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Utah Law recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 08, 2021 | DiversityIndigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Indigenous/Native American/American Indian/Native Alaskan peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Honoring this holiday […]
Utah Law honors National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Oct 05, 2021 | DiversityIn honor of National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, the S.J. Quinney College of Law asked members of the SJQ community to share their thoughts and experiences. […]
Professor Leslie Francis receives service award at Utah judicial conference
Oct 04, 2021 | FacultyProfessor Leslie Francis recently received a Service to the Courts Award at the Utah Annual Judicial Conference. She was recognized for her service representing people […]
Professor Jorge Contreras forthcoming book featured by The New York Times
Sep 22, 2021 | FacultyUniversity of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Jorge Contreras‘ forthcoming book, The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns […]
Law student Andres Cervantes draws inspiration from hardworking family members
Sep 22, 2021 | StudentFirst-year law student Andres Cervantes considers his Hispanic heritage an important part of his identity. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and moved to the […]
Professor Paul Cassell takes fight on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein victims to U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 17, 2021 | Criminal Law ProgramToday College of Law Professor Paul Cassell filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to review whether Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault victims can challenge […]
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law DEI Update
Aug 31, 2021 | AlumniDear SJQ Community: One of our top goals is to create an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) community at the S.J. Quinney College of […]
Meet new members of the S.J. Quinney College of Law Board of Trustees
Aug 25, 2021 | AlumniThe University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law had some changes recently. We say farewell and thank you to retiring board members and give […]
Ep # 8 Paul Cassell
Aug 25, 2021 | PodcastProfessor Paul Cassell: We’ve seen a reduction in proactive policing by law enforcement. And that’s had a, I think, a predictable consequence: homicide and […]
Hallie Jay Pope joins S.J. Quinney to develop the Creative Advocacy Lab; Innovation for Justice partners with David Eccles School of Business.
Aug 24, 2021 | FacultyAugust 23, 2021 – The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law is excited to welcome Hallie Jay Pope as a visiting associate professor. […]
Law student Madalin Rooker fights for gender equity at summer job
Aug 10, 2021 | StudentAs a student athlete during her early undergraduate years, Madalin Rooker was introduced to Title IX and the role it plays in making college and […]
Law students aid Professor Contreras in updating important property law resource
Aug 05, 2021 | FacultyThe Utah Real Property Law treatise is an important resource for property law in Utah. With property lawyers across the state relying on this treatise, […]
Alumnus Jeffrey Tachiki finds fulfillment with trust and estate planning
Jul 29, 2021 | AlumniCynicism sent Jeffrey Tachiki to law school. He was in an undergraduate class, analyzing a criminal case for an honors seminar on the trial rights […]
Law student Alyssa Florack researches important environmental issues at summer internship
Jul 25, 2021 | StudentAlyssa Florack always knew she wanted to pursue environmental public interest work and litigation, making her right at home in the top 10 environmental law […]
Rising 3L Hanna Larsen promotes environmental conservation at summer position
Jul 19, 2021 | StudentWith a strong commitment to advocating for the environment, Hanna Larsen is right at home at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. The nationally-ranked, top […]
Rising 2L Jacob Bandas focuses on natural resource issues with Dewsnup Fellowship
Jul 19, 2021 | StudentEven before coming to law school at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, Jacob Bandas knew he wanted to work on government natural resource issues. […]
Rising 3L Kari James carves pathways for future tribal justices
Jul 19, 2021 | StudentWith a strong desire to fight for justice and improve life in Indian Country, Kari James chose to attend the S.J. Quinney College of Law […]
Ep #7 Teneille Brown
Jul 14, 2021 | PodcastTeneille Brown: We’re so motivated to diagnose people’s character as either good or bad, that if we can’t hear about the way they’ve acted in […]
Rising 3L Dy Thurgood spends summer advocating for disability rights
Jul 13, 2021 | StudentBefore attending law school at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, Dy Thurgood’s career and education focused on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. […]
More than $40k in 40 Days: Alumna Kate Conyers celebrates 40th birthday by giving back
Jul 01, 2021 | AlumniWhile a party and some cake are a good way to celebrate most birthdays, Kate Conyers wanted to do something extra special for her milestone […]
Rising 2L Amanda Gray gains valuable experience at outdoor recreation company
Jul 01, 2021 | StudentBefore starting law school at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, Amanda Gray had a job she enjoyed at Vista Outdoor Inc. So, when the […]
Contreras testifies in Senate subcommittee hearing on protecting patent quality
