Utah Minority Bar Association tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog/8 2009-11-30T14:43:42Z Movable Type 3.33 UMBA 411 tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2165 2009-11-30T14:40:45Z 2009-11-30T14:43:42Z This UMBA 411 contains: Community events CLE Information Jobs UMBA Meeting Reminder: December 9, 2009 at noon at the offices of Holland & Hart. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to Grace Acosta at gacosta@dunndunn.com. The agenda will be distributed... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org UMBA Meeting Reminder: December 9, 2009 at noon at the offices of Holland & Hart. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to Grace Acosta at gacosta@dunndunn.com. The agenda will be distributed via the 411 a few days prior.Parking validation available. ]]> http://www.fivemilliondollarfund.org/Default.aspx IRC Emergency Request The IRC is anticipating a large influx of refugees in the next month and is in need of donations NOW! The funds are limited and IRC needs household items donated in order for their funds to go to needed services like paying rent, utilities, food, transportation, etc. The needed items are: 50-75 Lamps (to be put in bedrooms for families) 40 Kitchen tables and chairs- (we have 38 household, 102 persons arriving this month....over about 60 people between next Monday and the 30th) Silverware, dishes, and glasses for 100 persons total 100 Blankets (new or very good condition and clean) If you can donate any of the items, please contact Shawn at shawn.strong@theirc.org or the IRC: Phone (801) 328-1091-www.theIRC.org/SLC Opportunities INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of the American Indian Open to all fields and prospective/current graduate students but a limited number of stipends are targeted primarily at American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native students. Four internship sessions lasting 10-weeks are available throughout the year for students interested in gaining museum practice and program development experience. Deadline: 11/20/2009 -for spring, and 2/6/2010 -for summer. 7/12/2010 -for fall. Refer to attachment "Internship" for further details Hispanic Fund Scholarship Applications for 2010-2011 Applications are now available for the 2010-2011 academic school year. General eligibility requirements include: be of Hispanic heritage, have a minimum of 3.0 GPA, be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and have plans to enroll as a FULL-TIME student in the fall of 2010. For further information: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72 Scholarship/Summer Internship The Barbara Jordan health Policy Scholars Program is a ten-week program from May 17 to July 24, 2010. Deadline for the 2010 program is December 4, 2009. For further information: http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/bjsprogram.cfm ]]> Breakfast Fundraiser for the Philippines tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2126 2009-10-09T16:05:19Z 2009-10-09T16:08:55Z Breakfast Fundraiser for the Phillipines - Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Filipino Community of Eagle Mountain are holding a breakfast fundraiser to raise funds for the typhoon victims of the Phillipines. Please see flyer... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org see flyer for more details. The sponsors of the fundraiser are seeking cash or breakfast food donations for the fundraiser so if you are able to give, please do so. If you plan to give by attending, please join them on Saturday. Please contact Belle Wade at belle.wade@chrisjen.com or at 801-323-5000. Click here to view the official flyer!]]> Legal Director - ACLU of Utah tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2124 2009-10-08T15:16:46Z 2009-10-08T15:17:23Z The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah, and the ACLU of Utah Foundation, (collectively the “ACLU of Utah”), a statewide affiliate of the national ACLU and a public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights, invites... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah, and the ACLU of Utah Foundation, (collectively the “ACLU of Utah”), a statewide affiliate of the national ACLU and a public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights, invites applications for the position of Legal Director. This position will coordinate and manage all aspects of its litigation program. The office is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ACLU of Utah is a private, non-profit organization that promotes and defends civil liberties principles in Utah through advocacy, litigation, public education and lobbying. The Legal Director will enhance the ability of the ACLU of Utah to bring about systemic change through impact-driven litigation, that builds upon a network of highly qualified volunteer attorneys. The ACLU of Utah wants to build a more robust and strategic legal docket. The Legal Director will work in a wide range of civil liberties areas, including the current priority areas of racial justice, religious liberties, privacy and technology, immigrant rights and participatory democracy. Other areas of advocacy include student rights, freedom of speech, gay and lesbian rights, criminal justice and police accountability. Job duties include non-litigation advocacy of community outreach, coalition building, writing and publishing reports, planning and participating in public meetings, and media interviews. This is a remarkable opportunity for a visionary attorney to build on the success of the premier civil liberties and civil rights organization in Utah. Specific Responsibilities:
  • Supervise all ACLU of Utah litigation in state and federal court and participate directly as counsel or as co-counsel in all phases of litigation.
