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“Tales from the Tenth” Podcast Launch

The firm is excited to announce partner Leah Schwartz’s involvement in a new podcast recently launched by the Tenth Circuit Historical Society and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. “Tales from the Tenth” is an interview-style podcast about the rich history, culture and contributions of the Tenth Circuit Courts. Leah serves as podcast host…

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Ranck & Schwartz Achieves Victory for Asylum Seeker Before Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Ranck & Schwartz lawyers Bill and Leah Schwartz received a positive ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit representing a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) seeking asylum. Dieu D. Bokole Umba fled the DRC after suffering repeated acts of torture for his opposition to DRC leadership. Upon his…

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Leah C. Schwartz to present at the Land Trust Alliance’s Advanced Legal Issues Symposia

Leah C. Schwartz will present this June alongside in-house counsel for The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”) at the upcoming Eighth Annual Advanced Legal Issues Symposia sponsored by the Land Trust Alliance. Leah will draw on her experience as outside counsel for TNC and will join other faculty including lawyers representing and advising land trusts and environmental…

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The rule of law matters

Ranck & Schwartz lawyers Bill and Leah Schwartz are proud to join colleagues and retired judges from across the state in condemning the events of January 6th in our collective piece, “The Rule of Law Matters.” Thank you to the editors of the Casper Star Tribune for choosing our article as an Editor’s Pick and…

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Ranck & Schwartz Celebrates Another WY Supreme Court Victory

Leah C. Schwartz recently served as co-counsel in a winning appeal before the Wyoming Supreme Court in which she represented Jackson nonprofit Teton Raptor Center alongside former colleagues at Davis & Cannon, LLP. The lawsuit involved Teton Raptor Center’s redevelopment of its property on the northwest corner of the Hardeman Ranch as authorized by the…

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Leah Schwartz Named Wyoming Vice President of Tenth Circuit Historical Society

On the nomination of the Honorable Judge Gregory A. Phillips, Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the motion of distinguished Cheyenne attorney Paul Hickey, Leah Schwartz has recently accepted a position with the Tenth Circuit Historical Society as State Vice President for Wyoming. The Tenth Circuit Historical Society’s…

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Ranck & Schwartz Committed to Maintaining All Practice Areas While Working Remotely During COVID-19 Crisis

In these challenging times presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ranck & Schwartz is adhering to federal and local guidelines to help “flatten the curve.” Consistent with that, our offices are closed to all in-person traffic and we are asking clients and colleagues to limit communications to email and phone, and to avoid physical mailings where…

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Victory Before the WY Supreme Court In Defense of Conservation Easement

Leah C. Schwartz recently served as co-counsel in a winning appeal before the Wyoming Supreme Court in which she represented The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”) alongside Kim D. Cannon. Contrary to the language of the conservation easement, a private landowner sought to build multiple residences on his property near the Snake River floodplain. After TNC denied…

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