MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT V. LOWRY SNOW
New Utah State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
I am very pleased to announce that beginning July 1, 2008, the Utah State Bar will create a new directory for lawyer referrals. Participation in the introductory "Find a Utah Lawyer Directory" is voluntary and free of charge. The directory will provide potential clients with an on-line listing of each lawyer's name, address, admission date, law school and telephone number within specific geographic areas and practice types as identified by the search criteria. It will include a lawyer's email address only if specifically authorized. Lawyers will be permitted to list up to 5 practice types. You may review the screen for the "Find a Utah Lawyer Directory" and sign up to participate at www.utahbar.org/LRS.
June 2008 E-News
* Ballots Mailed
* Summer Convention
* NEW Licensing Form Mailed
* Women Lawyers Conducting Survey
1. Ballots Mailed - Ballots have been mailed out to active Bar members. Once you receive your ballot, please look it over carefully. If you do not have all the candidates' statements or, if you do not receive a ballot, please contact adminasst@utahbar.org. Ballots must be received at the Utah State Bar's office by 5 p.m. on June 30, 2008 and will be counted on July 1, 2008. Running for President-elect are: Stephen W. Owens and Scott R. Sabey. The Utah State Bar recently sent out emails on behalf of the President-elect candidates but makes no endorsement. Seeking to represent those in the Third District are: Su Chon, Laurie Gilliland, James D. Gilson, Lori W. Nelson, Margaret Plane, Rodney G. Snow and Rusty Vetter. Read the candidates’ statements at www.utahbar.org/elections/Welcome.html.
2. Summer Convention - Don't forget to register for the Family Carnival scheduled for Thursday, July 17th from 6 - 8 p.m. followed by the movie in the Opera House. Cost for the Family Carnival is $20 for adults $10 for children ages 5 to 12 and includes a barbeque dinner. Please register for the Utah State Bar Summer Convention in Sun Valley at: https://utahbar.org/cle/annualconvention/registration.html.
3. NEW Licensing Form Mailed - Watch for your NEW licensing statements in the mail. The licensing form has changed significantly. Please read and complete the licensing form carefully and completely. The licensing statements are due back by June 30, 2008. Online licensing is also available at www.myutahbar.org using your Casemaker login information.
4. Women Lawyers Conducting Survey - Women Lawyers of Utah will circulate an anonymous survey this month to ALL Utah Bar admittees between 1985 and 2005 regarding their work life and career choices. The survey will serve to evaluate issues related to the retention and advancement of women in Utah law firms in conjunction with WLU’s “Initiative on the Advancement and Retention of Women”. This survey is part of a larger initiative to study retention and advancement. Your complete and honest response is crucial to the validity of the survey. Please look for mailings and e-mail on this survey later this month.
"I have a question or comment for the Bar President" - President@utahbar.org