  • Recruit, encourage and retain ACLU cooperating attorneys.
  • Monitor litigation being handled by cooperating attorneys and provide back up assistance as needed.
  • Research, investigate, develop, and present selected potential cases to the ACLU of Utah legal panel for evaluation.
  • Raise the profile and efficacy of ACLU-initiated litigation in Utah.
  • Review requests for legal assistance and supervise legal intake.
  • Supervise law student interns and legal externs.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with legal staff at the national ACLU, its projects, other ACLU affiliates, and Utah attorneys.
  • Engage in public speaking, organize continuing legal education training as appropriate, draft press releases, op-ed pieces and newsletter/website articles
  • Provide legal assistance and back up to the Legislative and Policy Counsel. The Legal Director reports to the Executive Director. The Legal Director collaborates with other staff including the Legislative and Policy Counsel, to coordinate the Litigation Program with other ACLU of Utah programs such as Legislation and Public Policy, Education, and Outreach and Development.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years membership in the Utah State Bar, or another state bar -if prepared to obtain admission to the Utah Bar as soon as possible (extraordinary candidates with less experience may be considered);
  • Proven civil litigation experience;
  • Substantive knowledge of constitutional law and civil liberties;
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and the mission of the ACLU;
  • Ability to develop and implement short and long-term litigation strategies;
  • Exceptional analytic, research, writing and oral advocacy skills, including the capacity to act quickly- and competently- under pressure;
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills;
  • Strong self-motivation;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively.
Helpful Skills & Experience:
  • Criminal law and/or appellate experience;
  • Familiarity with the Utah legal community;
  • Experience working with diverse communities, clients and coalition partners;
  • Spanish speaking and writing ability;
  • Experience working with legislative processes;
  • An understanding of organizations (particularly non-profit organizations) and an ability to work with others in a number of different capacities.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, life, disability coverage and retirement, as well as an excellent holiday and vacation package. Bar dues, liability insurance and CLE expenses provided by ACLU. Application Procedure: Submit, preferably by email, a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript (if in practice less than 5 years), and a list of three professional references, including contact information to aclu@acluutah.org. Or, mail the information to Legal Director Search, ACLU of Utah, 355 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84103. Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning October 19th. The deadline will remain open until the position is filled. The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.]]> UMBA 411 - August 31, 2009 tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2082 2009-09-03T10:18:45Z 2009-09-03T10:29:23Z This week's UMBA 411 and JobLert contaings the following: UMBA Banquet Scholarship Applications Now Available UMBA Seeking Nominations for Officers for 2009-2010 UMBA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards Native American Summit, September 1-3, 2009... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org
  • UMBA Banquet Scholarship Applications Now Available
  • UMBA Seeking Nominations for Officers for 2009-2010
  • UMBA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
  • Native American Summit, September 1-3, 2009
    • ]]> 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. Please note that if receive additional monies for scholarships, there is a possibility that more scholarships will be awarded. So if you're interested in applying, please apply right away.
    UMBA SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS FOR 2009-2010: Don't forget that UMBA elections are around the corner - at the next board meeting. Know someone who would make a great officer? Do you feel the urge to lead? UMBA needs good officers to continue moving our organization forward. UMBA really needs YOU to continue our mission and bring the organization forward for the next 100 years! Please get involved today! 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).
