Wyoming’s Yellowstone was the very first National Park, and today it’s considered awe-inspiring. When John Colter stumbled across the area in the early 1800s, though, he found it so bizarre that he dubbed it “Colter’s Hell.” The Wyoming Territory was formed in 1869, and residents’ thoughts immediately turned toward statehood. But they had to wait until July 10, 1890, for Wyoming to become the Union’s 44th state.

Today, Wyoming is one of the 10 largest states in terms of land area, but has the smallest population, with only about 544,300 residents. Its capital and largest city is Cheyenne, and just over 55,300 people call it home.

Wyoming Legal Resources

The number of residents in Wyoming might be small, but their legal issues are just as important as those in more populous states. The following resources will point you toward the answer:

• Wyoming State Bar: The Bar provides Wyoming lawyers with informational publications, research tools, continuing education and a job bank, among other benefits. Some of the resource links listed on the website are also accessible to the public.
• Wyoming Judicial Branch: The judicial branch website provides general information about the courts in Wyoming, as well as access to the court docket, job listings at the judicial branch, and a self-help center.
• Wyoming State Law Library: Integrated with the judicial branch website, the library website allows you to search the Online Library Catalog, access legal forms and find general information on conducting legal research.

Resources for Legal Marketers in Wyoming

Law firms need to position themselves as a positive presence in their communities, and their marketing and administrative staff help them do that. The following resources provide support to make the job easier:

• Legal Marketing Association: The LMA is a not-for-profit organization that provides tools and educational resources to meet the needs of law firms’ in-house marketing administrators. Wyoming does not have a local chapter, but LMA International provides a wealth of benefits to its members.
• Association of Legal Administrators: The ALA promotes quality management within legal services organizations and provides its members with educational and certification resources to meet that goal. Although there is no local chapter in Wyoming, the National Association offers a variety of benefits, including a Certified Legal Manager Program.
• Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Wyoming.