Election Results and Online Licensing
The Utah State Bar 2010 elections are now complete. Rodney G. Snow has been elected as our new President-elect. He will follow Rob Jeffs, who will take over as Bar president in July. Elected in the Third Division are Su Chon and John R. Lund. Felshaw King will continue to represent lawyers in the Second Division. We want to thank the fine lawyers who were willing to campaign and serve. We also want to thank all who voted and participated in the process
The Utah Supreme Court has approved the Bar's petition to increase licensing fees for the first time in 20 years. The annual Bar licensing renewal process will begin in June and will be done now only on-line. Sealed cards will be mailed the first week of June and will include a login and password to access the renewal form and the steps to re-license. No separate form will be sent in the mail. Licensing forms and fees are due July 1st and will be late August 1st. We are increasing the use of technology to improve communications and save time and resources. Utah Supreme Court Rule 14-507 now requires lawyers to provide their current e-mail address to the Bar. If you need to update your email address of record, please contact onlineservices@utahbar.org. If you do not have an e-mail address or do not use e-mail, you may receive a printed licensing form by contacting licensing@utahbar.org.
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May 2010 E-News
Speed Networking Event for Young Lawyers
Invitation to the Justice Rising Breakfast
MCLE Cycle Change
Summer Convention in Sun Valley
Summer Convention Awards
Paralegal Day Luncheon
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1. In an effort to assist young lawyers in the current economic climate, the Young Lawyers Division of the Utah State Bar and the Utah Minority Bar Association are collaborating on the second annual Speed Networking Event, where young lawyers can connect with experienced attorneys to discuss the legal profession and seek advice in advancing their careers. We will be at the Alta Club (100 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City) on Thursday, May 13th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for socializing, drinks, and hors d'oveuvres. There is no cost for this event but space is limited, so please RSVP to Jim Bergstedt at jcb@princeyeates.com no later than Monday, May 10, 2010, if you are interested in participating as a senior or young lawyer.
2. Join us at the "…and Justice for all" Justice Rising Breakfast. This free breakfast will highlight “and Justice for all's” efforts to increase access to justice for low-income individuals and people with disabilities in Utah and how you can help. Thursday, June 3rd, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Sheraton Hotel Salt Lake Ballroom (150 West 500 South). Please RSVP to Kai at 801-578-1204. Free parking available to the north and east of hotel.
3. MCLE Cycle Change - Recent Supreme Court rule revisions conform MCLE and the Bar's licensing periods to run concurrently. Odd year compliance attorneys will have a compliance cycle that will run January 1, 2010 and will end June 30, 2011. Even year compliance attorneys' cycle began January 1, 2009 and will end June 30, 2010. Active Status Lawyers complying 2010 and 2011 are required to complete a minimum of 18 hours of accredited CLE, including a minimum of 2 hours of accredited ethics or professional responsibility. One of the two hours of ethics or professional responsibility must be in the area of professionalism and civility. Please visit www.utahmcle.org for a complete explanation of the rule change and a breakdown of the requirements.
4. Summer Convention in Sun Valley - Please make your plans now to join for what is sure to be a memorable time at our Summer Convention, July 14th - 17th. Justice Clarence Thomas will be a keynote speaker. If you have never come to Sun Valley before, come see why it remains so popular among our Bar. View the program and accommodation arrangements at http://www.utahbar.org/cle/annualconvention/schedule.html.
5. Summer Convention Awards - The Board of Bar Commissioners is seeking nominations for the 2010 Summer Convention Awards. Nominations for Judge of the Year, Distinguished Lawyer of the Year, and Distinguished Section/Committee of the Year must be submitted in writing to Christy Abad, Executive Secretary, 645 South 200 East, Suite 310, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 or adminasst@utahbar.org, no later than Friday, May 21, 2010.
6. Paralegal Day Luncheon – On Thursday, May 20th, supervising attorneys and their paralegals will celebrate Paralegal Day at a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Mayor Ralph Becker. The luncheon will be held at the beautifully remodeled Sheraton Hotel at 150 West 500 South in Salt Lake City. The cost is $30 per person. 1 hour CLE. Register by email at lorraine.wardle.LNFQ@statefarm.com or by phone at (801) 257-7220. Reservations and payments to be received no later than May 17, 2010.
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