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 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:

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.

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.

Annual Retreat

will be held on

NOVEMBER 6 & 7, 2009

 At the beautiful Goldener Hirsch Inn

Please save the dates of November 6th and 7th for Women Lawyers of Utah’s Annual Retreat. We will be holding the retreat at the Goldener Hirsch Inn in Deer Valley, Utah. CLE credit will be offered including ethics and professionalism and civility.

The deadline for registration is October 23, 2009.

Please download the 2009 WLU Retreat Registration Form which includes the registration instructions, information about retreat scholarships* and lodging, as well as other details about the Retreat.

RETREAT AGENDA:

 Friday, November 6, 2009

4:00 – 6:00

Registration

15-Minute Massages – Courtesy of Kirton & McKonkie

 5:00-6:00

Social Hour (Cash Bar)

 6:00-7:00

Dinner

Presentation of 1^st Annual WLU Mentoring Award

Presentation of Reva Beck Bosone Scholarship

 7:00-8:30

Presentation Honoring Retired and Retiring Women Judges

Panel Discussion: “Reflections from Women Pioneers in the Judiciary Upon Retirement”

The Honorable Judith M. Billings, Utah Court of Appeals

The Honorable Pamela T. Greenwood, Utah Court of Appeals

The Honorable Diane W. Wilkins, Second District Juvenile Court, State of Utah. 

Moderator: Laurie D. Gilliland, Lead Staff Attorney, United States District Court

(1.0 hours of general CLE credit)

Saturday, November 6, 2009

 8:00-9:00

Continental Breakfast

 9:00-10:15

Panel Discussion: “Practicing Law in Hard Economic Times”

Mary C. Corporon, Corporon & Williams, PC

Marji Hanson, Law Office of Marji Hanson, PC

Julie K. Morriss, Morriss O’Bryant Compagni, PC. 

Moderator: Dianna Cannon, Cannon & Match, PC 

( 1.0 hours of general CLE credit )

 10:15-10:30

Break

 10:30-11:45

Panel Discussion: “Civility, Professionalism, and Advocacy”

The Honorable Carolyn B. McHugh, Utah Court of Appeals

The Honorable Kate A. Toomey, Third District Court, State of Utah

Ellen Maycock,  Kruse Landa Maycock & Ricks, LLC

Moderator: Margaret D. Plane, Senior City Attorney for Salt Lake City

( 1.0 hours of professionalism and civility CLE credit )

 12:00 

Adjourn

*We are able to give out scholarships to students and attorneys thanks to our generous sponsors:  Parsons Behle & Latimer, Howrey LLP, Ray Quinney & Nebeker, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Winder & Counsel, Law Offices of Tracy M. Watson, Louise T. Knauer, the Honorable Carolyn B. McHugh, Suzanne Marelius, and Anne Milne. 

BECOME A RETREAT SPONSOR

THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION

 2009 Banter with the Bench

Friday, August 28, 2009 from 12-1:30

on the 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 hour of CLE credit.

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

June 25, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m 

Cost: $75.00** Lunch provided  4 CLE credits approved

Please RSVP to Doris at dvandenakker@rqn.com

This symposium will be held at the Federal Courthouse (350 South Main St.) in Judge Benson’s courtroom.  The symposium will include a presentation from Mary Crane, a nationally recognized expert on generational issues in the workplace; and will also include discussions about the best practices for retaining and advancing women attorneys.  Please see below for more information about the Symposia!

**WLU is offering a reduced fee of $25 for individuals with special circumstances (including law clerks, government attorneys, solo practitioners, non-profit attorneys, law students or those with special circumstances). Contact Doris at 801-323-3418 or dvandenakker@rqn.com for more information and to RSVP.

See you there!

INITIATIVE ON THE ADVANCEMENT AND RETENTION OF WOMEN ATTORNEYS:

The Women Lawyers of Utah will be releasing the results from the survey for the Initiative on the Advancement and Retention of Women Attorneys shortly. Two symposia are scheduled to discuss the results and explore the issues.

SYMPOSIUM I: Thursday, MAY 21, 2009 - RSVP Now!

Identifying the Problem and How It Hurts your Bottom Line

Please join Chief Justice Durham and Women Lawyers of Utah for a morning symposium on why the retention of attorneys is a good business practice. Topics include: The Unveiling of the Retention Survey Results ♦ Discussion of the Best Business Practices and ♦ The Financial Implications of Retention

♦ Special Guests: Cynthia T. Calvert, co-director PAR at UC Hastings College of Law and Blane R. Prescott, the Hildebrandt Institute — nationally recognized experts on retention issues in the work place. Also featuring prominent local attorneys and judges!

MAY 21, 2009 ♦ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm ♦ Cost: $75.00** ♦ Lunch provided

Scott M. Matheson Courthouse ♦ 450 South State Street ♦ SLC, UT

4 Credits of CLE pending

♦ RSVP to Doris at dvandenakker@rqn.com

** If your firm is an Initiative sponsor, a limited number of complimentary passes are available. Also, WLU can reduce the cost of attendance for the first symposium from $75 to $25 for individual with special circumstances (it can include any law clerks, government attorneys, solo practitioners, non-profits attorneys, law students and anyone in other situations who wishes to attend but cannot pay the full fee). Contact Doris at 801-323-3418 or dvandenakker@rqn.com for more information and to RSVP.

SYMPOSIUM II: SAVE THE DATE -  JUNE 25, 2009

ON: Moving Forward and Best Management Practices

Featuring experts: Mary Crane, Karen Lockwood and more

See you there!