    UMBA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards: Do you know someone who should be recognized for their outstanding legal skills? Is there a community member who gives back to the community and deserves recognition? If so, you still have time to nominate someone for the UMBA Annual Awards. UMBA is seeking nominations for its annual awards to be given at the Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet to be held on October 23, 2009. Please nominate yourself or someone you know in the following categories: 1. UMBA Honoree of the Year Award: This award goes to a lawyer or other individual who has made a special accomplishment toward the purposes of UMBA. (see Bylaws on UMBA's website at www.umbalaw.org to see the Purposes of UMBA). 2. UMBA Distinguished Lawyer of the Year Award: This award goes to a member of the Utah State Bar who has demonstrated achievement or dedication to objectives consistent with the purposes of UMBA. (see Bylaws on UMBA's website at www.umbalaw.org to see the Purposes of UMBA). 3. Pete Suazo Community Service Award: This award is named after the late Senator Pete Suazo, who dedicated his life to service to minority communities. The award goes to a non-lawyer member of the community who serves minority communities. 4. Jimi Mitsunaga Excellence in Criminal Law or Pro Bono Award: This award is named in honor of Jimi Mitsunaga, one of the First 50 minority attorneys in Utah, who contributed much to the legal profession in Utah and who worked tirelessly to promote the provision of legal services to underserved communities, including minority communities. The award goes to a member of the Utah State Bar who has excelled in the practice of criminal law or has made a substantial achievement in the area of pro bono legal services. To nominate someone: Please send name and contact information for nominee, with brief description of why the nominee is deserving of the award to Cheryl Mori at moric@sec.gov.
    NATIVE AMERICAN SUMMIT SEPTEMBER 2009: The second annual Native American Summit will be held September 1-3, 2009 at Thanksgiving Point. A copy of the brochure will be posted at www.umbalaw.org. The brochure did not list a primary contact so you may want to contact the Division of Indian Affairs at the Utah Department of Community & Culture. CLICK HERE TO THE VIEW THE BROCHURE]]>     UMBA 411 - August 24, 2009 tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2080 2009-08-25T09:01:03Z 2009-08-25T09:34:47Z This week's UMBA 411 and JobLert contaings the following: HNBA Annual Convention, Sept 2-6, 2009 (Albuquerque, NM) UMBA Banquet Scholarship Applications Available Online UMBA Seeking Nominations for Officers for 2009-2010 UMBA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards Jobs... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org
  • HNBA Annual Convention, Sept 2-6, 2009 (Albuquerque, NM)
  • UMBA Banquet Scholarship Applications Available Online
  • UMBA Seeking Nominations for Officers for 2009-2010
  • UMBA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
  • Jobs
    • ]]> HNBA ANNUAL CONVENTION: The following news item was received from UMBA Member Mike Martinez. Thanks Mike for this information. The Hispanic National Bar Assoc. will be hosting its annual convention in Alb. New Mexico over the Labor Day holiday (September 2 to September 6, 2009). They are expecting Sup. Ct. Justice Sotomayer. This will be her only appearance for one year, as is tradition for new justices. If you have not been to a convention it is a great place to meet other attorneys who are doing very similar things as our local bar. The national site is www.hnbaconvention.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).
    UMBA SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS: Do you know someone who should be recognized for their outstanding legal skills? Is there a community member who gives back to the community and deserves recognition? If so, you still have time to nominate someone for the UMBA Annual Awards. UMBA is seeking nominations for its annual awards to be given at the Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet to be held on October 23, 2009. Please nominate yourself or someone you know in the following categories: 1. UMBA Honoree of the Year Award: This award goes to a lawyer or other individual who has made a special accomplishment toward the purposes of UMBA. (see Bylaws on UMBA's website at www.umbalaw.org to see the Purposes of UMBA). 2. UMBA Distinguished Lawyer of the Year Award: This award goes to a member of the Utah State Bar who has demonstrated achievement or dedication to objectives consistent with the purposes of UMBA. (see Bylaws on UMBA's website at www.umbalaw.org to see the Purposes of UMBA). 3. Pete Suazo Community Service Award: This award is named after the late Senator Pete Suazo, who dedicated his life to service to minority communities. The award goes to a non-lawyer member of the community who serves minority communities. 4. Jimi Mitsunaga Excellence in Criminal Law or Pro Bono Award: This award is named in honor of Jimi Mitsunaga, one of the First 50 minority attorneys in Utah, who contributed much to the legal profession in Utah and who worked tirelessly to promote the provision of legal services to underserved communities, including minority communities. The award goes to a member of the Utah State Bar who has excelled in the practice of criminal law or has made a substantial achievement in the area of pro bono legal services. To nominate someone: Please send name and contact information for nominee, with brief description of why the nominee is deserving of the award to Cheryl Mori at moric@sec.gov.
