State Bar News
| Publication year | 2013 |
| Pages | 46 |
| Citation | Vol. 26 No. 3 Pg. 46 |
May/June 2013
PRESIDENT-ELECT AND BAR COMMISSION ELECTION RESULTS
Congratulations to James D. Gilson on his election as President-elect of the Bar. He will serve as President-elect for the 2013–2014 year and then become President for 2014–2015. Congratulations also go to Kenyon D. Dove who ran unopposed in the Second Division. In the Third Division Susanne Gustin and John R. Lund were elected from a group of very qualified commission candidates. Sincere appreciation goes to Benson L. Hathaway, Janise K. Macanas, and Karthik Nadesan for their great campaigns and thoughtful involvement in the Bar and the profession.
Commission Highlights
The Utah State Bar Board of Commissioners received the following reports and took the actions indicated during the March 14, 2013 Commission Meeting held at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah.
1. Commissioners approved a written Bar policy on public use of the Law & Justice Center.
2. Commissioners approved revisions to Bar’s Mission and Vision Statements and will continue to make refinements.
3. Commissioners were asked to serve on the Modest Means Program Advisory Boards.
4. Commissioners asked Bar Staff to continue to research and report back on Amtrak and flight transportation packages to Snowmass for the 2013 Summer Convention.
5. Commissioners asked Bar Staff to continue work on improving the Bar’s new website, e.g., add “sections” under the “For Lawyers” tab, etc.
6. Commissioners agreed to promote more lawyer education on the Judicial Performance Evaluation Survey rating system.
7. Commissioners approved the Utah Nonprofits Association Standard of Ethics via the Consent Agenda.
8. Commissioners approved the January 25, 2013 Commission Minutes via Consent Agenda.
The minute text of this and other meetings of the Bar Commission are available at the office of the Executive Director.
MCLE Reminder
Odd Year MCLE Reporting Cycle July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2013
Due to the change in MCLE reporting deadlines, please remember that your MCLE hours must be completed by June 30th and your report must be filed by July 31st. If you have always filed in the odd CLE year, you will have a compliance cycle that began July 1, 2011, and will end June 30, 2013.
Active Status Lawyers complying in 2013 are required to complete a minimum of twenty-four hours of Utah approved CLE, which shall include a minimum of three hours of accredited ethics. One of the ethics hours shall be in the area of professionalism and civility. (A minimum of twelve hours must be live in-person CLE.) For more information and to obtain a Certificate of Compliance, please visit our website at www.utahbar.org/mcle. If you have any questions, please contact Sydnie Kuhre, MCLE Director at sydnie. kuhre@utahbar.org or (801) 297-7035 or Ryan Rapier, MCLE Assistant at ryan.rapier@utahbar.org or (801) 297-7034.
Supreme Court Seeks Attorneys to Serve on Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure
The Utah Supreme Court is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on its Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure. Any interested attorney should submit a resume and a letter addressing qualifications to Diane Abegglen, Appellate Court Administrator, Utah Supreme Court, P. O. Box 140210, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0210 or to the e-mail address dianea@utcourts.gov. Applications must be received no later than May 31, 2013.
2013 Fall Forum Awards
The Board of Bar Commissioners is seeking nominations for the 2013 Fall Forum Awards. These awards have a long history of honoring publicly those whose professionalism, public service and personal dedication have significantly enhanced the administration of justice, the delivery of legal services, and the building up of the profession. Your award nominations must be submitted in writing to Christy Abad, Executive Secretary, 645 South 200 East, Suite 310, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 or adminasst@utahbar.org by Friday, September 13, 2013. The award categories include:
1. Distinguished Community Member Award
2. Professionalism Award
3. Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award
View a list of past award recipients at: http://www.utahbar.org/members/awards_recipients.html
Applicants Sought for Appellate Court Nominating Commission
The Bar is seeking applications from lawyers to serve on the Utah Appellate Court Nominating Commission. The Commission nominates judges to fill vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court and the Utah Court of Appeals. Two lawyers are appointed by the Governor from a list of six nominees provided by the Bar.
Commissioners must be citizens of the United States and residents of Utah. Commissioners are appointed for one term of four years. No more than four of the seven members of the nominating commission may be of the same political party.
Please identify your political party or if you are politically independent.
Submit resumes to John C. Baldwin, Executive Director, by e-mail at john.baldwin@utahbar.org, or by mail at 645 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.
Resumes must be received by Friday, May 31, 2013.
Notice of Ethics & Discipline Committee Vacancies
The Utah Supreme Court is seeking interested volunteers to fill vacancies on the Ethics & Discipline Committee of the Utah Supreme Court. The Ethics & Discipline Committee is divided into four panels, which hear all informal complaints charging unethical or unprofessional conduct against members of the Bar and determine whether or not informal disciplinary action should result from the complaint or whether a formal complaint should be filed in district court against the respondent attorney. Appointments to the Ethics & Discipline Committee are made by the Utah Supreme Court.
Please send a resume, no later than May 31, 2013, to: Utah Supreme Court c/o Diane Abegglen, Appellate Court Administrator, P.O. Box 140210 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-0210 or to the e-mail address: dianea@utcourts.gov.
Supreme Court Seeks Attorneys to Serve on Advisory Rules Committees
The Utah Supreme Court is seeking applicants to fill potential vacancies on the following advisory rules committees:
Advisory Committee on the Rules of Appellate Procedure
Advisory Committee on the Rules of Criminal Procedure
Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence
Advisory Committee on the Rules of Juvenile Procedure
Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct
Appointments are for a four-year term. Any interested attorney should submit a resume and a letter addressing qualifications to Diane Abegglen, Appellate Court Administrator, Utah Supreme Court, P. O. Box 140210, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0210 or to the e-mail address dianea@utcourts.gov. Applications must be received no later than May 31, 2013.
Request for Comment on Proposed Bar Budget
The Bar staff and officers are currently preparing a proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2013, and ends June 30, 2014. The process being followed includes review by the Commission’s Executive Committee and the Bar’s Budget & Finance Committee, prior to adoption of the final budget by the Bar Commission at its June 7, 2013 meeting.
The Commission is interested in assuring that the process includes as much feedback by as many members as possible. A copy of the proposed budget, in its most current permutation, is available for inspection and comment at www.utahbar.org.
Please contact John Baldwin at the Bar Office with your questions or comments.
Telephone: (801) 531-9077 Email: jbaldwin@utahbar.org
Mandatory Online Licensing
The annual Bar licensing renewal process will begin June 1, 2013, and will be done only online. Sealed cards will be mailed the last week of May to your address of record. (Update your address information now at http://www.myutahbar.org). The cards will include a login and password to access the renewal form and will outline the steps to re-license. Renewing your license online is simple and efficient, taking only about five minutes. With the online system you will be able to verify and update your unique licensure information, join sections and specialty bars, answer a few questions, and pay all fees.
No separate licensing form will be sent in the mail. You will be asked to certify that you...
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