Free CLE for Underemployed Lawyers
The Utah State Bar along and the Young Lawyers Division will co-sponsor a free workshop, “A New Lawyer ‘s Survival Guide” on Friday, April 9th for all unemployed and underemployed Utah lawyers. Given the current economic climate, the seminar will cover essential issues which will hopefully assist the unemployed lawyer to be more marketable. The seminar will focus on the art of networking, including a session planned to interact with volunteer practicing lawyers. This free CLE will also provide information on Utah job prospects, tips on opening your own practice, building a safety net in legal and practice management, and finding clients. Alternative practice areas such as contract work and limited representation will also be discussed. The workshop will be followed by “Lunch and Learn” brownbags, providing more details on the areas covered in the workshop. More information is available at http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/new_lawyer_survival_guide.html. Thanks to Past-president Nate Alder for taking the lead in these efforts!
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Februrary 2010 E-News
Utah Law Day at the Legislature
Spring Convention
Judicial Vacancy
J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Conference
Notice of Electronic Balloting
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Utah Law Day at the Legislature - The Utah State Bar will be sponsoring a 3-hour CLE at the Utah Capitol Building on Thursday, February 18, 2010 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at Noon. This is a great opportunity for Utah State Bar members to interact with legislators. We will be meeting in the Capitol Office Building Auditorium. More information is available at http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/day_at_legislature.html.
Spring Convention - Join us in the warm, inversion-free air on March 18 - 20. 2010 in St. George, Utah's favorite "get away" location. Spring Convention is our opportunity not only to take a winter break, but also to meet and informally speak with local and national experts in various legal fields, and acquire up to 9 CLE credit hours in the process. A detailed brochure and registration information are available online at https://utahbar.org/cle/springconvention/schedule.html. Discounted room blocks will be released within the next 7-10 days. Be sure to get your reservation in before every room is gone!
Judicial Vacancy - Applications are now being accepted for the position of district court judge in the Fourth Judicial District. (Counties include Wasatch, Juab, Millard, and Utah). Completed application forms must be received by the Administrative Office of the Courts no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 8th, 2010. Copies of the forms required in the application process and instructions are available at www.utcourts.gov/resources/forms..
Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Conference - On February 11-13, 2010, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society will host a conference for attorneys and law students from around the world to learn about current legal topics, network, and obtain CLE credits. For registration and more information, visit www.jrclsconference.com.
Notice of Electronic Balloting - Utah State Bar elections are moving from the traditional paper ballots to electronic balloting beginning this April with the 2010 – 11 elections. Online voting reduces the time and expense associated with printing, mailing, and tallying paper ballots and provides a simplified and secure election process. A link to the online election will be supplied in an email sent to your email address of record. Please check the Bar’s website at http://www.utahbar.org/forms/members_directory_search.html to see what email information you have on file. You may update your email address information by using your Utah State Bar login at http://www.myutahbar.org. (If you do not have your login information, please contact onlineservices@utahbar.org and our staff will respond to your request.) Online balloting will begin April 1 and conclude April 15, 2010. Upon request, the Bar will provide a traditional paper ballot by contacting Christy Abad at adminasst@utahbar.org.