The Litigation Section has over 1,100  members and is thus the largest voluntary section of the State Bar. All  newly-admitted members of the Utah State Bar are automatically members of the Litigation Section dues-free for their first year. Thereafter, Section membership is $25.00 per year. The Litigation Section conducts its business  through its Executive Committee. Some of its many projects:

 *Promoting quality CLE on litigation-oriented topics
*Sponsoring speakers at the Mid-Year and Annual meetings of the Bar
*Publishing the Model Utah Jury  Instructions
*Conducting the ever-popular "Trial  Academy" in even years
*Sponsoring the "Judges' Bench Book" on the courtroom preferences of Utah trial judges
*Purchasing video and audio CLE tapes  for the use of its members
*Sponsoring the "Mentors" internet page on practice and procedure issues
*Providing expert commentary on  litigation-oriented legislation
*Keepingthe bar membership informedof significant changes to the rules of procedure and evidence

The purpose of the Litigation Section is to seek the participation of all  interested members of the Bar and of local bar associations in order to: (1)  provide the opportunity and forum for the interchange of ideas in the area of  litigation by sponsoring various programs and seminars and other forms of continuing legal education; (2) assist the judiciary in litigation-related  projects and issues; (3) undertake such other services or projects as may be of  benefit to the members, the legal profession and the public; and, (4) promote  the sound development of ethical and professional litigation practices.

-From the ByLaws of the Litgation Section

Contact the Section
litigationsec@utahbar.org