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Attorney General Sean Reyes Delivers Keynote at the National Association of Women Judges 2015 Conference

Speech Highlights Women in Law & Utah’s Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

SALT LAKE CITY Oct. 9, 2015 – Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes today delivered the keynote address at the National Association of Women Judges 2015 Conference, the 37th annual event held this year in Salt Lake City. Approximately 150 women judges from throughout the country and world representing federal, state, tribal, military and administrative law courts at both the appellate and trial levels were in attendance – along with many local practicing attorneys and law students.

“I want my little girl to grow up knowing she can achieve her dreams in part because you have pushed open many doors for generations of women behind you,” noted Reyes in his remarks. “And I want to thank you for making the fight against human trafficking, which ravages women and children worldwide, one of your organizational priorities.”

Utah has become a leader in combating trafficking both domestically and internationally. In addition to Utah’s universities offering programs focused on the issue, its legal and judiciary community, along with the legislature, non-profits network, corporations and law enforcement are joining together through the Trafficking in Persons Task Force administered through the Utah Attorney General’s Office.  Attorney General Reyes recently hosted 23 international leaders in trafficking discussions, trained 20 Attorneys General from foreign states and countries – and has been invited to speak with ambassadors and heads of state about coordinating efforts on this issue.

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