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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.
Professor Jorge Contreras featured in The New York Times about a North Dakota court barring Greenpeace from making claims in a Dutch court
May 28, 2026Professor Jorge Contreras, an IP law expert, was quoted in The New York Times about a U.S. state court in North Dakota that issued an anti-suit injunction against Greenpeace’s prosecution of a Dutch freedom of expression action in a tort case involving protests over a pipeline.
Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora quoted in The Guardian about Epstein assistant Lesley Groff
May 28, 2026Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora, an expert in complicity who leads Utah Law’s Bystander Initiative, is quoted in a Guardian article about Lesley Groff, longtime executive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein.
Leading Women Lawyers of Utah: Get to know Holly Nelson and Ashley Gregson
May 27, 2026Since 1981, Women Lawyers of Utah (WLU) has provided opportunities for women lawyers to develop and advance their careers. We’re highlighting past WLU president Holly Nelson (JD ’09) and WLU president-elect Ashley Gregson (JD ’11).
Dean’s Debate Series fosters civil communications
May 22, 2026The S.J. Quinney College of Law recently kicked off the Dean’s Debate Series, which gathers prominent guests, such as legislators and legal scholars, to debate topics that have an impact on Utah communities.
Utah Law ranks no. 8 among public law schools on ABA’s Ultimate Bar Passage report
May 20, 2026Utah Law ranked no. 17 (no. 8 among public law schools) on the 2026 American Bar Association’s Ultimate Bar Passage report, up 17 places from the no. 34 ranking in the 2025 report.
A capital idea: Rising 3L Jeff Moore spends a semester working in Washington, D.C.
May 18, 2026Rising 3L Jeff Moore, who spent more than 15 years working in risk assurance before beginning law school, wanted to explore new opportunities in both immigration and international law. He found what he was looking for in Washington, D.C., where he spent the spring 2026 semester.
Change in environment: Susan Taylor Hansen returns to Utah following 30-year legal career on East Coast
May 15, 2026Susan Taylor Hansen (JD ’76) was always hanging around her father’s law practice as a teen and wanted to go to law school as well—despite having met only one female lawyer ever.
Associate Professor Jamie Pleune co-leads multi-national workshop in Albania on mining policy
May 12, 2026Associate Research Professor Jamie Pleune traveled to Tirana, Albania, in April as part of a team from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program that facilitated a multi-lateral workshop and legal consultation on mining policies and responsible mining.
MLS student Jason Jarvie looks forward to new career in law
May 11, 2026Since 2003, Jason Jarvie has spent his career in law enforcement, working in a variety of roles but always enjoying the training and leadership aspects of the job. Currently, he works for the University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety.
Convocation 2026: Learn more about our JD and MLS students
May 08, 2026Congratulations to the S.J. Quinney College of Law class of 2026, who graduated Friday, May 8, at Kingsbury Hall. The class of 2026 includes 106 students earning a juris doctor (JD) and 27 students earning a master of legal studies (MLS) degree.
From debate to estates: Audrey Meyer opens new Pro Bono Initiative legal site
May 06, 2026Participating in high school debate team helped 3L Audrey Meyer realize she wanted to become a lawyer, especially as she continued to coach younger students while earning her bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy at the University of Utah.