Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (right) sits next to another woman with dark brown hair at the conference.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner sits with other panelists at a table with a black tablecloth.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (fourth from left) stands with other presenters at the conference.

Stephanie Peterson (left) and Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner

Today I presented at the National Legal Masters Conference hosted by @uclawsf.bsky.social. It was truly an honor to join my amazing decanal colleagues to discuss the importance of MLS programs.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (left) and Rhea de Aenlle.

Loved catching up with alumna Rhea De Aenlle (‘91) while in San Francisco!

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (center) and Violet Maw stand with a man at a hotel in Arizona.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (center) stands with Violet Maw (far left) and a group of alumni in their home.

A group of people sit together at a restaurant with red U Law pendants sitting on the table.

Violet Maw sits at a restaurant with a flaming torch sticking out of her birthday meal.

Great trip to Arizona! Loved catching up with our amazing alumni. I was honored to join representatives of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah to discuss access to justice in our states. Plus, we celebrated Violet’s birthday.

Abigail Alexander and Paige Lee.

Isaac Santos and Sophie Jensen.

Lily Closson and Brenden Anderson

Super proud of our 4 teams who competed in the National Native American Law Student Association moot court competition hosted by @northwesternlaw.bsky.social. One team, 2Ls Lily Closson and Brenden Anderson, advanced to the Sweet 16, where they unfortunately lost to Columbia.

The Future of Press Freedom: Democracy, Law, and the News in Changing Times

Register now to hear Professor @randersenjones.bsky.social discuss her new book "The Future of Press Freedom" March 4 from 12-1:30 p.m. on Zoom. She'll be joined by co-editor @sonjawest.bsky.social and contributors Helen Norton, @ckoningisor.bsky.social, and @victorpickard.bsky.social.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner sits at a restaurant with alumnus Jim Hardy.

While in Chicago, I had the chance to catch up with our lovely alumnus, Jim Hardy. I really enjoy catching up with alumni across the country!

Adam Snow (left), Parker Airmet, and Bre Hickerson

A big thank you to our Utah NNALSA alumni Adam Snow and Parker Airmet (seated with 3L Bre Hickerson), who came back to judge our NNALSA teams before they leave to compete in Chicago. We have the best alumni!

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (left) and Dean Melanie Jacobs

Loved the opportunity to join the fabulous @profmelaniebjacobs.bsky.social as a discussant for a conversation on mental health!

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (second from right) stands with several men and women who are also Utah Law alumni

Loved joining members of the Utah Law Board of Directors for a meeting of all @utah.edu alumni boards. We have such amazing alumni who serve on the board. It is an honor and privilege to work with them.

Wall in the Utah Law building that says "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." — Martin Luther King Jr.

Reflecting on the too-short life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the enduring legacy he left. I love that he is quoted on the wall of our moot courtroom.

Speculation swirls over what law school accreditation might look like if states break away from ABA The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

@deankronkwarner.bsky.social is quoted in this ABA Journal article about what law school accreditation could look like if states leave the American Bar Association legal education and admissions section. Texas was the first state to withdraw.

Trina Higgins (left) and Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner

Loved catching up with fabulous Utah Law alumna Trina Higgins!

Professor Jorge Contreras addresses a room of participants

Professor Jorge Contreras stands next to a screen with a slide that says "Basis for Jury's Damages Award"

I enjoyed Professor @jcontreras.bsky.social’s very interesting presentation on patent infringement cases/remedies in state courts yesterday.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (right) shakes hands with a man at a National Jurist event

Honored to be named #11 on National Jurist magazine's list of the 25 most influential people in legal education!

nationaljurist.com/the-25-most-...

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and two Utah Law alumni dressed in red at the stadium in Las Vegas.

View of football stadium at Las Vegas Bowl.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (left) stands with a man and a woman at the Las Vegas Bowl

A man stands behind the podium next to an inflatable University of Utah Swoosh mascot

Fun times at the Las Vegas Bowl with our amazing alumni! Go Utah!

David Broadbent (left), Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner, and Mike Schultz

A big thank you to Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Mike Schultz and SJQ alumnus David Broadbent for taking time today to discuss how the College of Law can serve Utah.

