Utah State Bar®

March 8–10

Dixie Center at St. George

1835 Convention Center Drive St. George, Utah

APPROVED FOR UP TO

10

HRS.

CLE CREDIT*

*Includes 3 hrs. Ethics and 1 hr. Prof./Civ. Credit-type subject

to change.

2018

Spring Conventionin St. George

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Home Alone and the Death of Mass Torts: Recent Developments in General and Specific JurisdictionJustice Paige Petersen – Utah

Supreme CourtJudge Diana Hagen – Utah

Court of AppealsModerator: Erik A. Christiansen –

Parsons Behle & Latimer

Immigration and DACA UpdateMagistrate Judge Dustin Pead –

U.S. District Court for the District of Utah

Sharpen Your Tools: Key Insights to Handling Four Frequent Employment Law IssuesJeff HoldsworthLiz MellemAshley LeonardErik Strindberg

Trust & Probate Litigation: Avoiding It Where You Can and Dealing with It When You Can’tCameron Sabin – Stoel Rives

Spring Convention LPP PanelJudge Kate ToomeyRobert RiceL. Monte SleightModerator: Katie Woods

B Transactional TrackA Litigation Track C General Track 1 D General Track 2 E General Track 3

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Session 110:15 am – 11:15 am

Opening Reception & Silent Auction(See “Sporting Events & Other Activities” on Page 6 for further information.)Sponsored by: Kaufman Nichols & Kaufman Kipp & Christian Parsons Behle & Latimer Snow Jensen & Reece

Registration & Continental BreakfastSponsored by: Hillyard, Anderson & Olsen Holland & Hart Jones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonough Kirton | McConkie

Refreshment BreakSponsored by: Bingham Snow & Caldwell, LLP Christensen & Jensen Parr Brown Gee & Loveless Snow Christensen & Martineau TraskBritt

Opening SessionWelcome: Kristin “Katie” Woods & James B. Hanks, Co-Chairs

Keynote SpeakerJustice Christine M. Durham, Utah Supreme Court (retired)

Awards PresentationH. Dickson Burton, President-Elect Dorathy Merrill Brothers Award — Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession Raymond Uno Award — Advancement of Minorities in the Legal Profession

8:30 am

9:45 am

8:45 am – 9:45 am

10:00 am – 10:15 am

Justice Christine M. Durham (ret.) is a lawyer, judge, scholar, professor, and public servant. She served as a Justice on the Utah Supreme Court from 1982 to 2017, including service as Chief Justice from 2002 to 2012. In 1978, Durham became a trial judge in the Third Judicial District Court for the State of Utah. She served for four years, one of them as the presiding judge. She was appointed as a Justice of the Utah Supreme Court by then-Governor Scott M. Matheson in 1982 and became the Chief Justice in April 2002. She resigned as Chief Justice in March 2012. In addition to her work on the bench, Justice Durham has been recognized nationally for her work in judicial education and for her leadership efforts to improve the administration of justice in Utah and throughout the United States. In May 2017, Durham announced that she would retire, leaving the bench in November 2017.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 9 continued

Litigation of the Future: Observations on How Litigation is ChangingModerator: Judge Dee V. Benson

– United States District Court for the District of Utah

Matthew Moskin – Stoel RivesJustin Toth – Ray Quinney &

NebekerBlaine Benard – Holland & Hart

If I Had a Time Machine… A discussion reflecting on his experience both in practice and on the benchJudge Michael F. Leavitt – Fifth

District Court

Limited Scope Legal Representation from the Paralegal PerspectiveElizabeth Hill – Paralegal with

the Law Office of Virginia Sudbury

Sheen Norman – Legal Assistant with Preston Pence & Lisonbee

Effective Case Management: Tips & TacticsHeather White – Snow

Christensen & MartineauShane Peterson – Kipp &

ChristianTyler S. Young – Young Kester

Black & Jube

G Transactional TrackF Litigation Track H General Track 1 I General Track 2 J General Track 3Session 211:30 am – 12:30 pm

1:00 pm tee times

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Gary Kennedy served as general counsel of American Airlines for the final 10 years of his 30-year career at the airline. He directed its legal affairs during times of crisis and through many of the highest profile events in the company’s history.