    JOBS: Real Estate or Collections Litigation Attorney. Regional Commercial and Default Law Firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices throughout the Rocky Mountains is seeking an energetic professional with 1-3 years experience in real estate or litigation collections practice to join our visionary team. The successful candidate must be licensed in Utah and focused on becoming an expert in creditor bankruptcy, commercial litigation, foreclosure, collections and transactional real estate law. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, drive to meet timelines and pursuit of perfection while working independently a must. Court and office work with travel across the state will be required. Please forward a resume and cover letter along with salary requirements for consideration j.alioto@hopplawfirm.com. Smith Knowles, Mid-Size AV-Rated firm located in Weber County is accepting applications for Associate Attorney with 5 to 10 years experience in Business Entity and Transaction practice. Qualified candidates must be highly motivated with excellent research/writing skills. Existing cliental a plus. Send resume to mmoyes@smithknowles.com or fax 801-781-2152. Position Description:
    • Title: Corporate Counsel
    • Department: Legal
    • Reports to: Vice President, Associate General Counsel
    • Supervision of Others: Indirectly leads department paralegals and legal assistant
    Position Overview: Schiff Nutrition International, Inc. is seeking an attorney for a corporate position for our in-house legal department. Candidates must have the ability to work with internal clients in a team setting on a variety of diverse and challenging issues. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include advising on general corporate and public company matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on advertising campaigns and intellectual property matters, managing and working with outside counsel on litigation matters, and interacting with various company departments to develop business opportunities and products. Must be self-motivated with excellent analytical, organizational and communications skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Education and Work Experience: Law degree from nationally-prominent university. Candidates must have 5-8 years of general corporate experience as an attorney in a law firm or corporation. Experience in the dietary supplements industry is a plus. Apply online at http://www.schiffnutrition.com/careers.asp?id=679 PT In-House Legal Counsel Marquette Equipment Finance Job Snapshot
    • Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84047
    • Employee Type: Part-Time
    • Industry: Banking - Financial Services
    • Manages Others: No
    • Job Type: Legal
    • Education: Graduate Degree
    • Experience: At least 3 year(s)
    • Travel: None
    • Posted: 8/18/2009
    Contact Name: Annette Watts Description: Equipment Leasing Company, which does business on a national level, has an opportunity for a part-time Legal Counsel position in our Salt Lake City office. This position would report to the President/General Counsel. Requirements:
    • 3 – 10 years experience in commercial and contract transactions
    • Experienced in UCC documentation
    • Provide direct support to the Documentation Department
    • Consult with outside counsel on bankruptcies
    • Legal compliance work
    • Must be very detail oriented
    • Must have the ability to work well in a team environment
    Apply online at www.careerbuilder.com.]]>     UMBA 411 - August 17, 2009 tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2075 2009-08-18T11:47:44Z 2009-08-18T12:06:18Z This week's UMBA 411 and JobLert contaings the following: Temporary Error in the UMBA Email Listserv Message from UMBA President, Chrystal Mancuso-Smith UMBA Banquet Scholarship Applications available Seeking Nominations for UMBA Officers - Elections coming soon Utah Bar Seeking ABA... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org
  • Temporary Error in the UMBA Email Listserv
  • Message from UMBA President, Chrystal Mancuso-Smith
  • UMBA Banquet Scholarship Applications available
  • Seeking Nominations for UMBA Officers - Elections coming soon
  • Utah Bar Seeking ABA Representative
  • ABA National Conference for the Minority Lawyer - Deadline Discount extended
  • Jobs
    • ]]> 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
      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 ]]> UMBA 411 - August 10, 2009 tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2067 2009-08-12T08:54:20Z 2009-08-12T09:13:27Z This week's UMBA 411 and JobLert contains the following: Utah Bar Seeking ABA Representative Next UMBA Board Meeting UMBA Banquet WLU's Banter with the Bench NAPABA Convention Stipend ABA's National Conference for the Minority Lawyer Jobs... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org
    • Utah Bar Seeking ABA Representative
    • Next UMBA Board Meeting
    • UMBA Banquet
    • WLU's Banter with the Bench
    • NAPABA Convention Stipend
    • ABA's National Conference for the Minority Lawyer
    • Jobs
    ]]> 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 may contact Charlotte at cmiller@kmclaw.com for more information.
