In 2024, I co-coordinated the annual Utah Law Alumni Awards at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, including re-imagining and re-designing the event to make it more engaging, increase attendance, and align with industry standards. Compared to the 2023 event, event attendance in 2024 increased by 18 percent with over 300 guests present.
I played a key role in ideating the change in format from a formal dinner to a shortened ceremony with extended reception. Additionally, I oversaw the creation of graphic design elements for the event including marketing materials, event signage, ceremony programs, and sponsorship recognition, assisted in the development of awards ceremony content, coordinated award winner acceptance videos, coordinated the design and ordering of awards, oversaw VIP seating assignments, and assisted with coordination of other event logistics.
Following a 45-minute awards ceremony, guests were invited to explore the College of Law building and enjoy the following opportunities:
- Sunset Toast to the Class of 2024
- Alumni Class Photo Walk
- Group Photo Opportunities
- Mix & Mingle Lounge
- Digital Photo Booth
- Pool, Ping Pong, & Foosball
- Utah Law Jeopardy
- Karaoke
- Polenta Station
- Beef Tenderloin Carving Station
- Two Grazing Stations
- Three Coffee & Dessert Stations
- Street Taco Station
- Guacamole & Salsa Station
- Gelato Station
- Four Bars w/ Beer, Wine, & Soft Drinks
Event Photos
Award ceremony stage — collaborated with College events team to transform the College of Law Moot Courtroom. 
Award ceremony stage — presentation highlighting event sponsors. 
Award ceremony stage — lectern close-up. 
“Surprise” alumni quartet performance during the program. 
Award ceremony audience — over 300 attendees. 
Red carpet entrance to the award ceremony, featuring the Golden Gavel Society portion of the Class Photo Walk (1974 and earlier). 
Student band performing before the award ceremony to welcome guests. 
Champagne and cider for the Sunset Toast to the Class of 2024. 
Sunset Toast to the Class of 2024. 
Outdoor terrace, featuring a bar, polenta station, and grazing stations. 
One of two grazing stations on the outdoor terrace. 
Guests in one of five social spaces at the event, featuring alumni class photos in the background. 
Centerpiece in the karaoke lounge featuring event sponsors. 
Level one of the law building transformed into a karaoke lounge, including a bar. 
Digital photo booth, with props, available for guests. 
Event sponsorship sign located at check-in and other points throughout the event space.
Graphic Deliverables
Designed using Adobe Illustrator.
Class Photo Boards
To showcase the full breadth of the historic class photos found in the S.J. Quinney College of Law archive, I designed the large-scale boards below that were printed on foam board for display at the Utah Law Alumni Awards and Inaugural Golden Gavel Society Induction. Designed using Adobe Illustrator.
