Hathaway & Kunz Team Shares Expertise at 2025 Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting and Judicial Conference
Several members of our team were invited to share their expertise at the 2025 Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting and Judicial Conference.
Shaina A. Case, of counsel, had the privilege to speak as a panelist on “Best Practices and Emerging Trends in Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Charitable Planning,” during which she discussed best practices and emerging trends in probate, estate planning, estate administration, and charitable planning.
Firm partner Matt Kaufman and Flavia Naves, of counsel, were invited to speak on “Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets Innovation – A New Regulatory Path,” on which Flavia reflects:
“Matt and I had a great time speaking at the 2025 Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting about the new regulatory landscape for blockchain and digital assets. We designed the session to be approachable for those just starting out on Web3, while still diving deep enough to spark ideas for seasoned professionals. The audience brought fantastic energy and excellent questions that made the conversation even richer. Already looking forward to doing it again next year!”
Associate John P. Fritz presented on “Practical Applications of AI Tools in Legal Practice: Leveraging ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Efficiency and Accuracy,” focused on how attorneys can use ChatGPT ethically and practically in their everyday work. He covered real-world examples of how AI can streamline legal drafting, research, and client communication—while staying firmly within the boundaries of our professional obligations.
Lee R. Dickinson, of counsel, led a two-part presentation: “Understanding Franchises – What They Are, How They’re Regulated and Avoiding the ‘Accidental Franchise.’” Of the experience, Lee said:
“Presenting a live, in-person CLE always scratches my teaching itch, and I was excited to be part of the 2025 Wyoming Annual Bar Conference. This was my fourth appearance at the Annual Conference, and I hadn’t done a CLE on Franchising in some six years, so it was a good time to revisit the topic.
Franchising tends to be a “pick your side” practice area—you either represent franchisors or franchisees—and the goal was to help Wyoming practitioners identify a franchise structure (franchisor) so that they don’t step into a heavily-regulated practice area by accident. On the other hand, it’s also good for general business practitioners to know what to expect on the franchisee side.”
What an honor to be part of this year’s event!
Thank you to the Wyoming State Bar for the opportunity, and to those in attendance for your great questions and insight throughout.
