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Utah Law establishes Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Chair in Negotiation
Sep 13, 2024Thanks to a $5 million gift from the I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Foundation, the S.J. Quinney College of Law is establishing the Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Chair in Negotiation, which will support recruitment and retention of tenured or tenure-track faculty in the field of negotiation.
Winning the legal lottery: 3L Nate Bramhall talks about his post-graduation job placement
Sep 12, 2024Though Nate Bramhall didn’t travel far to attend the University of Utah—he crossed the divide from Utah County to Salt Lake County—the proximity to home allowed him to continue performing in a few local indie rock bands. After earning his bachelor’s degree in English and environmental and sustainability studies, Bramhall found himself exploring other states.
Research Professor John Ruple discusses CEQ appointment and Law and Policy program
Sep 11, 2024Research Professor John Ruple, who also serves as director of the Wallace Stegner Center’s Law and Policy (LPP) program, recently returned from a two-year appointment as senior counsel in the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). He will discuss his time on the CEQ at a Stegner Center Green Bag on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 12:15-1:30 p.m.
Part of Utah’s legal legacy: Meet Arc Fellow Valeria Jimenez
Sep 09, 2024A first-generation Latina law student and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Valeria Jimenez says her parents instilled in her the importance of education from a young age. That focus on learning inspired her to launch a scholarship program for first-generation students in her hometown of Heber City, Utah.
Utah Law ranks among top 10 public law schools in scholarly impact study
Sep 05, 2024The S.J. Quinney College of Law has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the 2024 Scholarly Impact of Law School Faculties study, placing #30 overall. This milestone also positions the College among the top 10 public law schools in the country, highlighting its influence in legal scholarship.
Utah faculty updates: August 2024
Sep 04, 2024Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Book panel: Professor Leslie Francis’ “States of Health”
Sep 03, 2024Professor Leslie Francis and a group of panelists will discuss her new book States of Health: The Ethics and Consequences of Policy Variation in a Federal System, written with Professor John Francis, on Sept. 27.
The problem with compromise
Sep 01, 2024In my classes and trainings, I often ask people what skills are necessary for effective conflict resolution. One of the most common responses I get is “compromise.” When people say this, I ask them a follow-up question: How does compromise make you feel? I encourage you to take a moment to sit with that question yourself.
Admit one: Reyes Aguilar discusses his 32 years as associate dean of admissions
Aug 29, 2024When Reyes Aguilar (’92), associate dean of admissions and financial aid, began classes at Utah Law in 1989, he had no idea he would build a career here, let alone in Utah. Originally from New Mexico, Aguilar planned to finish law school and return to his home state to work as an attorney. He committed two years to the law school—but then two years became four years. In July, Aguilar celebrated 32 years with Utah Law shortly after announcing his plans to retire.
Medical malpractice in the Mountain West: 3L Kiersten Vandervelde recalls her law school experience
Aug 28, 20243L Kiersten Vandervelde grew up in East Tennessee and became fascinated with the law after taking a business law class during her undergraduate studies. Her fate was sealed after speaking with a professor who had a JD degree, and she was thrilled to learn about the S.J. Quinney College of Law.
Alum Jeff Baldridge builds rewarding career as JAG in U.S. Air Force
Aug 27, 2024Before he finished his bachelor’s degree in history, Jeff Baldridge had a plan: His U.S. Army experience had led him to pursue a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and become a military chaplain. When he was deployed to Iraq with the Army from 2010-2011, however, he decided to change course.
Research Professor John Ruple featured in media about Utah lawsuit to take control of federal lands
Aug 26, 2024Research Professor John Ruple, an expert on public land and resource management and director of the Wallace Stegner Center’s Law and Policy program, is quoted in several media outlets about the lawsuit Utah has filed targeting unappropriated public land.
Celebrate Public Interest Law Week Aug. 26 – Sept. 3
Aug 21, 2024The Career Development Office (CDO) has partnered with the Public Interest Law Organization (PILO), Experiential Education, and the Pro Bono Initiative (PBI) to put together programs and events for Public Interest Law Week (Aug. 26 – Sept. 3), helping students get information, network, and pursue jobs. Find out what’s planned.
Student editors share behind-the-scenes action of the Utah Law Review
Aug 19, 2024The Utah Law Review board busied themselves this summer selecting the junior staff members for the upcoming academic year and diving straight into the editing process for their first issue, which will be published this fall. A student-run organization, the Utah Law Review publishes five issues each academic year on national and international legal topics.
Leveraging the environmental impact analysis to reduce ambiguity and delay in mine permitting
Aug 16, 2024The Law and Policy Program was honored to join one of the CLDP’s missions as a subject matter expert on strategies for aligning Fiji’s mineral laws and policies with their ambitious climate and environmental laws.
From mayoral candidate to SBA president: 3L Seth LaPray seeks to serve his community
Aug 15, 20243L Seth LaPray hails from the small southeast Texas town Vidor where, prior to law school, he decided to run for mayor. At the time, LaPray was teaching high school after receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas when he realized he wanted to do more for his community.
Extra dialogue required: Get to know EDR Director Danya Rumore
Aug 13, 2024Research Professor Danya Rumore has been on a mission to figure out how to help people work together since her days as an undergraduate.
U Law announces 2024 Order of the Coif inductees
Aug 09, 2024Congratulations to the 10 recent graduates from the class of 2024 who were inducted into the Order of the Coif national honor society, which recognizes law students who attained a high grade of scholarship.
3L Enrique Martinez embraces the learning experience law school provides
Aug 07, 2024Born and raised in Utah, rising 3L Enrique Martinez made the decision to apply to law school based on three reasons: 1) hearing about his mom’s work as a paralegal; 2) taking law-related classes as an undergraduate; and 3) working as a legal assistant.
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.
Utah Law faculty updates: July 2024
Aug 02, 2024Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.