Our Culture
OBJECTIVE:
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and personal growth for all attorneys and staff, regardless of background or personal characteristics. We strive to attract, develop, and retain talented professionals and provide pathways for leadership and professional engagement throughout the firm.
Guiding Principles
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Recruitment & Retention: We are committed to hiring talented individuals at all levels and providing them with meaningful career development opportunities.
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Professional Development: We require annual training for all attorneys and staff on professional conduct, respectful workplace standards, and leadership skills.
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Community Engagement: We support participation in professional and civic organizations that align with our firm’s values of integrity, respect, and community service.
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Collaborative Work Environment: We promote open communication, teamwork, and mentorship to help all members of our firm thrive.
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Vendor & Business Relationships: We cultivate business relationships with a wide range of vendors and service providers who share our professional values.
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Firm Education: We offer educational opportunities and firm wide programs that recognize and celebrate the wide range of experiences, talents, and contributions within our firm.
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Work-Life Integration: We foster attorney and staff well-being, professional satisfaction, and career longevity.
Strong & Hanni Scholarship Program
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Strong & Hanni Scholarship Program (“S&H Scholarship”), which is presented in partnership with The Larry H. Miller Company, is to assist law students from the S.J. Quinney College of Law and the J. Reuben Clark Law School who have a demonstrated record of service to racial and ethnic minority communities in completing their legal education.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
In addition to scholarship funds of $20,000, the winner of the S&H Scholarship will receive the opportunity to work as a paid summer associate at the firm along with the opportunity to work with corporate counsel through one of Utah’s premier companies, The Larry H. Miller Company. In the fall and spring semesters, the scholarship recipient will be paired with a partner at Strong & Hanni who will provide ongoing mentoring and networking opportunities as well as involvement with firm events, CLEs, and community service projects.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a rising 2L enrolled in law school for the 2024-2025 academic school year and acceptance/completion as 2L 2025 summer associate at Strong & Hanni. Must also be a current member of the law school minority organization.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, May 10, 2024 with finalists to be notified by Friday, May 17, 2024. Interviews will be conducted the week of May 20, 2024 with the winner to be notified by May 31, 2024. The award will be presented at UMBA’s annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet to be held in Fall 2024.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The recipient is selected by a review committee appointed by UMBA and Strong & Hanni to be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Future potential to positively impact and represent Utah’s racial and ethnic communities in the candidate’s field of practice;
- Academic achievement;
- Resume;
- Personal qualities and strengths;
- Two letters of recommendation;
- Legal writing sample;
- Short Essay no longer than two (2) pages detailing the applicant’s demonstrated record of service to racial/ethnic communities and their personal commitment to the people served.