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Honoring the leading lawyers in Utah.

Meet the 2024 Legal Elite

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In partnership with Kirton McConkie, Utah Business is proud to present this year’s Legal Elite. This award honors 100 leading lawyers in Utah who have made significant contributions in their respective legal fields. The following individuals are recognized for their exceptional legal knowledge, ethical standards and professional accomplishments.

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Honoring the leading lawyers in Utah.
Staci Duke | Photo by MANICPROJECT, shot on location at Greenberg Traurig, 222 Main.

Staci Duke

Executive Director | “And Justice for All” |

Staci Duke is the executive director at “And Justice for All,” where she has worked to significantly advance civil legal aid initiatives in Utah. With a longstanding career in nonprofit work with organizations like the Disability Law Center of Utah, Junior Achievement, Art Access and others, Staci has notably enhanced advocacy efforts, led major fundraising campaigns and cultivated strong community partnerships with the legal and philanthropic communities.

Honoring the leading lawyers in Utah.
Andy Gonzalez | Photo by MANICPROJECT, shot on location at Greenberg Traurig, 222 Main.

Andy Gonzalez

Deputy District Attorney | Salt Lake County |

Andy Gonzalez is a deputy district attorney with the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office. His practice focuses primarily on the prosecution of homicide, special victim and major crash cases. Andy graduated from BYU Law School in 2016 and has been a practicing attorney for nearly eight years. He also serves as the president of the Utah Minority Bar Association.

Honoring the leading lawyers in Utah.
Mike Mower | Photo by MANICPROJECT, shot on location at Greenberg Traurig, 222 Main.

Mike Mower

Senior Advisor, Community Outreach & Intergovernmental Relations | Office of Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox |

Mike Mower serves as a senior advisor to Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox, overseeing local government, community outreach and board appointments. Mike is a native of Ferron, Utah, and a graduate of BYU and the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, where he served as Student Bar Association president. He was later president of the Utah State Bar Young Lawyers Division. Mower has worked professionally for one mayor, two congressmen and four governors. He is currently the longest-serving senior staff member in any state’s governor’s office.

Honoring the leading lawyers in Utah.
D. Gordon Smith | Photo by MANICPROJECT, shot on location at Greenberg Traurig, 222 Main.

D. Gordon Smith

Ira A. Fulton Chair & Professor of Law | BYU Law School |

Professor D. Gordon Smith served as dean of BYU Law School from 2016 to 2023 and as associate dean from 2009-2014. As a scholar, Professor Smith is a leading figure in the field of law and entrepreneurship and has done foundational work on fiduciary theory. He is currently working on a history of the modern corporation.

Honoring the leading lawyers in Utah.
Noella Sudbury | Photo by MANICPROJECT, shot on location at Greenberg Traurig, 222 Main.

Noella Sudbury

CEO & Founder | Rasa Public Benefit Corporation |

Noella Sudbury has been a practicing lawyer for 15 years and has experience in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Following a Utah Supreme Court clerkship, she began her legal practice as a public defender and has done both civil and criminal law and criminal justice policy. Noella is a past president of Women Lawyers of Utah and is the current founder and CEO of Rasa Public Benefit Corporation.

Honoring the leading lawyers in Utah.
Elizabeth Kronk Warner | Photo by MANICPROJECT, shot on location at Greenberg Traurig, 222 Main.

Elizabeth Kronk Warner

Dean | S.J. Quinney College of Law | University of Utah |

Elizabeth Kronk Warner is the Jefferson B. and Rita E. Fordham presidential dean and a professor of law at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. She previously practiced law in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins LLP. She also served as a trial judge for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and as the chief appellate judge for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, where she is also an enrolled citizen.

Ken Wallentine

(not pictured)

Chief of Police | City of West Jordan |

Ken Wallentine is a member of the League of Cities and Towns’ Listen, Love, Learn Task Force, creating strategies for police relations with communities of color. An attorney for 34 years and cop for 42 years, he consults on civil rights litigation nationally and for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. He is the author of the American Bar Association’s criminal procedure deskbook, “Street Legal: A Guide for Police, Prosecutors and Defenders.”

