GCBA News: Brawl of the Wild (Cat-Griz) Tailgate, Membership Dues, CLE Offerings, Holiday Party
Announcing our next membership event: Brawl of the Wild (Cat-Griz) Football Tailgate, November 22
GCBA is pleased to join the Western Montana Bar Association (WMBA) and Yellowstone Area Bar Association (YABA) for a joint tailgate social networking opportunity at the Alexander Blewett III School of Law, University of Montana, on November 22, 10:00 a.m. until game time. This event is hosted and free for members. Catered breakfast and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages provided. No RSVP required.
Brawl of the Wild (Cat-Griz) Football Tailgate Law Firm Sponsorship Opportunity
The cohosting bar associations invite any interested law firms to sponsor a portion of the tailgate. Sponsoring firms’ names and logos will be featured at the event. If your firm is interested in sponsoring the event, contact WMBA President Natalie Hammond at nhammond@grsm.com.
Reminder: GCBA dues are due October 31 for 2025-2026
Membership dues are due October 31 for the upcoming dues year. You can make payment of dues through the Membership page on the website. Be sure to enter the attorney’s name and the attorney’s email address as “buyer” on the form. If you set your membership to auto renew last period, your payment method on file with the payment processor will be charged on October 31. Current members have each received emails informing them about their membership renewal or auto renewal from our payment processor and from GCBA with further instructions. Please email <gallatincobarassoc@gmail.com> with questions about your membership or renewal. Thanks for your continued membership and our record number of members in 2024-2025.
Reminder: GCBA Hosted CLEs
November 20 – GCBA CLE: Montana Supreme Court Practice
12:00–1:30 p.m. | Public Safety Center, Bozeman | $40.00 | 1.5 CLE credit (approved)
Hon. Chief Justice Cory Swanson and Court Administrator Dave McAlpin will provide updates on Supreme Court practice and procedure, along with broader insights relevant to all Montana attorneys. Lunch is provided for in-person attendees. Virtual attendance is available. In-person space is limited, register today. Register at gallatincountybarassociation.org/events
Reminder: GCBA Hosted Events
November 6 – First Thursday Social Networking Event
5:00–6:30 p.m. | La Brasserie, Bozeman
Our next First Thursday members’ social networking event will be November 6, 2025 at La Brasserie—Urban Winery, 31 S. Willson, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. As always, the first $100.00 is hosted by GCBA for this members networking event. To ensure appropriate space and coordinate with our gracious host RSVP is required. Click to RSVP. Check the website for details.
December 3 – Holiday Social Networking Event
5:00–8:00 p.m. | Ponderosa Social Club, Bozeman
Our final social event for the year will be December 3, 2025 at Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. This event is hosted by GCBA. To ensure appropriate space and coordinate with our gracious host RSVP is required. Click to RSVP. Check the website for details.