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2009 WLU Retreat Materials
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The 2009 WLU Retreat is being held at the Goldener Hirsch Inn in Deer Valley, Utah on November 6th and 7th.
The registration is now closed.
You may download and print a complete packet with Introduction & CLE Materials. You may choose to download materials for each session separately by clicking on the following links:
General Information About the Retreat
CLE Materials Session I (Friday 11-06-2009)
CLE Materials Session II (Saturday 11-07-2009)
CLE Materials Session III (Saturday 11-07-2009)
We look forward to seeing you at the Retreat.
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!
2009 WLU Woman Lawyer of the Year
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Congratulations to Barbara Bearnson, WLU’s 2009 Woman Lawyer of the Year!
On April 28, 2009, Women Lawyers of Utah named Barbara Bearnson the 2009 Christine M. Durham Woman Lawyer of the Year at its Annual Fireside Chat. The Fireside Chat is a yearly gathering of members and guests to hear an address from Chief Justice Christine M. Durham, of the Utah Supreme Court. Criteria for the award include professional excellence and integrity, demonstrated through an awareness of the needs and concerns of women, and advancement of women inside and outside the legal profession. Former recipients include women from the judiciary, private practice, and government practice.
Ms. Bearnson began her prosecutorial career in the Salt Lake County Attorney’s Office in 1983, where she prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases. Her sound judgment, innate intelligence, and compassion for victims resulted in her assignment to the Special Victims Team, where she specialized in the prosecution of child abuse, sexual assault and other violent crimes. In 1988, she was hired by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, where she worked in the Criminal Appeals Section and become one of the founding members of the Child Abuse Protection Unit. In that role, she prosecuted child abuse cases and provided training and assistance to deputy county attorneys statewide.
As an Assistant United States Attorney, Ms. Bearnson has effectively prosecuted a broad range of criminal cases for over 15 years. Based upon her abilities, she was promoted to the Deputy Chief of the Violent Crimes Section, and then to Chief of the General Crimes and White Collar Section. In 2006, she was appointed Chief of the Criminal Division where she oversees the entirety of federal criminal prosecutions filed in this state. Her breadth of experience, demonstrated skills, and strong work ethic are respected and valued by her colleagues in her office and her peers throughout the legal community.
In addition to her remarkable legal career, Ms. Bearnson served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Salt Lake City YWCA. Ms. Bearnson’s efforts on behalf of the YWCA were at the forefront of efforts to stop family violence. Ms. Bearnson also serves as a role model in her family life, as the mother of three children. Because of her commitment to her own family, she is sensitive to, and considerate of, the needs and concerns of other working mothers. As a member of upper management in the United States Attorney’s Office, she has been a champion of flexible work arrangements for attorneys with young children.
Women Lawyers of Utah congratulates Ms. Bearnson for her significant achievements.
Annual Fireside Chat with Chief Justice Christine M. Durham
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The Women Lawyers of Utah will hold its Annual Fireside Chat with Chief Justice Christine M. Durham on April 28 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at a new location this year:
The Town Club
1081 East South Temple
Appetizers and drinks will be served. At the event, the WLU will announce the winner of the 2008 Christine Durham Woman Lawyer of the Year Award. This event is free to WLU members and $20 for non-members. (1 hour CLE credit pending.)
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