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Professor Jorge Contreras testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee about RESTORE Patent Rights Act
Dec 18, 2024Professor Jorge Contreras, an intellectual law expert, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at its hearing “The RESTORE Patent Rights Act: Restoring America’s Status as the Global IP Leader” on Dec. 18.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones quoted in New York Times about ABC defamation lawsuit
Dec 17, 2024Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, a First Amendment expert, was quoted in The New York Times about ABC News paying $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump.
MLS career coaching: Meet Dominic Militello
Dec 16, 2024Dominic Militello began working in career coaching more than 25 years ago. When he started working at the University of Utah in 2022, he was excited to be part of a larger university initiative to coach students.
Giving back: 10 different ways to support Utah Law
Dec 12, 2024Looking for ways to serve during the holiday season, winter months, or any time of the year? Here are 10 different options for giving back to Utah Law.
Culture of camaraderie: Find out why 3L Hailey Winn has enjoyed Utah Law
Dec 10, 20243L Hailey Winn was a competitive swimmer as a young teen and had her heart set on becoming a marine biologist one day. That dream changed in eighth grade.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in national media about Boeing 747 Max crash case guilty plea
Dec 05, 2024Professor Paul Cassell is quoted in national media about a federal judge’s decision to reject a deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge and be fined for misleading regulators about 737 Max planes.
Associate Professor Daniel Aaron quoted in national media about flavored vape Supreme Court case
Dec 03, 2024Associate Professor Daniel Aaron, a health law expert, was quoted in articles about a U.S. Supreme Court case addressing the Food and Drug Administration’s refusal to let e-cigarette companies sell flavored vape products due to youth health risks.
Utah Law faculty updates: November 2024
Dec 02, 2024Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Emotions are data when dealing with conflict
Dec 01, 2024I find it very telling that when I ask people at the start of my classes and professional trainings what they think of when they think about conflict, the most common responses are emotions (particularly unpleasant emotions) such as frustration, anxiety, anger, or fear.
Staying true to myself: 3L Grace Greene navigates law school
Nov 26, 2024Prior to law school, 3L Grace Greene actively participated in several projects with a common theme. She researched intervention practices for sexual assault survivors, worked for Court-Appointed Special Advocates as a legislative intern, addressed alcohol abuse and college drinking culture issues, and even worked on a few local political campaigns.
Students helping students become lawyers: 3L Parker Airmet forms Utah Law’s student wellness community
Nov 19, 20243L Parker Airmet admits that he didn’t know much about what being a lawyer meant while growing up, but he did know the value of hard work from his parents, who both showed him how to provide for a family. With this example in tow, along with interests in U.S. government and the Constitution, Airmet decided to apply to law school.
Making positive changes: Meet 3L Hayley Robertson
Nov 18, 20243L Hayley Robertson’s father is a police officer, and she recalls constantly asking him questions about every detail and taking an extra interest in his job as a child.
The power to change: Larry EchoHawk shares memories of a life of service
Nov 15, 2024Larry EchoHawk (’73) was finishing his degree at Brigham Young University while also completing his fourth year as a starting free safety on the football team, a role that had landed him a scholarship. He’d received a job offer and had not considered further education. Then his older brother, John, made a suggestion that changed EchoHawk’s life.
Supporting veterans: Meet 2L Alessandra Coote and learn more about Utah Law’s Veteran Support Center
Nov 11, 20242L Alessandra Coote attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, earning her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. She spent five years as an engineer officer in the U.S. Army and also graduated from the Sapper Leader Course as a combat engineer.
Video spotlights: Meet six Utah Law students
Nov 08, 2024Six current Utah Law students—Valeria Jimenez, Brock Smith, Rachel Prickett Passey, Nate Bramhall, Kiersten Vandervelde, and Seth LaPray—talk about their law school experiences in the latest Student Spotlight video series.
We need to talk about dysregulation
Nov 07, 2024Let me start with a provocative question: How are you feeling about the current state of U.S. politics? I encourage you to take a moment to really sit with this question and tune into how you are feeling.
Protecting creativity: 3L Matt Petersen pursues career in IP law
Nov 05, 2024Though 3L Matt Petersen comes from a family of multiple lawyers and worked as a runner for a law firm in high school, he wasn’t set on a career in law and had planned to apply to medical school instead. While earning his bachelor’s degree in English and biology at Utah Valley University, Petersen held two different jobs that steered him toward law school.
Utah Law faculty updates: October 2024
Nov 01, 2024Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
The next five years: Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner reflects on time at Utah Law
Oct 29, 2024As the first woman and first Native American to serve as dean (she is a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), Kronk Warner is aware of her role as trailblazer and the expectations that come with that, especially now that five years have passed and she has been reappointed for another five years.
More than just a degree: McKell OldBull talks about motivations for MLS program
Oct 22, 2024McKell OldBull knew she wanted to pursue a career in the justice system while attending high school. Originally from Peach City, Arizona, OldBull grew up on the Hualapai Indian reservation and recalls that there were limited resources when she was growing up.
Implementing the Public Lands Rule consistent with BLM’s statutory authority under FLPMA
Oct 21, 2024On Friday, the Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day nomination period to fill a new federal advisory committee. The committee, appropriately titled Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee, will help inform implementation of the BLM’s newly minted public lands rule.