Special Announcement: UPCOMING SYMPOSIA–Please join us!
Posted on May 15th, 2009 by Jennifer Brown
Filed Under Events, News |
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
Posted on April 29th, 2009 by Jennifer Brown
Filed Under News |
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
Posted on March 4th, 2009 by Joanna Miller
Filed Under Events, News |
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.)
WLU Newsletter – November 2008
Posted on February 18th, 2009 by Jennifer Brown
Filed Under Publications |
The latest issue of the WLU newsletter is now available for download as a PDF document.
WLU Newsletter November 2008 [pdf]
In this issue:
- 2008 Fall Retreat
- WLU Annual Mentoring Event
- WLU & Salt Lake County Bar Association AG Debate
Nominations for the 2009 Christine M. Durham Woman Lawyer of the Year Award
Posted on January 21st, 2009 by Jennifer Brown
Filed Under News |
WLU seeks nominations for the 2009 Christine M. Durham Woman Lawyer of the Year. This award recognizes an outstanding woman lawyer who exemplifies professionalism, excellence and a dedication to furthering opportunities for women in the law. The 2009 award will be presented by Chief Justice Durham at WLU’s annual Fireside event in the spring.
Nominations are due Friday, February 6, 2009.
Eligibility of Nominees: Any woman who is a member of the Utah State Bar and is actively involved in law-related activities is eligible. Nominees may be involved in any area of law and may be practicing attorneys or inactive. It is recommended that nominees graduated from law school at least fifteen years ago.
The recipient of the award shall have:
1. Demonstrated professional excellence and integrity over the course of her career.
2. Displayed an awareness of the needs and concerns of women through her work and activities.
3. Helped to advance the position of women generally or in the legal profession.
Procedure:
Nominations should be made in writing, naming the person, describing her qualifications and stating generally why she should be considered for the award. Please include all relevant information about the nominee such as a CV, news articles, etc. Do not presume any familiarity with the nominee.
All nominations should be provided to:
Joanna E. Miller
Kruse Landa Maycock & Ricks, LLC
136 East South Temple, 21st Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
jmiller@klmrlaw.com
Phone 801-531-7090
Fax 801-531-7091
UTAH WOMEN LAWYER OF THE YEAR PAST RECIPIENTS
1986: Justice Christine M. Durham
1987: Jan Graham
1988: Magistrate Brooke Wells
1989: Jane Marquardt
1990: Judge Judith M. Billings
1991: Anne Milne
1992: Patricia Christensen
1993: Judge Pamela T. Greenwood
1994: Kate Lahey
1995: Judge Leslie Lewis
1996: Lisa-Michelle Church
1997: Denise Dragoo
1998: Ellen Maycock
1999: Judge Sandra Peuler
2000: Judge Kimberly Hornak
2001: Carolyn B. McHugh
2002: Patrice Arent
2003: Louise T. Knauer
2004: Judge Judith Atherton
2005: Terrie MacIntosh
2006: Jane Conard
2007: Judge Tena Campbell
2008: Judge Kathleen Switzer
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