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Sylvia Grace Acosta 

Owner & Partner | Trujillo Acosta Law |

Civil

What people are saying: “Grace has mentored many attorneys in the past, and now she is using all of her talents to represent the underserved Latino population of the state of Utah.”

Devin S. Anderson 

Partner | Kirkland & Ellis |

Appellate

What people are saying: “Devin is not only passionate about the law but also passionate about giving back to the community and the development of Utah’s future legal talents.”

Michael S. Anderson 

Partner & Shareholder | Parr Brown Gee & Loveless |

Entertainment

What people are saying: “Michael cares about artistry and integrity. He understands the complex landscape of entertainment relationships and contracts.”

Dennis M. Astill

Partner | Pearson Butler |

Estate and Tax

What people are saying: “In his field, Dennis wins by reliable representation that is up-to-date on the latest law to ensure what he puts together for a client has enduring value and reliability.” 

Danica Baird 

Legal Counsel | bioMérieux

Corporate Counsel

What people are saying: “Danica gives each project her all and gives back to the community every chance she gets in her spare time.”

Daren R. Barney 

Founding Partner & President | Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

What people are saying: “Daren has the ability to maintain close relationships of mutual respect with the prominent clients he serves.”

Tanner J. Bean 

Partner | Fabian VanCott |

Employment

What people are saying: “Tanner is excellent in litigating cases from the smallest details at the trial level to constitutional issues on appeal and everything in between.”

Adrienne Bell 

Partner | Holland & Hart

Real Estate

What people are saying: “Clients benefit from Adrienne’s pre-law career working for a private sector real estate developer and in city government.”

Marla R. Bell 

Shareholder & Managing Partner, Park City & Salt Lake City Offices | Polsinelli |

Real Estate

What people are saying: “Marla’s ethical mindset and focus on communication enable her to provide the best service to her clients, even in difficult situations.”

Ryan Brett Bell 

Litigation Chair | Kunzler Bean & Adamson

Defamation

What people are saying: “Ryan has occasionally taken cases for individuals in hard circumstances who exhaust their financial means, and he has remained dedicated to their causes regardless.”

Bryan K. Benard 

Partner | Holland & Hart

Employment

What people are saying: “Bryan consistently demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in the most stressful situations, helps clients balance legal options with the needs of individual employees, and maintains respectful relationships with opposing counsel.”

Jonathan Bench 

Partner | Harris Sliwoski

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

What people are saying: “Jonathan is an excellent attorney but also a thought leader in two very different industries: international business and blockchain.” 

Daniel R. Black

Regional Partner | Stowell Crayk |

Immigration

What people are saying: “Daniel navigates difficult cases with surgical precision and always thinks outside the box.”

Melinda Bowen 

Of Counsel | Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau

Civil/Criminal

What people are saying: “Melinda has honed her ability to organize complicated cases in an understandable way and present a client’s position in its most persuasive form.”

Thomas Brady

Partner | Clyde Snow & Sessions

Securities

What people are saying: “Tom has earned the trust of his clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the government agencies involved in his practice area.”

Jared Braithwaite

Partner | Foley & Lardner |

Intellectual Property

What people are saying: “Jared understands that maintaining integrity and ethical conduct is paramount, especially in the realm of intellectual property litigation where complex and highly contentious legal issues often arise.” 

Ryan B. Braithwaite

Partner | Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere |

Construction

What people are saying: “Ryan manages to be the most reasonable and effective attorney in each of his cases every time.” 

Richard D. Burbidge

Managing Partner | Burbidge | Mitchell

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Richard Burbidge is honest, efficient and exceptionally gifted in depositions and trial.”

Jed Burton 

Office Managing Shareholder | Buchalter

Real Estate

What people are saying: “Jed offers a deep understanding of his clients’ business challenges and goals.”

Steve Burton 

Director | Utah Defense Attorney Association |

Criminal

What people are saying: “Until Steve Burton stepped up on the criminal defense side, the perspective of defense was often missing or severely underrepresented in public debate.” 

Brad Cahoon 

Shareholder; USA Environmental & Mining Leader | Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar |

Environmental

What people are saying: “Brad attracts clients from throughout the country because of the superior reputation of his environmental law practice.”

