Montana Lawyer October/November 2024

Montana State Bar Honors 50-Year Pin Recipients at Annual Meeting STATE BAR NEWS

From left to right: (back row) Stuart Segrest, Joseph Engel, Bill Wagner, Jon Ellingson, J. Martin Burke, Cliff Edwards, Dennis Connor, Dennis Clarke, Peggy Tonon, (front row) Kenneth Olson

At the State Bar of Montana's Annual Meeting, a significant milestone was celebrated as a group of esteemed attorneys were honored with the 50-year pin, marking five decades of dedicated legal service. This year's ceremony was led by outgoing State Bar President Stuart Segrest, who highlighted the special significance of the occasion. These lawyers began their careers in 1974, coin ciding with the unification of the Montana bar and the creation of the State Bar of Montana. Segrest welcomed the attendees and introduced John Mudd, the Executive Director and General Counsel of the State Bar,

who announced the honorees. Among those recognized were J. Martin Burke, Joe Engel, Dennis Clarke, Dennis Connor, Cliff Edwards, Jon Ellingson, Ken Olson, Peggy Tonon, and Bill Wagner. Each attorney was presented with a pin as a symbol of their longevity and service to the Montana legal community. The 50-year pin recipients are a testament to the enduring commitment of Montana’s legal professionals, many of whom have been at the forefront of significant changes in the state's legal landscape since 1974.

Thank you to sponsors, volunteers & attendees who helped make the Annual Meeting a great success! 2024 ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORS INCLUDE

State Bar of Montana is providing notice that copies of the Fiscal Year End 2024 audit is available to interested members. Requests can be sent to Jill Lloyd at jlloyd@montanabar.org.

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