Res Gestae – S.J. Quinney College of Law

Summer 2024 issue

Welcome to the newest issue of Res Gestae, Utah Law's alumni magazine!

In this issue, we sit down with Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner, who has led the law school since 2019 and was recently reappointed for another five years.

We also feature Larry EchoHawk, a 1973 Utah Law graduate who built his career as one of the first Native American lawyers and currently serves as Utah's special counsel on Native American affairs.

Finally, we spotlight Associate Dean Reyes Aguilar, who will retire at the beginning of September after 32 years in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Learn more about Emeritus Professor Bill Lockhart, who passed away at age 90 in April 2024, and remember to send your professional and personal accomplishments for Class Notes, which we publish in each winter issue.

The next five years: Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner reflects on time at Utah Law

As the first woman and first Native American to serve as dean (she is a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), Kronk Warner is aware of her role as trailblazer and the expectations that come with that, especially now that she has been reappointed for another five years.

The power to change: Larry EchoHawk shares memories of a life of service

Larry EchoHawk (’73) was finishing his degree at Brigham Young University while also completing his fourth year as a starting free safety on the football team, a role that had landed him a scholarship. He’d received a job offer and had not considered further education. Then his older brother, John, made a suggestion that changed EchoHawk’s life.

Admit one: Reyes Aguilar discusses his 32 years as associate dean of admissions

When 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.

From the Dean’s Desk: Summer 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Letters

I’m pleased to announce the summer 2024 issue of Res Gestae! Classes are back in session as of Aug. 19 at Utah Law, and we’re looking forward to a great semester.

Remembering Professor Emeritus Bill Lockhart

Aug 21, 2024

Letters

Professor Emeritus William (Bill) J. Lockhart, who taught at S.J. Quinney College of Law for nearly 50 years, passed away April 16, 2024, at age 90.

S.J. Quinney College of Law

Summer 2024 issue

The next five years: Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner reflects on time at Utah Law

The power to change: Larry EchoHawk shares memories of a life of service

Admit one: Reyes Aguilar discusses his 32 years as associate dean of admissions

LETTERS & CLASS NOTES

From the Dean’s Desk: Summer 2024

Remembering Professor Emeritus Bill Lockhart

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