Monica Shelton Call

Office Managing Partner, Salt Lake City | Foley & Lardner |

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Monica’s exceptional ability to navigate complex legal challenges and provide strategic guidance ensures that her clients receive the best possible representation.

Clark Cannon 

Senior Associate | Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy

Immigration

What people are saying: “Clark has gone above and beyond the normal practice of law by actively engaging with the local community in Salt Lake City and supporting local businesses.”

Dianna Cannon 

Managing Partner | Cannon Disability Law |

Social Security Disability/VA Benefits

What people are saying: “Dianna is able to protect the client and their interests, as well as help the family support the client.”

Victoria Tomoko Carrington 

Registered Patent Attorney | Maschoff Brennan

Intellectual Property

What people are saying: “Victoria has not only contributed meaningfully as a mentor and active member of many local legal, tech and medical organizations, she is also a published researcher and has spoken publicly on issues of importance to her.” 

Erik Anthony Christiansen 

Shareholder | Parsons Behle & Latimer |

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “As president of the Utah State Bar, Erik handled a number of difficult situations with the utmost ethical behavior.”

J. Colby Clark

Partner | Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

What people are saying: “Colby brings exemplary adaptability and a ferocious work ethic to all aspects of his transactional practice.”

Melanie Clark 

Partner | Foley & Lardner |

Real Estate

What people are saying: “Melanie consistently provides exceptional guidance and support to her clients, ensuring their needs are met with precision and care.”

Nathan A. Crane 

Partner | Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau

Criminal

What people are saying: “Nathan’s broad range of experience grants him a unique and beneficial perspective on the intricacies of the justice system at the local, regional and national levels.”

Douglas Crapo 

Director, White Collar Commercial Enforcement Division | Utah Office of the Attorney General

Criminal

What people are saying: “Douglas is amazing in his ability to synthesize info, come up with compelling arguments, and advocate zealously for our clients.”

Raj Dhaliwal 

Shareholder & Corporate Attorney | Ray Quinney & Nebeker |

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

What people are saying: “Raj has a clear and creative strategic mind, a confident grasp of the law and a nearly superhuman understanding of people and their motivations.”

Marcia Fuller Durkin 

Partner | Kunzler Bean & Adamson |

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Marcia works with opposing counsel in a cooperative manner to ensure that fair and equitable solutions are reached for both parties.”

Angela Elmore 

Attorney | Elmore Law Office |

Civil

What people are saying: “Angela is considered one of the most knowledgeable experts in pardons and expungements in Utah.”

Mary A. Essuman 

Shareholder | Kirton McConkie |

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Mary is passionate, thorough and dedicated to the best advocacy for her clients.”

Bret R. Evans 

Partner | Snell & Wilmer |

Bankruptcy

What people are saying: “Bret makes his clients’ worries his own.”

Doug Farr

Shareholder & Chair, Salt Lake Litigation Group | Buchalter

Construction and Real Estate

What people are saying: “Doug believes the road to legal resolution usually need not be unnecessarily difficult, protracted or earth-scorching.”

Meg Glasmann 

Judicial Law Clerk | Utah Court of Appeals

Judiciary

What people are saying: “Megan goes above and beyond the normal practice of law by consistently finding ways to reach out and help individuals.”

Jonathan Hafen 

Shareholder | Parr Brown Gee & Loveless |

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Jon is a great trial lawyer, a great representative of how lawyers should support those around them, and an active, energetic community leader.”

Amber Harezlak 

Partner | Kirkland & Ellis |

Technology and Intellectual Property

What people are saying: “Amber fulfills her passion for creating opportunities for women as future leaders in their practice groups, the firm, the legal profession and our community.”

Michael Harrington 

City Attorney | Vernal City

Civil/Municipal

What people are saying: “It would be hard to find a civil attorney that is as dedicated to the citizens and entities he serves as Mike is.”

Jenna Hatch 

COO & Partner | Pearson Butler |

Family

What people are saying: “Jenna consistently makes the honorable choice and is driven by her ethics before any other factor.”

D. Jason Hawkins 

Office Managing Partner | Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Many attorneys find a very specific focus, especially in litigation, but Jason never shies away from a challenging matter.”

