Constitution Day

Constitution Day is a federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document. A law establishing the present holiday was created in 2004 and mandates that all publicly funded educational institutions provide educational programming about the Constitution on that day.

Join Us for This Year’s Constitution Day Event

Join the Idaho Law Foundation and Attorneys for Civic Education in celebration of Constitution Day for a panel discussion on impact litigation: lawsuits designed not just to win one case, but to change the rules for everyone. From landmark cases to legal battles unfolding right now, our panel of experts will explore how courtroom fights have expanded, defined, and defended Constitutional rights throughout American history, and how they continue to shape our democracy today. Bringing together perspectives from law, history, government, and advocacy, the panel will examine how ordinary cases become extraordinary turning points, and what that means for the future of the rights we all share.

• Registration Form
• Date: Thursday, September 17
• Time: 12:30 to 2:00 PM (Mountain Time)
• Location: Live at the Lincoln Auditorium in Boise and livestreamed online with a recording available later
• CLE Credits: 1.5, including .5 ethics credits
• Cost: Minimum $25 for attorneys, minimum $10 for members of the public, free for schools and students
• Questions: Contact Carey Shoufler at cshoufler@isb.idaho.gov

Moderator

Kolby Redish: Kolby serves as Deputy Division Administrator and Chief Legal Counsel for the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. He has worked as an attorney in all three branches of Idaho State Government and has also taught as an adjunct professor of law. His appreciation for public service has led to more than a decade of involvement with Attorneys for Civic Education, an organization dedicated to advancing civic education throughout Idaho.

Speakers

• Jim Jones: Jim Jones is a native Idahoan who grew up in the Magic Valley. He got his law degree in 1967 and spent the next 55 years in public service and private law. He served in the Army in Vietnam, as legislative assistant to Idaho Senator Len Jordan in Washington, D.C, as Idaho’s Attorney General and as a Justice on the Idaho Supreme Court. In between times, he practiced law in Jerome and Boise. He now writes a weekly column on Idaho politics.
• Wendy J. Olson: Wendy is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Litigation practice. She served in the United States Department of Justice for twenty-five years, including five as a trial attorney, thirteen as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Idaho, and seven as the United States Attorney for the District of Idaho. Wendy is a Pocatello native and proud graduate of Pocatello High School.
• Randy Stapilus: Randy is a long-time writer on Northwest government and politics, and his weekly columns appear in Idaho and Oregon newspapers. He is also an author and publisher of books on Northwest subjects at Ridenbaugh Press. A resident of Idaho for about 30 years, he now lives in Carlton, Oregon.

CLE Courses and Credit

Attorneys who would like to receive Continuing Legal Education credit for any of the Constitution Day events can register to watch the videos on demand at the links below. 1.5 credits (include .5 ethics credit) are available for each video.

• 2024 Constitution Day On-Demand CLE Course
• 2023 Constitution Day On-Demand CLE Course
• 2022 Constitution Day On-Demand CLE Course
• 2021 Constitution Day On-Demand CLE Course