Professional Activities
MountainWest Capital Network, Executive Committee, Chairperson, 2018 and 2019
MountainWest Capital Network, Executive Committee, President, 2016 and 2017
Utah 100 Fastest Growing Company Awards, MountainWest Capital Network, Chair, 2012 and 2013
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, The University of Utah, Sponsor and Frequent Guest Speaker
Recognition & Accomplishments
Chambers USA, corporate/M&A law, (Utah) 2016-2020
The Best Lawyers in America, corporate governance law, 2018-2021; "Lawyer of the Year," corporate governance law, (Salt Lake City), 2021
Named one of Utah Business magazine's "Legal Elite" in corporate law, 2010-2019
Speaking Engagements
Panel Moderator, "Governance and Building an Executive Team for Emerging Growth Companies," Utah Science Technology and Research Agency, Utah Technology Innovation Summit, June 2018
"Preparing Your Company for an Equity Investment," Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, The University of Utah, January, February, and April 2018
"Oh, That's Why I Need a Lawyer," Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development and Utah Media Group, April 2017
"Traditional and Alternative Financing Options in Purchasing a Business," National Business Institute: Handling the Sale of a Business, March 2017
"Research Highlights – Fireside Discussion," Utah Science Technology and Research Agency Confluence 2016: Where Innovation Meets Economic Development, Salt Lake City, October 2016
"Venture Capital in Utah," Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development and Utah Media Group, April 2016
"Corporate and Securities Law: Enabling or Disabling Entrepreneurship," University of Utah Law School Law Review Symposium
"Top 10 Pitfalls in Equity Financings," MountainWest Capital Network Business Bootcamp
"Jobs Act Overview," Utah State Bar Association
"Securities Law in Utah," BioInnovations Gateway
"Securities Issues When Raising Money in Utah," Wayne Brown Institute
"Ten Things Attorneys Wish Accountants Knew," Utah State Bar Association, October 2009
Board Memberships
BioInnovations Gateway, 2009-present
Brighton Youth Football, 2007-present
The Children's Friend Foundation, 2006-present