State Bar of South Dakota
South Dakota Supreme Court — Pierre, SD — Est. 1897
5/14
Services Offered
3/6
Tech Features
0
Practice Sections
$490
Annual Dues
Regulatory Functions
Functions delegated by the state supreme court: the regulatory moat.
| Bar Admissions | ✓ Yes |
| Attorney Discipline | ✓ Yes |
| MCLE Enforcement | ✓ Yes |
| IOLTA Administration | ✓ Yes |
| UPL Prosecution | ✓ Yes |
| Client Security Fund | ✓ Yes |
MCLE: 120 hours / 3 year cycle
Associational Services
Voluntary services: the competitive surface area.
| CLE Programs | ✓ Yes |
| Lawyer Referral Service | ✗ No |
| Ethics Hotline | ✓ Yes |
| Bar Journal / Publication | ✗ No |
| Job Board | ✓ Yes |
| Mentoring Program | ✗ No |
| Lawyer Assistance (Mental Health) | ✗ No |
| Fee Dispute Resolution | ✗ No |
| Annual Meeting / Conference | ✓ Yes |
| Pro Bono Program | ✓ Yes |
| Young Lawyers Division | ✗ No |
| Diversity Program | ✗ No |
| Practice Management Advisors | ✗ No |
| Legislative Advocacy | ✗ No |
Technology
| Member Portal | ✓ Yes |
| Public Lawyer Directory | ✓ Yes |
| On-Demand CLE | ✓ Yes |
| Podcast | ✗ No |
| Mobile App | ✗ No |
| Live Chat | ✗ No |
Social: Facebook, LinkedIn
Leadership
| Name | Title | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| John T. Richter | President | |
| John Burke | President Elect | |
| Paul Cremer | Secretary-Treasurer | Pierre |
Competitive Intelligence
Vulnerabilities
- Potential issues with outdated technology and member complaints about the referral service
Strengths
- Comprehensive CLE offerings, including both live and online formats
- Active involvement in legislative matters through its legislative program
- Strong commitment to diversity initiatives within the legal community
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