I’d love the chance to represent the 3rd Division as a member of the Bar Commission.  I had the pleasure of sitting on the 2010-2011 Bar Commission as an ex-officio member representing the Utah Minority Bar Association.  This means that I have seen the workings of the Bar Commission first hand, but now would like the chance to have a voice and a vote.  You can give me that opportunity by voting for me. 

I graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska in 1997 and have practiced in Utah, Nebraska, California and Idaho.  With small exceptions, I have practiced in medium to small law firms with emphasis in insurance defense, personal injury, family law, workers compensation, real estate and business.  I believe that my firm and legal experience gives me insight into the concerns of the 3rd division lawyer.  I know and understand the everyday concerns of most of the lawyers in the 3rd division.  I understand that as small business owners we expect to get a benefit from our membership in the bar.  I will take this concern to each bar commission meeting and push for value and service to the membership of the Bar.

I have served the Utah legal community as an officer (and past-president) of the Utah Minority Bar, served on the Utah Supreme Court Ethics and Discipline Committee, served as a member of Women Lawyer’s of Utah career development committee, served as committee member and co-chair of the Fall Forum, and currently act as Circle Mentor to five young lawyers.  I have lots of experience, energy and enthusiasm and believe that I would serve you well.  My diverse volunteer experience means that I know first-hand the concerns of many subsets of the bar and I will bring this insight to the table.

I am also a very responsive and approachable person.  I will strive to respond and listen to people’s thoughts and concerns and maintain an open-door policy in hopes of reaching out and responding to all aspects of the 3rd Division.
 
I believe that I bring a fresh voice to the Bar Commission.  As a partner in a 15-person firm, I understand the bottom line and always lean toward fiscal responsibility.  As a women and member of the minority community, I am aware of intentional and unintentional bias toward women and minorities and will strive to bring a consciousness to the Bar Commission of these ever-present problems.  As a hard-working lawyer, I am aware that bar members want service and value for their membership and will keep that as my goal on the commission.

I appreciate your support and vote!             

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