09/25/2026
Attorneys who are part of the South Dakota Rural Attorney Recruitment Program and Project Rural Practice gathered in Pierre this week for the 2026 Rural Attorney Conference.
Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen spoke about the continual need for attorneys in rural areas of South Dakota, and Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge Eric J. Strawn spoke about the ethical use of AI for small and solo law firms.
Other topics included emergency preparedness, estate planning for ranchers and farmers, business tools for starting your own business, and a round table discussion.