As a high schooler, Justice Stephen Dent (JD ’14) recalls being very interested in the Constitution and the way the U.S. government works. When a lawyer helped Dent’s family through a difficult time—and when Dent worked for a law firm as an undergraduate—he realized he wanted to set his sights on a career in law.
Read MoreIn 2005, Mike Mower (JD ’93) joined the staff of Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. on his first day in office. Mower is currently the longest-serving senior staffer in any governor’s office in America and has enjoyed being part of three governors’ administrations in that time.
Read MoreStories of her father attending the Haskell Institute, a Native American boarding school in Kansas, profoundly affected Mary Ellen Sloan (JD ’75), who knew early in life that she wanted to practice Indian law.
Read MoreSince 1981, Women Lawyers of Utah (WLU) has provided opportunities for women lawyers to develop and advance their careers. We’re highlighting past WLU president Holly Nelson (JD ’09) and WLU president-elect Ashley Gregson (JD ’11).
Read MoreSusan Taylor Hansen (JD ’76) was always hanging around her father’s law practice as a teen and wanted to go to law school as well—despite having met only one female lawyer ever.
Read MoreAssociate Research Professor Jamie Pleune traveled to Tirana, Albania, in April as part of a team from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program that facilitated a multi-lateral workshop and legal consultation on mining policies and responsible mining.
Read MoreChristina Jepson (JD ’95), Phillip W. Lear (JD ’75), and Jon M. Lear (JD ’76) were recognized as Alumni of the Year at Utah Law’s annual Alumni Awards celebration, held Friday, April 24, 2026, at the College of Law building.
Read MoreDid you know there’s a group exclusively for all Utah Law alumni who graduated within the past 10 years? The Young Alumni Association allows you to meet new friends and stay in touch with your classmates while also attending get-togethers throughout the year.
Read MoreCongratulations to the following Utah Law alumni, who will be recognized at our annual Alumni Awards celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026!
Read MoreSoon after graduating from Utah Law in 1988, Kendell began working as a litigation association at VanCott Bagley (now Fabian VanCott). While she gained experience litigating divorce and bankruptcy cases, Kendell wanted to live more authentically and find a position that allowed her to do so.
Read MoreEach month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Read MoreUtah Law’s International Law Clinic, directed by Associate Professor (Lecturer) Jackie Morrison (JD ’12), launched in January 2025. Morrison designed the clinic to give students hands-on experience and bridge international law classes with practical skills-building.
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