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March 2021
Law and Biomedicine Colloquium 2021
The Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences presents the 7th Annual Law and Biomedicine Colloquium January 19-March 16, 2021 3:15– 4:45 p.m. (MT), S.J. Quinney College of Law, via Zoom (email Cynthia for link & passcode) The Law and Biomedicine Colloquium brings together scholars, practitioners in our community, law students, and law faculty for seminar-style discussion of complex and controversial topics in the field. We are excited to be welcoming distinguished scholars from other law schools, as well as leaders…
Find out more »Master of Legal Studies Information Session Webinar
A Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program offers a cutting-edge curriculum that immerses students in the law and the intricacies of the U.S. legal system without investing three years to earn a J.D. If you find yourself needing a stronger foundation for working with and understanding law and regulation, this degree may be the right fit for you! Bolster your legal acumen and advance in your current role or expand your employment prospects in a wide range of professions.…
Find out more »Utah’s Rights to Colorado River Water and the Lake Powell Pipeline
A Wallace Stegner Center Green Bag 12:00-1:00 p.m., Zoom link - Register here » All Colorado River basin states have appropriated water rights that are protected by law for use and development. Utah is using approximately half of its legal allocation today. After considering use, reliable supply and climate change impacts, the state is pursing the Lake Powell Pipeline to use an additional 5% of its water right to provide a needed water resource in Utah’s fastest-growing and driest region…
Find out more »Wallace Stegner Center 26th Annual Symposium – “The Plastics Paradox: Societal Boon or Environmental Bane?”
The Wallace Stegner Center’s 26th annual symposium on “The Plastics Paradox: Societal Boon or Environmental Bane?” to be held on Thursday to Friday, March 25-26, 2020, will be held virtually, bringing together speakers and attendees from across the country. The program will explore the role of plastics in the modern world; the environmental impacts of plastic production, use, and disposal; plastics and the law; human health and plastics; and the ongoing debate about the need, viability, and desirability of alternatives…
Find out more »Dean’s Book Review – Gender Discrimination in Utah
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Zoom link - Register here » A Conversation on the Barriers of Advancement and Retention of Women Lawyers and Insights into Gender Discrimination in Utah – a 2020 Study Please join Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner for her monthly dean’s book review. This month we will be discussing the findings of the survey, Barriers to Advancement: Findings from the 2020 Study of Gender & Racial Bias in Utah’s Legal Profession, along with insights into gender discrimination in…
Find out more »April 2021
Forum on Language and the Law 2021: Legal Interpretation
Please register for the 2021 Forum on Language and the Law. This forum is free but registration is encouraged. Forum Participants will receive 3.0 CLE credits. Register here » This year's forum highlights the use of corpus linguistic methods for determining original and ordinary meaning in statutes, contracts, trademark agreements, the Constitution, and other important documents. The speakers at the 2021 Forum include two linguists, a law professor, and a Utah Supreme Court Justice. The information and methods presented in…
Find out more »Dean’s Book Review April 2021
This event is in conjunction with the Alumni Association. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Zoom link - Register here (coming soon) » Please join Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner for her monthly dean’s book review. More details coming soon. 1-hour CLE credit (pending). Free and open to the public. If you have any questions please email, robbi.richter@law.utah.edu. SUBSCRIBE to the S.J. Quinney College of Law event lists to stay current on upcoming College of Law events. You may unsubscribe at…
Find out more »May 2021
Commencement – Class of 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our student’s learning experience. The class of 2021 has managed these many changes with perseverance and resilience. While we don’t yet know what the state of infections or vaccinations will be in May, we are committed to celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates. In light of the ongoing public health concerns, the University has asked that we plan a virtual graduation ceremony this Spring. ULaw is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Virtual…
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