Vol. 28, No. 2 #8 (April 2005). FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . Lawyers in Service to the State.

• Author: By Mark W Harris

Wyoming Bar Journal

2005.

Vol. 28, No. 2 #8 (April 2005).

FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . Lawyers in Service to the State

WYOMING LAWYERApril 2005/Vol. XXVIII, No. 2FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . Lawyers in Service to the StateBy Mark W Harris

In past columns, I have emphasized the importance of lawyers being involved in public service as judges, citizen legislators and community leaders. This commitment to improving our state is also evident when lawyers are appointed to boards and commissions by the Governor. Five members of the Wyoming State Bar were recently appointed to serve on influential boards, many of which do not have a direct correlation to the practice of law. Jim Applegate of Cheyenne is currently serving his second term on the Wyoming Retirement System Board. The Wyoming Retirement System Board is an important state agency overseeing the retirement system for thousands of Wyoming employees. Jim, a former state senator, also actively pursues the practice of law and serves the Cheyenne community by being on many boards.

Frank Mendicino was recently appointed to the Wyoming Business Council. The Wyoming Business Council is at a crucial crossroads with its development and attempts to foster economic development and job creation throughout the state. Frank, a former Wyoming Attorney General, graciously accepted an appointment to the Wyoming Business Council during a time when the Business Council has several requests for several millions of dollars to foster economic development. His input will be invaluable to the Council. He also has been very active on the University of Wyoming Foundation Board.

...