    NEXT UMBA MEETING: The next UMBA Board meeting will be held on August 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the offices of Dunn and Dunn. Please join us to help us with the upcoming banquet and other events. If you have any questions, please contact Chrystal Mancuso-Smith at cmancuso@dunndunn.com.
    UMBA BANQUET: The Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet is October 23, 2009, less than 3 months away. Letters requesting donations; scholarship and table sponsorships; and RSVP forms will be coming out within the next few weeks. The UMBA Board is seeking volunteers to assist with pre-banquet preparation that needs to be done now, as well as with the banquet and silent auction. Please consider helping us be able to continue this long-standing tradition. We could not undertake this event without your assistance. Whether you can spare time now or closer to the banquet, we can find tasks that work with your schedule. Please contact Grace Acosta (gacosta@dunndunn.com) or Chrystal Mancuso-Smith (cmancuso@dunndunn.com) Thank you, UMBA Board.
    WLU'S BANTER WITH THE BENCH: Please join the Women Lawyers of Utah for the 2009 Banter with the Bench on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 12-1:30 first floor of the Matheson Courthouse at 450 S. State Street Join women commissioners, judges and justices from Utah's federal, state, administrative, justice, trial and appellate courts for a lively discussion on issues related to women and the law. Lunch from Carlucci's Bakery will be provided. 1.0 hour of CLE credit is approved. Cost: $20 for WLU members, $10 for law students and recent graduates (pre-Bar admission) and $30 for non-members. RSVP and prepayment is strongly suggested. Only checks - no cash - will be accepted for day of registration. WLU membership is $40. This annual event is one of WLU's most popular - please RSVP early and send in your payment to reserve a spot. RSVP to Laura Lindsay at - llindsay@parrbrown.com and mail your check made out to WLU to her at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless 185 South State Street, Suite 800 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
    NAPABA CONVENTION: The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA Convention) will be held this year in Boston, Massachusetts from November 18 - 22, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=convention. I encourage you to apply to our stipend program, which provides registration waivers and travel/hotel stipends. To apply, you need to fill out a form and submit it by AUGUST 15. The form is available at http://www.napaba.org/uploads/napaba/2009%20Stipend%20Request.pdf. Tina R. Matsuoka Executive Director National Asian Pacific American Bar Association 1612 KStreet, NW, Suite 1400 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 775-9555 Cell: (202) 465-6041 Fax: (202) 775-9333 www.napaba.org The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students. Now in its twenty-first year, NAPABA represents the interests of 58 affiliate organizations and over 40,000 Asian Pacific American attorneys.
    ABA'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE MINORITY LAWYER: Register before August 12, 2009 and save $50. National Conference for the Minority Lawyer September 23–25, 2009 Hotel Sofitel | Philadelphia, PA Sponsored by the American Bar Association's Business Law Section, Section of Litigation, and Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession 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! CONFERENCE PROGRAMS
  • 2009 Employment Law Challenges
  • Bankruptcy 101 & Career Paths in the Bankruptcy Field
  • Transactional Skills for a Changing Environment
  • Effective Engagement of Clients in Today’s Market
  • Labor & Employment Arbitration in the United States, An Institution of Private Dispute
  • Resolution: What Makes it Work?