Cheylynn Hayman 

Shareholder | Parr Brown Gee & Loveless |

Employment

What people are saying: “Cheylynn’s clients love her not only for the quality of her advice and expertise but also for the personal rapport she builds with each of them.”

Melissa Holyoak 

Commissioner | Federal Trade Commission

Constitutional

What people are saying: “Melissa consistently provides sound legal analysis for the attorneys she supervises as they take on some of the most challenging issues facing the state of Utah.”

John Huber 

Shareholder | Greenberg Traurig |

Criminal

What people are saying: “John strives to build teams — teams to serve client interests, to build his law firm, to serve the public good and to help other professionals advance in their careers.”

Annette W. Jarvis 

Managing Shareholder | Greenberg Traurig

Bankruptcy

What people are saying: “Annette is known for her candor, professionalism and calm handling of difficult situations.”

Steven Joffee 

Managing Partner | Michael Best & Friedrich

Appellate and General Civil Law

What people are saying: “Steve is a skilled and experienced trial and appellate litigator who has consistently prevailed in high-stakes and complex disputes in courts throughout the country.”

Freyja Johnson 

Partner | The Appellate Group |

Appellate

What people are saying: “Freyja cares about her clients and argues for them passionately and ethically.”

Barry N. Johnson 

Partner | Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere |

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “One client told me, ‘Regardless of whether we win or lose this case, it has been worth the experience just to work with Barry.’”

Kristin Raffone Jordan

Principal | Raffone Dessiné Legal Services

Family

What people are saying: “Kristin is selfless, creative and a natural teacher. She stands for justice and provides what she can to those in need.”

Amy Kennedy 

Senior Partner | Dart Adamson & Donovan

Family

What people are saying: “Amy is vice chair of the Ethics and Discipline Committee with the Utah State Bar. She has demonstrated ethical behavior every day for the past 27 years.”

Jess M. Krannich 

Partner | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Jess utilizes his legal expertise to advocate for policies and initiatives that support businesses by understanding the legal challenges they may face.”

Whitney Hulet Krogue 

Shareholder | Ray Quinney & Nebeker |

Defamation and Free Speech

What people are saying: “Whit has a broad understanding of the law, a precise and engaging way with words, and is an extremely hard worker who is committed to excellence.”

Kelli J. Larson 

Partner & Family Law Practice Lead | Pearson Butler |

Family

What people are saying: “Kelli seeks to address not only the legal needs of her clients but also helps them find resources as they rebuild their lives.”

Skye Lazaro 

Shareholder | Ray Quinney & Nebeker |

Criminal

What people are saying: “Skye approaches every case with tenacity to get the best outcome for her client, often in highly complex trials.” 

Aaron Lebenta 

Director & Shareholder | Clyde Snow & Sessions |

Appellate and General Civil Law

What people are saying: “Aaron sets himself apart as an attorney and litigator with his exceptional curiosity and unique ability to ask the right questions and retain the relevant information.”

Carolyn J. LeDuc 

Partner | Burbidge | Mitchell

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Carolyn works to ensure not only that she prevails in the cases she has undertaken but that her clients know that she cares.”

Matthew Lewis 

Shareholder | Kunzler Bean & Adamson

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Matthew’s unique combination of experience involving federal and state court civil litigation and criminal defense may be unmatched in the Utah legal market.”

David J. Lyon 

Shareholder | Fabian VanCott |

Estate Planning and Tax

What people are saying: “David looks at the entire picture to help his clients and is rarely satisfied with assisting clients with one siloed area if there are other aspects of their life or business in which he can further assist.”

Lesley A. Manley 

VP; Senior Litigation & Disputes Counsel | Myriad Genetics

Corporate Counsel

What people are saying: “Lesley has great judgment and understands the business imperatives — when I witness her interact with her clients in the business, I am impressed by her smart and pragmatic approaches and solutions.”

Matt Martinez 

General Counsel | Energy Exemplar |

Corporate Counsel

What people are saying: “Matthew always goes above and beyond what is required of him. He is held in high esteem by his peers at the company and by his subordinates.”

