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BAR BENCH SALT LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION & SUMMER 2016 Past SLCBA Presidents (left to right): Bart Johnsen, Amy Sorenson, Honorable Laura Scott, Honorable Robert Shelby, Diana Hagen, David Reymann, Trina Higgins SLCBA Board picture (left to right): Jonathan Pappasideris, Michael Langford, Kristen Olsen, Kate Conyers, Blakely Denny, Bart Johnsen, Honorable Michele Christiansen, Lauren Shurman, Trystan Smith, Aida Neimarlija, Clemens Landau, Jack Nelson Not Pictured: Rita Cornish, Chris Hogle, Mark Kittrell, Kristine Larsen, Honorable Julie Lund, Jennifer Mastrorocco, Sam Meziani BAR&BENCH SLCBA’s Art and the Law Contest W i n n e r s By Blakely Denny advise suspects of their constitutional rights in order to use statements made during a custodial interrogation in a later “We need rules to help us so everyone is treated fairly. criminal proceeding. Miranda shows people what to do if they are in trouble, so they have help and a fair chance.” – Conrad Reichert, The Salt Lake County Bar Association hosts the annual art Millcreek Elementary competition to give students an avenue to address legal topics and current events in a hands on and engaging way. SLCBA’s Art and the Law Contest In crafting their pieces for the theme of "Miranda: More Each year, in conjunction with the ABA’s annual National than Words," students considered the procedural Law Day, the Salt Lake County Bar Association sponsors protections afforded by the U.S. Constitution and the role the “Art and the Law” art contest for elementary, middle of the courts in safeguarding such rights. Students school, and junior high students in Salt Lake County. In submitted over 75 entries and Salt Lake County state court the competition, students express their artistic visions about judges volunteered their time to judge the art. Judge the National Law Day theme. Through the years, students Elizabeth Knight, Judge Kara Pettit, Judge Elizabeth have tackled interesting and often abstract themes, such as Hruby-Mills, Judge Royal Hansen, Judge Su Chon, Judge “The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Renee Jimenez, and Judge Julie Lund had the difficult job Opportunity and Equity” and “The Legacy of John Adams of selecting the winners, who received cash prizes for both from Boston to Guantanamo.” For 2016, students themselves and their classrooms, and an invitation to the artistically interpreted the theme of "Miranda: More than Law Day luncheon hosted by the Utah State Bar. The Words." The theme celebrates the seminal case of Miranda winning pieces are hanging in courtrooms across the v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966), where the United States county. Every year, the art becomes more inventive and Supreme Court held that law enforcement officers must thought-provoking. We can’t wait to see next year’s pieces. Best in Show Middle School Tauema Taofi – Eisenhower Middle School Grade School 1st – Enoch Vaenuku – Northwest Middle School Elementary School 2nd – Lucy Johnson – S.L. Arts Academy 1st – Conrad Reichert – Millcreek Elementary 3rd – Sheila Hernandez – Northwest Middle School 2nd – Izzy Bown & Katie Kim – Rowland Hall 3rd – Aubrey Reichert – Millcreek Elementary Tauema Taofi Conrad Reichert 2 BAR&BENCH Restaurant Review Stanza Italian Bistro By Michael Langford The polenta was served in several square pieces, covered in fresh mushrooms and arugula and resting on a freshly As my wife and I drive around downtown Salt Lake City prepared tomato sauce. Many times I’ve experience polenta on yet another one of our recent 102° early summer being very dry, but that was not my experience with this evenings, we are debating on where we want to grab a bite small plate. It was very fresh and moist and could be to eat. We have our regulars: Mazza, Paris Bistro, but are substituted as a light meal on a hot summer night. For the feeling a bit adventurous on this hot summer evening. main course, I couldn’t resist the duck breast with grilled As we drive down 300 S., Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar corn, ricotta ravioli and wine soaked blackberries. The catches our eye. We find parking directly out front and are presentation was delightful and the flavors paired perfectly immediately drawn to the newly renovated building that with one another. The serving was adequate, and the duck once was home to Faustina. As we walk to the front of the was prepared perfectly, not undercooked and not building, we are redirected to an entrance on the east side. overcooked, just right. I paired my main dish with a light We walk through the large patio, which boasts generous red from the Langhe region in Italy as recommended by outdoor seating, and are surprised to see abundant parking Nick. behind the building. We enter the In summary, our first restaurant and find a friendly experience at Stanza was