🚨 Seats are filling FAST for the Fall Forum 🚨 More than HALF of the available seats are already taken, and spots are going quickly! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event. 🍂 What’s in store? 🏆 Special recognition and awards 🎤 Engaging panels and discussions 💡 Informative breakout sessions 📚 Up to 9 MCLE credit hours Join us for an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate excellence! ⏳ Don't wait—register today and SAVE YOUR SEAT before we're sold out: tinyurl.com/mu6b2af4

🚨 Seats are filling FAST for the Fall Forum 🚨 More than HALF of the available seats are already taken, and spots are going quickly! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event. 🍂 What’s in store? 🏆 Special recognition and awards 🎤 Engaging panels and discussions 💡 Informative breakout sessions 📚 Up to 9 MCLE credit hours Join us for an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate excellence! ⏳ Don't wait—register today and SAVE YOUR SEAT before we're sold out: tinyurl.com/mu6b2af4

You asked. We answer. Think of an appeal as a review, not a do-over. Utah’s appellate courts—the Utah Court of Appeals and Utah Supreme Court—review the record created in the lower court and consider the legal issues raised on appeal. The judges examine the record and written arguments from the parties and, in some cases, hear oral argument. Their job is to determine whether the law was applied correctly and whether an identified error was significant enough to affect the case. Appellate decisions also help interpret Utah law and provide guidance for courts, attorneys and the public in future cases. Learn more about Utah’s appellate courts: utcourts.gov/en/courts/court…

A heartfelt thank you to Travis Nicholson, Building Facilities and Events Manager for the Utah State Bar. Travis works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the building remains operational, meeting rooms are clean, organized, and ready for use, and catering services are available to accommodate meetings, special events, and gatherings. His attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility, and willingness to go above and beyond make a tremendous difference in the experience of everyone who uses the Center. Thank you for everything you do to make the Center a place where people can gather, connect, and accomplish great things. We are fortunate to have you on the team!

The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected six nominees to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Fourth District Court following the retirements of Judge Derek Pullan and Judge Kasey Wright in December 2026. The nominees are Rebecca Buchert, Patrick Finlinson, Michael Hinckley, Samuel Pead, Richard Roberts and Meagan Rudd. 📝 Public comments are welcome. Written comments must be submitted by noon on October 25, 2026, to [email protected] or by mail to the Department of Criminal Justice, P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2330. Following the public comment period, the nominees’ names will be forwarded to Gov. Spencer J. Cox for consideration. Any appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. #UtahCourts #UtahJudiciary #JudicialNominations #UtahStateBar

Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Daniel O’Bannon and Alexandra Mareschal to serve on the Utah Court of Appeals, pending confirmation by the Utah Senate. O’Bannon brings nearly a decade of experience leading the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and has served as Gov. Cox’s general counsel since 2022. Mareschal leads the Family Defense Appeals Section of the Utah Indigent Appellate Defense Division, with extensive experience in juvenile and family law. DETAILS: utahbar.org/gov-cox-appoints…

The public comment deadline to submit confidential comments regarding the potential reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero is Nov. 6, 2026. Email comments to [email protected]

The public comment deadline to submit confidential comments regarding the potential reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero is Nov. 6, 2026. Email comments to [email protected]

The U.S. District Court for the District of Utah is accepting applications for a permanent Career Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Shelby. • Salary: $74,678–$125,776 • Location: Salt Lake City • J.D. and bar membership required • Open until filled Apply by submitting the required materials to [email protected]. Learn more about the position and please share with qualified candidates: tinyurl.com/2bbbybsy #UtahLaw #LegalJobs #JudicialClerkship

The Utah State Courts are seeking an experienced, strategic leader to serve as the Appellate Court Administrator in Salt Lake City. This senior leadership position oversees the administration and operations of the Utah Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Appellate Mediation Office. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget oversight, staff leadership, operational improvements and collaboration with judicial and legal community stakeholders. Position Details: 📍 Location: Matheson Courthouse, Salt Lake City 💼 Full-time | Comprehensive benefits 💰 Salary: $54.11–$86.57 per hour 📅 Application Deadline: October 13, 2026 Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) and six years of professional experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or management role. Court administration experience and knowledge of appellate processes are highly desirable. Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Take the next step in your leadership career and help support Utah's appellate courts. Apply today: utcourts.applicantpro.com/jo… #UtahStateCourts #LegalCareers #NowHiring #CourtAdministration #UtahJobs #LeadershipOpportunity

Utah's courts depend on lawyers who are willing to step forward and serve. Right now, several openings across the judiciary give Utah attorneys a chance to put their experience to work for the public. They include two judgeships, a key leadership role, and career clerkships. Whether you've spent years in the courtroom or you're looking for meaningful, stable work in public service, one of these opportunities may be your next step. GET DETAILS: tinyurl.com/mrxvkre7