Lunch Keynote:Gary Kennedy, American Airlines Twelve Years of TurbulenceWith co-author, Terry Maxon, an award-winning journalist who wrote for newspapers in Dallas, Oklahoma City, and San Jose, CA, for 42 years. For 20 years, he covered airlines for The Dallas Morning News, with an emphasis on American Airlines.

Spoiling Yet Another Good Walk Golf TournamentSouthgate Golf Club — 1.7 miles from the DIXIE CENTER. For women, men and couples. For more information see “Sporting Events and Other Activities” on page 6, or contact Richard Dibblee at (801) 297-7029. Please provide foursome information on your Registration Form (page 7). NOTE: The reason for the earlier tee times — Daylight Saving Time does not begin until Sunday, March 11.

Thank you to the 2018 Spring Convention Sponsors

Babcock Scott & BabcockBallard Spahr LLPBingham Snow & Caldwell, LLPBradley C. Harr, PCChristensen & JensenClyde Snow & SessionsCohne KinghornDeBry & Associates

Durham, Jones & PinegarFabian VanCottHillyard, Anderson & OlsenHolland & HartJensenBayles, LLPJones, Waldo, Holbrook & McDonoughKaufman Nichols & Kaufman

Randy S. KesterKipp & ChristianKirton | McConkieParr Brown Gee & LovelessParsons Behle & LatimerRay, Quinney & NebekerRichards Brandt Miller & NelsonSnell & Wilmer

Snow Christensen & MartineauSnow Jensen & ReeceStrong & HanniThompson Randall & MellenTraskBrittWomen Lawyers of UtahWorkman/NydeggerYoung Lawyers Division

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Refreshment BreakSponsored by: Babcock Scott & Babcock Bradley C. Harr, PC Fabian VanCott Richards Brandt Miller & Nelson Workman/Nydegger

11:15 am – 11:30 am

Could This Real Estate Investment be a Ponzi Scheme? – Views on Ponzi Fraud in UtahSSA Michael Pickett – FBI, Salt

Lake City DivisionMaria Windham – Receiver

& Securities Litigation, Ray Quinney & Nebeker

Dan Hill – Securities Litigation, Snow Christensen & Martineau

A Blizzard of Fun in Snow CanyonIntroduction to Rock Climbing: Two hour lesson for ages 4—80, $10 per person. Gear and instructor will be provided. Meet in Veyo, 15 minutes outside Snow Canyon. Space is limited.

“Bar”beque Review — co-sponsored by YLD and Women Lawyers of Utah. Catered by DUB’s. Adults $8, children 12 and under $5.

3:15 pm – 5:45 pm*

Utah State Bar Film PresentationWitness for the Prosecution, 1957, Not Rated. 1 hr. 56 minutes. Panelists: Leslie Lewis, Philip Fishler, Rocky Anderson, Mark Moffat. *End time depends on the length of the film and panel discussion.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 continued

SATURDAY, MARCH 108:00 am

9:45 am

Registration & Continental BreakfastSponsored by: Clyde Snow & Sessions DeBry & Associates Thompson Randall & Mellen

Opening SessionWelcome: Kristin “Katie” Woods & James B. Hanks, Co-Chairs

Keynote SpeakerThomas Hamilton ROSS Intelligence: Bringing Artificial Intelligence to the Law

President-Elect Speeches

8:30 am

8:45 am – 9:45 am

Thomas Hamilton is the VP Strategy and Operations at ROSS Intelligence, where he helps co-ordinate efforts across the company to ensure that sole practitioners, legal aid groups, law firms, state bar associations and law faculties get as much value out of ROSS as possible.Prior to joining the ROSS Intelligence team Thomas was a lawyer at the Toronto office of Dentons. He speaks in both the United States and abroad on legal technology innovation and law firm strategy, and believes passionately in the ability of artificial intelligence to improve access to justice worldwide.

