NEWS & EVENTS
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in The New York Times about Britain declining to investigate Epstein after interviewing his victim
Mar 13, 2026Professor Paul Cassell, who represented the late Virginia Giuffre and other victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking organization for 12 years, was quoted in The New York Times about why police in Britain repeatedly declined to investigate Epstein after interviewing Giuffre three times.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in The New York Times about Prince Andrew Epstein files arrest
Mar 02, 2026Professor Paul Cassell, a criminal law expert who represented Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, is quoted in The New York Times about his efforts to get Scotland Yard to prosecute Prince Andrew, who was arrested in connection with the Epstein files.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in CNN article about conflict of interest in Tyler Robinson case
Feb 02, 2026Professor Paul Cassell, a criminal law expert, was quoted in a CNN article about a possible conflict of interest in the case against Tyler Robinson, who was charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Amplifying victims’ voices: Professor Paul Cassell propels crime victims’ rights movement
Jan 14, 2026After graduating from Stanford Law School, Professor Paul Cassell clerked for the late Judge Antonin Scalia (then head of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit) and the late U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger. Because the judges handled many criminal law issues, Cassell became more interested in this field of law.
Utah Law a “perfect fit” for 3L Bryant McConkie
Dec 02, 20253L Bryant McConkie comes from a family of attorneys and felt inspired to carry on the tradition of pursuing a legal career. He attended Brigham Young University, earning a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a minor in Spanish.
Heidi Nestel celebrates 20 years at Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic
Nov 17, 2025When Heidi Nestel (JD ’97) entered the S.J. Quinney College of Law, she initially wanted to be a defense attorney. She was passionate about the constitution and felt her calling lay in defending it. During her second and third years of law school, however, Nestel became interested in a brand-new area of criminal law.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in national media about Boeing criminal case dismissal
Nov 07, 2025Professor Paul Cassell, a criminal law expert who also represents the families of the victims of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and other national publications about a judge’s dismissal of the criminal case against Boeing.
Utah Law named Best Value law school and top law school for criminal law and public service
Oct 16, 2025The S.J. Quinney College of Law was named a “Best Value” law school by The National Jurist magazine. The publication gave Utah Law a grade of A- for its exceptional value and also included it on lists of the top law schools for criminal law and best law schools for public service.
Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora quoted in media about Israel/Hamas ceasefire deal
Oct 10, 2025Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora, an Israeli military expert who lives part-time in Israel, spoke to media outlets about the Israel/Hamas ceasefire deal.
3L Grant Boyden falls in love with criminal defense
Sep 18, 2025Most people can recall a favorite teacher growing up or a professor in college who has influenced their path in life. 3L Grant Boyden says two professors in particular inspired him to pursue a legal career while he studied political science and chemistry at the University of Utah.
A sense of belonging: 3L William Lovell reflects on transferring to Utah Law
Sep 02, 2025When 3L William Lovell was born with life-threatening health complications, the insurance company wanted to transfer him to another facility for his medical care to save costs for the hospital. Fortunately, a kind family friend, and practicing attorney, stepped in to help Lovell and his family.
Professor Cliff Rosky submits amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court case challenging Colorado conversion therapy ban
Aug 26, 2025Professor Cliff Rosky filed an amicus brief with University of Utah Professor Lisa Diamond in the U.S. Supreme Court case Chiles v. Salazar (challenging the constitutionality of Colorado’s conversion therapy ban) on Aug. 25.
Professor Paul Cassell publishes Wall Street Journal op-ed about injustice to Texas judge
Jun 10, 2025Professor Paul Cassell published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal about the Supreme Court justices’ criticism of Texas Judge Hendrix in a court case about providing more notice to undocumented residents before deporting them.
Utah Law holds annual counter-terrorism simulation
Apr 11, 2025Students engaged in three-hour backroom crisis simulations at the S.J. Quinney College of Law’s two-day counterterrorism simulation last Thursday and Friday as part of the law school’s Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism course. After each simulation, students were questioned by an expert panel of political and legal scholars.
Prof. Paul Cassell cited in Supreme Court opinion
Feb 27, 2025In a dissenting opinion in the case Richard Glossip v. State of Oklahoma, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas extensively cited an amicus brief authored by […]
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in national media about Boeing 737 Max crash case guilty plea
Dec 05, 2024Professor Paul Cassell is quoted in national media about a federal judge’s decision to reject a deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge and be fined for misleading regulators about 737 Max planes.
Making positive changes: Meet 3L Hayley Robertson
Nov 18, 20243L Hayley Robertson’s father is a police officer, and she recalls constantly asking him questions about every detail and taking an extra interest in his job as a child.
Professor Matthew Tokson selected as University of Utah Presidential Scholar
Sep 20, 2024Professor Matthew Tokson has been selected by University of Utah President Taylor Randall as a Presidential Scholar, a title that recognizes high-achieving and excellent faculty members within the university.
