S.J. Quinney College of Law

Faculty

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner was recently invited to the Florida State University College of Law to present on federal Indian law and consultation. Her […]

3L Victoria Tomoko Carrington uses love of science to build a career in patent law

Oct 13, 2022

LABS

During her time in undergraduate working towards a degree in biochemistry, it was medical school – not law school – that was on Victoria Tomoko […]

2L Anjana Kanth strengthens writing skills with judicial internship

Aug 31, 2022

As a proud University of Utah student during her undergrad years, Anjana Kanth already had the S.J. Quinney College of Law on her radar when […]

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law DEI Update

Aug 29, 2022

Dear 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 […]

Alumna Abigail M. Dizon-Maughan to be honored at Living Color Gala

Aug 22, 2022

Abigail M. Dizon-Maughan (Utah Law class of 2012) will be honored at the annual Living Color Gala on September 9, 2022. The Living Color Gala […]

Recent U Law grad Bernadine Ott pushes for representation and accessibility in the legal field

Jun 06, 2022

“Why not law school?” Bernadine Ott was working in the University of Utah U Card office as the end of her time as a political […]

Alum Paul Burke Takes on LGBTQ+ Discrimination at Soccer Stadiums

Jun 03, 2022

Paul C. Burke is Exhibit A in the case that taking a chance on one opportunity often leads to another. The 1997 alumnus is now […]

Utah Law’s Creative Advocacy Lab designs unique solutions for underserved communities

May 24, 2022

By Suzi Morales When Hannah Sakalla was applying for a clinic for her second year of law school, she expected to answer questions about […]

Utah Law hosts anti-racism conference for law school deans in conjunction with LSAC

May 05, 2022

The S.J. Quinney College of Law, along with the Law School Admissions Council, recently hosted a conference for law school deans focused on the topics […]

Professor Leslie Culver receives Marcus Garvey Black Star Excellence Award

Apr 07, 2022

Faculty

Professor Leslie Culver recently received the Marcus Garvey Black Star Excellence Award from the University of Utah’s Black Cultural Center. In collaboration with the Black […]

1L Maria Fernandez hopes to make a difference as a public defender

Mar 24, 2022

When Maria Fernandez took an internship at a homeless shelter in Santa Fe, it was mostly because she liked the area and wanted to stick […]

Student Spotlight: 1L Jesus Salazar hopes to be a voice for the voiceless

Mar 09, 2022

Jesus Salazar was casually considering law school as an option — but when his family and friends faced incidents of discrimination based on their race, […]

Dean Kronk Warner discusses how the U honors Native American Heritage Month

Nov 09, 2021

Utah Law celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Oct 29, 2021

November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month. This month celebrates and honors Indigenous/Native American/American Indian/Native Alaskan peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Honoring […]

Utah Law recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct 08, 2021

General

Indigenous 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

In 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. […]

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law DEI Update

Aug 31, 2021

Dear 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 […]

Utah law schools announce achievement fellowships

Nov 20, 2020