You Need to Know, 0218 WYBJ, Vol. 41 No. 1. 8
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News, Notes & Other Items of Interest
Did You Know…?
The Wyoming State Bar sponsored 39 free CLE programs in 2017! These programs offered 61.5 general CLE credits and 24.75 ethics credits. Members who are interested in learning about the upcoming programs can either check the Bar’s website at www.wyomingbar.org or subscribe to the CLE listserve. To subscribe to the CLE listserve, simply send an e-mail to join@lists.wyomingbar.org and put “Wyoming State Bar Sponsored CLE” in the subject line. The Bar is proud of this great member benefit and work is underway for many more programs in 2018!
Get Reimbursed for Expenses Relating to Your Pro Bono Work
The Wyoming State Bar appreciates pro bono services provided by its members. Tough there is no statutory or rule provision for reimbursement of such expenses, it is the policy of the Bar to provide limited reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. These reimbursements may not cover all actual expenses as the limit per case is $1,000. At the conclusion of the representation, you may file a request for reimbursement, which must be accompanied by receipts for each expense claimed. For more information and the reimbursement claim form, visit https://www.wyomingbar.org/for-lawyers/pro-bono/. Questions should be directed to Cathy Duncil, Pro Bono Coordinator, at (307) 432-2104 or by e-mail at cduncil@wyomingbar.org.
Wyoming State Bar Receives Another Clean Audit Report
For many years, the Wyoming State Bar has undergone an annual audit by a certified public accounting firm. The Bar is pleased to announce the issuance of another unqualified opinion regarding its finances. Any member interested in seeing the auditor’s report should contact Sharon Wilkinson, Executive Director, at (307) 432-2102 or by e-mail at swilkinson@wyo-mingbar.org.
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...
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