Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming

Who we are:

DLAW is the membership organization for Wyoming attorneys who practice civil defense litigation.

DLAW members:

strive to be the most ethical and professional attorneys;

provide the most effective solutions to their clients through rational and logical means;

maintain credibility and integrity throughout the course of their practices;

educate and address issues relevant to civil defense attorneys and the judicial system.

The current officers of DLAW are:

President - Rachel Ryckman, White & Steele, P.C.

President-Elect - Whitney Boyd, Messner Reeves LLP

Vice President - Alaina Stedillie, Crowley Fleck, PLLP

Secretary - Elizabeth Grill, Schwartz, Bon, Walker & Studer, LLC

Treasurer - Meggan Nicholas, Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin, LLC

Immediate Past President - Kara Ellsbury, Hirst Applegate, LLP

Executive Director - Peggy L. Schultz

VP of CLE/Programs - Kara Ellsbury, Hirst Applegate, LLP

VP of Media - Chris Voigt, Crowley Fleck, PLLP

The current advisors of DLAW are:

Jane France, Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin, LLC

Jay Gilbertz, Yonkee & Toner, LLP

Patrick Holscher, Schwartz, Bon, Walker & Studer, LLC

At-Large Member - Deb Kellam, Hall & Evans LLC

DRI State Rep - Jane France, Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin, LLC

CLE/Programs Committee:

Holly Tysse, Crowley Fleck, PLLP

Christine Jordan, Hirst Applegate, LLP

Legislative Committee:

Tim Stubson, Crowley Fleck, PLLP

Dave Shields, Williams, Porter, Day & Neville, PC

Past Presidents:

Mandy Good, Crowley Fleck, PLLP  2014-2017

Jane France, Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin, LLC 2017-2019

Andy Sears, Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin, LLC  2019-2020

Kara Ellsbury, Hirst Applegate, LLP 2020-2021