TEMPORARY ERROR IN THE UMBA EMAIL LISTSERV:
Folks: We needed the Webmaster to fix the email listserv to ensure that the current leadership was able to send out emails to our members. The system accidentally sent out unsubscribe notices to many members. The Webmaster has reported that all members paid through the 2009-2010 licensing year have been re-subscribed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please let me Su Chon (sjchon@gmail.com) know if you do not receive UMBA 411s. Thank you.

MESSAGE FROM UMBA PRESIDENT, CHRYSTAL MANCUSO-SMITH:
This message was previously sent out by UMBA president, Chrystal Mancuso-Smith and is included in the UMBA 411.

Good Afternoon,

In an effort to keep UMBA members informed of the items we are working on, I have adopted a new policy. After each monthly meeting we will send to you by email a copy of the meeting minutes. Attached please find a copy of the UMBA meeting minutes from the August 12, 2009 meeting.

As you can see, work on the upcoming Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet, set for October 23, 2009, at the downtown Radisson Hotel, is well underway. Invitations and requests for donations will be coming out starting today. We hope to see you at this traditional event. We are still working on finalizing our speaker arrangements and will keep you posted on the identity of our speaker once they are confirmed.

While UMBA continues to be a thriving organization, we are in need of your input, ideas and assistance. We would like to inform you of the following opportunities available to those of you who would like to become more active. If any of these areas is of interest to you, please send me an email - cmancuso@dunndunn.com or give me a call - 801-521-6677. We would be happy for your assistance in any way that you are able to participate. Or, if you have ideas of areas where UMBA should focus some of its attention, we welcome your suggestion.

1. 411 committee. To continue offering this tremendous resource, we are looking for a group of individuals to take this task on.


2. Banquet Committees - various opportunities, i.e. Entertainment; Auction; etc., see Minutes.


3. UMBA Scholarship Review Committee


4. UMBA Community Awards Committee - chaired by Cheryl Mori


5. CLE Committee - To offer an annual Ethics CLE seminar. We are also sponsoring a CLE on "What every non-immigration lawyer needs to know about changes in immigration law" during the Fall Forum, Nov. 12 - 13, 2009.


6. 501(c) Application - We are preparing an application for non-profit status for the Utah Minority Bar Foundation. While this application has been in the works for a while, we anticipate filing it in short order. If you have experience submitting these applications and would like to assist, please let us know.


7. New Lawyer Mentoring Program - the Bar is still in need of volunteer mentors for incoming attorneys. From my own experience, I cannot stress how valuable I found the UMBA members who have been, and continue to be, my mentors. Please considered "adopting" a new lawyer.

I appreciate your time and hope to see you at the banquet,

Chrystal

Chrystal Mancuso-Smith, Attorney at Law
Dunn & Dunn, P.C.
505 East 200 South, 2nd Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Phone: (801) 521-6677
Fax: (801) 521-9998
cmancuso@dunndunn.com

UMBA BANQUET SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE:
UMBA has announced that its scholarship applications for the University of Utah and Brigham Young University law school students are available. Don't wait until the last minute to apply. The applications are available on the UMBA website or you can contact Grace Acosta (gacosta@dunndunn.com) for more information.

UMBA SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS FOR 2009-2010:
Don't forget that UMBA elections are around the corner - the next board meeting. Know someone who would make a great officer? Do you feel the urge to lead? Well then, get involved! UMBA needs good officers to continue moving our organization forward. UMBA needs YOU!

The positions available are:

• President-Elect


• Treasurer


• Secretary

Please forward nominations on to Chrystal Mancuso-Smith (cmancuso@dunndunn.com) or Grace Acosta (gacosta@dunndunn.com).

UTAH BAR SEEKING ABA REPRESENTATIVE:
American Bar Association Representative

The Board of Bar Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve a two-year term as the Bar’s representative to the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates to replace Charlotte Miller who will then serve as the delegate of the Utah members of the ABA. The term would run through the August 2011 ABA Annual Meeting.

Please send your letter of application and resume no later than Monday, October 5, 2009 to John C. Baldwin, Executive Director, Utah State Bar, at jbaldwin@utahbar.org or 645 South, 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.