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3:00 pm — 5:00 pm

5:00 pm

CLE Video ReplayMust be present.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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2018 Spring Convention ExhibitorsALPS

Aptegra Consulting

Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.

Blomquist Hale Consulting – Lawyers Assistance Program

BYU Law School

GreenFiling

Lawyers Helping Lawyers

MERCER

Sage Forensic Accounting

S.J. Quinney College of Law

Tybera Development Group, Inc.

Utah Bar Foundation

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 continued

Refreshment BreakSponsored by: Cohne Kinghorn JensenBayles, LLP Randy S. Kester Strong & Hanni

Convention Adjourned

11:15 am – 11:30 am

12:30 pm

The Accidental FranchiseJeff Thompson – Franchise & Business

Law GroupBrennan Moss – Pia Anderson Moss

Hoyt

Real Property IssuesMelinda Birrell – Durham Jones &

Pinegar

The VidAngel Case and the Family Home Movie Act of 2005, a discussionMichael Erickson – Ray Quinney &

Nebeker

Utah Water Rights: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, Where We’re HeadedJamie Carpenter – J. Carpenter Law

Office

O General Track 1 P General Track 2 Q General Track 3 R General Track 4Session 411:30 am – 12:30 pm

Updates on Bankruptcy IssuesMichael Thomson – Chapter 7 Trustee

What Do I Do When There’s No Commissioner? Practicing Family Law Outside of the 1st–4th DistrictsJudge Douglas Thomas – 7th DistrictJudge John Walton – 5th District

What the New Tax Bill Means for Your Estate PlanningTom Bayles – Jensen Bayles

Masterpiece Cake Shop DiscussionModerator: Professor Cliff Rosky –

S.J. Quinney College of LawMichael Erickson – Ray Quinney &

NebekerACLU Staff Member

K General Track 1 L General Track 2 M General Track 3 N General Track 4Session 310:15 am – 11:15 am

5Refreshment BreakSponsored by: Ballard Spahr LLP Durham, Jones & Pinegar Ray, Quinney & Nebeker Snell & Wilmer

10:00 am – 10:15 am

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2018 Spring Convention Committee Members:

Kristin “Katie” Woods, Co-ChairJames B. Hanks, Co-ChairH. Dickson Burton, President-ElectJared Hales – Family Law SectionSarah Stronk – Paralegal DivisionBrian Bolinder – Construction Law SectionBrad Jacobsen – Securities SectionMaria Windham – Securities SectionJeff Holdsworth – Labor & Employment SectionDianne Orcutt – Government Section

Michael Erickson – IP SectionMark Gross – Bankruptcy SectionJennifer Horne – Antitrust SectionCameron Sabin – Litigation SectionBrennan Moss – Franchise SectionNate Mitchell – YLDVirginia Sudbury – Limited Scope Representation SectionDan Dansie – Real Property SectionMike Walch – Environmental / Indian Law Sections

Sporting Events and Other Activities

Thursday, March 8Opening Reception & Silent Auction6:00—8:00 pmDIXIE CENTER at St. George 1835 Convention Center Drive

The 16th Annual “Secret Lives of Lawyers” Silent Auction will take place at the DIXIE CENTER beginning with the Opening Reception and concluding with the Friday luncheon. All auction proceeds will benefit “and Justice for all.”

Friday, March 9“Spoiling Yet Another Good Walk” Golf Tournament1:00 pm/tee timesSouthgate Golf Club | 1.7 miles from the DIXIE CENTER

The format is a four person scramble (1 low ball) for women, men and couples. The cost, $57, includes green fees, cart, and tee prize. Prizes will be awarded to special hole event winners. Put together your own foursome or we will do it for you. For more information contact Richard Dibblee, (801) 297-7029. Please provide foursome information on the attached Registration Form (page 7).

