Kim and I had an eventful and educational trip a few months ago as we visited Washington DC.  One of the highlights of our trip was a visit with Mike Lee (former General Counsel to Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr.) while he was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.  Leaving from Cedar Hills (District 57) for the year-long stint in the High Court, it was uncertain whether Mike and his family would return to Utah to practice law.  When we dropped in on him, he was in the process of “looking around” for his next occupational adventure.  As I understand it, clerking for a Supreme Court Justice has its fiscal benefits…if you know what I mean!  Jobs like this have been a springboard for a number of high impact attorney/judges in the past.  Click HERE.  [Note the reference to working as an Assistant for a Utahn in the Solicitor General's office.]

Well…I was digging through the paper yesterday and it appears Mike’s returning to Utah.  He’ll join Howrey LLP as a pratner some time in the middle of August.

This guy’s one to watch.  In my opinion, Utah wins big with the return of Mike Lee…destined to leave a legacy just like his dad. 

Welcome back Mike!