Shaunda L. McNeill 

Director & Shareholder; Co-Chair, Labor & Employment Group | Clyde Snow & Sessions |

Employment

What people are saying: “Shaunda has an advanced ability to absorb extensive and complicated information, understand it and catalyze it into something a decision maker — who has little context into the subject matter — can understand and digest.”

Elisabeth M. McOmber 

Counsel | Snell & Wilmer |

Product Liability

What people are saying: “Elisabeth believes in taking an ownership role in cases and client relationships, which she attributes to managing and running cases successfully to achieve the best results for her clients.”

Tim Merrill 

Assistant Attorney General | Utah Office of the Attorney General |

Transportation

What people are saying: “As an assistant attorney general, Tim takes his role seriously with regard to being a public servant and helping his client, a public agency, achieve its goals in a transparent and open way.”

David Mortensen 

Partner | Foley & Lardner

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach to every case, David demonstrates exceptional advocacy in the courtroom and consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients.”

Rachael Motzkus 

Real Estate Attorney | Snell & Wilmer |

Real Estate

What people are saying: “She excels at her role as an associate attorney, where one of her biggest strengths is befriending clients — especially since many will become repeat clients — so she can get to know them on a personal level while building a trusting and honest relationship.” 

Brooke Nelson 

Senior Labor & Employment Counsel, North America | bioMérieux

Corporate Counsel

What people are saying: “Prioritizing employee welfare, Brooke advocates for forward-thinking practices that not only align with legal requirements but also foster a culture of care and inclusivity within the company.”

Holly J. Nelson 

Partner, Family Law | Dart Adamson & Donovan

Family

What people are saying: “Holly is a zealous and prepared advocate who respects the rights of all and is an example to her clients of the right way to act.”

Travis Nelson 

Partner | Kirkland & Ellis |

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

What people are saying: “Travis fine-tunes all aspects of his practice to provide the highest quality legal service and deliver extraordinary results to his clients.”

Kara H. North 

Managing Partner | Moxie Law Group |

Personal Injury

What people are saying: “Kara is articulate, thoughtful and professional. She goes the extra mile in representing her clients and has a keen eye for detail.”

Ellen Ostrow 

Partner | Foley & Lardner |

Bankruptcy

What people are saying: “Ellen stands out as an exceptional bankruptcy attorney, consistently demonstrating unparalleled dedication and expertise in her role.”

Stephen W. Owens 

President | Epperson & Owens |

Healthcare

What people are saying: “Whenever dealing with difficult counsel, Steve always choses kindness and laughter over insults or injury.”

F. Joseph Paldino

Partner | Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy

Immigration

What people are saying: “Joe is a highly respected leader in the immigration industry known for fostering trust and forming valuable relationships that serve as the foundation of his guidance for clients to accomplish strategic goals in a complex business immigration environment.”

Carson Pearson 

Managing Partner | Pearson Butler

Business Transactions and Estate Planning

What people are saying: “Carson prioritizes the well-being and needs of people above all else.”

Katherine E. Pepin 

Associate Attorney | Clyde Snow & Sessions |

Securities/Litigation

What people are saying: “Katherine’s work [with the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center] shows that dedication, commitment and heart truly pay off in the long run.”

Beth J. Ranschau 

Shareholder | Ray Quinney & Nebeker |

Intellectual Property

What people are saying: “The higher the stakes, the more Beth rises to the occasion to craft creative solutions to resolve cases or fiercely litigate difficult issues that can’t otherwise be resolved amongst the parties.”

Bret Rawson 

Partner | Nelson Jones

Police and Law Enforcement Defense

What people are saying: “Bret is the ‘go to’ for all Utah Law Enforcement and Corrections matters.”

J. Reed Rawson

Partner | Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

What people are saying: “Reed is zealous in his representation of clients but is not confrontational. He is a dealmaker.”

Jeremy C. Reutzel 

Partner | Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Jeremy is one of the most passionate attorneys I’ve ever met, and that’s based on his actions when he doesn’t think anyone is paying attention.”

Lamont Richardson

Shareholder | Parr Brown Gee & Loveless |

Real Estate

What people are saying: “Lamont is always focused on keeping negotiations civil and efficient to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.”

