Devon P. O'Connell
Pence and Macmillan, Llc • Laramie, WY
Child CustodyPersonal Injury
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Email
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Po Box 1285, Laramie, WY, 82073-1285, US
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About
Devon P. O'Connell is a seasoned attorney and co-owner of Pence and MacMillan LLC, located in Laramie, Wyoming. With over two decades of legal experience, Devon has built a reputation for her unwavering commitment to achieving optimal results for her clients in the realm of personal injury law. Her dedication to effective legal representation is underscored by her AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to her professionalism and ethical standards. A graduate with honors from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000, Devon has played a pivotal role in the legal community, serving as the 100th President of the Wyoming State Bar from 2015 to 2016, as well as holding the presidency of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association from 2013 to 2014. Her leadership extends to various legal committees, including the Board of Professional Responsibility and the Permanent Civil Rules Committee, showcasing her commitment to enhancing the legal landscape in Wyoming. Beyond her legal practice, Devon is actively involved in community service, contributing her time to organizations like the University of Wyoming Art Museum Board and the UW Law School Advisory Board. A graduate of Leadership Wyoming in 2012, she exemplifies civic engagement and leadership. In addition to her legal pursuits, Devon is a certified yoga instructor, teaching classes in Laramie. When she’s not in the office or on the mat, she enjoys hiking, reading, mountain biking, and traveling with her partner, Pete Gosar, and their son, Isaac.
About Child Custody Law
Child custody attorneys help parents establish and modify custody arrangements. They advocate for the best interests of children in custody disputes. Common matters include custody disputes, visitation rights, custody modifications, parenting plans.
Credentials
Education
2000 University of Wyoming College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 University of Wyoming BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2000 Juris Doctor with Honor, University of Wyoming 2000 Female Graduate of the Year, Univeristy of Wyoming
Publications
2016 Wyoming Lawyer The Rule of Law: A Lawyer's Role 2015 Wyoming Lawyer President's Column 2014 The Coffeehouse -- Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association President's Column 1999 Land & Water Law Review Constitutional Law - Wyoming's Line Item Veto
Associations
2005 - Present University of Wyoming College of Law Dean's Advisory Counsel Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association Board Member Albany County Bar Association Past President 2015 - 2016 Wyoming State Bar President 2014 - 2015 Wyoming State Bar Association President-Elect
Speaking
2016 WTLA Convention Yoga for Trial Lawyers 2016 Law Week New Lawyers and Bar Involvement 2015 WTLA Convention An Overview and Update of Select Rules and Case Law: Raising the Standard of Practice in Family Law 2015 Law Week What I Wish I Had Learned In Law School 2014 Young Lawyer's Conference Challenges for Women in Legal Practice
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026