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (third from left) stands with three Utah Law alumni in a restaurant with icicle lights in the background.

I had a great night yesterday celebrating David (‘76) and Helene Leta’s newly endowed student scholarships at the Colleges of Law and Social Work. Thank you so much for the generous gifts!

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner wears a personalized black shirt that says "Dean Kronk Warner" and has images of her in a collage.

Our annual staff ugly sweater/white elephant gift exchange is one of my favorite events of the year. Kudos to the Employee Action Committee for putting on a great event. I got the best present I never knew I needed in the exchange!

Wayne Petty (left) and Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner

Loved spending time with alumnus Wayne Petty today!

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (right) stands next to a senior man with silver hair and glasses

I had a lovely visit tonight with SJQ alum George Haley (‘78)!

Professor Jorge Contreras

Professor @jcontreras.bsky.social coauthored an article in @nature.com with @realjlo.bsky.social, Christopher R. Donohue, @jonathanmoreno.bsky.social, Ana Santos Rutschman, Joshua Sarnoff, @drsinhaesq.bsky.social + Thomas Stoeger about 23andMe + its database.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (center) stands with two Utah Law alumni at a holiday party

Enjoyed seeing SJQ friends and alumni at the president’s annual holiday party!

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner sits in the Utah stadium with two senior alumni wearing Utah colors (red and black)

A man with strawberry blonde hair wearing a red Utah jersey stands next to Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner stands next to a blonde woman wearing a red Utah Law sweatshirt

Wow! The @utah.edu football game was way too close for comfort, but I loved spending time with our amazing SJQ alumni. Go Utah!

Dennis Gladwell (left) and Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner

I enjoyed a trip to Ogden yesterday to visit some of our wonderful alumni there, including the fabulous Dennis Gladwell, class of 1970.

‘Planting seeds’: An Indigenous filmmaker wants to spark new conversations on saving the Great Salt Lake An Indigenous filmmaker and her crew have spent two years making "Diverted," a documentary with a big goal: Saving the Great Salt Lake by telling its story.

@deankronkwarner.bsky.social is in a new documentary called “Diverted: Indigenous Stewardship and Saving Great Salt Lake." It focuses on Indigenous voices and Indigenous peoples’ traditional connections and ecological knowledge to save the lake.

Learn more in this @sltrib.com article.

Jennifer Napier-Pearce (left) and Professor Bob Keiter sit in the Natural History Museum and talk about Keiter's new book

A TV screen that says "Wallace Stegner Center: Conserving Nature in Greater Yellowstone: Controversy and Change in an Iconic Landscape." For more than 150 years, the Yellowstone region has played a prominent role in the United States' nature conservation agenda. In this book, Keiter explores both the successes and controversies connected to this storied region's conservation—from the recovery of the grizzly bear to the reintroduction of wolves and beyond.

Packed house at the Natural History Museum of Utah yesterday for Professor Bob Keiter’s discussion of his new book on conserving wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Kudos!

Four men sit at a table in the moot courtroom opposite a slide that says "Defining Military Victory: From Vietnam to Iraq/Afghanistan to the Gaza Strip"

In honor of Veterans Day, we hosted a thought-provoking panel called “Defining Military Victory: From Vietnam to Iraq/Afghanistan to the Gaza Strip.” A big thank you to Professor Jim Holbrook, Professor Amos Guiora, Brig. Gen. David Irvine, and Lieut. Cmdr. David Schwendiman for their presentations.

The Bar Commissioners is accepting nominations for three prestigious awards to be presented at the 2026 Spring Convention.
🏆 Dorathy Merrill Brothers Award
🏆 Raymond S. Uno Award
🏆 Utah Legal Well-Being Impact Award
📅 Nomination Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2026
🔗 www.utahbar.org/awards/#Nomi...

.@theaals.bsky.social Thanks for this opportunity!

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner (third from left) stands with other law school deans

Three women sit together at a table

Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner stands in the middle between two male law school deans

Today was my last meeting as chair of the AALS Deans Steering Committee. It was a true privilege to serve with these amazing law school leaders and friends!