October 2025 Rural Practice Newsletter

By Angel Wawrzynek

A letter from the Chair of the Rural Practice Section Council. 

By Reagan Honn

A 2025 summer law clerk details her experience as part of ISBA's Rural Practice Fellowship Program. 

By Stephen B. Cohen

In this article, the author emphasizes and describes how a major event affecting all aspects of society has changed many traditional aspects of the practice of law.

By Carolyn Elefant

AI in the practice of law is becoming unavoidable--familiarize yourself with obligations that may arise with usage of AI in your practice, including copyright, plagiarism, disclosure, privacy and confidentiality, duty to supervise, and legal ethics. 

By Regan McGuill Booth, Sam Ellis, & Cari Brett Rincker

Learn more about recent events that may be impacting the rural practice of law, including increasing legal deserts, incentives to bring attorneys to rural practice, and community-centered legal models. 

By Cari Rincker

In this continuing Q&A series, we highlight the backgrounds, interests, and experiences of our members in a conversational “Member Spotlight” format.

By Matthew Wells

A reflection on the Rural Practice Fellowship Program as a non-traditional law student. 

By Billie J. Constant

Don't forget to regularly check the CLE calendar for programs that may impact your practice!