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Lawyers: AI isn’t the problem but misuse is.
• Verify AI outputs with real sources
• Never enter client info into tools that train on prompts
• Bill honestly
• Firms need AI policies
• Learn and experiment
Responsible AI = more accessible legal services.
📽️Watch the video.
• Verify AI outputs with real sources
• Never enter client info into tools that train on prompts
• Bill honestly
• Firms need AI policies
• Learn and experiment
Responsible AI = more accessible legal services.
📽️Watch the video.
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lawyers: AI isn’t the problem but misuse is.
• Verify AI outputs with real sources
• Never enter client info into tools that train on prompts
• Bill honestly
• Firms need AI policies
• Learn and experiment
Responsible AI = more accessible legal services.
📽️Watch the video.
• Verify AI outputs with real sources
• Never enter client info into tools that train on prompts
• Bill honestly
• Firms need AI policies
• Learn and experiment
Responsible AI = more accessible legal services.
📽️Watch the video.
In 1940, 33 determined law students reached a milestone moment — admission to the Utah State Bar. Their achievement, highlighted in the Salt Lake Telegram, marked the beginning of careers dedicated to justice and public service.
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
In 1940, 33 determined law students reached a milestone moment — admission to the Utah State Bar. Their achievement, highlighted in the Salt Lake Telegram, marked the beginning of careers dedicated to justice and public service.
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
We stand with the judiciary's statement that “Threats of violence against judges or court personnel are unacceptable, dangerous, and may violate state or federal law.”
READ ENTIRE STATEMENT: tinyurl.com/2s3exndc
READ ENTIRE STATEMENT: tinyurl.com/2s3exndc
November 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We stand with the judiciary's statement that “Threats of violence against judges or court personnel are unacceptable, dangerous, and may violate state or federal law.”
READ ENTIRE STATEMENT: tinyurl.com/2s3exndc
READ ENTIRE STATEMENT: tinyurl.com/2s3exndc
A huge thank-you to our incredible sponsors for making this year’s Fall Forum possible! Your generous support helps us bring this event to life and create meaningful connections for our legal community. We couldn’t do it without you!
November 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A huge thank-you to our incredible sponsors for making this year’s Fall Forum possible! Your generous support helps us bring this event to life and create meaningful connections for our legal community. We couldn’t do it without you!
✨ What an incredible Fall Forum! ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for two days of learning, connection & collaboration. Colleagues came together to meet, network, exchange ideas, and spark new opportunities that will carry us forward long after the forum ends. 🍂🤝utahbar.org
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November 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
✨ What an incredible Fall Forum! ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for two days of learning, connection & collaboration. Colleagues came together to meet, network, exchange ideas, and spark new opportunities that will carry us forward long after the forum ends. 🍂🤝utahbar.org
#UtahStateBar
#UtahStateBar
Special thanks to Utah lawyer legislators who participated in the Bar's Fall Forum today. We appreciate your updates on potential legislation and answers to questions posed by several legal professionals.
- Sen. Weiler & Sen. Brammer; Rep. Pitcher, Rep. Loubet & Rep. Abbott
- Sen. Weiler & Sen. Brammer; Rep. Pitcher, Rep. Loubet & Rep. Abbott
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Special thanks to Utah lawyer legislators who participated in the Bar's Fall Forum today. We appreciate your updates on potential legislation and answers to questions posed by several legal professionals.
- Sen. Weiler & Sen. Brammer; Rep. Pitcher, Rep. Loubet & Rep. Abbott
- Sen. Weiler & Sen. Brammer; Rep. Pitcher, Rep. Loubet & Rep. Abbott
Day 2 of Fall Forum is underway! We are looking forward to CLEs, awards, and informative breakout sessions on professionalism, civility, well-being, and strengthening relationships. Litigation Section Trial Academy is in the house, too! utahbar.org/fallforum
#Lawyering #FallForum #LegalProfession
#Lawyering #FallForum #LegalProfession
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Day 2 of Fall Forum is underway! We are looking forward to CLEs, awards, and informative breakout sessions on professionalism, civility, well-being, and strengthening relationships. Litigation Section Trial Academy is in the house, too! utahbar.org/fallforum
#Lawyering #FallForum #LegalProfession
#Lawyering #FallForum #LegalProfession
Day 1 of the 2025 Fall Forum is in the books! What a kickoff to this year’s theme: Optimizing our Practice and Strengthening our Relationships.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and community. See you tomorrow for Day 2! 👋
🍁www.utahbar.org/fallforum
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and community. See you tomorrow for Day 2! 👋
🍁www.utahbar.org/fallforum
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Day 1 of the 2025 Fall Forum is in the books! What a kickoff to this year’s theme: Optimizing our Practice and Strengthening our Relationships.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and community. See you tomorrow for Day 2! 👋
🍁www.utahbar.org/fallforum
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, connection, and community. See you tomorrow for Day 2! 👋
🍁www.utahbar.org/fallforum
ABA President Michelle Behnke visited Utah this week! 🎉 She graciously accepted BYU's invitation to speak with law students, toured Provo, and spent time connecting with our incredible Utah legal community.
