eBulletin I Special President's Message, Share Your Story, Tava FAQs & More

Special President's Message

Bar President Kim Cordova introduces the Access to Justice Office

Director Megan Connelly to talk about the upcoming

7th Annual Access to Justice Summit, Oct. 3, 8a.m. to 5 p.m.

Share Your Story: The Value of the Bar

Each of you has a unique story about how the Bar has supported your professional growth, your well-being, and the integrity of our profession. Now is the time to share those stories.

We invite you to share a testimonial about what the Bar has meant to you, whether it’s a service that helped you in a difficult time, an opportunity that enriched your practice, the value of serving on a committee or volunteering, or simply the reassurance of belonging to a profession that values integrity and public trust. Your voice matters; not only to counter one-sided criticism, but to affirm the real value of our shared professional community.

Please take a few minutes to reflect and send us your story. Your experiences will help ensure that decision-makers, and the public, understand the true impact of the Bar.

Submit Your Story

Mark Your Calendars

2026 Mock Trial Needs Volunteers

Seeking Volunteer Judges & Attorney Coaches

Utah’s Mock Trial Program is seeking volunteers to serve as judges and attorney coaches for our upcoming 2026 season. Whether you are an attorney, law student, or community member with an interest in education and the law, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students across the state.

Ready to get involved?

Fall Forum Awards - Deadline Sept. 29th

We invite you to nominate a peer who epitomizes excellence in the work they do and sets a higher standard, making the Utah legal community and our society a better place.

The Fall Forum Awards include:

The James Lee,
Charlotte Miller, and
Paul Moxley Outstanding Mentor Awards.

These awards are designed in the fashion of their namesakes, honoring special individuals who care enough to share their wisdom and guide attorneys along their personal and professional journeys. Nominate your mentor and thank them for what they have given you.

The Distinguished Community Member Award is an award that celebrates outstanding service provided by a member of our community toward the creation of a better public understanding of the legal profession and the administration of justice, the judiciary, or the legislative process.

The Professionalism Award recognizes a lawyer or a judge whose deportment in the practice of law represents the highest standards of fairness, integrity, and civility.

Submit Nomination

What's New at the Bar?

Bar Commission President-Elect Tyler Young kicked off his statewide listening tour in July, beginning with a meeting designed to engage rural Utah attorneys and encourage greater participation in Bar activities. Contact him for information or questions

Email Tyler

Bar Commission President-Elect Launches Statewide Tour to Engage Attorneys

Tyler's first meeting in Vernal drew an estimated 20 attendees, including two judges, fostering a collaborative environment for open discussion. Topics covered included the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC), the challenges it currently faces, and potential ideas for improvement.

One of the judges offered practical guidance on courtroom dos and don’ts, while Young shared updates on recent and upcoming Bar initiatives. The tour is part of Young’s broader effort to connect with attorneys across the state, ensuring that voices from rural communities are heard in shaping Utah's future of the legal profession.

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