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Becoming a top judicial candidate involves much more than merely submitting your application and resume for the next judicial vacancy. This seminar will provide up to date and relevant information to help you get down to the nitty-gritty of the judicial selection process from making the decision to apply to being interviewed by Utah Governor Gary Herbert and his key staff members. Valuable information and interview tips at all levels of the process including ethical responsibilities to consider when applying for a judicial position will also be presented. This seminar will be of particular interest to those who want to “get the 411” and inside scoop on the judicial application process for the Third District Court.

8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 Welcome: Janise Macanas, President, Utah Minority Bar Association

8:35 Opening Remarks: John Baldwin, Executive Director, Utah State Bar

Part 1: Third District Court Judges Panel

8:45-9:45 “Ethical and Personal Issues to Consider Before You Apply”

Hon. Elizabeth A. Hruby-Mills, Hon. Vernice S. Trease, and Retired Judge Sandra N. Peuler

9:45-10:00 Break

Part 2: Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) Application Panel

10:00-10:30 “The Judicial Application Process Overview and Application Tips”

Ron Gordon, Executive Director, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice

10:30-11:00 “How the Third District Judicial Nominating Commission Operates and How Judicial Interviewees Are Selected”

Deirdre Stevens Straight, Chair, Third District Judicial Nominating Commission

11:00-11:30 “Judicial Nominating Commission Interview DOs and DON’Ts”

Andrea Martinez Griffin, Member, Third District Judicial Nominating Commission & Associate Attorney, Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys

11:30-12:00 “Interview Helps for the First Interview and Governor’s Interview”

Jacey Skinner, Director, Utah Sentencing Commission, CCJJ

12:00 Q & A with CCJJ Application Panel