President's Message

Registration is Closed for Fall Forum

The 2024 Fall Forum is full to capacity. Anyone wishing to seek an exception to the closure can email the CLE Department at CLE@utahbar.org. Walk-in registration at the Forum will also be closed.

What's New at the Bar?

Openings Available for Ethics and Discipline, Oversight, and Legal Services Innovation

The Utah Supreme Court is currently accepting applications for three key committees, with positions available for both attorneys and public members. Applications are due by November 25th.

LEARN MORE

Get Published!

The Utah Bar Journal is driven by the participation of our licensees. If you have an article idea or would be interested in writing on a particular topic, please call 801-297-7022 or by e-mail. barjournal@utahbar.org.

The Journal encourages the submission of articles of practical interest to Utah attorneys and members of the bench for potential publication. Preference will be given to submissions by Utah legal professionals.

Submit Article

Young Lawyers Division heads to Southern Utah with Wills for Heroes

Volunteers are needed to help guide first responders with personalized assistance in creating critical documents, including Last Will and Testaments, Powers of Attorney, and Utah Advanced Health Care Directives.

This one-day event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Hurricane, UT.

Today is Last Day to Purchase Tickets

Each year, the Utah Minority Bar Association honors attorneys and community members that have made significant contributions to Utah's legal community. It has also awarded thousands of scholarship dollars to law students attending the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

Buy Ticket

Business Partners + Resources = Benefits

Make the most of your Bar benefits! Our partners offer tools like E-Filing and digital marketing to save you time and help you reach clients. Take advantage of these resources to grow your practice and focus on what matters most—your clients.

Learn More

Innovate Research with Decisis

Decisis uses state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to provide you with smart recommendations and insights, helping you uncover connections and patterns that might be missed with other tools. Watch the video by clicking the button below.

Decisis Training

New Appointments

Evershed appointed to Second District Juvenile Court

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Judge Ryan Evershed to the Second District Juvenile Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Sipes’ retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.

Wright appointed to Fourth District Court

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Kasey Wright to the Fourth District Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge James Brady’s retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.

Stay Resilient This Season

As the days grow shorter and the holiday season approaches, it’s common for the winter blues to settle in, making it harder to stay focused on your legal work and clients. To help you stay balanced, our partner, Tava Health, offers a quick and confidential depression screening to assess your wellbeing. Take a moment to check in on yourself by clicking the button below.

From prioritizing self-care and setting healthy boundaries to seeking support when needed, mental health strategies can keep you grounded and resilient (RPC01.01). For Utah lawyers, free mental health services are available through to ensure you can continue to serve your clients with focus and clarity.

Depression Screening Checklist

WEBSITE:

utahbar.org

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday – Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.