Utah State Bar’s 95^th Summer Convention in Sun Valley

August 5 – 8, 2026

Sun Valley Resort

1 Sun Valley Rd. – Sun Valley

8.0 CLE credits including 2.0 Ethics

The Utah State Bar invites members of the Idaho State Bar to join them in Sun Valley for their 95^th Anniversary celebration in August.  Idaho attendees will enjoy a $100 discount off of the full convention cost. 

Registration: $700 for Idaho State Bar Members 

Email: CLE@utahbar.org to register

Featured Keynote Remarks from Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson; Justice Gregory Moeller of the Idaho Supreme Court;  Lindsay Blake, one of the Lori Daybell prosecutors; and Drew Findling, Findling Law, Criminal Defense Attorney

For complete information visit Utah State Bar Summer Convention

Convention Agenda

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

6:00-9:00 pm             Opening Reception on the Sun Valley Lodge Terrace

Ice skating available and dinner served; all attendees, faculty and guests included at event

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – First Day of CLE

7:30 – 9:00 am           Continental breakfast and Registration

8:00 – 9:00 am           Opening Remarks, business reports, first group of awards

9:00 – 10:00 am         First Keynote Presentation, Opening CLE Keynote – Justice Gregory Moeller, Idaho Supreme Court

10:00 – 10:15 am         Break

10:15 – 11:15 am           Morning plenary/keynote session, Second plenary CLE – Lori Daybell prosecutor from Idaho, Lindsay Blake

11:15 – 11:30 am          Break

11:30 – 12:30 pm         Midday plenary session,) Plenary CLE session – A Conversation with our Courts A panel discussion with state and federal judges and a moderator discussing recent changes and developments in our courts.

12:30 – 12:45 pm         Break

12:45 – 1:45 pm           Breakout CLE Sessions

1. Magistrate Judge Dustin Pead on immigration

2. CLE on AI: practical and interactive CLE (Presented by the Innovation and AI Committees of the Bar)

3. Securities Section on transactional skills and advocacy for those working with in compliance and governance

4. Bankruptcy CLE Panel with Engels Tejeda and Ellen Ostrow

5. Litigation Section and YLD co-hosting skill building CLE session

3:00 – 5:00 pm             Law School Receptions and Networking

Friday, August 7, 2026

7:30 – 9:00 am            Continental breakfast and Registration

8:00 – 9:00 am           Opening remarks, business reports, final awards presentation; oaths of office for Bar Commission/YLD

9:00 – 10:00 am         Plenary Session – Drew Findling, Findling Law, speaking about criminal law and practice tips from courtroom experiences

10:00 – 10:15 am         Break, Visit exhibitors

10:15 – 11:15 am          Morning Keynote Session – Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, CoChair ABA Committee on Democracy and the Rule of Law

11:15 – 11:30 am          Break

11:30 – 12:30 pm         Breakout Sessions

1. Litigation Section on advocacy and negotiation skills for lawyers

2. YLD hosting a CLE about lawyering skills, mentoring, and well-being

3. Securities Section on transactional skills and advocacy for those working with in compliance and governance

4. Romaine Marshall hosting a CLE discussion on AI in our law firms

5. CLE breakout discussion on Utah’s drought, the Great Salt Lake, and the future

1:00 – 4:00 pm           Sporting and Networking Events

Golf Tournament – $250

Tennis – $70, $15 to Rent Racket/Ball

Trap Shooting – $125

Pickleball – $70, $15 to Rent Racket/Ball

Lodging Available:

We welcome you linking folks to our Summer Convention website, which also includes the link to our discounted room block if your colleagues choose to lodge with us.  To book a room visit: Sun Valley Resort Lodging – Group Block