Utah State Bar eBulletin I Constitution Day Engagement, Leadership Academy & More

Video: September President's Message

Bar President Kim Cordova is joined by Young Lawyers Division Past-President Ezzy Khaosanga in this video where they explore what the YLD does including its volunteer service, Wills for Heroes. Click on the image below to watch!

Nominees for Utah Supreme Court

The Appellate Court Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Utah Supreme Court. This position results from the retirement of Justice John A. Pearce.

Written comments can be submitted to the Appellate Court Nominating Commission at judicialvacancies@utah.gov or Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2330. The deadline for written comments is noon, Sept. 13, 2025.

List of Nominees

Engage with the Constitution in September

The Utah State Bar’s new Constitution Day webpage is your hub for civic education and community connection. Explore resources, activities, and opportunities to get involved:

Volunteer in a classroom to bring the Constitution to life for students. Sign up here!
Share on social media to spread awareness and inspire dialogue.
Join two CLE panels focused on constitutional law.

By participating, you’re not just learning about the Constitution, you’re strengthening our communities and democracy.

Get Started on the Constitution Day Webpage

What's New at the Bar?

Yvette Donosso has been newly appointed as the Bar Commissioner representing the 2nd Division on the Utah State Bar’s Board of Bar Commissioners.

2nd Division Bar Commissioner - Yvette Donosso

A graduate of J. Reuben Clark Law School, Yvette Donosso has dedicated 25 years to practicing family and criminal law in Utah’s state and federal courts. Her career includes clerkships with esteemed judges, service as Bountiful City Prosecutor and Utah Assistant Attorney General, and leadership as Executive Director of the Department of Community & Culture under Governor Jon Huntsman. She has practiced at several respected law firms and continues to serve her community through roles with Salt Lake Community College, the Utah State Bar, and other organizations. Recognized with honors such as the Cesar Chavez Excellence Award and the Bar’s Raymond Uno Award, Yvette is also a proud Spanish speaker who enjoys hiking, traveling, and time with her grandchildren.

Meet The Bar Commissioners

Read the Sept/Oct Issue of the Utah Bar Journal

The Sept/Oct issue of the Utah Bar Journal is here! From legal insights to practice updates and community highlights, this edition is packed with valuable content for Utah’s legal community. Don’t miss out—read it today! CLICK HERE.

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