  • The Educational Pipeline and “Call to Action”
  • Behind the Corporate Door: The Real Story of In-House Practice
  • Hot Topics in Discovery and more
    • 8.5 hours of MCLE credit have been requested in 60 minute states and a total of 10.2 hours in 50 minute states. REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE AUGUST 12 AND SAVE $50! For information contact Toyin Alaka at 312.988.5562 or alakat@staff.abanet.org LEARN more about this conference! PROGRAM SPONSORS Program Material Sponsor: Microsoft Thursday Hospitality Sponsor: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Program Sponsors: Ballard Spahr Pepper Hamilton LLP For sponsorship information please contact Amy Rogaliner at 312.988.6424 or rogalina@staff.abanet.org
    JOBS: Employment Counsel One of our businesses is a Salt Lake City headquartered, multi-concept restaurant operating company. It has experienced a phenomenal growth and now has 99 units in Utah, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada, with further expansion into 3 more states in 2009. The lawyer will assist the Company with a wide variety of human resource-related legal challenges, including claims of discrimination and harassment, employment contracts, and government citations (NLRB, EEOC, DOL, etc.). The Lawyer will additionally provide comprehensive services related to HR legal due-diligences and post-transactional integration, hiring issues, employment litigation, training, auditing, and management issues. Key Success Factors
  • Improve employment labor law audit components; this will include immigration audits,
  • FLSA, and state law compliance.
  • Increase company’s adherence to state and federal labor laws.
  • Continue to build upon Company’s employment litigation success.
  • Ensure unemployment and workers compensation success.
  • Drive efficiencies in the Company’s handling of employee redundancies and dismissals.
    • Candidate Profile The successful candidate will possess the following:
  • A minimum of 3 years of employment law advisory and litigation experience within a specialized employment law practice. Ideally with some corporate or transactional experience in the employment arena.
  • Must be admitted to practice law in Utah (Bar License or In-House Counsel).
  • Very strong technical knowledge of employment law and related legal practice areas required of the role.
  • High level of connectivity and engagement with the HR organization and business management.
  • Ability to exercise sound legal judgment with minimal supervision regarding matters with potentially significant financial and legal implications.
  • Very strong professional and ethical standards.
  • Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven and well developed interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time management and personal organization skills.
  • Skilled in delivering informative, engaging, and well-organized presentations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • If interested, please send a Resume and compensation details to ncrumpton@valorep.com ]]>     Part Time In House Legal Counsel tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2034 2009-08-05T13:48:40Z 2009-08-05T13:49:46Z Organizational Description: Marquette Equipment Finance, a subsidiary of Meridian Bank, N.A. provides equipment leasing and financing to companies throughout the United States. Our ultimate parent company, Marquette Financial Companies (MFC) is a $2.0 billion financial services holding company with a... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org Position Purpose: Equipment Leasing Company, which does business on a national level, has an opportunity for a part-time position in our Salt Lake City office. This position would report to the President, and requires the following: Key Accountabilities and Qualifications: 3 – 10 years experience in commercial transactions and contract work Experienced in UCC documentation Provide direct support to the Documentation Department Legal compliance work Must be very detail oriented Must have the ability to work well in a team environment Supervisory Responsibilities: None The Company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. ]]> NAPABA Convention tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2033 2009-08-05T13:44:12Z 2009-08-05T13:45:30Z The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA Convention) will be held this year in Boston, Massachusetts from November 18 - 22, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp code=convention. I encourage you to apply to our stipend program, which... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp code=convention. I encourage you to apply to our stipend program, which provides registration waivers and travel/hotel stipends. To apply, you need to fill out a form and submit it by AUGUST 15. The form is available at http://www.napaba.org/uploads/napaba/2009%20Stipend%20Request.pdf. ]]> WLU'S Banter with The Bench tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2032 2009-08-05T13:40:44Z 2009-08-05T13:42:10Z Please join the Women Lawyers of Utah for the 2009 Banter with the Bench on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 12-1:30 first floor of the Matheson Courthouse at 450 S. State Street Join women commissioners, judges and justices from Utah's... