Mike Begley
Salt Lake City,Utah
Summary
Accomplished attorney with a proven track record at the Utah Attorney General's Office, adept in operations management and team leadership. Demonstrated success in providing exceptional legal services and mentoring for growth. Excelled in promoting attorney and staff development and fostering client and stakeholder engagement. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact client success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Division Director
Utah Attorney General's Office
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2022 - Current
- Lead counsel on complex and politically sensitive litigation.
- Lead counsel negotiating complex real estate and commercial transactions.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and resolving any arising issues promptly.
- Motivated, organized and convened people and groups with excellent leadership abilities.
- Championed process improvements through thorough analysis of inefficient and ineffective legal services and implementation of best practices.
- Fostered collaboration among attorneys, agencies, and various governmental departments, promoting teamwork to improve overall results.
- Mentored legal clerks, O'Hara Fellows and other attorneys, providing guidance and support for professional growth and development.
- Coordinated with external stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships that benefited client agencies, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Utah Attorney General's Office.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of staff and attorneys.
Section Director
Utah Attorney General's Office
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Improved communication between sections, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for effective client representation.
- Developed strong relationships with client agencies and outside counsel.
Shareholder
Moulton Bellingham PC
Billings, MT
09.2009 - 10.2016
- Excelled in multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation, real property and natural resources practice.
- Substantial contract, real property and employment litigation experience including first and second chair trial experience in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings.
- Specialized expertise in providing efficient and effective legal advice to sophisticated clients.
- Member of management committee tasked with hiring, training and mentoring staff and associate attorneys.
Education
J.D. - Law
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT09.1991
Skills
- Complicated Litigation
- Real Property and Mineral Transactions
- Attorney and Staff Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Operations and Case Management
- Task Delegation
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Deputy Division Director
Utah Attorney General's Office
08.2022 - Current
Section Director
Utah Attorney General's Office
01.2020 - 08.2022
Shareholder
Moulton Bellingham PC
09.2009 - 10.2016
J.D. - Law
The University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rocky Mountain College