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2021 Utah State Bar Election Results
Congratulations
Katie Woods, who was retained as the Bar’s newest President-elect,
Greg Hoole and Chrystal Mancuso-Smith on their election to the Bar Commission in the 3rd Division.
Tyler Young who ran unopposed in the 4th Division.
Megan Mustoe who ran unopposed in the 5th Division.
We really do appreciate all the thoughtful messages and leadership from those who were involved. We express a sincere thanks to Mark Pugley, who was not successful this time around, and encourage their continued service and involvement in the Bar. We need good people like them in the important issues the profession is facing today!
Important MCLE Compliance Information
Important MCLE Compliance Information
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2021 CLE Compliance Reporting Period
The Supreme Court authorized the Board to suspend the traditional live in-person credit requirement for lawyers reporting in 2021, allowing all required CLE to be fulfilled with online self-study with audio or video presentations, webcasts or computer interactive telephonic programs. The CLE requirement is 24 hours of accredited CLE, to include 2 hours of legal ethics and 1 hour of professionalism and civility. Lawyers will have through June 30, 2021 to complete required CLE hours without paying late filing fees and will have through July 31, 2021 to file Certificate of Compliance reports without paying late filing fees.
| PLEASE NOTE: Lawyers that comply with the 2021 reporting period will be required to change from a two-year CLE reporting period to an annual CLE reporting period. |
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 CLE Compliance Reporting Period
The CLE requirement is 12 hours of accredited CLE, to include 1 hour of legal ethics and 1 hour of professionalism and civility. At least 6 hours must be live CLE, which may include any combination of the following:
- In-person CLE means CLE presented in a classroom setting where the lawyer or paralegal practitioner is in the same room as the presenter.
- Remote Group CLE means CLE sponsored or cosponsored by the Bar, that is presented from a location in Utah, via a live streaming audiovisual presentation, to another location in Utah were the lawyer is present.
- Verified E-CLE means CLE presented via a computer program or over the Internet where active participation by the lawyer in the CLE is verified by responding to scenarios during the CLE or answering knowledge-based questions during or after presentation of the CLE.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this announcement, please contact the MCLE office at 801-531-9077 or MCLEstaff@utahbar.org.
UTAH SUPREME COURT CREATES LEGAL REGULATORY REFORM SANDBOX PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
For updates on the regulatory reform process, visit the Utah Supreme Court Office of Legal Services Innovation website.
2019-2020 Annual Report
May eBulletin
In this edition: | Statement of Utah State Bar President Heather Farnsworth on Federal Lawsuit| Supreme Court Extends Regulatory Sandbox from Two to Seven Years| Well Being Byte: Hope You’re Enjoying Lawyer Well-Being Week| Election Results Announced for Bar President-elect and Commissioners | Supreme Court Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees | Big Change in CLE Requirements as Compliance Moves to Yearly Cycle | Board of Bar Commissioners Seeks Nominations for 2021 Summer Convention Awards in Sun Valley
Utah Bar Journal
March / April 2021: Candidates 2021 Utah State Bar Elections | President’s Message We’ve Come A (Little) Way, Baby. by Heather Farnsworth |Views from the Bench Silver Linings of the Pandemic by The Honorable Gregory K. Orme| and much more…
Well-Being
The Well-Being Committee for the Legal Profession (“WCLP”) is a coalition of lawyers, judges, law school representatives, and mental health and science professionals. Co-chaired by Justice Paige Petersen and attorney Cara Tangaro, the WCLP is committed to improving well-being for Utah’s legal practitioners and to offering information, resources, and actionable, evidence-based recommendations. To learn more and to access these resources, visit the WCLP’s newly launched website.
2021 Utah State Bar Election Results
Congratulations
Katie Woods, who was retained as the Bar’s newest President-elect,
Greg Hoole and Chrystal Mancuso-Smith on their election to the Bar Commission in the 3rd Division.
Tyler Young who ran unopposed in the 4th Division.
Megan Mustoe who ran unopposed in the 5th Division.
We really do appreciate all the thoughtful messages and leadership from those who were involved. We express a sincere thanks to Mark Pugley, who was not successful this time around, and encourage their continued service and involvement in the Bar. We need good people like them in the important issues the profession is facing today!
Important MCLE Compliance Information
Important MCLE Compliance Information
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2021 CLE Compliance Reporting Period
The Supreme Court authorized the Board to suspend the traditional live in-person credit requirement for lawyers reporting in 2021, allowing all required CLE to be fulfilled with online self-study with audio or video presentations, webcasts or computer interactive telephonic programs. The CLE requirement is 24 hours of accredited CLE, to include 2 hours of legal ethics and 1 hour of professionalism and civility. Lawyers will have through June 30, 2021 to complete required CLE hours without paying late filing fees and will have through July 31, 2021 to file Certificate of Compliance reports without paying late filing fees.
| PLEASE NOTE: Lawyers that comply with the 2021 reporting period will be required to change from a two-year CLE reporting period to an annual CLE reporting period. |
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 CLE Compliance Reporting Period
The CLE requirement is 12 hours of accredited CLE, to include 1 hour of legal ethics and 1 hour of professionalism and civility. At least 6 hours must be live CLE, which may include any combination of the following:
- In-person CLE means CLE presented in a classroom setting where the lawyer or paralegal practitioner is in the same room as the presenter.
- Remote Group CLE means CLE sponsored or cosponsored by the Bar, that is presented from a location in Utah, via a live streaming audiovisual presentation, to another location in Utah were the lawyer is present.
- Verified E-CLE means CLE presented via a computer program or over the Internet where active participation by the lawyer in the CLE is verified by responding to scenarios during the CLE or answering knowledge-based questions during or after presentation of the CLE.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this announcement, please contact the MCLE office at 801-531-9077 or MCLEstaff@utahbar.org.
UTAH SUPREME COURT CREATES LEGAL REGULATORY REFORM SANDBOX PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
For updates on the regulatory reform process, visit the Utah Supreme Court Office of Legal Services Innovation website.
2019-2020 Annual Report
May eBulletin
In this edition: | Statement of Utah State Bar President Heather Farnsworth on Federal Lawsuit| Supreme Court Extends Regulatory Sandbox from Two to Seven Years| Well Being Byte: Hope You’re Enjoying Lawyer Well-Being Week| Election Results Announced for Bar President-elect and Commissioners | Supreme Court Seeks Applicants for Advisory Committees | Big Change in CLE Requirements as Compliance Moves to Yearly Cycle | Board of Bar Commissioners Seeks Nominations for 2021 Summer Convention Awards in Sun Valley
Utah Bar Journal
March / April 2021: Candidates 2021 Utah State Bar Elections | President’s Message We’ve Come A (Little) Way, Baby. by Heather Farnsworth |Views from the Bench Silver Linings of the Pandemic by The Honorable Gregory K. Orme| and much more…
Well-Being
The Well-Being Committee for the Legal Profession (“WCLP”) is a coalition of lawyers, judges, law school representatives, and mental health and science professionals. Co-chaired by Justice Paige Petersen and attorney Cara Tangaro, the WCLP is committed to improving well-being for Utah’s legal practitioners and to offering information, resources, and actionable, evidence-based recommendations. To learn more and to access these resources, visit the WCLP’s newly launched website.
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