WyoLawPod

Time Schedule:  120 minutesSummary of Topics Covered:IntroductionGuided MeditationIntroduction to Mindfulness and MeditationDiligent (Active and Fully Engaged)Prompt and Mindful Can it Be DoneMindfulness and ObjectivityZealous Advocacy and MindfulnessBeginning A Mindfulness PracticeStarting with YogaFinding a Meditative PracticeTools that HelpInstructor Devon O'Connell, Esq. BioMember and Owner Pence and MacmillanJudicial Nominating CommissionCertified and Trained MediatorCertified Yoga Instructor (RYT 500)Past President of the Wyoming State BarPast President of the Wyoming Trial LawyerFormer member of the Board of Professional ResponsibilityFormer member of the Permanent Civil Rules CommitteeFormer Vice Chair of the Board of Continuing Legal EducationAV rated by Martindale-HubbellServiceUniversity of Wyoming Art Museum BoardUniversity of Wyoming Law School Advisory Board2012 Graduate of Leadership WyomingJ.D., University of Wyoming, 2000B.A., University of Wyoming, 1992

Time Schedule: 60 minutesSummary of Topics Covered: Introduction Mediator Duty of Competency Balancing Zealous Advocacy and Working Towards Resolution Do Mediators Give Legal Advice Does a Client Have the Right to Make a Stupid Decision Good Faith in Mediation Communications with Parties and Attorneys Instructor Hon. Michael J. Sullivan, Esq. Bio Partner Brow, Drew, Massey & Sullivan Governor of Wyoming 1986 & 1990 Instructor Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics US Ambassador to Ireland 1998-2001 Mediator Service Chairman of the National County Hospital Board Chairman of the Wyoming Board of Bar Examiners Chairman of the Western Governors Association Chairman of the National Governors' Association Executive Board J.D., University of Wyoming, 1964B.S., University of Wyoming, 1961

Time Schedule:  140 minutesSummary of Topics Covered:Lesson and stories from six decades practicing lawProsecutorial discretionSmall town problem solving for lawyersLearning from MistakesSeizing opportunitiesInstructor Hon. Alan K. Simpson, Esq. BioHon. Alan Simpson served in the U.S. Senate (R-Wyoming) from January 1979 to 1997, where he was the Assistant Republican Leader, 1984-1994; Chairman of the Subcommittee of Immigration and Refugee Policy of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 1980-1984; Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee of Environmental and Public Works, 1980-1984; Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security and member of the Committee on Aging; Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, 1980-1984. From 1994-1996, he was a member of the Finance Committee; 1965-1977, Wyoming State Legislature, 1965-1978, Assistant Majority Leader, Majority Leader, and Speaker Pro Tem.Mr. Simpson served as Assistant Attorney General, State of Wyoming in 1959, and was City Attorney of Cody, Wyoming, from 1959-1969. Partner: Simpson & Simpson (with father Milward L. Simpson who also served as Governor and U.S. Senator for Wyoming ); Simpson Kepler & Simpson, 1960-1978. Additionally, Mr. Simpson served in the U.S. Army, 1st Lieutenant, 2nd Armored Division “Hell on the Wheels” and the 5th Division, U.S. Armed Forces, Germany.Alan Simpson is currently with the Washington Speakers Bureau in Washington, D.C. He is a very popular speaker and travels the country and abroad to speak to a wide variety of groups and associations regarding current affairs and politics in remarks entitled “Politics is a Contact Sport”.Mr. Alan Simpson is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.Mr. Simpson was a member of the Board of Visitors for the Folger-Shakespeare Library and the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. 1994-1996. From 1998 to 2000 Mr. Simpson was the Director of the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; and he was a Visiting Lecturer at the Shorenstein Center on Press, Politics and Public Policy, 1997-2000.Mr. Simpson served on the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1996 and he has been a member of the Screen Actor's Guild since 1994. He served on the Board of Directors for the Biogen Corporation (now BiogenIDEC Corporation), Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1997-2004 and he was a member of the Board of Directors of American Express Funds, now RiverSource Funds, a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, Minnesota from 1997 through 2006.In March 2010, Mr. Simpson was appointed by the President as the Co-Chairman of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform and he also served on the ten-member Iraq Study Group formed under the auspices of the congressionally chartered U.S. Institute of Peace in 2006.J.D., University of Wyoming, 1958B.S., University of Wyoming, 1954