#law #ruleoflaw #accesstojustice #probono
#law #ruleoflaw #accesstojustice #probono
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
ABA President Michelle Behnke visited Utah this week! 🎉 She graciously accepted BYU's invitation to speak with law students, toured Provo, and spent time connecting with our incredible Utah legal community.
#law #ruleoflaw #accesstojustice #probono
#law #ruleoflaw #accesstojustice #probono
Welcome, Utah lawyers, to the Fall Forum! ⚖️ The energy is already high as colleagues connect over a lively lunch with great conversations, new connections, and plenty of shared insights.
Materials & agenda: utahbar.org/fallforum
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Materials & agenda: utahbar.org/fallforum
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November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Welcome, Utah lawyers, to the Fall Forum! ⚖️ The energy is already high as colleagues connect over a lively lunch with great conversations, new connections, and plenty of shared insights.
Materials & agenda: utahbar.org/fallforum
#UtahStateBar95
Materials & agenda: utahbar.org/fallforum
#UtahStateBar95
Qualified applicants are sought to fill a Justice Court Judge position following the retirement of Judge John M. Dow in January.
🔹 Deadline: Dec. 12, 2025
📝 Apply: justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov
📩 Contact Matthew Flygare at matthew.flygare@tooeleco.gov or 435-843-3157.
Info: tinyurl.com/3zae6ryc
🔹 Deadline: Dec. 12, 2025
📝 Apply: justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov
📩 Contact Matthew Flygare at matthew.flygare@tooeleco.gov or 435-843-3157.
Info: tinyurl.com/3zae6ryc
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Qualified applicants are sought to fill a Justice Court Judge position following the retirement of Judge John M. Dow in January.
🔹 Deadline: Dec. 12, 2025
📝 Apply: justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov
📩 Contact Matthew Flygare at matthew.flygare@tooeleco.gov or 435-843-3157.
Info: tinyurl.com/3zae6ryc
🔹 Deadline: Dec. 12, 2025
📝 Apply: justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov
📩 Contact Matthew Flygare at matthew.flygare@tooeleco.gov or 435-843-3157.
Info: tinyurl.com/3zae6ryc
Applications are now open for the position of District Court Judge of the Third District Court. This vacancy is due to the upcoming retirement of Judge Barry G. Lawrence on May 16, 2026.
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Submit your application through the official online system.
judicialvacancy.utah.gov
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Submit your application through the official online system.
judicialvacancy.utah.gov
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Applications are now open for the position of District Court Judge of the Third District Court. This vacancy is due to the upcoming retirement of Judge Barry G. Lawrence on May 16, 2026.
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Submit your application through the official online system.
judicialvacancy.utah.gov
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Submit your application through the official online system.
judicialvacancy.utah.gov
Following Judge Mark Kouris’s upcoming retirement (Feb. 1, 2026), 5 nominees have been selected:
S. Grace Acosta, Joel Ferre, Patricia Kuendig, Todd Olsen, and Lance Talakai.
Public comments accepted until noon, Nov. 22nd at judicialvacancies@utah.gov
MORE INFO: tinyurl.com/42mcv6vv
S. Grace Acosta, Joel Ferre, Patricia Kuendig, Todd Olsen, and Lance Talakai.
Public comments accepted until noon, Nov. 22nd at judicialvacancies@utah.gov
MORE INFO: tinyurl.com/42mcv6vv
November 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Following Judge Mark Kouris’s upcoming retirement (Feb. 1, 2026), 5 nominees have been selected:
S. Grace Acosta, Joel Ferre, Patricia Kuendig, Todd Olsen, and Lance Talakai.
Public comments accepted until noon, Nov. 22nd at judicialvacancies@utah.gov
MORE INFO: tinyurl.com/42mcv6vv
S. Grace Acosta, Joel Ferre, Patricia Kuendig, Todd Olsen, and Lance Talakai.
Public comments accepted until noon, Nov. 22nd at judicialvacancies@utah.gov
MORE INFO: tinyurl.com/42mcv6vv
We strongly condemn efforts to impeach Judge Dianna Gibson for her recent ruling. Using impeachment as retaliation undermines the rule of law and the independence of our courts.