The ABA House of Delegates meets two times a year during the ABA conventions. There will be some preparation work to review issues and communicate with the Bar Commission. The delegate is also an Ex-officio member of the Utah State Bar Commission. Interested applicants my contact Charlotte at cmiller@kmclaw.com for more information.

ABA National Conference for the Minority Lawyer
Philadelphia, PA
September 24-25, 2009

DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Register Before August 21, 2009 and save $50!
http://meetings.abanet.org/aba_timssnet/meetings/tnt_meetings.cfm?action=long&Subsystem=MTG&primary_id=CLCML09

Sponsored by the American Bar Association's Business Law Section,
Section of Litigation, and Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession

8.5 hours of MCLE credit have been requested in 60 minute states and a total of 10.2 hours in 50 minute states.

Meet and network with lawyers from diverse backgrounds and practice settings to improve your legal skills and learn how to manage professional challenges unique to minority lawyers. You will hear from nationally recognized speakers, enjoy two complimentary lunches, attend a networking reception and participate in an interactive workshop!

REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE AUGUST 21 & SAVE $50.

Find out more about the conference.
http://www.abanet.org/litigation/programs/cle_092409.html

For group registration discounts contact Toyin Alaka at 312.988.5562 or alakat@staff.abanet.org

SPONSORS

Program Material Sponsor:
Microsoft

Thursday Hospitality Sponsor:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Program Sponsors:
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Pepper Hamilton LLP

For sponsorship information please contact Amy Rogaliner at 312.988.6424 or rogalina@staff.abanet.org

JOBS:
The Education Division in the Office of the Attorney General has an opening for an attorney with at least 2 years experience to represent the Office of State Debt Collection in collecting monies owed to various state agencies & other related legal matters. The attorney will manage a large volume of cases, be located at the Office of State Debt Collection and assist in supervising a staff of account representatives. Position involves an emphasis on written & oral advocacy and knowledge of civil procedure. Experience in collections will be considered. Membership in the Utah State Bar is required. Please send resume to Shelley Exeter at PO Box 142320, SLC, UT 84114-2320 or sexeter@utah.gov by close of business on Friday, August 21st. No Phone Calls Please. The Attorney General's Office is an equal opportunity employer. Security background checks are completed as a condition of employment.

POSTING DATE: Thursday, August 13, 2009
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, August 27, 2009

Associate General Counsel
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT
SUPERVISOR: Breke Harnagel
OPENINGS: 1

DESCRIPTION:

Position supports the General Counsel with documenting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. potential mergers and acquisitions, governance, securities, intellectual property, contracts {including federal government, and other matters impacting the organization

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Capable of independently working projects to conclusion in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Self-starter with a proven ability to translate business objectives and transactional principles into succinct oral presentation and written documents
• Must have the ability to provide sophisticated legal analysis, facilitate transactions and effectively communicate legal requirements through training and advice to employees at all levels of the organization

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one state
• 5 - 10 years experience, which should include law firm training and at least 2 years in-house in public company or comparable experience

Apply Online

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POSTING DATE: Thursday, August 6, 2009
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, August 20, 2009

HRIS Manager
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT
SUPERVISOR: Chris Thomas
OPENINGS: 1

DESCRIPTION:




• Manages and oversees an organization's HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems)
• Develops, implements, and modifies system requirements
• Identifies training needs of end users and develops and provides the necessary training to meet those needs
• HRIS Functional Project Lead for Implementation and Enhancements for Talent Management tools Including Applicant Tracking, Compensation and Performance Management
• Identifies training needs of end users and develops and provides the necessary training to meet those needs

QUALIFICATIONS:




• Must be able to create, update, and present user guides for the various applications used
• Must have strong analytical and decision-making skills and attention to detail
• Maintains internal database files and tables, and develops custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and staff
• Experience in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Strong functional knowledge of Recruiting and Talent Management
• Strong communication and customer service skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:




• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area
• 5 years of experience in the field

Oracle and/or ADP experience a plus
Apply online at http://www.energysolutions.com/index.php?id=MTAwNQ==&loc=Salt%20Lake%20City,%20UT