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org llindsay@parrbrown.com, and mail your check made out to WLU to her at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless 185 South State Street, Suite 800 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111]]> UMBA Banquet tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2031 2009-08-05T13:37:31Z 2009-08-05T13:38:18Z The Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet is October 23, 2009, less than 3 months away. Letters requesting donations; scholarship and table sponsorships; and RSVP forms will be coming out within the next few weeks. The UMBA Board is seeking volunteers... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org cmancuso@dunndunn.com) ]]> UMBA Meeting tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2030 2009-08-05T13:31:30Z 2009-08-05T13:39:47Z The next UMBA Board meeting will be held on August 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at the offices of Dunn and Dunn. Please join us to help us with the upcoming banquet and other events. If you have any questions,... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org cmancuso@dunndunn.com ]]> ABA National Conference For The Minority Lawyer tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2027 2009-08-03T16:28:46Z 2009-08-03T16:35:50Z The National Conference for the Minority Lawyer will be held on September 24-25, 2009 at the Hotel Sofitel in Philadelphia, PA. This conference has always been a good resource for minority lawyers on various topics of practice. This year's event... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org National Conference for the Minority Lawyer will be held on September 24-25, 2009 at the Hotel Sofitel in Philadelphia, PA. This conference has always been a good resource for minority lawyers on various topics of practice. This year's event includes topics, such as "Bankruptcy 101 and Career Paths in the Bankruptcy Field", "Shaking up the Black/White Paradigm: Hernandez v. Texas", "The New New Deal: Transactional Skills for a Changing Environment", and offers networking dinners and law student seminars. $50 Discount on registration before August 12, 2009 if you're an ABA member or sponsoring section member. ]]> Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission Scholarship tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2011 2009-07-21T14:58:01Z 2009-07-21T15:04:00Z The Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Human Rights (ODHR) have announced the application process and submission deadline for the Human Rights Commission Leadership Utah Scholarship. Leadership Utah is a program designed by the Salt Lake Chamber to... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org WHO: Residents of Salt Lake City who are members of the city’s diverse communities are encouraged to apply. One recipient will be selected by the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission. WHAT: This scholarship is a $2,000 tuition waiver used to attend the Leadership Utah training program. For details, please visit: http://www.saltlakechamber.org/memberinfo/programs/leadershiputah/ WHEN: Application deadline: Monday, July 27, 2009]]> ABA Study on Department of Justice tag:www.utahbar.org,2009:/bars/umba/umblog//8.2010 2009-07-21T14:37:24Z 2009-07-21T14:57:28Z Please forward information regarding this survey to all eligible persons. Thanks! American Bar Association Study on U.S. Department of Justice Invitation to Register Interest to Be a Survey Participant The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is launching the... BlogStaff www.utahbar.org ABA Study on Diversity in the U.S. Department of Justice – Survey Registration The first phase of this research initiative explored diversity and inclusion in the experiences of lawyers in law firms. The published studies from this research reported on the diversity dynamics in law firms with a specific focus on the often overlooked perspectives of women of color. More information on the two publications from the first phase of this initiative, Visible Invisibility and Visibly Successful, can be found on the Commission on Women’s website at www.abanet.org/women/woc/wocinitiative.html. The second phase of this research initiative will build on the lessons learned from the first phase and study the experiences of lawyers in the government sector. Specifically, the initiative will delve into how male and female lawyers of different races in the United States Department of Justice and all of its various components, including all of the United States Attorneys offices, experience and navigate their careers. We are seeking current and former attorneys with the U.S. Department of Justice and all of its components, including all U.S. Attorneys offices, who are interested in participating in this important study to register your interest through a confidential database. If you are currently employed or have been employed as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice at any point since January 1, 1994, we invite you to click on the link below to register your interest in receiving the survey. Your registration and all of your information will be held in absolute confidentiality by The Athens Group, an independent firm conducting the research study on behalf of the ABA Commission on Women. No one except the research team at The Athens Group will have access to the registration database. Registration will only take a couple of minutes of your time, and we encourage you to register as soon as possible by clicking on the link below: ABA Study on Diversity in the U.S. Department of Justice – Survey Registration Please forward this email along in its entirety to anyone who you think would qualify for this study. If you have questions about this study, please contact Dr. Arin N. Reeves, the principal researcher, by email at anreeves@athensgoup.net. ]]>