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tinyurl.com/bdhs8x9y
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We strongly condemn efforts to impeach Judge Dianna Gibson for her recent ruling. Using impeachment as retaliation undermines the rule of law and the independence of our courts.
tinyurl.com/bdhs8x9y
tinyurl.com/bdhs8x9y
The Nov/Dec issue of the Utah Bar Journal is here! From legal insights to practice updates and community highlights, this edition is packed with valuable content for Utah’s legal community.
Read it today ➡️ tinyurl.com/mtp4p4r8
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Read it today ➡️ tinyurl.com/mtp4p4r8
#UtahStateBar95 #UtahBarJournal #LegalCommunity #ProfessionalGrowth
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Nov/Dec issue of the Utah Bar Journal is here! From legal insights to practice updates and community highlights, this edition is packed with valuable content for Utah’s legal community.
Read it today ➡️ tinyurl.com/mtp4p4r8
#UtahStateBar95 #UtahBarJournal #LegalCommunity #ProfessionalGrowth
Read it today ➡️ tinyurl.com/mtp4p4r8
#UtahStateBar95 #UtahBarJournal #LegalCommunity #ProfessionalGrowth
The Bar Commissioners is accepting nominations for three prestigious awards to be presented at the 2026 Spring Convention.
🏆 Dorathy Merrill Brothers Award
🏆 Raymond S. Uno Award
🏆 Utah Legal Well-Being Impact Award
📅 Nomination Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026
🔗 www.utahbar.org/awards/#Nomi...
🏆 Dorathy Merrill Brothers Award
🏆 Raymond S. Uno Award
🏆 Utah Legal Well-Being Impact Award
📅 Nomination Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026
🔗 www.utahbar.org/awards/#Nomi...
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Bar Commissioners is accepting nominations for three prestigious awards to be presented at the 2026 Spring Convention.
🏆 Dorathy Merrill Brothers Award
🏆 Raymond S. Uno Award
🏆 Utah Legal Well-Being Impact Award
📅 Nomination Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026
🔗 www.utahbar.org/awards/#Nomi...
🏆 Dorathy Merrill Brothers Award
🏆 Raymond S. Uno Award
🏆 Utah Legal Well-Being Impact Award
📅 Nomination Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026
🔗 www.utahbar.org/awards/#Nomi...
This 1976 clipping from The Times–Independent highlights a gathering of attorneys in Moab for business, collaboration, and community — a tradition of service and connection that continues today.
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
#UtahStateBar95 #LegalHistory #MoabMemories
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
#UtahStateBar95 #LegalHistory #MoabMemories
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This 1976 clipping from The Times–Independent highlights a gathering of attorneys in Moab for business, collaboration, and community — a tradition of service and connection that continues today.
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
#UtahStateBar95 #LegalHistory #MoabMemories
Submit your memories: tinyurl.com/5f8jspfk
#UtahStateBar95 #LegalHistory #MoabMemories
Did you know that expungement of juvenile records is not automatic once an individual turns 18? Watch this video with Bar President Kim Cordova, who is joined by Pamela Vickrey, Executive Director of the Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys.
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More information can be found at ujdrc.org
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More information can be found at ujdrc.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did you know that expungement of juvenile records is not automatic once an individual turns 18? Watch this video with Bar President Kim Cordova, who is joined by Pamela Vickrey, Executive Director of the Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys.
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More information can be found at ujdrc.org
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More information can be found at ujdrc.org
Attention Lawyers! Don’t miss a new blog: “How to Minimize the Risk of Becoming a Victim of Wire Fraud” from the Bar's partner, ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance & Law Firm Insurance.
👉 Read it here: utahbar.org/how-to-minim...
#LawPractice #WireFraudPrevention #StaySecure
👉 Read it here: utahbar.org/how-to-minim...
#LawPractice #WireFraudPrevention #StaySecure
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Attention Lawyers! Don’t miss a new blog: “How to Minimize the Risk of Becoming a Victim of Wire Fraud” from the Bar's partner, ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance & Law Firm Insurance.
👉 Read it here: utahbar.org/how-to-minim...
#LawPractice #WireFraudPrevention #StaySecure
👉 Read it here: utahbar.org/how-to-minim...
