President's Message

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Vote in the 2026 Bar Elections

All Utah attorneys are encouraged to submit their retention vote for President-Elect Thomas J. Bayles. Attorneys in the Third Division should also select three of the following four candidates:

• Tyler Ayres
• Ashley Biehl
• Ezzy Khaosanga
• Walter A. Romney

Candidate statements are available for review online.



If you encounter technical issues or need help accessing your account, contact onlineservices@utahbar.org for assistance. If you didn't receive an email with the voting link to cast a ballot, please click the button below.

Voting will remain open until April 15 at 9:59 PM.

If you prefer to vote by paper ballot, you may request one by contacting Christy Abad at cabad@utahbar.org

Utah State Bar Happenings

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Utah State Bar Opposes DOJ Rule

Before the closure of public comments, the Utah State Bar formally issued a comment in opposition to the Department of Justice’s proposed rule, Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys. This rule seeks to grant the DOJ the "right of first review" over ethics complaints against its attorneys, requiring state bars to pause their own independent investigations indefinitely. Read the Bar's comment by clicking here.

2026 Summer Convention Awards

The Board of Bar Commissioners is accepting nominations for the Summer Convention Awards. These awards recognize individuals and groups who have made meaningful contributions to the legal profession, public service, and the administration of justice.


Nominations are due by Monday, June 1, 2026. To view past recipients and submit a nomination, click here.

Award categories include:

• Judge of the Year
• Lawyer of the Year
• Section of the Year
• Committee of the Year

Seeking Nominations for Paralegal of the Year

We invite you to nominate individuals who demonstrate excellence in the paralegal profession. This is a great opportunity to recognize outstanding dedication, professionalism, and contributions.


Nominations are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The award will be presented at the Paralegal Day Celebration on May 21, 2026.


If you have questions or would like to submit your nomination by email, you may email Greg Wayment at wayment@mcpc.law.

Well-Being in Law Week Virtual CLE - May 7th

Manar Morales Biography

Join us for a special virtual webinar on wellbeing, featuring Manar Morales, a nationally recognized thought leader on workplace culture and transformation.

This program will serve as the centerpiece of our Well-Being Week in Law, offering timely insights on building healthier, more human-centered professional environments.

Stay tuned for additional details and registration information.

* Something New Is Coming *

Continuing our 95 years of serving lawyers and supporting their areas of practice, we are pleased to unveil a new, powerful resource on April 21st!