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Sean D. Reyes
Sean D. Reyes (born February 16, 1971) is among the most dynamic and successful young legal professionals in the country today and is a member of the Republican Party. Reyes was honored as the first-ever National Outstanding Young Lawyer by the American Bar Association (nominated by the Utah State Bar Association), a distinction bestowed on one lawyer out of millions nationwide. He is currently General Counsel for eTAGZ, a Utah media and technology company, with more than 15 years experience as a practicing attorney with courtroom and extensive litigation experience. Prior to joining eTAGZ, Reyes practiced for nearly fourteen years at Parsons Behle & Latimer, the largest law firm in the State, where he became one of the first minority lawyers to make partner at a major Utah firm.

On March 12, 2012, Sean D. Reyes officially declared his candidacy for Attorney General in the State of Utah.

Personal Life
Reyes is a father of six and son of immigrant parents with Asian, Hawaiian, and Spanish heritage. He maintains balance between his full and active professional career, commitment community, and serving the family he loves. Reyes has served as a Boy Scout leader, Junior Jazz coach, and has participated in a variety of youth activities designed to advocate and encourage the youth of our community. Reyes was recently named to The Community Foundation of Utah’s annual Enlightened Fifty (E-5-0) through community peer selection.

Professional | Legal Career
Reyes practiced for nearly fourteen years at Parsons Behle & Latimer, the largest law firm in the State, where he became one of the first minority lawyers to make partner at a major Utah firm. While there, he represented clients on some of the largest and most high profile litigation cases in the history of the State. He argued or briefed cases before state and federal courts throughout the country, including the Utah Supreme Court and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. For years, Reyes has maintained an "AV" rating, the highest ranking possible as determined by peer ratings. He has been appointed to both prestigious state and federal commissions including a Presidential Commission established by President George W. Bush.

Reyes is a strong advocate and voice against affinity fraud in Utah and nationwide, having co-founded Fraud College several years ago, a nationally acclaimed program for bringing the business sector, government, and community leaders together to educate citizens on avoiding fraud.

In the business community, Sean has served on boards for "for-profit" and "non-profit" entities, including organizations ranging from Utah Fast Pass (for fallen law enforcement officers) to United Way Heroes. He helped rebuild the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and co-founded its education foundation. He was an early supporter of the Utah Asian Chamber and helped establish its education initiative. Sean has created programs to bring larger businesses together to mentor smaller ones.

Political Experience
In addition to his legal career and volunteer service, Reyes has served as a county, state and national (alternate) delegate for Utah's Republican Party and as a member of the State Central Committee (the governing body of the Utah Republican Party ). He is currently a leader in his local precinct. Reyes was appointed by Governor Jon Huntsman to serve as one of the youngest members of the prestigious Third District Judicial Nominating Commission and spent several years on a National Congressional Commission started by President George W. Bush. Appointed by Congress and the President of the United States, he conducted public hearings throughout the country to advise the Administration and Congress on Latino issues.

Education
After graduating summa cum laude from Brigham Young University in 1994, Reyes earned his law degree with honors from University of California, Berkeley in 1997.