WyoLawPod Justin Kallal

Time Schedule:  120 minutes
Summary 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 Help
Instructor Devon O’Connell, Esq. Bio
Member 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 minutes
Summary of Topics Covered:
IntroductionMediator Duty of CompetencyBalancing Zealous Advocacy and Working Towards ResolutionDo Mediators Give Legal AdviceDoes a Client Have the Right to Make a Stupid DecisionGood Faith in MediationCommunications with Parties and AttorneysInstructor Hon. Michael J. Sullivan, Esq. Bio
Partner Brow, Drew, Massey & SullivanGovernor of Wyoming 1986 & 1990Instructor Harvard Kennedy School Institute of PoliticsUS Ambassador to Ireland 1998-2001MediatorServiceChairman of the National County Hospital BoardChairman of the Wyoming Board of Bar ExaminersChairman of the Western Governors AssociationChairman of the National Governors’ Association Executive BoardJ.D., University of Wyoming, 1964B.S., University of Wyoming, 1961

Time Schedule: 140 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered:
Lesson and stories from six decades practicing law
Prosecutorial discretion
Small town problem solving for lawyers
Learning from Mistakes
Seizing opportunities

Time Schedule: 90 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered :
Introduction of Instructor Elizabeth Lance
Laying the groundwork for starting your own firm
Setting a budget
Establishing an “income pipeline”
Generating work and cultivating referral sources
When to grow
How to get paid on time every time

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 calls