Utah State Bar News & Announcements

Salt Lake City, UT—The Third District Court has scheduled Divorce Education for Children Classes on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday, May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Divorce Education for Children class is available for children 9 to 12 years old whose parents have filed for divorce. The class is presented twice each month—one Monday evening and one Saturday—at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse at 450 South State Street. To register for the class, parents should call Alyssa White at (801) 578-3897 or e-mail alyssaw@email.utcourts.gov. There is no charge to attend the classes.

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT V. LOWRY SNOW
Summer Convention - July 16-19, 2008 - Sun Valley, Idaho

Co-chairs, Victoria Kidman and Mark Baer, along with their committee have put together a Summer Convention program that promises enlightening CLE and entertaining family events. Our presenters are a diverse group of well-qualified individuals from our own Bar and around the country. Our Thursday keynote speaker is Monroe Freeman who was the recipient of the American Bar Association's highest award for professionalism and is recognized as "one of the most highly regarded constitutional lawyers." Also addressing us will be Steve Wozniak, Apple Computers Inc. co-founder who started a computer revolution that has yet to slow down. On a personal note, I always look forward to the Family Carnival - an opportunity to "kick back" with my colleagues and enjoy a good barbeque. This year, we will also take in a movie in the "Opera House" as a finale to our evening. Please make your plans now to join us in July for what will surely be a memorable time. View the program and accommodation arrangements at http://www.utahbar.org/cle/annualconvention/brochure.pdf

Salt Lake City, UT—Mary Aguirre-Shahin, Esq., has been appointed as the new director of the Utah Judicial Institute, which is the education arm of the Utah State Courts. Shahin replaces Diane Cowdrey who accepted a position with the Administrative Office of the Courts in California. In her position with the Utah State Courts, Shahin will oversee the development of judicial education programs for judges and court staff throughout the state.