Book panel: Professor Amos Guiora’s “The Complicity of Silence”
Aug 05, 2024Professor Amos Guiora will welcome a group of panelists on Aug. 28 to discuss his new book, “The Complicity of Silence: Confronting Ecosystems of Child Sexual Abuse in Schools.” The panelists include legal experts and law enforcement partners who will discuss institutional complicity in sexual abuse.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted by national media about Department of Justice Boeing Max prosecution decision
Jul 02, 2024Professor Paul Cassell is quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and other national publications about the the Boeing Max case, most recently the plea deal that would allow Boeing to avoid a trial.
Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora featured on podcasts about work on Bystander Initiative
Jun 20, 2024Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora was featured on the podcasts Little Bit of Life and The Homeless Conservative, speaking about his research in institution complicity and the role of bystanders and enablers.
Professor Paul Cassell featured in national media about Boeing 737 Max crash victims case
Apr 15, 2024Professor Paul Cassell, an expert in criminal and civil justice, was quoted in The Seattle Times and Business Insider about a criminal case against Boeing. Cassell is representing the families of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes.
Professor Amos Guiora featured in local media for efforts to halt abuse within the Utah National Guard
Apr 09, 2024Professor Amos Guiora, an expert in complicity law and the director of the Bystander Initiative, was featured in Salt Lake Tribune and KUTV articles about his new partnership with the Utah National Guard to report and investigate abuse.
Utah Law announces new Alexander Zeev Guiora Bystander Initiative Award
Mar 20, 2024It was after his father’s death in 2015 that Professor Amos Guiora learned that Zeev Guiora, a highly regarded psychology, psychiatry, and linguistics professor, was an extraordinary mentor to a wide range of students worldwide.
Professor Amos Guiora quoted in Washington Post article about Hockey Canada scandal
Feb 05, 2024Professor Amos Guiora, an expert in complicity law and director of the S.J. Quinney College of Law Bystander Initiative, was quoted in a Washington Post article about Hockey Canada’s sexual assault scandal.
Professor Amos Guiora quoted in article about California State University misconduct scandals
Dec 15, 2023Professor Amos Guiora, an expert in complicity and director of the S.J. Quinney College of Law Bystander Initiative, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article about sexual misconduct scandals at California State University.
Professor Matthew Tokson speaks to media about court case deciding whether felons can own guns
Sep 25, 2023Professor Matthew Tokson, a criminal and privacy law expert, recently spoke to Utah TV station KUTV about a potential Supreme Court case in which a […]
Professor Matthew Tokson speaks to media about private prosecutor lawsuit and smart streetlights program
Aug 02, 2023Professor Matthew Tokson, a criminal and privacy law expert, recently spoke to media outlets about a lawsuit against two Utah cities who used private prosecutors […]
Cassell’s amicus brief cited in oral arguments before U.S. Supreme Court
Apr 19, 2023An amicus brief authored by Paul Cassell, the Ronald N. Boyce Presidential Professor of Criminal Law at the College of Law and a University Distinguished Professor of Law, was referenced in oral arguments made today before the Supreme Court of the United States in the case Billy Raymond Counterman v. The People of the State of Colorado, in which Cassell is representing a crime victim pro bono.
Students participate in true-to-life counterterrorism simulation
Apr 06, 2023On April 7, the College of Law held a live simulation exercise as part of the “Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism” course. The event—which is the […]
Prof. Amos Guiora wins Distinguished Faculty Service Award for Bystander Initiative
Mar 30, 2023The S.J. Quinney College of Law is pleased to share that Professor Amos Guiora has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Faculty Service Award from the U’s Bennion Center for Community Engagement.
New Initiative Studies “Ecosystem” of Abuse
Jan 04, 2023Spurred on by story of boy’s death, Bystander Initiative seeks to prevent future harm. By Suzi Morales Professor Amos Guiora’s office looks pretty typical […]
Cassell wins two federal court rulings in Boeing crash case, sex trafficking case
Oct 24, 2022Professor Paul Cassell has won federal court rulings in two important victims’ rights cases. Cassell, a former federal judge and a nationally-recognized expert in crime victims’ rights, is representing the clients in each case pro bono.
Professor Shima Baughman interviewed by Newsy about bail reform
May 18, 2022Professor Shima Baughman was interviewed by Newsy’s The Why about bail reform. Watch the 6 minute clip here.
Professor Paul Cassell to meet with US Attorney General Merrick Garland to discuss Boeing 737 lawsuit
Jan 24, 2022Professor Paul Cassell, who is representing the families of victims of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, will soon meet with the victims’ families and US […]
Professor Paul Cassell files victims’ rights challenge on behalf of Boeing 737 Max crash victims’ family members
Dec 16, 2021Professor Paul Cassell and co-counsel Warren Burns today filed a motion arguing that the United States government violated the families’ rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act through a secret process that led to Boeing receiving a favorable deferred prosecution agreement (DPA).
Professor Paul Cassell takes fight on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein victims to U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 17, 2021Today College of Law Professor Paul Cassell filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to review whether Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault victims can challenge […]