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University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Ranks Among Top 20 Public Law Schools in the Nation
(March 30, 2021) —The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law is ranked 43 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. The College of Law gained two spots from last year to the ranking of #43 on the publication’s competitive list of top American Bar […]
STUDENTS: 3L Hilary Forbush faces imposter syndrome head-on
Why is it important for women lawyers to stay actively engaged in their communities? That was a question posed to Hilary Forbush, then a first-year law student at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, as she applied for the Reva Beck Bosone Scholarship from the Women Lawyers of Utah in 2019. Forbush focused her winning […]
Celebrating 20 years as the S.J. Quinney College of Law
By Kevin Carrillo On Nov. 2, 2021, it will be 20 years since the University of Utah College of Law became the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, thanks to a generous donation from the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation. The effects of that donation cannot be overstated. But first, before discussing […]
Pandemic Pickleball: 1Ls find unique way to bond on the court
During the first year of law school, students usually get to know each other through a variety of networking events, study groups, and the traditional swearing-in ceremony at the end of orientation week. But with the social distancing and virtual events brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the class of 2023 found themselves feeling a […]
STUDENTS: 3L Cate Vaden discusses the College of Law National Moot Court Competition
By Austin Bybee On Feb. 3, the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law’s National Moot Court Competition team made it to the quarterfinals of the Annual National Moot Court Competition. The team consisted of third-year students Cate Vaden, Alex Allred, and Brady Nash. The team competed against hundreds of schools across the country. […]

“Armies of Enablers” virtual conference draws large audience
Hundreds of participants from around the globe watched the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law’s recent virtual conference on sexual abuse of athletes. Notable speakers included former football player Jon Vaughn, who survived sexual abuse by a doctor at the University of Michigan and Tiffany Thomas-Lopez, who survived sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, […]
Tanana appointed as Treasurer for the AALS Indian Nations and Indigenous People Section
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Wallace Stegner Center Research Fellow Heather Tanana has been appointed to serve as Treasurer for the AALS Indian Nations and Indigenous People Section. She will serve on the 2021 sections board. The Section on Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities […]
Thompson nominated to the NALP Board of Directors
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Assistant Dean of Career Services Arturo Thompson has been nominated to serve on the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Board of Directors. If elected at the NALP Annual Education Conference in April, Thompson will serve the membership in 2021-2022.
Rosky to receive the 2021 Individual LGBTQ+ Inclusive Excellence Award
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Clifford Rosky has been honored with the Section on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues 2021 Individual LGBTQ+ Inclusive Excellence Award. The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) is proud to announce the winners of its 2021 section awards for excellence in legal education. The […]
George to receive SALT Shanara Gilbert Human Rights Award
The Society of American Law Teachers Board of Governors has selected University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Erika George as the recipient of the 2020 SALT Shanara Gilbert Human Rights Award. The organization is honoring George for her longstanding contributions in human rights work in the classroom and community —both domestically and abroad. […]

“Pause. Take a breath. What do you see?”
By Angela Turnbow This post originally appeared on the EDR Blog on June 29, 2020. We are reposting a version of it, which includes practical encouragement from the EDR Team and from the “mother of mindfulness” Professor Ellen Langer, on how to get present and be here now—to be aware and intentional in our lives. […]
The Benefits of a Situation Assessment
By Isobel Lingenfelter The situation assessment is often promoted in the facilitation and conflict resolution world, and yet it can be tempting to skip this process altogether and jump straight into collaborative work. Whether because of perceived urgency surrounding an issue, or the workload involved in conducting a situation assessment, this step can feel cumbersome. […]
Wisdom from the Peacekeeper of the Year
By The EDR Program Team Learn more about Michele Straube, the Founder and former Director of the EDR Program, and her lessons learned from a career in conflict resolution. We are pleased to celebrate Michele, who has been named Peacekeeper of the Year by the Utah Council on Conflict Resolution. The annual award honors the […]
Zoom Fatigue is Solvable. But Making Meetings Not Suck Takes Work.
By Cassidy Jones In the past sixteen months, my organization has adapted quite well to working from home and collaborating remotely with partners. We’re a well-resourced organization with compassionate leadership, patient IT staff, and an abundance of laptops, cell phones and Zoom professional licenses. It follows, then, that my organization, like many, is now struggling […]
Why I Love Zoom
By Lucy Moore This post originally appeared on Lucy Moore Blog on March 31, 2021. We are reposting it with the Lucy Moore’s permission. I hear zoom complaints every day. “I cannot stand one more zoom call.” “I am zoomed out.” “I will be so happy to get back to work in person.” Yes, you’ve […]