hostess. She asks if we have notable, and one that reservations, we do not, but she is will keep us coming able to immediately seat us in back. This isn’t booth overlooking the patio. As we surprising based on the sit our attention is immediately management team drawn upwards to the very high behind this new Salt ceilings. I get the feeling that there Lake City gem. They was a complete re-design of the also own and operate space. As the waiter, Nick, comes Current Fish & Oyster, over to take our drink orders, I ask Under Current Bar, him to share information Café Niche, Kyoto, regarding the updated architecture. Oasis Café, and Café Nick informs us that the space was Trio Downtown and not completely remodeled, but one Stanza Italian Bistro & Cottonwood. We would gets this sense due to an addition W i n e B a r recommend giving of a second story (which can be Stanza a try; Salt Lake used for private events) in the has stepped up it’s culinary game with this new addition! south side of the restaurant and an increased ceiling height in the north side of the restaurant. Where • 454 E. 300 South, Salt Lake; 801-746-4441 stanzaslc.com The restaurant décor could best be described as modern with classic and industrial accidents. It mirrors the menu, Prices • Small plates and salads, $6-$15; pastas and entrees, which is best described as modern take on Italian classics. $17-$38 Stanza also boasts an impressive drink menu, with wine Hours • Open at 11 - 4:30 p.m. for lunch Monday – selections ranging from sparkling to traditional Italian reds Friday, after 5pm for dinner Monday- Saturday; and cocktails. My libation of choice to begin the evening reservations recommended was the classic Negroni: one part gin, one part vermouth rosso and one part Campari, garnished with an orange peel. Details • Main Course Management also owns and I was very impressed by this full-flavored yet refreshing operates Current Fish & Oyster, Under Current Bar, Café cocktail and will add it to my short list of favorites. Niche, Kyoto, Oasis Café, and Café Trio Downtown and Cottonwood To being our culinary adventure, we ordered the polenta, which was colorful, flavorful and plentiful. 3 BAR&BENCH The Utah State Bar Commission, FYI A Practical Guide By Kristen Olsen and Kate Conyers monthly Bar Reviews, the Breakfast of Champions mentor award event, 50-year Pins, and the 85th Anniversary Gala. What is the Commission? Doing these things takes a lot of time. The Commission The Utah State Bar Commission is like the board of meets nine to ten times a year and each meeting lasts up to directors for the Utah State Bar. Under the State’s four hours. Individual Commissioners also spend around Constitution, the regulation of the practice of the law and eight to ten hours between each Commission meeting on lawyers is given to the Utah Supreme Court. The Court in other responsibilities, such as sitting on subcommittees, turn has delegated responsibility for the administration of liaising to other Bar groups like Sections and Divisions of the practice of law and the regulation of lawyers to the Utah the Bar, and attending Bar conventions, events, and socials. State Bar, which is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation. The The Commission also delegates many of its responsibilities Commission is the decision-making body of the Bar. to the Bar’s Executive Director, John Baldwin, who manages What does the Commission do and why does it matter? a staff of thirty-eight individuals to assist in these tasks. The primary responsibility of the Commission is to carry How does the Commission operate? out all of the responsibilities delegated to the Bar. Some things can be handled by the Commission during one Specifically, the Commission establishes policy and rules commission meeting, and others things—such as ranging from admissions of lawyers, administering the Bar implementing long-term projects—can take years. Take the Examination, writing the Bar Examination, and setting New Lawyer Mentoring Program as an example. The thresholds to the character and fitness committee process Mentoring Program came to the attention of the through the Court, among other things. Commission after the Utah Supreme Court approached it Some examples of things the Commission does include: with a report written by local lawyers and judges. The Court • Organizing CLEs, annual conventions (Spring, asked the Commission to determine whether it was Summer, and Fall Forum), and other Bar events; something that could be implemented in Utah. The Commission in turn set up a committee to research whether • Lobbying the Legislature when bills and issues affect the the program would be valuable, necessary, important, administration of justice and the regulation and achievable, and whether it would be a good thing for the management of the practice; lawyers of Utah and for the new lawyers.

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