The Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI) extends heartfelt gratitude to James (Jamie) Sorenson for his outstanding leadership as a UCLI Fiduciary Board Member and member of the Founding Board of Directors for the organization. During his tenure on the UCLI Board, Jamie also served as the Co-Chair of the Organizational Inclusion Committee. Jamie has been instrumental in advancing UCLI’s mission to diversify Utah’s legal profession and foster greater inclusion. Reflecting on his service, Jamie shared, “UCLI has been so important to me because I love its core belief in the fundamental dignity and equality of all people. The work to diversify the Utah legal profession to reflect our community opens doors for groups who have been underrepresented, and I have loved being a part of that effort.”
Jamie is one of Utah’s distinguished and engaged legal professionals. He joined Ray Quinney & Nebeker upon graduation from The George Washington University Law School in Washington D.C. While in law school, Mr. Sorenson interned with the United States Department of Justice, Tax Division. Jamie is a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights and Litigation sections. His practice is concentrated in creditor’s rights and commercial and bankruptcy litigation. Jamie also has experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in actions involving preference, fraudulent transfer, and avoidance actions. Jamie currently serves as President of the University of Utah’s Alumni Board of Governors and as a member of the University’s Board of Trustees. He has previously served as President of the Asian Utah Chamber of Commerce, as the President of the Utah Minority Bar Association, Chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the Utah State Bar, and as an ex officio member of the Utah State Bar Commission. Jamie has been recognized in Mountain States Super Lawyers (2016-2018, 2023-2024) in the category of Bankruptcy: Business and as a Rising Star. He has been voted by his peers as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite,” as published in Utah Business Magazine (2013-2015, 2018-2023).
Jamie’s thoughtful leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on UCLI. As we bid him farewell, we extend our deepest thanks for his service and wish him continued success in all his endeavors.