Liz Butler
Salt Lake City
Summary
Commercial litigator licensed in Utah and California. Proven problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities. Committed to driving team success and achieving organizational goals. Ready to embrace new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shareholder
Parsons Behle & Latimer
06.2022 - Current
- Co-chair of the Litigation Department (2022 - present), managing more than 100 attorneys throughout the Mountain West
- Experienced litigator practicing primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation in state and federal court
- Counsels local and national clients on restrictive covenants and collective bargaining
- Represents clients in NLRB and Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Department actions
- Engages in and supervises all aspects of civil litigation from intake through resolution, including dispositive motions, settlement, trial, and appellate practice
- Participates in alternative dispute resolution, both private and judicial, in Utah and California at the state and federal level
- Successfully litigated case of first impression on the Utah public trust doctrine from complaint through trial and two appeals
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Shareholder
Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough
05.2011 - 06.2022
- Board of Directors, Member 2019 - 2022, Secretary, 2021 - 2022, Chair, 2022
- Women Lawyers Group, Chair, 2019 - 2022
- Recruiting Committee, Chair, 2017 - 2021
- Litigator with emphasis on intellectual property, employment, and general commercial litigation
- Developed litigation skills, from a summer associate to a shareholder, through training and experience in all stages of litigation, including trial and appellate practice
Law Clerk
Utah Attorney General, Environmental Division
05.2009 - 04.2010
Manager
A.W.A.R.E.
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed a group home for teenage boys in the foster care system
Senior Field Staff
Aspen Achievement Academy
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Performed duties as senior wilderness therapy field instructor, teaching accredited curriculum and outdoor survival skills in wilderness setting
Education
J.D. -
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Salt Lake City, Utah05.2011
B.A. - Psychology, Economics
Hamilton College
Clinton, New York05.2004
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent communication
Hobbies and Interests
- Ultra Trail Running, 2024 Ouray 100 (1st female), 2024 Wasatch 100 (1st female), 2022 Tushars 100k (1st place female)
- Buffalo Sports Teams, 1982 - present
Organizations
- Women Lawyers of Utah, Retreat Planning Committee, 2022 - Present
- Utah Clean Energy, Board of Directors, Member, 2023 - Present
- 1999 Collective, Advisor, 2023; Board of Directors, Member, 2024 - Present
- Salt Lake County Search and Rescue, Member 2023 - Present
- Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Utah, Class of 2024
- University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, Young Alumni Association, Board Member, 2016 - 2021
- Utah Rape Recovery Center, Board of Directors, Member, 2016 - 2020
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, Board of Directors, Member, 2014 - 2016
Certification
Wilderness First Responder
Timeline
Shareholder
Parsons Behle & Latimer
06.2022 - Current
Shareholder
Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough
05.2011 - 06.2022
Law Clerk
Utah Attorney General, Environmental Division
05.2009 - 04.2010
Manager
A.W.A.R.E.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Field Staff
Aspen Achievement Academy
01.2004 - 01.2006
B.A. - Psychology, Economics
Hamilton College
J.D. -
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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