Mandatory Online Licensing Renewal

The annual Utah State Bar online licensing renewal process is now open. An email with instructions for renewing was sent on June 1.

All renewals must be completed online at services.utahbar.org. Each attorney must complete the renewal form individually and certify that they are the licensee identified in the renewal system.

July 31 is the renewal deadline. Renewals received after that date will be assessed a $100 late fee. If you do not complete your renewal and pay all required fees before September 1, your license will be suspended.

If you need assistance with the online renewal process, please contact the Licensing Department at licensing@utahbar.org.

Last Chance for One-Time Event

The hard deadline to register for the Sun Valley Summer Convention is 2 days away! There will be no on-site registration, so don't plan on just showing up. If you wait until the last minute, finding accommodations will likely be difficult and significantly more expensive.

Secure your spot now, lock in your lodging, and avoid unnecessary stress and added costs.

Secure Your Spot

Utah Evidence CLE

Join Professor Collin Mangrum for the latest installment of the annual Utah Evidence CLE. This year's program covers expert testimony and hearsay (Articles 7 and 8), the new Rule 707 on machine-generated and AI evidence, and a one-hour session on professionalism and civility in presenting evidence and testimony in Utah courts. Gain practical insights from current case law and statutes to strengthen your courtroom practice.

Practice Portal

Date: August 19, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Online

Cost: $75 for all

CLE Credit:

Up to 5 Regular and 1 Professionalism and Civility CLE Credit

OPC Seeks Disciplinary Counsel

The Utah Office of Professional Conduct is seeking a full-time Disciplinary Counsel. The position investigates and prosecutes cases involving lawyer misconduct at the administrative and state court levels. Must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited college of law and be admitted to practice law in Utah.

Must have strong research, writing, and organizational skills and be capable of working independently and managing a large case load. Litigation and trial experience are strongly preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package (including health, dental, life insurance, and 401k); potential for hybrid work schedule.

Please submit resume and letter of interest by email to cgreenwood@opcutah.org and arosas@opcutah.org.

Apply for Judicial Vacancies

Applications are now being accepted for two Utah district court judicial vacancies:

Third District Court – Vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Faust, effective January 1, 2027. Application deadline: Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Fourth District Court – Vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kasey Wright, effective December 31, 2026. Application deadline: Monday, August 17, 2026.

Submit your application through the online application system. The complete notices of vacancy and application materials are available at https://judicialvacancy.utah.gov/.

Utah State Bar Happenings

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Sponsors Wanted for 2026 Access to Justice Summit

Support equal access to justice by sponsoring the 8th Annual Access to Justice Summit. We welcome sponsors at all contribution levels, and every sponsor will receive recognition for their support.

Your sponsorship helps bring together legal professionals, judges, nonprofit organizations, and community partners committed to expanding access to legal services and improving outcomes for Utahns.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to reserve your sponsorship, please contact Aubrey Schade at aschade@utahbar.org.

Record Number of Bar Licensees Using Decisis®

A record 797 Bar licensees enrolled in Decisis® in June, making it the highest monthly enrollment to date. If you haven't taken advantage of this free benefit, now is a great time to get started.

Join a 15-minute live training to learn how to navigate Decisis®, search more efficiently, and get the most from your complimentary legal research benefit.

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Wednesday, July 22, at 10:00 a.m.