The State Bar Association of North Dakota Summer 2014 Gavel Magazine | Page 25

STACY LOUSER INVESTITURE Stacy Louser (pictured below) was sworn in as a Judge of the North Central District on July 18 in Minot. CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDGE PAULSON ON YOUR RETIREMENT! SBAND would like to congratulate Judge Paulson (pictured above) on 34 years of dedicated service. Jason Butts, the SE Judicial District representative on the Board of Governors, presents Judge Paulson with a plaque. CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDGE MCLEES ON YOUR RETIREMENT! Judge William McLees recently retired after a 35 plus year career as a county and district court judge. Prior to his judicial career, McLees was in private legal practice in Watford City. McLees was born in Valley City and received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota in 1973 and his law degree from the UND School of Law in 1976. McLees spent his time away from the bench working with youth in various sports, and was a big supporter of Minot State University, and Bishop Ryan High School. SUMMER 2014 25