The Utah State Courts are seeking an experienced, strategic leader to serve as the Appellate Court Administrator in Salt Lake City. This senior leadership position oversees the administration and operations of the Utah Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Appellate Mediation Office. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget oversight, staff leadership, operational improvements and collaboration with judicial and legal community stakeholders. Position Details: 📍 Location: Matheson Courthouse, Salt Lake City 💼 Full-time | Comprehensive benefits 💰 Salary: $54.11–$86.57 per hour 📅 Application Deadline: October 13, 2026 Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) and six years of professional experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or management role. Court administration experience and knowledge of appellate processes are highly desirable. Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Take the next step in your leadership career and help support Utah's appellate courts. Apply today: utcourts.applicantpro.com/jo… #UtahStateCourts #LegalCareers #NowHiring #CourtAdministration #UtahJobs #LeadershipOpportunity

For law firm owners, technology keeps the work moving—but being constantly connected can take a toll on you and your team. Utah State Bar partner @tavahealth has created "Tech Boundaries at Work: An Implementation Plan," a practical guide for building healthier technology habits into the workplace. From setting expectations around after-hours communication to creating team norms that support focused work and real time away, the guide offers actionable steps firm leaders can put into practice. Better boundaries can start with better expectations. Review the guide and consider what could work for your firm (RPC01.01). Get the guide: tinyurl.com/5x9rjfsh #LawFirmManagement #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyWellness #WorkplaceWellness #UtahStateBar

EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE. STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY. Great lawyers never stop learning—and a strong legal profession is built on strong professional relationships. Join colleagues from across Utah for the 2026 Utah State Bar Fall Forum, Nov. 19–20, for two days focused on sharpening your practice skills, gaining practical insights and strengthening the connections that make Utah’s legal community exceptional. Invest in your practice. Connect with your colleagues. Be part of the community. Register today for Fall Forum - tinyurl.com/mu6b2af4 #UtahStateBar #FallForum2026 #UtahLawyers #LegalCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment

The U.S. District Court for the District of Utah is accepting applications for a permanent Career Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Shelby. • Salary: $74,678–$125,776 • Location: Salt Lake City • J.D. and bar membership required • Open until filled Apply by submitting the required materials to [email protected]. Learn more about the position and please share with qualified candidates: tinyurl.com/2bbbybsy #UtahLaw #LegalJobs #JudicialClerkship

🎤 60 seconds. 33 organizations. One VERY creative tradition. The One-Minute Blitz at the 8th Annual Access to Justice Summit was just too good not to share a few highlights! Each organization had just 60 seconds to give its best pitch—who they are, what they do, and who they serve—for a chance to win one of three $1,000 grants. And somehow, the creativity gets better every year. From clever pitches to memorable performances, our Utah access-to-justice community definitely understood the assignment. 👏 A huge thank you to all participants who stepped up to the mic and made this year's Blitz so much fun. We’re already wondering: How are you going to top this in 2027? #AccessToJustice #A2J #UtahLegalCommunity #OneMinuteBlitz #JusticeForAll

Public comment is part of the federal magistrate judge reappointment process established under 28 U.S.C. § 631 and the regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States. The Merit Selection Panel considers input from licensees of the Bar and the public when evaluating an incumbent magistrate judge for reappointment. See the graphic for information on submitting confidential comments regarding the potential reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero. Comments are due November 6, 2027, and can be emailed to [email protected]

👏 A well-deserved thank you to our Licensing Department! Each year, from June through September, the Bar’s Licensing Department works tirelessly behind the scenes during one of its busiest seasons. It’s detailed, deadline-driven work that requires countless hours of coordination, communication and problem-solving. Much of it happens quietly, without the recognition it deserves. As another licensing season comes to a close, we want to recognize the dedicated people who make the process work. To our Licensing Department: thank you for the work everyone sees—and especially for all the work they don’t. We appreciate you!

The Bar’s commemoration of its 95th anniversary culminated with a return to Sun Valley for the Summer Convention in August. But perhaps one of the most meaningful parts of looking back was being reminded of just how much has changed, and how many significant milestones have shaped Utah’s legal profession and judiciary. The story begins even before the Bar’s formal establishment in 1931, when Utah lawyers first organized professionally in 1894. Over the decades, milestones included Reva Beck Bosone becoming Utah’s first female judge in 1936; publication of the first Utah Bar Journal in 1973; the number of licensed attorneys reaching 2,000 that same year; Raymond S. Uno becoming Utah’s first minority judge in 1976; Utah reaching 100 licensed female attorneys in 1976; creation of the Fund for Client Protection Committee in 1977; Pamela T. Greenwood becoming the Bar’s first female president in 1990, establishment of the Paralegal Division in 1996, the number of licensees reaching 7,000 in 2000 and 10,000 in 2016, and Utah beginning to admit Licensed Paralegal Practitioners in 2019. Today, the Bar marks 95 years with more than 15,000 active and inactive licensees and a legacy built by generations of Utah legal professionals. Visit the Bar's anniversary webpage at tinyurl.com/3vfnf823

You asked. We answer. The Utah State Bar is funded primarily by licensing fees paid by Utah lawyers, along with revenue from continuing legal education (CLE) programs and other Bar services—NOT by state taxpayer appropriations. The Bar is nonpartisan and operates within a limited scope established by the Utah Supreme Court. Its work includes licensing and regulating lawyers, providing professional education and resources, helping connect the public with legal services, and supporting the effective administration of justice. Transparency matters. We welcome questions about how the Bar works, how it is governed, and how it serves Utah’s legal system and the public. Info: utahbar.org