Humble Jurist

Wendy Neeley, J.D., creator of Cache Valley Interfaith, explains the event's impact in her community and shares advice for interfaith work.JRCLS Updates:2026 Annual Conference RecapGlobal Student SummitMonth of Service Planning Tips and ChecklistReferences:Cache Valley Interfaith websiteCache Valley Interfaith InstagramFacebook: Cache Valley InterfaithContact Information: [email protected]'s LinkedIn

Amy Parker is the J. Reuben Clark Law Society Student Chapter Manager, and Jenna Crowther is the Student Board Chair. They answer frequently asked questions about how to find, start, and run JRCLS student chapters, as well as connecting students with the larger society.How to Organize a New JRCLS Student ChapterContact Amy at [email protected] the Student Board Chair at [email protected]

Fr. Bryan Pham, J.D., Ph.D., reflects on his formation as a Jesuit priest, the close relationship between his religious and legal practices, and his experience with canon law. He shares his perspective on a timely religious freedom issue involving the confidentiality of sacramental confessions and discusses his various roles within the Society of Jesus and at Gonzaga University, including serving as Chaplain for the Gonzaga Men’s Basketball team.

J. Sam Morales, LL.M, the new JRCLS Associate Director, shares about his path of service, leadership priorities, and his international perspective on faith and law.

Dallan Flake, J.D., M.S. discusses his scholarship related to religious employment discrimination, spectator harassment, and religious accommodations.References: Dallan F. Flake, When “Close Enough” Is Not Enough: Accommodating the Religiously Devout, 49 BYU L. Rev. 49 (2023). Dallan F. Flake, Spectator Harassment, 56 Wake Forest L. Rev. 441 (2021). Dallan F. Flake, Restoring Reasonableness to Workplace Religious Accommodations, 95 Wash. L. Rev. 1673 (2020).

In this second episode of a two-part series, Angel Zimmerman, Managing Partner of Zimmerman & Zimmerman, P.A., a collections law firm, shares insights into her work and the challenges of running a successful practice. Beyond her professional career, Angel discusses her significant contributions to the J. Reuben Clark Law Society—particularly her work with the Law Society’s Women in Law Committee—as well as her leadership roles in other professional organizations.Angel’s story is one of passion and commitment to both the legal profession and her community. Tune in to hear about her journey, the values that drive her, and the impact she has made as a leader in the legal world.

In this first episode of a two-part series, Angel Zimmerman, an inspiring attorney and mother from Kansas, USA, shares her personal story, including her journey to becoming a lawyer, balancing family life, and her dedication to serving her community.As the Managing Partner of Zimmerman & Zimmerman, P.A., a collections law firm, Angel provides insight into her work and the challenges of running a successful practice. Beyond her professional career, Angel discusses her significant contributions to the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, including her work with the Law Society’s Women in Law Committee, and other professional organizations where she has served in leadership roles.Angel’s story is one of passion and commitment to both the legal profession and her community. Tune in to hear about her path, the values that drive her, and the impact she has made as a leader in the legal world.

Dr. Stephen R. Covey addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on February 12, 2010.

“The Lawyer, the Samaritan, and the Law of Obligations”, by The Hon. Denise P. Lindberg, Senior District Judge, State of Utah Judiciary at the JRCLS 2024 Annual Conference in Las Vegas Saturday, March 13th

Peacemakers and Bridge Builders by Kevin J. Worthen, Hugh W. Colton Professor at BYU Law School. Address given at the JRCLS 2024 Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 13th.

Remarks by Elder Alexander Dushku on the 2024 Annual Fireside of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. Delivered on January 19, 2024."We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."

"The Stewardship of Our First Freedom" by Elder Clark G. Gilbert on the Religious Freedom Annual Review hosted by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS), at Brigham Young University. Delivered on June 15, 2023.

Dave Garner, International Chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and member of the Phoenix Arizona Chapter, discussed the limitations of judicial intervention in religious disputes in a BYU Education Week CLE titled "When a Judge Rules that ‘Mormons’ Aren’t Christian." In this episode, he provides insightful commentary on the topic.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland addressed the 25th-anniversary event of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society in Washington, D.C. He emphasized the society's mission to unite religious conviction with legal service. Elder Holland highlighted faith, family, and religious freedom as essential in the modern world. He urged the audience to make a compelling case for the relevance of religion and morality in society.

Elder Hafen shared insights correlating United States constitutional and family law judicial decisions over the past half century with devaluing the historical concept of marriage at the 2014 J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Fireside. Elder Hafen emphasized that building a marriage is challenging and demanding but also sanctifying and satisfying. Through a lifetime of sacrificing for our marriage partner, we can become like Jesus Christ and realize "the abundant life of authentic joy". 

President Dallin H. Oaks at the second annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit in Rome, Italy, from July 20-22, 2022.Gratitude is extended to Professor Barclay for generously granting authorization for the utilization of the audio.

Chief Justice Hassan Jallow, Supreme Court of The Gambia, delivered his address, Civil Rights and Social Justice: An African Perspective, on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the 2023 JRCLS Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.

The Honorable Judge Bernice Bouie Donald, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (retired), was presented the J. Clifford Wallace Award and delivered the keynote address "Who is my Neighbor? My Journey in the Law" on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the 2023 JRCLS Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.

Elder Larry Echo Hawk addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on January 25, 2013.Our mission: "We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."

Ahmad S. Corbitt, First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on January 21, 2022. He spoke about how the Lord calls upon lawyers to move forward His purposes in the latter days. Our mission: "We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer's personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law."

Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed the Law Society at its annual fireside in 2009. As an attorney by profession, he shares some of his legal journey and perspective. His remarks focus on the pursuit of happiness and strengthening religious freedom.

Today, we’re listening to Sharon Eubank, the worldwide director of Latter-day Saints Charities, the billion-dollar humanitarian arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside in 2020 and spoke about nine revolutions that she believes are paving the way for a “feast of fat things”—a future celebration with God and the human family. As a bit of a sidebar, hers is the most watched Law Society fireside on the Society’s YouTube channel, where you can watch the entirety of her remarks.

Evan Schmutz addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on February 26, 2021.

Former Utah governor Michael O. Leavitt addressed the J. Reuben Clark Law Society at its Annual Fireside on January 15, 2016.

As an attorney and academic by profession, he used his analytical skills to distinguish between what calls the “essential” and “non-essential.”

She discussed what she called “unprecedented assaults on religious freedom” and how religious freedom directly correlates with prosperity.

His remarks drew largely upon his experiences as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and focused on how he believes members of that faith can promote “civic charity” and the “bonds of affection.” This podcast features a substantial portion of those remarks.

The speech featured in this episode was given Sister Ruth Renlund at the J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Fireside in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 20, 2017.