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On Tuesday, members of the Bar Leadership Academy had the opportunity to have lunch with the Utah Supreme Court and gain firsthand insight into the work of Utah’s highest court. The discussion offered Academy participants a valuable perspective on judicial leadership.
A big thank you to Snell & Wilmer for sponsoring the Utah State Bar’s Access to Justice Summit on September 18, 2026! ⚖️ We’re grateful for their investment in this important work and for helping make the Summit possible. Thank you for your partnership and support! #LegalCommunity #A2J
Ethics rules restrict the Bar from recommending specific attorneys to protect the public & maintain fairness. However, we provide tools that allow you to make your own informed choice. 🔎 Search for a licensed attorney at LicensedLawyer.org. ⚖️ Free or reduced-cost legal help? Visit UtahLegalHelp.org.
A new chapter of leadership is underway at the Utah State Bar. Tyler Young has officially taken the helm as President, with Thomas J. Bayles beginning his term as President-Elect. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/5n76523y
Deep gratitude to the Bar’s mighty 3-person CLE team! Over the past year, they delivered 190+ continuing legal education programs—in person, virtually & hybrid. Their work helps attorneys stay informed, ethical & prepared to serve their clients and the justice system. We’re grateful for all you do 💙
⚠️ Utah Lawyers: Don’t Miss the August 31 Deadline! Attorneys who do not renew by the deadline will be suspended from practicing law and will be assessed a reinstatement fee. Need assistance with your online renewal? Email licensing@utahbar.org.
Thinking about representing yourself? AI may be used, but it shouldn’t be your only source of legal information. Get trusted self-representation info directly from the Courts: tinyurl.com/2e5h7yt6 📄 More: tinyurl.com/4w7n9wc8 *This post provides general information and is not legal advice.
A huge thank you to the Utah Bar Foundation for supporting travel scholarships for the 2026 Access to Justice Summit! Their funding helps participants from outside the Wasatch Front to join us. **Travel Scholarship Deadline: Friday, August 21** Fill out this form: tinyurl.com/mry2z2vk
Five nominees have been selected for SLC justice court judge: Mike Boehm, Paul C. Farr, J. Mason Kjar, Nick Stiles & Jaime Topham. Public comments are being accepted through August 16. Submit comments to James Peters, Justice Court Administrator, jamesp@utcourts.gov. More: tinyurl.com/mwwx3954
BAR LICENSEES - If you received the AI survey from the Bar’s AI & Innovation in Law Practice Committees, make sure to fill it out by August 15. Check your inbox for the survey. You may also request the survey link by sharing your Bar number at communications@utahbar.org
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Lance Talakai to serve as a judge in the Third District Juvenile Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Johnson. Read: www.utahbar.org/gov-cox-appo...
Thank you to former US Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson for his insightful keynote address at our Summer Convention. Johnson was the co-chair of the ABA Task Force on American Democracy. He challenged attendees to reflect on the role lawyers play in preserving our constitutional democracy.
Big thanks, once again, to the sponsors of the summer convention who made the event memorable and meaningful.
During the Summer Convention, Justice Paige Petersen administered the oaths of office to the Bar's newly elected leadership: • Tyler Young, President • Tom Bayles, President-Elect • Nicole Johnston, YLD President • Yvette Donosso • Jeremy Reutzel • Christian Hansen • Ezzy Khaosanga • Ashley Biehl
Congratulations to the Utah State Bar's 2026 award recipients, recognized during the 95th Anniversary Summer Convention in Sun Valley for their exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to Utah's legal profession. 👏 Read: www.utahbar.org/utah-state-b...
The Bar’s 95th Anniversary Summer Convention is off to an exceptional start in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho, bringing together more than 250 attorneys. Read the blog to see photo galleries and summaries of the day-long events with CLEs and reunions: www.utahbar.org/day-1-summar...
The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has announced the nominees for 2 vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court following the retirements of Justice Diana Hagen & Chief Justice Matthew Durrant. The full list of nominees is in the comments. Written public comments are due by noon on Aug. 16, 2026.
Thank you, Lindsey Blake, for an engaging and thought-provoking presentation on the Lori Vallow Daybell case. Your insights into one of the most complex and high-profile prosecutions in recent history. Thank you for sharing your expertise & perspective with our licensees.
Artificial intelligence isn't just another technology—it's a transformational force reshaping the legal profession. Thank you to Bennett Borden, founder of Clarion AI & the first Chief Data Scientist at AmLaw 100, for challenging attendees at the convention to think differently about AI's future.
Thank you to Idaho Supreme Court Justice Gregory Moeller for delivering an outstanding opening keynote at the Utah State Bar's Summer Convention in beautiful Sun Valley. Your thoughtful insights, engaging perspective, and commitment to the rule of law set an inspiring tone for the days ahead.
We proudly celebrate excellence in Utah's legal community at the Bar's 95th Anniversary summer convention in Sun Valley. 🏆 Lawyer of the Year: R. John Moody 🏆 Special Service Award: D. Gilbert Athay 🏆 Committee of the Year: Governmental Relations Committee 🏆 Section of the Year: Paralegal Division
TBT - July 28, 2017, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a featured guest speaker at the Bar convention in Sun Valley. As the Bar reconvenes for the conclusion of its 95th Anniversary, we pay tribute to legacy lawyers like Ginsburg who dedicate their lives to championing justice.
We are thrilled to announce the keynote speakers for this year's Access to Justice Summit! We are honored to welcome Noella Sudbury, Founder & CEO of Rasa Legal, and Destiny Garcia, Executive Director of Clean Slate Utah, for what promises to be an inspiring conversation. Info: tinyurl.com/38jzhhaj
The next wave is agentic AI: Systems that can plan, reason through multi-step tasks, use software tools & complete complex workflows with minimal human direction. Join Jordan Turk for a FREE CLE webinar exploring what agentic AI means for the legal profession. Register: tinyurl.com/55h9tuee
Sign up for a free webinar on Thursday, August 6, at 11 a.m. MT. Whether you're balancing a legal career (RCP01.01) with parenting, heading back to class yourself, or supporting the students in your life, you'll leave with practical strategies for the season ahead: tinyurl.com/ymp9nd9k
For 95 years, the Bar has played a vital role in advancing the legal profession. To celebrate this milestone, we launched a year-long social media campaign sharing weekly stories. Celebrate the enduring mission that continues to guide the organization today. Info: www.utahbar.org/about/95th-a...
We are honored to welcome Noella Sudbury, Founder/CEO of Rasa Legal & Destiny Garcia, Executive Director of Clean Slate Utah, for what promises to be an inspiring conversation. Join us for a fireside interview hosted by Access to Justice Commission Co-Chair Amy Sorenson. utahbar.org/accesstojustice
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