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2011 Annual Meeting - Recognition Events & Social Functions
Judicial Luncheon
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 @ 12:00 p.m.
Little America
Why Diversity on the Bench Matters
Keynote: Elisabeth MacNamara
President, League of Women Voters of the United States
In this era of budget crises and partisanship, it is more important than ever for the judiciary to maintain the public trust. In surveys, voters consistently agree that trustworthy courts should be, above all, fair and impartial. How do we ensure these values in our judiciary? Research shows that one’s view of the fairness and impartiality of the bench is powerfully impacted by one’s race and gender. We will examine findings from research and the field to evaluate the role that diversity plays in promoting fairness and impartiality in our courtrooms.
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 @ 5:00 p.m.
Wyoming Governor's Residence
Take a break from CLE and relax a bit! Join the Wyoming State Bar in welcoming its members, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and members of the Judiciary to Cheyenne for the 2011 Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference. Enjoy a unique opportunity to share hors d’ouerves and cocktails with friends and colleagues at the Governor’s Residence.
Access to Justice Luncheon
Thursday, September 15, 2011 @ 12:00 p.m.
Little America
Last year’s focus of the Access to Justice Luncheon was on the legislation to fund indigent civil legal services. One year later, the Access to Justice Commission is pleased to introduce you to the Wyoming Center for Legal Aid (WCLA). Meet the Board of Commissioners for the WCLA and learn about the future plans for the statewide system for civil legal services. Justice James Burke will provide an update on the activities of the Access to Justice Commission and Pat Day, Chair of the WCLA Board of Commissioners, will share information and the vision for the WCLA.
Annual Banquet
Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m.
Little America
Keynote: The Honorable Alan C. Page, Minnesota Supreme Court
Minnesota’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Alan C. Page, was elected to the court in 1992. He was reelected in 1998, 2004, and 2010. Previously, he served as an assistant attorney general and a special assistant attorney general, and was an associate with the Minnesota law firm of Lindquist and Vennum.
Page is widely renowned for his former career as a professional football player. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988, he is best known for his defensive efforts with the Minnesota Vikings in the 1970s.
Page, who attended law school at the University of Minnesota during the height of his football career, is an ardent defender of equal education for children. He is the founder of the Page Education Foundation, which assists minority youth with post secondary education.
Annual Business Meeting Breakfast
Friday, September 16, 2011 @ 7:00 a.m.
Little America
Keep abreast of the latest in Wyoming’s legal community. Join Chief Justice Marilyn S. Kite, Wyoming Supreme Court; Brian E. Hultman, Wyoming State Bar President; Steve Easton, Dean of the University of Wyoming College of Law; and Patrick W. Korell, Secretary-Treasurer of the Wyoming State Bar, as they each provide an update from their respective organization. Also hear from Wyoming State Bar Delegate to the ABA, Dale W. Cottam, and learn of recent developments at the American Bar Association.
Leadership Luncheon
Friday, September 16, 2011 @ 12:00 p.m.
Little America
Wyoming lawyers are serving as leaders in every community across our state. Whether taking pro bono cases, serving on non-profit boards, running for state and local offices or simply teaching in our elementary school classrooms, we are making a difference for the citizens of Wyoming. The Wyoming State Bar is proud of these efforts and would like to recognize some of these state and community “difference-makers” during this year’s Leadership Luncheon.
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