Collaboration. Perspective. Experience. I have dedicated my practice to helping clients achieve the maximum result for the minimum cost.
Devon O’Connell is a member and owner of the law firm of Pence and MacMillan LLC in Laramie. Devon has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She graduated with Honor from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000. Devon served as the President of the Wyoming State Bar as its 100th President 2015-2016. Devon also served as President of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association 2013-2014.
Devon was a State Bar Commissioner from the Second Judicial District and Vice President and President-elect of the State Bar. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Professional Responsibility, the Permanent Civil Rules Committee, the Fee Dispute Committee and served as the Vice Chair of the Board of Continuing Legal Education.
Devon is active in a number of community and civic organizations such as the University of Wyoming Art Museum Board, and the UW Law School Advisory Board. She is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Wyoming.
Devon is a certified yoga instructor and teaches yoga in Laramie on a regular basis.
Her practice focuses on civil litigation, family law, and mediation.
Devon, her partner, Pete Gosar, and her 21 year old son, Isaac, live in Laramie and love to hike, read, backpack, mountain bike, and travel.
Languages spoken
English
Pence and Macmillan, Llc
Po Box 1285
Laramie, WY, 82073-1285
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2000 | 06/08/2022 |
WY | Active | 2000 | 04/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Juris Doctor with Honor | University of Wyoming | 2000 |
Female Graduate of the Year | Univeristy of Wyoming | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Parnter/Member | Pence and MacMillan LLC | 2002 - Present |
Attorney | Corthell and King | 2000 - 2002 |
Admissions Counselor | University of Wyoming | 1994 - 1997 |
Reporter | KTWO Television | 1992 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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University of Wyoming College of Law | Dean's Advisory Counsel | 2005 - Present |
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | Board Member | N/A |
Albany County Bar Association | Past President | N/A |
Wyoming State Bar | President | 2015 - 2016 |
Wyoming State Bar Association | President-Elect | 2014 - 2015 |
Wyoming State Bar Association | Vice President | 2013 - 2014 |
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | President | 2013 - 2014 |
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | President-Elect | 2012 - 2013 |
Leadership Wyoming | Graduate | 2011 - 2012 |
Equal Justice Wyoming | Member | 2011 - 2014 |
Wyoming State Bar | Commissioner, Second Judicial District | 2010 - 2013 |
Wyoming State Bar | Board of Professional Responsibility | 2006 - 2007 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Wyoming Lawyer | The Rule of Law: A Lawyer's Role | 2016 |
Wyoming Lawyer | President's Column | 2015 |
The Coffeehouse -- Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | President's Column | 2014 |
Land & Water Law Review | Constitutional Law - Wyoming's Line Item Veto | 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wyoming College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
University of Wyoming | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Law Week | New Lawyers and Bar Involvement | 2016 |
WTLA Convention | Yoga for Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Law Week | What I Wish I Had Learned In Law School | 2015 |
WTLA Convention | An Overview and Update of Select Rules and Case Law: Raising the Standard of Practice in Family Law | 2015 |
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | Lawzilla: Putting Fires Out with Mediation | 2014 |
Young Lawyer's Conference | Challenges for Women in Legal Practice | 2014 |
Retreat | LItigation 101 | 2014 |
Law Week | Women in Rural Practice | 2014 |
Pathways to Practice | Family Law | 2014 |
Western Wyoming College Outreach | The Wyoming Justice System: Changes that Could Be Dangerous for Wyoming Citizens | 2013 |
Fall CLE | Shades of Grey in Child Custody Disputes: Children Testifying | 2013 |
Legal Services Clinic/DV Clinic | Mediation in Family Law | 2012 |
National Business Institute | Family Law From A to Z | 2009 |
ADR Class 2009-present | Mediation in Family Law | 2009 |
Bar Convention | Advanced Family Law Issues | 2006 |
Annual Training Seminar | DUI Mock Trial | 2003 |
UW Legal Services | Excelling at Oral Argument | 2001 |
Women's Law Forum | Balancing Family and Work | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Sanning v. Sanning | Prevailed |
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Isaiah Gross, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 2, 2016
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Great attorney and a strong advocate for her clients.
Cole Sherard, Mediation Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
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Isaiah Gross, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 2, 2016
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Great attorney and a strong advocate for her clients.
Cole Sherard, Mediation Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
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Eric Boyer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
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Megan Goetz, Family Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
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Marty Oblasser, Family Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
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Devon is an excellent attorney who is well versed in the law. Devon is not only someone I feel comfortable with when referring clients but also an excellent mentor to fellow attorneys as she is an expert in her field.
Brett Huff, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jan 13, 2012
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