Time Schedule:  90 minutes Summary of Topics Covered: Introduction of Instructor Elizabeth LanceLaying the groundwork for starting your own firmSetting a budgetEstablishing an “income pipeline”Generating work and cultivating referral sourcesWhen to growHow to get paid on time every time Instructor Elizabeth Lance, Esq. Bio:Managing Partner Lance and Hall LLP 2018-presentOwner/Attorney Lance Law Office, LLC 2015-2017Associate Woodhouse, Roden, and Nethercott, LLC 2013-2015Senior Assistant Public Defender 2010-2013Senior Assistant Attorney General Human Services 2008-2010Senior Assistant Attorney General Civil Division 2004-2008Defendant Aid Program Student Director UW 2003-2004Associations:Wyoming Trial Lawyers (past president)American Inns of CourtUniversity of Wyoming College of LawWyoming Supreme Court—Children's Justice  ProjectWyoming State Bar—Juvenile Pattern Jury Instruction CommitteeNational Juvenile Defender CenterCommunity Involvement:Laramie County Juvenile Services Joint Powers BoardUnaccompanied Students InitiativeWyoming Girls StateWyoming Family Home Ownership Program akd My Front DoorProject Buena VistaSt. Mark's Episcopal ChurchLiberty DayLaramie County Democratic Party

Time Schedule:  60 minutes Summary of Topics Covered:Introduction of Instructor Mark GiffordWhat are common ethical mistakes lawyers make that they do not realize they are making? What does cooperation with bar counsel during the complaint process look like? What is the diversion program? What is the best part of the job of bar counsel? What is the procedural process and the burden of proof on bar counsel in the disciplinary hearing process? The “Wyoming System” allowing bar counsel to handle ethics hotline callsInstructor Mark W. Gifford, Esq. Bio:Mark W. Gifford is Bar Counsel for the Wyoming State Bar. He is a Wyoming native who received his Bachelor's in accounting from the University of Wyoming in 1978 and his law degree from Stanford University in 1981. After 30 years of practice as a trial lawyer and mediator, Mark took the position of Bar Counsel on a part-time basis in 2011 and became full-time in October 2013. In addition to attorney discipline, Gifford's responsibilities include Unauthorized Practice of Law, Fee Dispute Resolution and Client Protection Fund.He also serves as general counsel to the Wyoming State Bar. Gifford was instrumental in getting Wyoming's Lawyer Assistance Program launched in 2014. He is a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Professional Regulation. He has been recognized as an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, a distinction based upon peer reviews by members of the Bar and the Judiciary.WyoLawPod is a podcast that is fully accredited for CLE credit by the Wyoming State Bar. This episode features Mark Gifford. Bar Counsel for the Wyoming State Bar.

