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Associate Professor Beau Baumann joins Utah Law faculty
Jul 09, 2026After graduating from Cornell Law School, Associate Professor Beau Baumann began working as a clerk in a federal district court and then for the civil division of the Department of Justice. Eager to pursue a career as a legal scholar, Baumann earned a Ph.D. in law from Yale Law School.
Alum Stephen Dent appointed as new Utah Supreme Court justice
Jul 07, 2026As 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.
Associate Professor Daniel Aaron quoted in the Associated Press about a Utah AI prescription refill program
Jul 06, 2026Associate Professor Daniel Aaron, a health law expert, is quoted in the Associated Press about an AI chatbot that allows Utah residents to refill their prescriptions without a doctor.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in Associated Press about Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing
Jul 05, 2026Professor Paul Cassell, a criminal law expert, was quoted in the Associated Press about the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk in 2025.
Professor Tony Anghie awarded an honorary doctorate in law from European University Institute
Jul 02, 2026Professor Tony Anghie was awarded an honorary doctorate in law by the European University Institute in recognition of his outstanding contribution to international law.
Utah Law faculty updates: June 2026
Jul 01, 2026Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Professor Teneille Brown and Associate Professor Daniel Aaron receive grants for health research
Jun 30, 2026Professor Teneille Brown and Associate Professor Daniel Aaron recently received grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Arnold Ventures Fund to support their health research.
Professor Matthew Tokson quoted in The Guardian about smartphone location data warrants
Jun 29, 2026Professor Matthew Tokson, an information privacy expert, was quoted in The Guardian about a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that law enforcement’s smartphone location data warrants require privacy protections under the Fourth Amendment.
Outside my comfort zone: Andrea Oltra Alonso gains confidence through new challenges at Utah Law
Jun 25, 2026Andrea Oltra Alonso’s interest in law began in the eighth grade, when she participated in her middle school’s mock trial team. She immediately enjoyed analyzing case materials, formulating arguments, and working on a team coached by a practicing attorney.
Stegner Center partners with multinational universities to host Pan-Pacific Sustainability Scholars Workshop
Jun 23, 2026For the second year in a row, the Wallace Stegner Center has convened the annual Pan-Pacific Sustainability Scholars Workshop in partnership with the University of […]
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in Associated Press about possible prosecutor sanctions in Tyler Robinson court case
Jun 22, 2026Professor Paul Cassell, a criminal law expert, is quoted in The Associated Press about the judge in the Charlie Kirk killing case deciding whether to charge prosecutors for comments to media about a bullet fragment recovered from the body.
Utah Law hosts NALSAP Conference June 9-11
Jun 22, 2026Utah Law hosted the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP) Conference June 9-11 for its 10-year anniversary.
Doing good abroad: Victoria Violette shares her passion for human rights law
Jun 18, 2026Rising 2L Victoria Violette always had a strong desire to help others and initially planned on a career in the medical field. She completed a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, followed by a master’s in exercise physiology at Brigham Young University, then realized that the medical field wasn’t the right path for her after all.
Growing with Utah’s governors: Mike Mower reflects on 30-year political career
Jun 17, 2026In 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.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones quoted in New York Times about Kash Patel defamation suits
Jun 15, 2026Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, a First Amendment law expert, is quoted in the New York Times about FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuits against the press.
Drawn to community: Meet rising 3L Nick Mortenson
Jun 09, 2026Rising 3L Nick Mortenson had always planned on serving in the military after finishing high school, hoping to enroll in the U.S. Naval Academy and pursue a career as a Navy SEAL. Shortly after graduation, however, an unexpected health concern changed his trajectory.
‘The privilege of my lifetime’: Mary Ellen Sloan recalls restoring tribal rights during her long career in Indian law
Jun 08, 2026Stories 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.
Lucy Christensen and James Gee represent Utah at 2026 Model Constitutional Convention
Jun 04, 2026Lucy Christensen (MLS ’26) and rising 3L James Gee were selected to represent Utah at the Model Constitutional Convention hosted by the Washington University (WashU) School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21-24.
Leaning into family and special education law: Meet 3L Lex Magnusson
Jun 03, 2026While taking a law and courts class from Judge Rick Westmoreland during her first semester at Weber State University, rising 3L Lex Magnusson realized she was more interested in earning a law degree than pursuing a Ph. D in psychology like she’d originally planned.
Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora publishes op-ed in The Hill
Jun 02, 2026Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora, who leads Utah Law’s Bystander Initiative, has published an op-ed in The Hill about the crime of enabling.
Utah Law faculty updates: May 2026
Jun 01, 2026Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.