The Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming (DLAW) held its Annual Meeting in Casper, Wyoming from August 17-19, 2022. Hirst Applegate partners, Kara Ellsbury and Khale Lenhart, were honored for their commitment to and leadership of DLAW.

Kara Ellsbury served as President from 2021 through 2022, President-Elect from 2019-2021, Secretary from 2017-2018, and VP of Programs from 2016-2017,

Khale Lenhart served as Treasurer from 2017 through 2022 and VP of Amicus Briefing from 2015-2017.

DLAW brings together Wyoming attorneys that devote a substantial amount of their time to representing defendants, businesses, or governmental entities in civil matters. DLAW offers education opportunities to its members, monitors and reports to members on legislative topics, and provides its members with a network to exchange ideas, ask questions, etc.