Su is an attorney in the Utah Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman.  She mediates and arbitrates disputes between property owners and government in the areas of eminent domain, takings and land use.  Su brings a broad range of experience to her candidacy, having worked in a small corporation, small law firm, medium-sized law firm, non-profit and government.  Prior to entering the practice of law, she pursued an interest in music by writing and editing for an internet music magazine where she met fun and interesting rock musicians.  She received her JD (1994) and BA in English (1991) from Brigham Young University and is a trained mediator.

Throughout her career, Su has devoted time to serve the legal profession and the community. 

• From 2007-2010, she served as the chair in charge of organizing the Law Student Mentoring Marathon which provides students with an opportunity to attend panel discussions and breakout sessions on various topics of practice. 
• In 2009, she served on a bar committee reviewing the Fee Dispute Resolution program and created an exit survey for the program.
• Su created the UMBA 411 and JobLert email listserv to provide Utah Minority Bar Association members with professional and job opportunities. 
• She speaks to groups about professional development, networking and mentoring. 
• As the former Executive Director of the Multi-Cultural Legal Center, she brought the organization from a fiscal deficit to financial stability and ensured the provision of legal services to underserved communities. 
• Su has also worked with various community organizations to provide free legal seminars and referrals and to support the work performed by legal services providers. 
• She has been recognized by the Utah State Bar in 2005 as the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award and in 2008 she received the Raymond S. Uno Award for the Advancement of Minorities in the Legal Profession. 

Statement of Candidacy:

I am excited for this opportunity to serve you by running for Bar Commissioner in the Third Division.  I bring a diverse legal experience from working in small firms, large firms, in-house, non-profit and government and as a result, would be a voice for all  groups.  In addition to my experience working with past and current Bar leaders, I bring an open mind, fresh ideas and enthusiasm to this opportunity to serve.  Please feel free to contact me at 801-530-6391 or via email at sjchon@gmail.com. 

My goals as Bar Commissioner are to
(1) promote fiscal responsibility and efficiency of the Bar’s services;
(2) ensure that the services offered by the Bar are responsive to our members’ needs;
(3) support programs that encourage mentoring of law students and lawyers;
(4) support programs that provide services to all practice groups and sections; and
(5) support programs that provide legal services to underserved and under-represented communities. 
I am grateful to all those who have encouraged me to run for Bar Commission, and I respectfully ask for your vote in this election.

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