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1 VOLUME 19 NUMBER 4 SEPTEMBER 2005 Mission Statement: The mission of Women Lawyers of Utah is to provide opportunities for women lawyers to develop and advance their careers and to further the cause of women in Utah generally. The objectives of its mission are to educate and inform, to offer support, to encourage community affiliation for professional success, to seek greater responsiveness to women's needs from Utah ' s justice system and better living and working conditions for all Utah women. ARMENIAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS COME TO UTAH From left to right: Andrea May, Stacey Dunn, Gayanne Margaryan, Ruzanna Danielyan, Kay Hanson, Melissa Miller, Desiree Guillane, Cheryl Feld, Shelly Cassity, Susan Black Dunn, Carol Delbridge and Parandzem Gevorgyan. Bottom right: Interpreter Artur Hakopyan, Gayanne Margaryan, Ruzanna Danielyan. Women and Economic Development Dawn Emery September 16, 2005 Wednesday, June 29, 2005 three Armenian Business women visit Utah and make a stop at the law office of Dunn & Dunn. The women were invited by the U.S. State Department to come to America and meet with professional women to learn about business practices in this country. The ladies included Ms. Rusanna Danielyan, Head of the Armenian Business Association, Ms. Gayane Margaryan, Founding Director of Ready Steady Co., and Ms. Parandzem Gevorgyan, an attorney. The women asked questions about the glass ceiling, gender roles and other prejudices that American Women face very day. They ladies were very interested in the balance of power between men and women in business. Ms. Parandzem Gevorgyan, a managing partner and business consultant in her own country, stated that the men in my firm are still the ones who go to court. She said the country still prefers to see men in the courtroom. They are still seen as being more competent and in control in the courtroom than the women. And most of the men would prefer to deal with other men instead of women. Gevorgyan did say that she does do a lot of lawyer work but mostly with women and then with mostly family issues. The ladies also inquired about federal, state and local polices that are aimed at promoting women s prominence in the business and professional world.

2 PAGE 2 WLU S 2005 ANNUAL FALL RETREAT DIFFERENT PATHS IN THE LAW This year the retreat will be held at The Chateaux at Silver Lake, a luxurious French country-style lodge located in the heart of mid-mountain Silver Lake Village at Deer Valley. The Chateaux has an outdoor hot tub and swimming pool, and is just seconds from Deer Valley hiking, shopping, mountain biking and spa services. Friday, October 28, 2005: 4:30-7:00 p.m. Registration and Check In The Chateaux at Silver Lake 5:30 p.m. Social Hour The Silver Lake Lodge located directly across from the Chateaux 7:00 p.m. Dinner at the Silver Lake Lodge Presentation Reva Beck Bosone Scholarship: Terrie T. McIntosh, Woman Lawyer of the Year Keynote Speaker: Banafsheh Akhlaghi, Esq. The Path from Teaching the U.S. Constitution to Protecting It" Join us after dinner at the WLU Hospitality Suite at the Chateaux. Saturday, October 29, :00 a.m. Breakfast begins The Silver Lake Lodge 9:30 a.m. Morning Session The Silver Lake Lodge Panel discussion: Creative Pro Bono Moderator: Lauren I. Scholnick, Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Panelists: Jensie Anderson, Rocky Mountain Innocence Center Mary Gordon, Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar Kristin Erickson, Pro Bono Initiative ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Banafsheh Akhlaghi could not have foreseen the path her legal career would follow. In September 2001, current events led her to abandon her position as a law school professor teaching Constitutional Law to work overtime defending the Constitution. In October 2001, Ms. Akhlaghi created Akhlaghi & Associates, a private practice based in San Francisco, where she specialized in immigration and civil rights law. Three years later, Ms. Akhlaghi transformed Akhlaghi & Associates into the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA), a non-profit organization. NLSCA is the first, and currently only, legal organization solely dedicated to providing accessible pro bono and low-cost legal advocacy to protect the civil rights of Middle Easterners, Muslims, and South Asians in the United States. As a first generation Iranian who immigrated to the United States, Ms. Akhlaghi has a great sense of the unique issues facing these communities. In July 2003, Ms. Akhlaghi received the 'Local Hero' award from the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay issue. In March 2004, Ms. Akhlaghi was additionally honored by the Asian Law Alliance's Legal Impact Award for her efforts defending the civil rights of immigrant communities. Ms. Akhlaghi will speak to WLU about her path in the law, and all its unexpected and rewarding turns.

3 PAGE 3 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 2005 Annual Women Lawyers of Utah Fall Retreat October 28-29, 2005 The Chateaux at Silver Lake Deer Valley Resort On October 5 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. WLU and Utah Trial Lawyers Association are hosting a CLE entitled Personal Injury Law-Is it for You? Join some of Utah's top female personal injury attorneys who will discuss: Nuts and Bolts of Personal Injury Law The Lifestyle of a Personal Injury Lawyer Pitfalls for the Personal Injury Attorney Case Management Utah State Bar 645 South 200 East There is no charge for this event; lunch is included. On October 12 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. S.J. Quinney College of Law Sutherland Moot Courtroom Lawschool Application Workshop. Encourage interested women you know to consider a career in the law. For more information call On October 13 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. In order to encourage people of color and women to consider law as a career, Holland & Hart, LLP, and the Utah Minority Bar Association are hosting Oh the places you ll go A career in law and how to get started. Utah State Bar 645 South 200 East. Reserve your space now by calling Caryn Kelly at (801) or ckelly@hollandhart.com Deadline October 7, On October 26 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. S.J. Quinney College of Law Sutherland Moot Courtroom Law School Financial Aid Workshop For more information call Look for WLU s Winter Mentoring Social with students, new lawyers, and all WLU members in If you have something you would like on the calendar please contact Dawn Emery at demeryesq@comcast.net or For Sponsoring Retreat Scholarships: Bendinger Crockett * Dunn & Dunn * Holme Roberts & Owen * Magleby & Greenwood * Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar * Ray Quinney & Nebeker * Strindberg Scholnick & Chamness * Lauren Barros, PC * Bokelie Law Office * Brandon T. Burningham, Attorney * Alicia Henning, Attorney * Louise Knauer, Attorney * Lems Law Office

