On Thursday, May 22, 2025, UCLI had the pleasure of honoring the four recipients of this year’s Bar Review Scholarship — Paulina Barboza, Alyssa Hunzeker, Ashley Zulema Whetten Soroa, and Courtney Gamangasso — at a special event hosted by the Utah State Bar Young Lawyers Division.
The Bar Review Scholarship provides financial support to law students taking the July 2025 Utah State Bar Examination, helping to offset costs related to exam registration and preparation. This year’s recipients were selected for their outstanding service and commitment to the community throughout law school. The celebration took place at the beautiful Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park, offering a meaningful setting for the scholars, UCLI staff, interns, and ambassadors to connect with seasoned attorneys who generously shared their insights and legal journeys. The evening also created space for rich networking and mentorship opportunities.
Guests enjoyed the rest of the evening exploring the aviary, home to a remarkable collection of bird species from around the globe — including several endangered species — adding a unique and memorable backdrop to this celebration.
The Utah State Bar Young Lawyers Division plays a vital role in supporting early-career attorneys in Utah. With automatic membership for all Bar members under the age of 36 or within their first 10 years of practice, the Division fosters community, mentorship, and professional growth during a pivotal time in a lawyer’s career.
UCLI is grateful to the Young Lawyers Division for hosting this special event and providing the perfect setting to honor and celebrate our Bar Review Scholarship recipients. We are excited to see each of these scholars move forward, succeed on the bar exam, and continue their legal journeys with the same passion and commitment to service that earned them this recognition.
UCLI Ambassadors, Interns, and Staff gather for a photo.
Utah House Representative and Attorney, Grant Miller, connects and talks with UCLI interns.