#LawPractice #WireFraudPrevention #StaySecure
We’re honored to celebrate our Executive Director, Elizabeth Wright, whom the Women Lawyers of Utah recognized as their Mentor of the Year! 🌟
#UtahStateBar95 #WomenLawyersOfUtah #MentorOfTheYear #Leadership #Mentorship
#UtahStateBar95 #WomenLawyersOfUtah #MentorOfTheYear #Leadership #Mentorship
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
We’re honored to celebrate our Executive Director, Elizabeth Wright, whom the Women Lawyers of Utah recognized as their Mentor of the Year! 🌟
#UtahStateBar95 #WomenLawyersOfUtah #MentorOfTheYear #Leadership #Mentorship
#UtahStateBar95 #WomenLawyersOfUtah #MentorOfTheYear #Leadership #Mentorship
Now Hiring: Full-Time Paralegal (Utah State Bar – Office of Professional Conduct). Help investigate & prosecute attorney ethics cases in Utah.
• Excellent benefits
• Potential hybrid schedule
📩 Send your résumé + salary requirements to cgreenwood@opcutah.org & mbarton@opcutah.org by Dec. 1, 2025.
• Excellent benefits
• Potential hybrid schedule
📩 Send your résumé + salary requirements to cgreenwood@opcutah.org & mbarton@opcutah.org by Dec. 1, 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Now Hiring: Full-Time Paralegal (Utah State Bar – Office of Professional Conduct). Help investigate & prosecute attorney ethics cases in Utah.
• Excellent benefits
• Potential hybrid schedule
📩 Send your résumé + salary requirements to cgreenwood@opcutah.org & mbarton@opcutah.org by Dec. 1, 2025.
• Excellent benefits
• Potential hybrid schedule
📩 Send your résumé + salary requirements to cgreenwood@opcutah.org & mbarton@opcutah.org by Dec. 1, 2025.
A juvenile record doesn't just "disappear" when you turn 18. Seriously, it can pop up on background checks for a new job or school, holding you back. Join the VIRTUAL Juvenile Record Expungement Clinic!
When: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Go to www.ujdrc.org for more info and to register!
When: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Go to www.ujdrc.org for more info and to register!
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A juvenile record doesn't just "disappear" when you turn 18. Seriously, it can pop up on background checks for a new job or school, holding you back. Join the VIRTUAL Juvenile Record Expungement Clinic!
When: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Go to www.ujdrc.org for more info and to register!
When: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Go to www.ujdrc.org for more info and to register!
Only 2 days left to register! Earn up to 9 MCLE credit hours (pending approval) at this year's event that features panels, breakout sessions & a couple of surprises!
Enjoy the camaraderie and the service offerings from more than 20 exhibitors!
Go to www.utahbar.org/fallforum/
Enjoy the camaraderie and the service offerings from more than 20 exhibitors!
Go to www.utahbar.org/fallforum/
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Only 2 days left to register! Earn up to 9 MCLE credit hours (pending approval) at this year's event that features panels, breakout sessions & a couple of surprises!
Enjoy the camaraderie and the service offerings from more than 20 exhibitors!
Go to www.utahbar.org/fallforum/
Enjoy the camaraderie and the service offerings from more than 20 exhibitors!
Go to www.utahbar.org/fallforum/
Friendly reminder for Utah lawyers: Join us to welcome Michelle A. Behnke, President of the American Bar Association (2025–2026), at a reception in her honor.
- Nov. 12, 5 p.m.
- 201 S. Main, SLC
RSVP: Christy – cabad@utahbar.org
- Nov. 12, 5 p.m.
- 201 S. Main, SLC
RSVP: Christy – cabad@utahbar.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Friendly reminder for Utah lawyers: Join us to welcome Michelle A. Behnke, President of the American Bar Association (2025–2026), at a reception in her honor.
- Nov. 12, 5 p.m.
- 201 S. Main, SLC
RSVP: Christy – cabad@utahbar.org
- Nov. 12, 5 p.m.
- 201 S. Main, SLC
RSVP: Christy – cabad@utahbar.org
The Bar is proud to recognize Nick Hafen, vice chair of the Utah Supreme Court’s Legal Services Innovation Committee (LSI), for his outstanding service and leadership. Thank you, Nick, for advancing innovation, mentorship & the future of legal practice in Utah! ⚖️
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#UtahStateBar
November 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Bar is proud to recognize Nick Hafen, vice chair of the Utah Supreme Court’s Legal Services Innovation Committee (LSI), for his outstanding service and leadership. Thank you, Nick, for advancing innovation, mentorship & the future of legal practice in Utah! ⚖️
#UtahStateBar
#UtahStateBar