GCBA Events
Gallatin County Bar Association Event Information
Gallatin County Bar Association hosts various social, networking, and educational events throughout the year. During general election years Gallatin County Bar Association strives to host relevant candidate forums for local and statewide elections. This page is the best resource for the most up to date information about Gallatin County Bar Association’s calendar of events. All continuing legal education (CLE) events are open to members, non-members, and the public, subject to capacity limitations, and many CLEs offer a virtual attendance option. For each CLE, Gallatin County Bar Association submits attendance to the State Bar of Montana for CLE credit (attendance certificates not provided). Attendance certificates are available on request for out of state CLE credit self reporting or non-legal professional development or educational requirements. Certain events are for members only and indicated in the event information below. See the registration information for each event. Click on “map” below for each event’s precise location, and click to download any event to your Google Calendar or Apple (ICS) calendar.
Golf Social & Networking Event
Who: Any member of the legal community, including member-attorneys, non-member attorneys, family members or friends, support staff, judicial staff
Where: Bridger Creek Golf Course, 2710 McIlhattan Rd.
Start time: 9:30 a.m., with staggering tee times every 10 minutes
Cost: $110.00 per player, which includes 18 holes, a cart, prizes/payouts, and lunch provided
Details: Four-person scramble (rules and details provided at the event). We will organize teams for anyone who signs up with less than a full team (i.e., you can sign up as a four-person team, a solo, or anything in between). Purchase tickets at the link below.
Gallatin County Justice Center Judges & Attorneys Meet & Greet
Who: Attorneys
Where: Gallatin County Justice Center, Jury Assembly Room, 515 S. 16th Ave.
When: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Details: Meet judges and staff of the Eighteenth Judicial District Court and Gallatin County Justice Court and fellow attorneys. Coffee, juice, and pastries provided. Members RSVP at the link below.
Holiday Party
Who: Members only
Where: Ponderosa Social Club, 515 W. Aspen
When: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for members
Details: Relax, mix, and mingle with your fellow GCBA members and invited judicial guests. Members RSVP at the link below.
2026 Law Day, Oral Argument
Who: Open to the public
Where: MSU Strand Union Building
When: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
CLE credit: 1.50 general (anticipated)
Details: Save the date, details to follow. Oral argument before the Montana Supreme Court. CLE credit received by attendance at oral argument.
2027 Law Day, Oral Argument
Who: Open to the public
Where: MSU Strand Union Building
When: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
CLE credit: 1.50 general (anticipated)
Details: Save the date, details to follow. Oral argument before the Montana Supreme Court. CLE credit received by attendance at oral argument.
2028 Law Day, Oral Argument
Who: Open to the public
Where: MSU Strand Union Building
When: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
CLE credit: 1.50 general (anticipated)
Details: Save the date, details to follow. Oral argument before the Montana Supreme Court. CLE credit received by attendance at oral argument.
Ethics CLE & 2025 Annual Meeting
Who: Members only
Where: Public Safety Center, 901 N. Rouse
When: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for members
CLE credit: 0.50 ethics (approved)
Details: GCBA's 2025 annual meeting and CLE in the Chuck Winn Community Room. This event is for members only and includes a free 30 minute ethics CLE (approved credit). The CLE will be presented by Thomas Karem called "The Warrior's Breath: Bridling the Sympathetic Nervous System." Thomas will walk us through mindfulness techniques to enhance your life and practice of law. Then we will conduct our annual meeting. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is not required, attendance will be taken at the event, and there is no option for virtual attendance. We look forward to seeing you there.
Summer Social
Who: Members only
Where: City Vineyard, 2825 W. Main
When: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for members
Details: Relax, mix, and mingle with your fellow GCBA members and invited judicial guests. Members RSVP at the link below.