Opinion
AF 06-0163
05-23-2022
IN RE THE RULES OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
ORDER
Following a publication of proposed revisions to the Rules of Continuing Legal Education, a comment period, and a public meeting on March 8, 2022, the Court approved one revision to Rule 5(B) for a fee increase, to take effect April 1, 2023. After discussion of the other proposed revisions, the Court tabled them pending further review by the Commission for Continuing Legal Education and discussion with the State Bar of Montana. Upon further consideration, the Court has determined to designate a working group to discuss the proposals and make recommendations to the Commission for a revised proposal.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the following individuals are appointed to serve on an ad hoc committee of this Court to review the Rules of Continuing Legal Education and make recommendations to the Commission for Continuing Legal Education for revision or repeal of any existing rules or enactment of any new rules:
K. Paul Stahl, CLE Commission Chair
Mary Sheehy Moe, CLE Commission Member
Pamela D. Bucy, Chief Disciplinary Counsel
Hon. Leslie Halligan, Fourth Judicial District Judge
Colin M. Stephens, Attorney
Aislinn Brown, Attorney and State Bar Trustee
Justice Beth Baker will serve as the Court's liaison to and chair of the committee. The committee shall complete its work on or before October I, 2022.
The Clerk is directed to give notice of this Order to all members of the ad hoc committee, to members of the Commission on Continuing Legal Education, and to the State Bar of Montana.