Time Schedule: 65 minutesSummary of Topics Covered:Introduction of Instructor Robertson “Rob” CohenWhat are the biggest misconceptions about bankruptcy?What kinds of debts can bankruptcy help with and what kind cannot be helped?Can you make too much money to file bankruptcy?What does a bankruptcy trustee do?What are the biggest problems for debtors who hire attorneys who are not careful?The importance of being honest in the bankruptcy process.How does the bankruptcy process work?When does the debtor's life return to normal after filing?Instructor Robertson Cohen, Esq. Bio:Founding member and managing partner of Cohen & CohenChapter 7 Panel TrusteeAffiliate Professor (Business law) Metropolitan State College of DenverProfessional Memberships:National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, Christian Legal Society, Jefferson County Bar AssociationNational Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, U.S. District Court Colorado, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Supreme Court, The Federalist SocietyPro Bono/Volunteer:Governing Board of Littleton Academy Charter School—Secretary 2014 – presentFaculty of Federal Advocates – Bankruptcy Pro Bono Defense Program, 2004 – presentChristian Legal Society, 2005 – presentBoard Member 1st Judicial District Bar Association 2012-2014Awards and Recognitions:Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist, American Board of Certification, 2014 (continuing)Donald E Cordova Distinguished Service Award, Faculty of Federal Advocates, 2013Nominated 2013 Torch Award Recipient Denver Better Business Bureau, 2013Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013 – 2017, Super Lawyer 2018First Judicial District Bar Association George Holley Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, 2011Nominated for Denver Business Journal 40 under 40, 2014 & 2016M.B.A University of Denver Daniels College of Business 1004J.D. University of Denver College of Law 2003B.A. University of Wyoming Social Sciences 1999

Time Schedule: 70 minutesSummary of Topics Covered:Introduction of Instructor Josie SanchezHow does one become a claims analystWhat you should and should not do in working with your claims analystImportance of an accurate report of injuryCommunicating with your claims analystWhat is proper notice you should receive for a change in benefitsHow are IMEs scheduledHow not to upset your claims analystGuidelines for claimant attorney communications with claims analystLong term injuries and the importance of following up with your doctorNegotiating final determinations directly with the claims analystRed flags, investigations and social media…aka how not to lose your benefitsWhat to do when benefits are denied and you are waiting for hearingInstructor Josie Sanchez Bio:Josie Pacheco is retired from the State of Wyoming after 21 years of service. Josie started at the State of Wyoming with Workers' Compensation as a reception clerk and started learning the details of the job she would soon do as a claims analyst. She was passionate about her job and was quickly promoted to be an analyst. After about two years as a claims analyst, Josie was managing a case load of between 450 and 500 claims at a time and continued to do so for the next 19 years. She retired in 2018 and is enjoying her retirement and her new hobby of bee keeping, but she still takes calls from her former claimants to help them and answer questions about their cases. Josie has a vast knowledge of the work comp claims process that will be beneficial to claimants and claimant's attorneys alike.

Time Schedule: 60 minutesSummary of Topics Covered: Introduction of Instructor Jack D. Edwards, Esq.Interrogatories: Asking Good QuestionsDocument Request: Getting What You Need without Asking for Too MuchPatience: One Marshmallow versus TwoDealing with Objections Round One: The Meet and ConferRound Two: Written Notice of Inappropriate ObjectionsRound Three: The Motion to CompelInstructor Jack D. Edwards, Esq. Bio:Owner, Edwards Law Office, PC, 2010 to PresentAssociate, Luthi & Voyles, 2005-2010Lincoln County DA, 2006Associate, Hirst Applegate, LLP 2004-2005University of Wyoming, JD 2004University of Nevada, Reno, BA Criminal Justice 2001Co-Author “Wyoming Foreclosure Law: Conforming to the Broad Changes Made by HB 112” 2006Wyo Law Review:Commissioner, Wyoming State Bar, 2009-2012Seminar Instructor Western Wyoming Community College, 2005-2011President, Associated Students of the University of Wyoming 2003-2004Member, University of Wyoming Board of Trustees, 2003-2004

