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    Indian Law Section

    The purpose of the Section is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas in the franchise field through high quality CLE events, social and professional interaction and networking opportunities, ongoing monitoring of legal and political issues relevant to the Indian field, and other services as may be beneficial to the Section members, the legal profession and the public.

    Local Bar Associations

    Utah Minority Bar Association

    The Utah Minority Bar Association (UMBA) was founded in 1991 and their mission is to promote diversity in the legal community. The UMBA accomplishes their goal by awarding scholarships to minority law students and providing a forum for minority attorneys to network and develop professionally. One of UMBA’s biggest events is their annual award banquet and scholarship dinner where minority attorneys are recognized for their outstanding work in the legal community.

    Women Lawyers of Utah

    The Women Lawyers of Utah (WLU) was founded in 1981 and their mission is to promote women in the legal profession as well as address issues faced by women from all walks of life. WLU achieves their mission of offering networking events, professional development opportunities, and through community outreach efforts. A few of WLU’s major activities include an annual fall retreat in Deer Valley, judicial seminars, and Utah Woman Lawyer of the Year award ceremony. WLU also offers CLE’s, a member directory, publishes a newsletter, and provides a job board. Some unique outreach efforts provided by the Woman Lawyers of Utah include the professional clothing and prom dress drive designed to provide low income job seekers with professional dress attire and low-income high school students with prom dresses. Membership in WLU is open to any graduate of an accredited law school or member of the Utah State Bar who supports the advancement of women. To become a member you must fill out a brief application and pay an annual due of $30. However, annual dues are $40 if you have been licensed as an attorney for more than three years.

    LGBT & Allied Lawyers of Utah

    LGBT & Allied Lawyers of Utah is a group of lawyers serving lawyers. We are an association of the Utah State Bar and an affiliate of the National LGBT Bar Association. Our mission is to use education and advocacy to promote and support the rights of LGBTQ+ people within the legal profession and throughout Utah.