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Bird, David R.
Parsons Behle & Latimer
201 South Main Street
Suite 1800
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2218
Phone: 801-532-1234
Fax: 801-536-6111
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Summary
Lawyer Overview
David Bird is a shareholder in the Environmental, Energy & Natural Resources department. He practices almost exclusively in the areas of government relations and environmental law. David is involved in building coalitions, representing trade and professional associations and lobbying for the interests of individual clients. While the primary focus of his practice is natural resources and environmental law, he is involved with a broad range of legislative issues.
David is a member of the Utah Mining Association's Executive Committee and the Utah Manufacturers Association Board of Directors. He is the firm's legislative liaison with state government and is the former chair of the Legislative Action Committee of the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and of the Utah State Bar Legislative Affairs Committee. David is past president of the Utah State Bar and served as the Bar representative on the Utah State Judicial Council. He has taught environmental law at Brigham Young University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, a J. Reuben Clark Scholar and on the Law Review from 1975 to 1977.
Related Activities and Skills:
- Utah Mining Association, Executive Committee, Legislative & Tax Committee, Environment Committee
- Board of Utah Foundation
- Trustee of Barrick Mercur Gold Mine Foundation
- Utah State Bar Commission, 2001-present; Legislative Affairs Committee, 1979-2001; Water Committee, Chairman, 1981-83; Environmental Law Committee, Chairman, 1983-85; Energy and Natural Resources Section, Chairman, 1988-89; Judicial Council 2003-06; Bar President 2005-06
- Member, Labor Commission, Workers Compensation Advisory Council
- American Bar Association, Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Section
- Utah Manufacturers Association, Legislative Committee, Environment Committee
- Salt Lake Valley Health Department, Environmental Advisory Council
- Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce: Past Chair, Legislative Affairs Committee
- Boy Scouts of America
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America
Areas of Practice
- Climate Change Law & Policy
- Environmental Law
- Natural Resources & Water
- Political & Governmental Law
- State Government Relations & Lobbying
- Legislative Drafting & Review
- Government Agencies & Programs
- Brownfields
- Cleanwater Act / Wetlands
- Environmental Permitting & Compliance
- RCRA/Hazardous & Solid Waste
- Manufacturing Law
- Mining & Mineral Processing Law
- Nuclear Materials
- Water Rights & Water Districts
Representative Clients
- Kennecott Corporation
- MCI
- American Express
- Private Fuel Storage
- International Uranium Corporation
West Practice Categories
Legislative Practice, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law, Election Campaign & Political Law, Government Agencies & Programs, State, Local & Municipal Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1977
- U.S. District Court District of Utah, 1977
- Utah, 1977
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar Energy & Natural Resources Section, 1985 - 1989 (Chairman, Section Officer)
- State Bar Water Committee, 1981 - 1983 (Chairman)
- State Bar Environmental Committee, 1983 - 1985 (Chairman)
Honors and Awards
- Energy & Natural Resources Young Lawyer of the Year - 1982
- J. Reuben Clark Scholar
Education
- Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah,
1977
J.D. degree
Honors: magna cum laude - Brigham Young University,
1973
B.S. degree
Honors: cum laude
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Kappa Phi
Articles
Published Works
- Co-author, Brownfields Law and Practice, Matthew Bender, 2003
- Co-author, Lobbying, PACs, and Campaign Finance, West Publishing, 1994-95; 1996; 1997; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003
- Co-author, Gaming USA 95
- Co-author, Staying Ahead of the Curve, American Gaming Summit, 1994
- Co-author, Utah Environmental and Land Use Permits and Approval Manual, 1980
- Co-author, Complying with Utah Environmental Legislation, Utah Business
Office Information
Address
201 South Main Street
Suite 1800
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2218
Phones
801-532-1234
Faxes
801-536-6111