Kathie Brown Roberts 

Owner & Managing Attorney | Kathie Brown Roberts |

Elder Law, Estate and Medicaid Planning

What people are saying: “Kathie is confident, exceptionally skilled and conscientious.”

Eric B. Robinson

Shareholder | Kirton McConkie |

Real Estate

What people are saying: “Eric pairs a sophisticated legal skill set with an excellent and practical business sense that gets complex deals done.”

Nicole Salazar-Hall

Shareholder | Parsons Behle & Latimer

Family

What people are saying: “Nicole is whip-smart and rising through the ranks at a large firm.”

Emily Schilling 

Partner | Holland & Hart

Environmental

What people are saying: “Emily has earned a stellar reputation both in Utah and throughout the Mountain West as one of only a handful of experienced air quality lawyers.”

Jiyun Lauren Seo 

Senior Associate | Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy |

Immigration

What people are saying: “Jiyun possesses the ability to analyze complex immigration matters and devise innovative and effective legal solutions and strategies within the bounds of the law.”

Stephen Sloan 

Shareholder | Fabian VanCott | 

Estate Planning and Tax

What people are saying: “Steve serves his community and his clients with excellence. Both rely on him for sage advice and good counsel on how to handle delicate matters.”

James A. Sorenson 

Shareholder | Ray Quinney & Nebeker |

Bankruptcy

What people are saying: “In a world that is based on statutes and rules with exact requirements and timelines, James is an expert who has been effective in advising clients in various areas.”

Craig Stanger 

Senior Associate | Stowell Crayk

Criminal

What people are saying: “Craig has dedicated his career to helping those who messed up and need legal guidance. He cares about those he defends and tirelessly works to do the best thing.” 

Jeremy J. Stewart 

Partner | Snell & Wilmer | 

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Jeremy is a well-recognized commercial litigator who takes pride in his work and consistently goes above and beyond the normal practice of law.”

Doug Stowell 

Partner | Stowell Crayk

Family

What people are saying: “Douglas’ knowledge of family law is not surpassed by many.”

Evan S. Strassberg 

Partner | Michael Best & Friedrich | 

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Whether dealing with intricate litigation or business matters, Evan’s pragmatic mindset ensures practical solutions that align with clients’ goals.”

Michael Ted Thornock 

Attorney & Mediator | Stowell Crayk |

Family

What people are saying: “Michael Ted knows family law backward and forward and is incredibly generous with his knowledge and expertise.”

Carlos A. Trujillo 

Founder & Partner | Trujillo Acosta Law | 

Immigration

What people are saying: “Carlos is passionate about the law and is unflinching in his desire to help underprivileged parties succeed in their cases.”

Artemis Vamianakis 

Shareholder & Director | Fabian VanCott | 

Commercial Litigation

What people are saying: “Artemis is an example of proceeding with strength through thoughtful attention to detail.”

Sarah Vaughn 

Shareholder | Fabian VanCott | 

Civil

What people are saying: “Not only does Sarah possess the ability to quickly get to the heart of legal issues, she also is able to provide fresh takes on weary cases, discerning new strategies and legal theories that apply.” 

Betsy Voter 

Partner | Michael Best & Friedrich | 

Financial Services, Securities Law and Regulatory Compliance

What people are saying: “Betsy has garnered a distinguished reputation as someone who understands the complexities of the securities laws and their adaptation to quickly evolving technologies and business models.”

Douglas C. Waddoups 

Shareholder | Parr Brown Gee & Loveless |

Business Transactions and Corporate Law

What people are saying: “Doug has worked on many exceptional M&A transactions and has helped the firm and the attorneys in his field be recognized for their work.”

Lisa Watts Baskin

Of Counsel | Smith Hartvigsen

Administrative and Governtment

What people are saying: “Lisa brings a wealth of experience to the firm and is a fabulous mentor and colleague.”

Ben T. Welch 

Partner | Snell & Wilmer

Real Estate

What people are saying: “As the firm’s pro bono representative in the Salt Lake City office, Ben works tirelessly to provide access to justice.”

Heather White 

Partner | Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau

Government Defense

What people are saying: “Heather solves problems in the most efficient and effective way possible, understanding the personal toll the matters she handles take on real people.”

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2024 Legal Elite