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The Utah State Bar Fall Forum 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event, especially with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that no one will want to miss!
Taking place on November 14 and 15 at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, this two-day forum will bring together Utah's legal community to expand skills, build relationships, and engage with the courts. With CLE sessions on cutting-edge topics, opportunities to connect with fellow attorneys, and dynamic keynote presentations, this year’s Fall Forum promises to be one for the books.
Be sure to register by Friday, November 8, 2024—but don’t wait! For the past two years, registration has closed early due to sell-out capacity. Secure your spot now and be part of this incredible event!
Sponsorships are also still available. To secure your sponsorship, contact Aubrey Schade via email at aschade@utahbar.org or call 801-297-7027.
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Nominees Announced for Eighth District Court Vacancy
The Eighth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Eighth District Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Judge Clark A. McClellan on Dec. 31, 2024.
The nominees for the vacancy are:
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Cameron Beech, Associate/Partner, Campbell Williams Beech & Hall, Hearing and Variance Officer, Vernal City and Town of Dutch John;
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Sean Brian, Deputy County Attorney, Weber County Attorney’s Office;
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Jarell Dillman, Attorney, Uintah County Attorney’s Office;
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Joseph Stewart, Assistant Attorney General, Utah Attorney General’s Office;
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Jaymon Thomas, County Attorney, Uintah County Attorney’s Office.
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Inaugural Legal Professional Impact Award
At the 6th Annual Access to Justice Summit, Nathanael Player was honored for his outstanding contributions to the legal community and his tireless efforts to increase access to justice in Utah. Former Chief Justice Christine Durham, a long-time advocate for expanding legal access, bestowed the inaugural award to Player on behalf of the Access to Justice Commission.
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Utah Business and Chancery Court Opens
The Utah Business and Chancery Court (BCC), created by the Utah Legislature in 2023 with House Bill 216, opened its doors on October 1st. Chief Justice Matthew Durrant administered the oath of office to Judge Rita Cornish as the first judge for the BCC on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
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Contact Kimberly Farnsworth at kfarnsworth@utahbar.org to volunteer. Lunch is provided. | |
Your Expertise is Needed
The Utah State Bar Access to Justice participates in a monthly legal advice clinic at the S.J. Quinney School of Law where law students and pro bono attorneys answer questions from the public about family, divorce, custody, housing, eviction, unemployment, civil rights and more. If you are a Bar licensee, your volunteer services at this event that takes place the second Monday of every month are needed.
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Apply for Leadership Academy | |
The Utah State Bar Leadership Academy, established at the request of former Bar President Angelina Tsu, is a prestigious program designed to cultivate future legal leaders across Utah. Now in its eighth year, the program selects up to 12 participants each November through a competitive nomination process, prioritizing nominees from all judicial districts, especially those who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024. | | | |
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