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Summer 2026 issue


Welcome to Res Gestae, Utah Law's alumni magazine!

In this issue, we feature David Schwendiman (JD '76), who reflects on his multi-layered career in the military, U.S. Attorney's Office, Department of Justice, and Department of State—including years prosecuting war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina and working for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR).

We also speak to Chelsea Duke (MLS '23) about her work at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and discuss how Utah Law helped her better understand natural resources law.

Finally, we highlight Stanley Adams (JD '72) and Craig Scott (JD '78), seasoned alumni with more than 100 years in combined legal experience, and hear about the lessons they've learned in private practice.

Learn more about Professor Chris Peterson (JD '01) and his position at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. You can also take our short survey and have a chance to win credit to our new alumni store!

NEWS IN BRIEF


Professor Chris Peterson to lead New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

Aug 25, 2026

Professor Chris Peterson was nominated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill to serve as the director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

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Take a short survey for a chance to win alumni store credit

Aug 25, 2026

Utah Law has a brand-new alumni store with high-end apparel and gear from brands like Helly Hansen, Nike, The North Face, Patagonia, and Yeti—and we want to reward three lucky winners with store credit!

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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT


Explore how to get involved and give back to the S.J. Quinney College of Law.

SUBMIT<br />CLASS NOTES
SUBMIT
CLASS NOTES
Share your personal and professional milestones with other alumni.
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GET INVOLVED<br />AS ALUMNI
GET INVOLVED
AS ALUMNI
Explore the many ways you can engage with the college and our students.
Get Started
CONNECT WITH<br />ALUMNI ON LINKEDIN
CONNECT WITH
ALUMNI ON LINKEDIN
Join our alumni LinkedIn group to network and share resources.
CONNECT
GIVE TO THE<br />COLLEGE
GIVE TO THE
COLLEGE
Support our students by contributing to the initiatives and programs you care about.
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ABOUT RES GESTAE


Res Gestae is the quarterly alumni magazine of the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law—a place to celebrate the alumni, students and faculty who define the Utah Law community. You can learn more about the magazine, see our list of contributors, and explore previous issues here.

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