4 PAGE WLU Retreat Registration Form We look forward to seeing you at Deer Valley this year! Not only does the retreat provide an opportunity to obtain CLE credits, but it is also a great opportunity to relax, catch up with old friends and meet new ones. We ll enjoy great company, great food, and a great place to spend the night. Full registration includes both sessions and meals; participants also have the option to register for either one of the two sessions independently. CLE credit is pending. For lodging, WLU has secured a discounted group rate at the Chateaux at Silver Lake. Find a friend to share a room with, or book a room for yourself, by calling, Please reference group number 20T307, or visit our website at where the Individual Lodging Reservation form can be obtained. Rooms start at $135, and booking your room separately allows you to pay for the room with a credit card. Rooms must be booked separately this year to help accommodate our growing numbers. Contact Information: Name: Phone: Address: Registration Fees* WLU Member: Full Registration: Both sessions and meals $ Non-Member: Full Registration: Both sessions and meals $ Evening Session Only, October 28: Social Hour, Dinner & Speaker $ Evening Session Only, October 28: Social Hour, Dinner & Speaker $ Breakfast Session Only, October 29: Breakfast and Panel Discussion $ Breakfast Session Only, October 29: Breakfast and Panel Discussion $ Contribution to Scholarship (Optional) $ WLU Membership Dues (*If not a WLU member but paying dues below, select WLU Member price above*) In practice less than 1 year Free In practice less than 3 years $ $ In practice more than 3 years $ $ Late Registration Fee (after October 7) $ $ Total Amount Enclosed $ *$ scholarships toward retreat registration fees are available for law students, solo practitioners and attorneys employed by government and non-profit entities. To apply, please submit this registration form with a brief note describing your circumstances. You will be contacted as soon as possible if you are eligible for a scholarship. Please return this completed registration form by October 7, 2005 for early registration, but no later than October 21, 2005 with a check payable to: Women Lawyers of Utah. Send this form and your payment to WLU, c/o Margaret Plane, ACLU of Utah, 355 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah Thanks for joining us for the 2005 WLU fall retreat, and helping to make this year s retreat our most successful retreat yet! Don t forget to book your room thorough Deer Valley or the Individual Lodging Reservation form available on our web site

5 PAGE 5 GRAPEVINE Prominent Utah Attorney Constance Lundberg Announces Intent to Re-enter Private Practice at Jones Waldo SALT LAKE CITY March 28, 2005 Constance Lundberg, who is credited as being the first female partner at a major Utah law firm, has announced that she will join the Salt Lake City law firm of Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough and return to private practice. She will come to Jones Waldo from Brigham Young University, where she has been serving as associate dean and library director of the J. Reuben Clark Law School for the past 16 years. Practicing law has always been my first love and being able to do that at Jones Waldo is something I look forward to, said Ms. Lundberg. Working at the J. Reuben Clark Law School has been extremely rewarding and allowed me to experience many great things. Private practice is where my heart is and the time is right for me to go back down that road. Considered by many in the legal profession to be one of the most knowledgeable and well-connected attorneys in Utah, Ms. Lundberg plans to join Jones Waldo this fall, where she will specialize in environmental and resources law, as well as conflict resolution. Jones Waldo considers itself very fortunate to have somebody like Constance Lundberg joining our firm, said Keven Rowe, president of Jones Waldo. We have worked with her on several occasions over the years and have seen first-hand the kind of talent she has. There is no doubt she will be a great addition for us. Julie Woodyatt has recently opened her own law office in Orem, Utah where her practice concentrates on family law. Sharee Moser is a new associate at Magleby & Greenwood where her practice concentrates on commercial litigation. WLU s website has a new look! Visit us at: lawyers.com LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? The S.J Quinney College of Law is searching for a new dean. Go to their website to nominate someone or to apply yourself. The Washington School of Law is looking for instructors. Contact Mary Thomas Graduate Tax Program Director (801)

6 PAGE 6 WHY JOIN WLU? As stated succinctly by the National Conference of Women s Bar Associations: To be successful, every attorney must build a network. Joining a women s bar can jumpstart this process. The opportunities for business referrals and access to resources for substantive legal and practical advice and possibilities for leadership and visibility in the profession are all present in women s bar associations. http// Membership Application Dues Schedule In Practice < 3 yrs $30 In practice 3+ yrs $40 Law students $15 Name: Phone: Address: Law school & year of graduation: Utah State Bar No.: Area(s) of practice: DISCLAIMER: This Newsletter is meant to inform, educate, and support the women lawyers in Utah. Articles reflect the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of WLU or its Board. We gladly accept submissions for publications about issues or events of interest or importance to you. We will publish position pieces by candidates for bar positions who are fully paid members of WLU, but do not endorse any candidates for Bar positions or other public office. WLU reserves the right to refuse to publish any item for any reason. Women Lawyers of Utah PO Box 932 Salt Lake City, UT 84110