Time Schedule:  60 minutesSummary of Topics Covered Introduction of Instructor Michael DuffEuropean System and the French Train Project of 1832Swiss Early StructureGerman System and Otto Von BismarckEnglish Evolution: Factor Acts Inspectorates Fencing Liability Statutes WC Act of 1897 American Liability Acts/Federal Employee Liability Act of 1908How These Issues Still Affect Work Comp in Wyoming Today Instructor Michael Duff, Esq. Bio:Professor of Law, University of WyomingFounder, Co-Editor and Author, Workers' Compensation Law Professors' BlogNational Labor Relations Board, Regional Office AttorneyMcTeaque, Higbee & Mac Adam, AssociateMassachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, LawHonors and Awards2017 University of Wyoming College of Law Extraordinary Merit AwardFellow, American Bar FoundationMember, National Academy of Social InsuranceFellow, College of Workers' Compensation LawyersPound Academic Fellow, Pound Civil Justice InstituteRecognition Award, Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy GroupCentennial Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Wyoming College of Law 2014-2017 BooksWorkers' Compensation LawTeachers Manual for Workers' Compensation LawWyoming Workers Compensation Law (forthcoming)Secunda, Hirsch & Duff, Labor Law: A Problem Based ApproachLabor, Civil Resistance, and the Rule of Law

Time Schedule:  60 minutesSummary of Topics Covered: Introduction of Instructor Grant LawsonWhat are the key advantages of taking video depositionsThe use of props in video depositionsGetting the deponent “in the moment” to recreate an eventHow to use a video deposition in trial, for settlement purposes and during focus groupsUsing a video deposition to limit frivolous objectionsDetermining when to take a video deposition Instructor Grant Lawson, Esq. Bio: Partner at Metier Law FirmGraduate and Instructor at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers CollegeBoard Member Wyoming Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Member American Association for JusticeNational Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 in WyomingWildland FirefighterJ.D., University of Wyoming, 2006B.S., Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, University of Wyoming, 2000

Time Schedule:  60 minutesSummary of Topics Covered:Introduction of Instructor Mathew KaufmanDeciding if an LLM is a good fit with your legal careerDeciding what LLM is right for youWhat is an LLM in Entrepreneurial LawWorking with your firm and law partners to plan for time away from workPlanning for the time away from family and how to stay healthy while commuting to schoolDetermining if there is a market for your new skillsThe advantage of having an LLM in marketing your skills to clientsInstructor Mathew Kaufman, Esq. Bio: Partner at Hathaway and KunzLaw Clerk, First Judicial District, State of Wyoming, 2005-2007Member of the Governor's ENDOW CounselCo-founder and Chairman of Array School of Technology and DesignLeadership Wyoming, Class of 2015Past President, Wyoming Federalist SocietyWyoming State Bar, Young Lawyers, Executive Committee (past member)Guest Lecturer, University of Wyoming College of BusinessNational Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 in WyomingAmerican Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Under 40 in WyomingMountain States Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2012-2015National Trial Lawyers, National Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers of 2015L.L.M., Entrepreneurial Law, University of Colorado, 2012J.D., University of Wyoming, 2005, Order of BarristersB.A., Political Science, Sociology, Criminal Justice, University of Wyoming, 2002

Time Schedule:  70 minutesSummary of Topics Covered Introduction of instructor Dennis Ellis Beginning a career in public relations after law school Transitioning from employee to public relations firm owner How to build up a client base The advantage of having a law degree while working in public relations Overcoming obstacles and bouncing back from disappointments Establishing trust and building relationships Charging for your work Instructor Dennis Ellis, Esq. BioMicrosoft TechSpark Manager, Wyoming 2017 - PresentEllis Public Affairs, LLC Owner 2016 - 2017Anadarko Petroleum, Director of External Affairs, Wyoming 2010 – 2016Wyoming Medical Society, Executive Director 2007 – 2010Colorado AG Office, Deputy Attorney General 2008-2008Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Executive Director 2005-2006Senior Policy Advisor Governor Owens 2005Mediator Facilitator 2004-2005Legislative Director Rep. Barbara Cubin WY 2000-2004UW College of Law JD 2000UW College of Arts and Sciences BA English 1996Past President Wyoming Agriculture in the ClassroomPast President Wyoming Petroleum AssociationAdvisory Board Member to the Wyoming College of AgricultureCommissioner on the Wyoming Mixed Martial Arts Commission