NOTE: The reason for the earlier tee times — Daylight Saving Time does not begin until Sunday, March 11.

Friday, March 9A Blizzard of Fun in Snow CanyonEvents Start at 3:00 pm | Snow Canyon State Park

Parking is FREE for Bar members who register to attend. (A $6 savings!)

Introduction to Rock Climbing: 3:00–5:00 pm. A two hour class for ages 4–80. Instructors and gear will be provided. $10 per person. You must pre-register for this event (see page 7), space is limited. Meet in Veyo, 15 minutes outside Snow Canyon.

BBQ Catered by DUB’s: 5:00 pm. DUB’s is the only family owned and operated BBQ restaurant in St. George! Bar members and their guests can enjoy a catered meal in Snow Canyon. Adults $8, children 12 and under $5. Sign up on page 7.

FREE

Parking

Spring Convention General InformationREGISTRATION DESK: North Lobby of the DIXIE CENTER at St. George, 1835 South Convention Center Drive.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SESSIONS: All sessions held at the DIXIE CENTER at St. George.

BADGES: Your badge is your admission to all CLE and General Sessions as well as the Opening Reception. Spouses/Partners must also register and wear a badge to attend CLE events.

CONVENTION ATTIRE: A primary function of the Convention is to provide a casual atmosphere that allows attendees to meet with their peers from across the state. Therefore, the dress code is casual for the entire Convention.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you require special accommodations, please contact the Utah State Bar CLE Department, (801) 531-9077, at least one week prior to the Convention.

MANDATORY CLE: The Utah MCLE Board has approved the 2018 Spring Convention for up to 10 hours of CLE credit, which includes up to 3 hrs. Ethics, 1 hr. Prof./Civ., 2 hours for the CLE film presentation (Friday, 3:15—5:45 pm), 1 hour for the Friday luncheon and 1 hour for the ‘CLE Video Replay’ at 2:00 pm. Sign in required for the three Friday events to receive credit. Separate CLE certificates are provided for each of the sign-in sessions.

PROGRAM MATERIALS: All Convention information is on the 2018 Utah Bar Spring Convention App. Bring your smart phone or tablet/iPad to access all the information you need at every breakout session, keynote, agenda and networking event. NO PRINTED MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED. Available March 1.

APP INSTRUCTIONS: iPhones: download from App Store | Androids: download from Google Play. App Name: 2018 Utah Bar Spring Convention. If you have a Utah Bar Convention App already loaded simply “switch” event to the 2018 Utah Bar Spring Convention. Androids: top right corner to “switch” AND iPhones: go to main app menu, select “switch event/logout” at the very bottom of your iPhone screen. Questions — there is staff available to assist you. Free WiFi will be available.

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Only written or e-mail requests for refunds will be accepted. Such requests must be made to Richard Dibblee, richard.dibblee@utahbar.org. The Bar has no desire to retain monies paid by members unable to attend. However, guarantees and other related expenses make the following refund schedule necessary. All cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee. Convention registration cancellations will be accepted until February 23, 5:00 pm. No refunds will be provided for registration/activities after March 2. Questions? Please contact Richard, (801) 297-7029.

FREE WI-FI WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL ATTENDEES, COURTESY OF THE UTAH STATE BAR!

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Hotel AccommodationsRoom blocks at the following hotels have been reserved. (The number in parentheses following the hotel indicate the number of miles from the DIXIE CENTER to that hotel.) You must indicate that you are with the Utah State Bar to receive the Bar rate. Room blocks will revert back to the hotel general inventory on the dates indicated in parentheses following the room rate. Rates do not include tax — 11.45%.

