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Register Now: 2009 Annual Retreat – November 6 & 7
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WOMEN LAWYERS OF UTAH’S
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 1st 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
Walk Against Violence – October 16, 4-6pm at Liberty Park
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2009 Banter with the Bench – August 28 12-1:30pm
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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
SYMPOSIUM II on ADVANCEMENT & RETENTION OF WOMEN ATTORNEYS – JUNE 25, 2009 8:30-1PM
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Please join Women Lawyers of Utah for Symposium II on the Retention and Advancement of Women Attorneys on:
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!
Special Announcement: UPCOMING SYMPOSIA–Please join us!
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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!
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