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.

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.