Jul 01, 2021 | FacultyUniversity of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Jorge Contreras testified before the Senate subcommittee about Protecting Real Innovations by Improving Patent Quality. Click […]
George elected to serve on the American Law Institute
Jul 01, 2021 | Erika GeorgeUniversity of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Erika George was elected as a new member of the American Law Institute. The Institute’s mission […]
Ep #6 RonNell Andersen Jones
Jun 23, 2021 | PodcastProfessor RonNell Andersen Jones: Depictions of the role that the press plays as a watchdog or the way that it benefits our democracy, those are […]
Despite pandemic, moot court offers valuable hands-on learning for law students
Jun 10, 2021 | StudentWith much of the law school experience transforming to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a question of whether the 2020-2021 […]
Ruple article on fossil fuel development featured by Environmental Law Reporter
Jun 07, 2021 | FacultyPosted on September 2, 2020 University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Research Professor John Ruple co-wrote an article with Jamie Gibbs Pluene and […]
Ep #5 Matthew Tokson
Jun 04, 2021 | PodcastMathew Tokson: We think this is a social norm, and therefore we’re going to set Fourth Amendment law based on that. And I think […]
Ep #4 Jorge Contreras
Jun 04, 2021 | IP ProgramJorge Contreras: At the current rate, estimates are that it’ll take four years for the whole world to be vaccinated, which is probably too […]
Alumna Nathalie Gottschalk solves problems with her immigration law firm
Jun 01, 2021 | AlumniNathalie Gottschalk was feeling stuck. The woman who was born in France, raised in Ecuador and living in New York City, was working at a […]
Utah Supreme Court hands S.J. Quinney College of Law alums major victory in transgender rights case
May 13, 2021 | AlumniMay 12, 2021—In a landmark case argued by two S.J. Quinney College of Law alums, the Utah Supreme Court ruled on May 6, 2021, that […]
What is the U doing to address climate change?
May 10, 2021 | In the MediaYou probably know that sustainability is a core value of the University of Utah, but did you know that the U is making significant progress […]
Alumnus Jeffrey Fillerup supports students from the Navajo Nation
Apr 30, 2021 | AlumniJeffrey Fillerup’s career as a business trial lawyer has earned him plenty of wins in high-stakes cases, from prosecuting breach of fiduciary duty and corporate […]
Tanana Authors Report Examining Clean Water Deficits Among Tribes
Apr 28, 2021 | FacultyUniversity of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Assistant Professor Heather Tanana was the lead author on a comprehensive analysis recently released by the Colorado […]
Law students succeed in competition focused on women in politics
Apr 27, 2021 | StudentIn terms of female representation in politics, Utah ranks well below the national average in several areas of government. Students at the University of Utah, […]
Research from Kronk Warner and Adler Makes Sustainable Development Recommendations
Apr 22, 2021 | FacultyDean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and Professor Robert Adler recently contributed to “Making America A Better Place for All: Sustainable Development Recommendations for the Biden Administration,” […]
Erika George Joins Earthjustice Board of Trustees
Apr 21, 2021 | FacultyGeorge brings a vital array of expertise that is critical to leveraging gaps between human rights and environmental advocacy. San Francisco, CA — Earthjustice is […]
Ep #3 Amos Guiora
Apr 16, 2021 | PodcastAmos Guiora: The enabler is a person in a position of authority who has knowledge and makes the decision to protect the institution and ergo, […]
Ep #2 Shima Baughman
Apr 16, 2021 | PodcastProfessor Shima Baradaran Baughman: What role are police serving in society right now? What are they doing? Are they solving crimes? Well, my paper shows […]
Ep #1 Anna Carpenter
Apr 16, 2021 | PodcastProfessor Anna Carpenter: Uncovering what happened in the courtroom when people who are unrepresented attempt to navigate the civil justice system, you know, one way […]
Law students see energy law in action with field trip to power substation
Apr 15, 2021 | StudentBy Shelby Jarman As a top 10 environmental law school, the S.J. Quinney College of Law has several classes that focus on natural resources and […]
3L Hilary Forbush faces imposter syndrome head-on
Apr 05, 2021 | StudentWhy is it important for women lawyers to stay actively engaged in their communities? That was a question posed to Hilary Forbush, then a first-year […]
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law moves up in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Mar 31, 2021 | In the Media(March 30, 2021) —The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law is ranked among the top 50 law schools in the nation according to […]
Wallace Stegner Center’s 26th Annual Symposium Featured on ABC Channel
Mar 25, 2021 | In the MediaThe Wallace Stegner Center’s 26th annual symposium on “The Plastics Paradox: Societal Boon or Environmental Bane?” to be held on Thursday to Friday, March 25-26, […]
University of Utah Releases Tribal Acknowledgment Statement
Sep 19, 2020 | In the MediaIn recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month, the University of Utah is formally launching its Indigenous Land Acknowledgement on Oct.12. As […]
Meet Sadé Turner
Aug 04, 2020 | AlumniSadé A. Turner’s goal to become an attorney started with stops along the way in jobs related to helping people with disabilities and domestic violence victims […]
Meet Dustin Jansen
Oct 20, 2016 | AlumniDustin Jansen was preparing for a final job interview to become a law professor when he realized the value of connections made while a student […]