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In service of equity and justice: Meet Arc Fellow Elena Rovira
Oct 21, 2026Elena Rovira intended to become a college professor, researching the law’s impact on marginalized individuals. She started this path by earning a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies and disability studies at the University of Utah.
Professor Matthew Tokson receives Faculty Research Excellence in Responsible AI Award
Oct 16, 2026Professor Matthew Tokson, a Fourth Amendment law expert, received the University of Utah’s 2026 Faculty Research Excellence in Responsible AI Award. Presented by the One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative, the award recognizes faculty and students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing responsible AI.
Advocating for a positive impact: Meet Arc Fellow Erick Sosa
Oct 14, 2026Erick Sosa’s passion for advocacy runs deep. He experienced firsthand how challenging it can be for families to navigate the legal system and face life-altering outcomes.
Research Professor John Ruple files amicus brief in Sixth Circuit case involving the Congressional Review Act
Oct 13, 2026Research Professor John Ruple, an environmental law expert, filed an amicus brief in Ohio Telecom Ass’n v. Federal Communications Commission, a case that involves the Congressional Review Act.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones named visiting fellow at Yale Law School’s Information Society Project
Oct 12, 2026Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, a First Amendment scholar, will spend the remainder of fall semester as a visiting fellow at Yale Law School’s Information Society Project.
Professor Teneille Brown elected to the American Law Institute
Oct 07, 2026Professor Teneille Brown, who directs Utah Law’s Center for Law and the Biomedical Sciences, has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI). Brown was one of 38 legal scholars and practitioners from across the United States who were chosen to join ALI in October.
Getting the most out of Utah Law: MLS alum Chelsea Duke manages Utah’s wildlife properties
Oct 07, 2026In the epic novel “Gone with the Wind,” Margaret Mitchell wrote, “Land is the only thing in the world that amounts to anything, for it’s the only thing in this world that lasts.” It’s a reminder to Chelsea Duke (MLS ’23) of how important her work in natural resources is.
The language of law and culture: Meet Arc Fellow Urah Goh
Oct 02, 2026As she reconnected with her native Korean language and culture, Urah Goh saw the parallels between language, law, and advocacy and realized she could fuse these passions together. Law school became the right path for her.
Utah Law faculty updates: September 2026
Oct 01, 2026Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones quoted in Associated Press about White House media ban
Sep 29, 2026Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, a First Amendment expert, is quoted in an Associated Press article about news organizations asking a court to block Trump from enforcing his White House media ban.
Taking care of business: Stanley Adams and Craig Scott share careers in private practice
Sep 28, 2026With a combined 100 years of legal experience, alumni Stanley Adams and Craig Scott look back at their work in private practice and experiences at Utah Law and discuss plans for the future.
Connecting to clients: 2L Taha Benabdallah commits to service-oriented legal practice
Sep 24, 2026Taha Benabdallah was raised in a multicultural household as a first-generation American in Salt Lake City. While growing up, he often assumed the roles as advocate and translator for his parents, who immigrated to the United States from Brazil and Tunisia.
Hearing the whole story: Students get practical experience through the Mental Health Legal Clinic
Sep 21, 2026Utah Law’s Mental Health Legal Clinic launched in spring 2026 at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Care Center in South Salt Lake. Three students who enrolled in the clinic last semester—Jacob Gutridge, Barbara Czaja, and Sam Lemons—share their experiences working with clients and Clinical Assistant Professor Sam Heppell, who leads the clinic.
Professor Teneille Brown quoted in Fox News about Charlie Kirk family’s wrongful death lawsuit
Sep 19, 2026Professor Teneille Brown, an evidence expert, was quoted in a Fox News article about Charlie Kirk’s family’s wrongful death lawsuit against Utah Valley University over alleged security failures surrounding Kirk’s assassination.
From litigation to sports law: 2L Sven Karabegovic shares his many interests within law
Sep 16, 20262L Sven Karabegovic says his decision to attend law school came together “piecemeal.” He grew up in Salt Lake City as a first generation Bosnian American—the only member in his family to be born in the United States.
Where mental health and law connect: Meet MLS alum Barbara Ramos-Cryer
Sep 14, 2026Though she has built a career in social work, law has long been an interest for Barbara Ramos-Cryer (MLS ’25). After earning a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Utah, she considered pursuing a dual JD/MSW degree, but timing and circumstances didn’t align.
Professor Teneille Brown quoted in The New York Times about partisan balance on Utah commission that nominates judges
Sep 13, 2026Professor Teneille Brown, who volunteers in an individual capacity for the board of Co-Equal Utah, was quoted in The New York Times about Utah Gov. Spencer Cox removing a requirement for partisan balance on the commission that nominates judges and giving himself sole power to appoint its members.
Professor Matthew Tokson quoted in Bloomberg Law about new Supreme Court geofence ruling
Sep 10, 2026Professor Matthew Tokson, a Fourth Amendment expert, was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article about a recent Supreme Court ruling requiring the government to get a warrant to obtain cell-phone users’ location data.
Associate Professor Jamie Pleune to present in critical minerals permitting reform webinar
Sep 09, 2026Associate Research Professor Jamie Pleune will speak about mineral permitting reform in a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
Finding friendship within criminal law: Meet 3L Matt Cooper
Sep 08, 2026Now kicking off his final year of law school, Matt Cooper is proud to say that his greatest achievement thus far has been cultivating so many friendships among his fellow classmates.
Associate Professor Daniel Aaron quoted in The Guardian about new HHS gender ideology report
Sep 07, 2026Associate Professor Daniel Aaron, a health law expert, was quoted in a Guardian article about a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report that links support for “gender ideology” to left-wing authoritarianism.