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The 2010 Retreat Keynote Speaker

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Women Lawyers of Utah is proud to announce its keynote speaker at the

2010 Fall Retreat
      

Nikki Johnson-Huston, Esq.
J.D./M.B.A./LL.M in Taxation

On the topic of: “From Homeless to Lawyer”: One Woman’s Amazing Journey

Hear the inspiring true story of one woman’s journey from poverty to lawyer.

Nikki Johnson-Huston, Esq. is an unlikely success story. Born into poverty, she was homeless at age 9 and failed out of college by age 18. She did not let that stop her. Nikki got a job as a nanny during the day, went back to college at night, and graduated from the same college that she had failed out of four years earlier.

A 2004 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, Nikki earned a J.D./M.B.A/ LL.M in Taxation in only four years. Nikki is now a tax attorney for The City of Philadelphia Law Department in the Major Tax Unit.

The discussion will explore Nikki’s journey and the life lessons she learned along the way. She has found that being resilient has played a large role in her success in life and as a lawyer. Resiliency is a skill that can be learned and is necessary especially in such challenging times. As we start to come out of the recession and very challenging work environments, women leaders need to be resilient to stay on top. Nikki’s experience has shown that you can reinvent yourself or your career.

Nikki is Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association Women in the Profession Committee, a member of several boards of directors, and started a mentoring program for inner-city students interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession. Nikki has conducted numerous panels about issues related to education and co-moderated an event with Bill Cosby in November 2008 about her experience growing up in poverty. In addition she has won several awards including the Craig M. Perry Community Service Award given by the Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, been named a 2009 “Lawyer on the Fast Track” by the Legal Intelligencer, and one of the “10 People under 40 to Watch in 2010” by The Philadelphia Tribune. Nikki is also a host on the Comcast Channel 53 Show “A Life in the Law: Legal Leaders” and is a business correspondent on 1540AM “Backline Magazine”.

2010 WLU Retreat Registration

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WLU would like to invite you to attend the

2010 Fall Retreat 

The St. Regis Deer Crest Resort, Deer Valley

November 5-6, 2010

The Retreat provides a great opportunity not only to obtain CLE credit, but to relax and catch up with old friends and meet new ones. 

Full registration includes both sessions and meals; alternatively, you may register for either of the two sessions independently.  Lodging is being provided at a discounted group rate, but must be secured separately (please see below). The last day to register for the Retreat is October 22, 2010.

CLE credit is pending (approximately 3.0 hours).

To Register :

Please return this completed Registration Form no later than October 22, 2010.  Send the Registration Form to WLU, c/o Nicole Skolout, Howrey LLP, 170 South Main Street, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 or email the Registration Form to womenlawyersofutah@gmail.com.

To Submit Payment:

Please either mail your check made payable to Women Lawyers of Utah in the amount of the total above to WLU, c/o Nicole Skolout, Howrey LLP, 170 South Main Street, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 or submit payment through PayPal below, no later than October 22, 2010.

 

Member Payment for the Retreat

Member – Both Sessions $120.00 Member – Evening Session Only $90.00 Member – Morning Session Only $50.00 Scholarship Requested $20.00

    

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If you are not a member, but wish to become one, you may become a member now and start saving on fees for all of our events.  

The membership for attorneys who have been admitted to the bar/in practice less than 1 year, as well as the students is FREE. 

Membership for attorneys who have practiced between 1 and 3 years is $30.

Membership for attorneys who have been practicing for 3 years or longer is $40.

 

New Member Retreat Payment + Dues

In Practice Less Than 1 Year – Both Sessions $120.00 In Practice Less Than 1 Year – Evening Session Only $90.00 In Practice Less Than 1 Year – Morning Session Only $50.00 In Practice Less Than 3 Years – Both Sessions $150.00 In Practice Less Than 3 Years – Evening Only $120.00 In Practice Less Than 3 Years – Morning Only $80.00 In Practice 3 Years or Longer – Both Sessions $160.00 In Practice 3 Years or Longer – Evening Only $130.00 In Practice 3 Years or Longer – Morning Only $90.00

Name, Address, Phone, Email

Law School, Grad. Year, Bar #

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If you do not wish to become a member at this time, but still would like to attend the Retreat, please select from the following drop-down menu.

Non-Member Payment for the Retreat

Non-Member – Both Sessions $160.00 Non-Member – Evening Session Only $110.00 Non-Member – Morning Session Only $75.00

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For Scholarships and Lodging Information, please see the Registration Form. 

 

BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE ANNUAL FALL RETREAT:Funds donated by sponsors are used to provide scholarships to qualifying women to attend the Retreat.  Sponsors are recognized in WLU’s publications, on WLU’s website and at the Retreat.  If you or your firm is interested in becoming a sponsor of the Fall Retreat, please contact Melanie Vartabedian at vartabedianm@ballardspahr.com. 

 You can also sponsor scholarships via PayPal:

 

 

WLU/American Women’s Society of CPA – CLE & Networking: 5/13 at 5:30pm

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Getting Out Of The Weeds: Tips On Effective Communication About Who You Are And What You Can Offer As A Professional

By speaker Beth Noymer-Levine of SmartMouth Communications:

Date and Time:

Thursday, May 13, 2010

5:30-6:00 p.m. networking

6:00-7:00 p.m. presentation

7:00-7:30 p.m. Q&A of presenter and networking

Location:

Chapman and Cutler LLP

One Utah Center 201 South Main Street, 20th Floor(801)  Salt Lake City, UT 84111  801-533-0066

Registration Fee:

Free for WLU Members, $25 for non-WLU Members

RSVP by Monday, May 10, 2010 to Heather Farnsworth at heather@cannonmatch.com
  or (801) 322-2121.

Parking:

One Utah Center parking lot accessible heading east on 200 South between Main and State Streets. Visitor parking available on Level One. Validations available.

Other Information:

CLE and CPE credit applications pending.

Appetizers and drinks served.

The 2010 Fireside with Justice Durham & Woman Lawyer of the Year Award – April 27

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The 2010 WLU Fireside with Chief Justice Christine Durham and the announcement of the 2010 Woman Lawyer of the Year Award winner will take place on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 5:30 at the Town Club – 1081 East South Temple. Refreshments will be provided.*Parking at the Town Club is EXTREMELY limited – please carpool or use alternate transportation.

1 hour of CLE Credit.

The 2010 Fireside is limited to and free to WLU members. You can become a member of WLU online at http://utahwomenlawyers.org/become-a-wlu-member/ or by clicking HERE.

REGISTRATION FOR THE FIRESIDE IS NOW CLOSED.

 

Nominations for 2010 Woman Lawyer of the Year Award

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