Join Us for a Memorable 1980s-Themed Utah State Bar Annual Meeting and Summer Social

I want to remind and encourage each of you to attend the Utah State Bar’s Annual Meeting and Summer Social on July 12th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Utah Law & Justice Center. Cara Tangaro will be sworn in as President of the Utah State Bar and Kim Cordova will be sworn in as President-Elect of the Utah State Bar. Chrystal Mancuso-Smith, Christian Clinger, Miriam Allred, Olivia Shaughnessy and Tyler Young also will be sworn in as Bar Commissioners elected in 2024. 

In addition, there will be a 1980s themed celebration in the parking lot, with family games, food trucks, face painting and 1980s karaoke. So, put on your acid-washed jeans, puff up your big hair, and get ready to belt out some Bon Jovi, Cure, ABC or Duran Duran lyrics. The annual meeting is at 3 p.m., and the party goes from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You must RSVP for the party by July 9th.

After Cara Tangaro is sworn in as the new President of the Utah State Bar, I will assume the best job at the Utah State Bar – Immediate Past President. I’ve enjoyed my service to the Utah State Bar this last year, and wanted to encourage each of you to consider getting more involved in service to the lawyers of Utah. There are a myriad of opportunities to join sections of the Utah State Bar, to serve in leadership, and to serve on the Bar Commission.

As I look back on the last year, I am grateful for the opportunity I had to learn from so many fantastic lawyers, to work with the Bar Commission and the amazing staff of the Utah State Bar, especially the Utah Bar’s Executive Director Elizabeth Wright. The volunteer commissioners, and the staff of the Bar, work tirelessly to enhance the administration of justice, to protect the rule of law, and to provide incredible benefits to the lawyers and citizens of Utah. 

Speaking of which, if you have not tried Decisis, you should. This brand new free legal research tool is available to all members of the Utah State Bar and is an incredible tool, which will enhance your practice and make it easier for you to obtain necessary legal research.

Finally, on a personal note, I just returned from seeing Dead & Company for three nights at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Anyone who knows me, knows I love music, especially anything related to the Grateful Dead. So, pardon my personal indulgence, but I am going to leave you with some lyrics from a beautiful song called “Eyes of the World.” 

These lyrics were written by Robert Hunter, and they seem particularly apt as I ride off into the sunset, having worked with so many great lawyers over the course of the last year. I will see you around, and will continue to be involved with the Utah State Bar, as well as as a new member of the American Bar Association’s Board of Governors starting in August. But for now, enjoy some beautiful words written by one of the great lyricists of the Grateful Dead.

Online Licensing Continues

The annual online licensing renewal process is ongoing. You should have received an email outlining renewal instructions. This email was sent to your email address of record.  Utah Supreme Court Rule 14-107 requires lawyers to provide their current e-mail address to the Bar.  If you need to update your email address of record, please contact onlineservices@utahbar.org.

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 will then be prompted to pay all fees.

The Bar accepts all major credit cards. Payment can also be made by ACH/E-check. NO PAPER CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Upon completion of the renewal process, you will receive a licensing confirmation email. 



Online renewals and fees must be submitted by July 1 and will be late August 1. If online renewal and payment of fees are not submitted by September 1, your license will be suspended. 

Annual CLE Compliance

CLE Reporting Period is July 1, 2023 through

June 30, 2024

Lawyers can comply online as soon as their required CLE hours have been completed. Compliance fees may be paid through the Utah State Bar Practice Portal.

Active Lawyers

The annual CLE requirement is 12 hours of accredited CLE. The 12 hours of CLE must include a minimum of one hour of Ethics CLE and one hour of Professionalism and Civility CLE. At least six hours of the CLE must be Verified (Live) CLE, which may include any combination of In-person CLE, Remote Group CLE, or Verified E-CLE.

The remaining six hours of CLE may include Elective (Self-Study) CLE or Verified (Live) CLE.

Active Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP)

The annual CLE requirement is 6 hours of accredited CLE. The 6 hours of CLE must include a minimum of one hour of Ethics CLE and one hour of Professionalism and Civility CLE. At least three hours of the CLE must be Verified (Live) CLE, which may include any combination of In-person CLE, Remote Group CLE, or Verified E-CLE. The remaining three hours of CLE may include Elective (Self-Study) CLE or Verified (Live) CLE.

Active Emeritus Lawyers

The annual CLE requirement is 6 hours of accredited CLE. The 6 hours of CLE may be completed by Verified (Live) CLE or Elective (Self-Study) CLE. There is not an Ethics or Professionalism and Civility CLE.

To complete the MCLE Compliance process, please login to your Member Dashboard and pay the required $10 filing fee. Once the filing fee has been paid, you will be MCLE compliant, and will NOT be required to file any additional information or Certificate of Compliance for the CLE reporting period ending June 30, 2024.

For a copy of the new MCLE rules, please visit https://www.mcleutah.org For questions, please contact the MCLE office at staff@mcleutah.org or by phone at (801) 746-5230.

With online MCLE compliance we now accept all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa). Payments can also be made by e-check/ACH. NO PAPER CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.