You Need to Know, 0617 WYBJ, Vol. 40 No. 3. 6
News, Notes & Other Items of Interest
New Member Benefit—Solo Practice University
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to partner with Solo Practice University, an online community dedicated to helping you build your very own solo law practice. Members who subscribe will gain full access to various practical courses. Most are pre-recorded and can be watched or listened to on your own schedule. Those who enroll for an annual subscription can take advantage of unlimited CLE (all self-study credit, which is limited to six hours per year in Wyoming)! Solo Practice University (SPU) also provides subscribers with one-on-one consultations with law practice management experts. Members can also take advantage of SPU's built-in publishing software to create public or private blogs and websites with just a few clicks; hosting and support from an experienced website developer is included. These are just a few of the benefits offered through SPU! Visit www.wyomingbar.org to sign up today!
Financial Assistance Available Through WyLAP Foundation
Surveys indicate that for a 10-week intensive outpatient treatment, the average cost is around $7,000. The WyLAP Foundation is here to help. Financial assistance is available to attorneys who are struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, such as depression and burn-out, and may not have insurance or the finances to pay for the treatment they need. Those in need must complete a one-page grant application and submit it to Jack Speight, WyLAP Director. All grant applications are confidential. For more information, contact Jack at (307) 996-6834 or by e-mail at jspeight@wylap.org or visit https://www. wyomingbar.org/for-lawyers/lawyer-assistance-program/wylap-foundation-grants/.
Call for Nominations
Wyoming State Bar Officers
The four officers of the Wyoming State Bar comprise the executive committee. Robert C. Jarosh of Cheyenne will succeed John A. Masterson as president after the 2017 Annual Meeting. The president-elect, vice president, and treasurer are elected for one-year terms. Any active, resident member of the Wyoming State Bar may be nominated as a candidate for these three offices. The nominations must be signed by at least two active, resident members in good standing. Nominations must be filed with the Wyoming State Bar by 5:00 p.m., July 1, 2017. The president...
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