Best Western Abbey Inn (1) (435) 652-1234 / bwabbeyinn.com $145 nightly (2/10/18) Block Size: 10

Clarion Suites (fka Comfort Suites) (1) (435) 673-7000 / stgeorgeclarionsuites.com $100 nightly (2/08/18) Block Size: 10

Comfort Inn (0.4) (435) 628-8544 / comfortinn.com/ $135 nightly (3/07/18) Block Size: 15—2Q / 10—K

Courtyard by Marriott (4) (435) 986-0555 / marriott.com/courtyard/travel.mi $159 nightly (2/09/18) Block Size: 10—K

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites (fka Hilton) (1) (435) 688-7477 / crystalinns.com $132 nightly (2/08/18) Block Size: 7—2Q

Fairfield Inn (0.2) (435) 673-6066 / marriott.com $109 nightly (2/12/18) Block Size: 5—DBL / 20—K

Hampton Inn (3) (435) 652-1200 / hampton.com $169 nightly (2/10/18) Block Size: 20—2 beds / 5—1 bed

Hilton Garden Inn (0.1) (435) 634-4100 / stgeorge.hgi.com $132—K, $142—2Qs nightly (2/12/18) Block Size: 25

Holiday Inn St. George Conv. Center (0.2) (435) 628-8007 $132—K/$142—2Q nightly (2/12/18) Block Size: 10 K/7Q

Hyatt Place (0.2) (435) 656-8686 / stgeorgeconventioncenter.place.hyatt.com $139—K, $149—2Qs nightly (2/05/18) Block Size: 10 each

LaQuinta Inns & Suites (3) (435) 674-2664 / lq.com $99 nightly (3/02/18) Block Size: 5—K

Ramada Inn (3) (800) 713-9435 / ramadainn.net $119 nightly (2/06/18) Block Size: 8—DQ

Red Lion (fka Lexington Hotel) (3) (435) 628-4235 $129 nightly (2/14/18) Block Size: 20

St. George Inn & Suites (fka Budget Inn & Suites) (1) (435) 673-6661 / budgetinnstgeorge.com $99 nightly (2/08/18) Block Size: 10—DQ

Registration FormRegistration Instructions: Please use one form per attendee. Indicate the number of persons who will participate and the total dollar amount for each item. Registration materials provided in St. George will have tickets and / or information for each of the events and activities designated. Registration and activity fees must be returned to the Bar on or before February 9, 2018 to avoid late fees. Reservations will then be accepted on a space available basis only. Fees include MCLE fees, admission to CLE sessions, materials, Opening Reception & refreshment breaks. For Registration Cancellation refer to Page 6.

Attendee Information — 2018 Spring Convention in St. George

Name: ____________________________________________________________ Bar #: _________________________________________

Spouse/Partner (if registered): ________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Office Phone: ______________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________

Early Registration (on or before 2/9/18): ____ @ $300.00 = $__________

Late Registration (after 2/9/18): ____ @ $330.00 = $__________

Active Under 3 ____ @ $155.00 = $__________

Paralegal Division Members: ____ @ $120.00 = $__________

Other Paralegals: ____ @ $170.00 = $__________

Non-Lawyer Spouse/Partner ____ @ $55.00 = $__________(admission to CLE sessions, Opening Reception & refreshment breaks)

Opening Reception: ____ @ N/C

Friday Luncheon (Garden Room) ____ @ N/C for paid registrants

MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND ____ @ $20 for guests = $__________

Golf Tournament: ____ @ $57.00 = $__________Foursome Players: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Snow Canyon Introduction to Rock Climbing ____ @ $10.00 = $__________

Snow Canyon BBQ: Adults ____ @ $8.00 = $__________

Children 12 & under ____ @ $5.00 = $__________

TOTAL: $___________

How to Register

Fill out the registration form, detach, fold, seal edges with tape and return — with your check made payable to the UTAH STATE BAR — to the address on back.

www.services.utahbar.org

By Mail

Online

2018

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Utah State Bar2018 Spring Convention in St. George645 South 200 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84111

Place PostageStamp Here

Please seal edges with tape only!