Bar President Kim Cordova explains the role of the Judicial Conduct Commission, including how it promotes accountability and transparency in Utah’s judiciary.

One Trip. One Event. Your Entire Live CLE Completed For Next Year

If Sun Valley has been on your “maybe” list, now is the time to commit!

The Bar’s 95th Anniversary Summer Convention returns to Sun Valley, August 5-8, and registration has already been open for several weeks. With strong early interest, sponsor participation, and limited lodging availability, we do not want you or your firm to miss the opportunity to be part of this historic gathering.

You can satisfy all required live CLE credits nearly 10 months ahead of compliance deadlines, while also enjoying the networking, traditions, and relationships that have made this premier event meaningful. Quite simply, there is no guarantee the convention will return to Sun Valley again anytime soon.

We hope you, your colleagues, and your families will join us for what promises to be one of the most memorable summer events of the year.

One-and-Done CLE at the summer convention!

Utah Supreme Court & Third District Court Vacancies

The Utah Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications for multiple judicial vacancies across the state, including two positions on the Utah Supreme Court and one position on the Third District Court.

The Supreme Court vacancies result from the retirement of Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant, effective August 31, 2026, and the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen, effective May 8, 2026. Applications for the Hagen vacancy are due June 12, 2026, and applications for the Durrant vacancy are due June 26, 2026. Applicants for both Supreme Court positions must submit a completed application, a legal writing sample, and a 2-page essay describing their judicial philosophy.

Applications are also being accepted for a Third District Court judgeship serving Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. This vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Elizabeth Hruby-Mills, effective December 1, 2026. Applications are due June 22, 2026.



Additional information and application materials are available at judicialvacancy.utah.gov.

MANDATORY ONLINE LICENSING

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

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

The Bar accepts all major credit cards, as well as ACH/E-check payments. Paper checks will not be accepted.

To avoid a $100 late fee, your completed renewal and payment must be received no later than July 31. If your renewal is not completed and all fees are not paid before September 1, your license will be suspended.

For assistance with the online renewal process, please contact us by email at licensing@utahbar.org.

Additional information regarding licensing policies, procedures, and guidelines is available at www.utahbar.org/licensing.

Utah State Bar Happenings

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New Email Subject Line Schema

We are introducing a standardized email subject line format to help licensees more quickly identify the purpose and urgency of Bar communications.

The new structure — “[CATEGORY] | Brief Description – Date” — is designed to improve readability, organization, and compatibility with AI-powered email tools and mobile previews.

By using consistent category labels such as [CLE], [NOTICE], [LICENSING], and [ALERT], the Bar aims to make emails easier to search, prioritize, and distinguish from routine communications. The initiative is part of the Bar’s ongoing effort to modernize communications and improve accessibility for licensees. If you have questions, email communications@utahbar.org.

2026 Summer Convention Awards

The deadline for accepting nominations for the Summer Convention Awards has been extended. Nominations are due by Monday, June 8, 2026. To view past recipients and submit a nomination, click here.

Award categories

Judge of the Year

Lawyer of the Year

Section of the Year

Committee of the Year

Procrastinator CLE Series

The virtual Procrastinators Series is designed to help attorneys finish their CLE credits on time with convenient weekly online sessions held every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. throughout June. Don’t wait until the deadline is here! Register today through your Practice Portal.

New Legal Mail Process at the Utah Department of Corrections

As of Monday, the Utah Department of Corrections has implemented a new barcode system for privileged legal mail sent to individuals at USCF and CUCF. Attorneys and legal professionals must now be registered approved senders and include a valid barcode on all legal mail, or it will be returned. 
Learn more by clicking here.