten, Chair; Jenna Moseman, Vice Chair; Erin Quirk, Secretary/Treasurer; Alexander Miller, State Bar Liaison; Angela Miller Scott, Professional Development Officer; Michelle Netzer, Member-at-Large; Sara Pike, MALA Liaison Questions? Ideas? Want to chat? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out anytime at parale galsection@gmail.com. A big thank-you to all our current members—your in volvement and support keep this Section vibrant and thriv ing. And if you’re not a member yet, we’re always excited to welcome new faces to the commun

Sidebar with the Paralegal Section:Updates, CLEs, and Future Planning Welcome No matter where you are in your career, the Paralegal Section is your go-to resource to meet and connect with fellow legal professionals, swap ideas, and gain practical knowledge that you can apply in your daily work. We strive to build and support our community, keep you up to date with what’s happening in our profession, and provide opportunities for you to further your education. To help us reach these goals, we host several CLEs throughout the year and keep our members informed through announcements on our listserv, as well as posts and event up dates on the State Bar’s My Community page. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities, stay connected, and get involved. If you have questions, ideas for topics or speakers, or just want to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our Council members—we’d love to hear from you! Become a Member Today The Paralegal Section is all about connection, support, and growth – and we’d love for you to be a part of it! Membership in the Paralegal Section is open to both attorneys and non attorneys who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Section’s bylaws. For further information and instructions, please visit the following links: https://www.montanabar.org/Store/product-info/ productcd/PARALEGALSECTIONAPP We’ve really enjoyed connecting with many of you at our CLEs and luncheons in Great Falls and Billings, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going! Here are the upcoming CLE opportunities we have planned: · September 12, 2025 – Annual Meeting in Helena This year, all of our events are free to attend and open to both Paralegal Section members and the wider legal commu nity. We’d love for you to bring a friend or colleague—it’s a great way to introduce them to what the Section is all about! These gatherings offer a fantastic opportunity to network, share your thoughts on Section activities, and connect with https://www.montanabar.org/About-Us/ Sections-and-Committees/Paralegal-Section Upcoming CLE Opportunities

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