2026 State & Local Government Conference

Tentative Agenda

7:30am - Check-in

8:00am – 9:00am:  Ethics Session: Perspectives from a Member of the Utah State Bar’s Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee, Aline Longstaff

9:00am – 10:00am: Plenary Session: Introduction to how the Attorney General’s Office Runs, Derek Brown

10:00am-10:20am: snack break

10:20am – 11:20am: Breakout Sessions

- Criminal: Implications of the Road Rage Enhancement Law

- Civil: ICWA

- Political:  2034 Olympics in Utah

11:30am – 12:30pm:  The United States Attorney for the District of Utah, Melissa Holyoak

12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch

1:30pm – 2:30pm: 2026 Legislative Update

2:30pm – 2:40pm: snack break

2:40pm – 3:40pm: Breakout Sessions

- Criminal: How Specialty Drug Courts Operate

- Civil:  Immigration and ICE Agents

- Political: Water Rights & the Future of the Great Salt Lake

3:50pm – 4:50pm: Congressional Redistricting in Utah

CLE Information

Up to 7 CLE credits available, including 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit.

Parking

Conference attendees are welcome to utilize BYU's on-campus visitor parking lots (including the lot southeast of the Law School).

About BYU Law's Government & Politics Legal Society

The Government & Politics Legal Society (GPLS) focuses on helping students gain knowledge about careers, service, and externships in government. It is the only student club that plans and hosts a CLE (the State & Local Government Conference) giving students a chance to interact with practitioners in the community. Conference proceeds also help support GPLS students as they pursue government internships.

Please send an e-mail to [email protected] with any questions.

Refunds and Cancellations: Non-emergency

If you cannot attend the event, you may transfer your registration to another attendee or request a refund.

There will be no penalty for cancellations received on or before the date 30 days prior to the first day of the event. A cancellation fee of 50% of registration costs will be applied for cancellations received between 29 to 10 days before the annual conference. No refund will be issued for cancellations received less than 10 days before the first day of the event, unless in accordance with the Emergency Policy below. Transfers may be made if requested anytime prior to the event. All cancellations or requests for transfer or refund must be sent in writing via e-mail or regular mail to the BYU Law School Accounting Office, [email protected] or [email protected]. Telephone requests may not be honored. If necessary to cancel by USPS, please allow sufficient time for a response. BYU Law School is not responsible for problems beyond our control such as weather conditions, campus conditions, parking, etc. No refunds will be given in these situations. The final decision on refunds rests with the BYU Law School Accounting Office.

Emergency Illness or Death of Registrant or Immediate Family Member

Refunds may be granted if an attendee is unable to attend the conference due to a family death, illness, or other extraordinary circumstance. In such a circumstance, the Accounting Office must be contacted by phone, letter or e-mail. If initial notification is by phone, it must be followed up in writing.

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