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Patrice Arent

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Utah State House, District 36 (2011 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Patrice M. Arent
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    02/03/1956
  • Birth Place:
    Salt Lake City, UT
  • Home City:
    Salt Lake City, UT
  • Religion:
    Jewish
  • Family:
    Married: David; 4 Children
Personal Details

Patrice M. Arent is a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 36. She was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Arent currently serves as Minority Caucus Manager, beginning in 2015.

Arent received her bachelor's from the University of Utah and her J.D. from Cornell Law School.

Arent is an attorney, part-time law professor at the University of Utah and small business manager. She has also worked as a division chief in the Utah Attorney General's office, Associate General Counsel to the Utah Legislature, and has practice in a private law firm. Before her election in 2010, she served in the Utah House of Representatives from 1997 to 2002 and in the Senate from 2003 to 2006.

Education

  • JD, Cornell Law School, 1981
  • BS, University of Utah, 1978

Professional Experience

  • JD, Cornell Law School, 1981
  • BS, University of Utah, 1978
  • Professor, University of Utah College of Law
  • Former Division Chief, Utah Attorney General's Office, 1989-1995
  • Assistant Buyer/Legal Advisor/Salesperson, Arent's Incorporated, 1969-1981, 1992
  • Judicial Clerk, Llana D. Rovner, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1987-1989
  • Associate General Counsel, Utah State Legislature, 1984-1986
  • Associate Attorney, Snow, Christensen & Martineau, 1982-1984
  • Judicial Clerk, Bruce S. Jenkins, US District Court, District of Utah, 1981-1982
  • Substitute Teacher, Granite School District, 1978

Political Experience

  • JD, Cornell Law School, 1981
  • BS, University of Utah, 1978
  • Professor, University of Utah College of Law
  • Former Division Chief, Utah Attorney General's Office, 1989-1995
  • Assistant Buyer/Legal Advisor/Salesperson, Arent's Incorporated, 1969-1981, 1992
  • Judicial Clerk, Llana D. Rovner, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1987-1989
  • Associate General Counsel, Utah State Legislature, 1984-1986
  • Associate Attorney, Snow, Christensen & Martineau, 1982-1984
  • Judicial Clerk, Bruce S. Jenkins, US District Court, District of Utah, 1981-1982
  • Substitute Teacher, Granite School District, 1978
  • Representative, Utah State House of Representatives, District 36, 2011-present
  • Former Assistant Democratic Whip, Utah State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Utah State House of Representatives, District 36, 2018
  • Minority Caucus Manager, Utah State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Senator, Utah State Senate, District 4, 2003-2007

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Business, Economic Development and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah House of Representatives

Member, Constitutional Revision Commission

Former Member, Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Executive Appropriations Committee, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Government Operations Interim Committee, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Information Technology Steering Committee, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Higher Education Appropriations, Utah State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Public Education Appropriations, Utah State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Business, Economic Development and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee

Member, Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim

Co-Chair, Ethics

Member, Government Operations

Member, Legislative Process

Member, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology

Member, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Cornell Law School, 1981
  • BS, University of Utah, 1978
  • Professor, University of Utah College of Law
  • Former Division Chief, Utah Attorney General's Office, 1989-1995
  • Assistant Buyer/Legal Advisor/Salesperson, Arent's Incorporated, 1969-1981, 1992
  • Judicial Clerk, Llana D. Rovner, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1987-1989
  • Associate General Counsel, Utah State Legislature, 1984-1986
  • Associate Attorney, Snow, Christensen & Martineau, 1982-1984
  • Judicial Clerk, Bruce S. Jenkins, US District Court, District of Utah, 1981-1982
  • Substitute Teacher, Granite School District, 1978
  • Representative, Utah State House of Representatives, District 36, 2011-present
  • Former Assistant Democratic Whip, Utah State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Utah State House of Representatives, District 36, 2018
  • Minority Caucus Manager, Utah State House of Representatives, 2015-2016
  • Senator, Utah State Senate, District 4, 2003-2007
  • Member, Conference of State Legislatures Assembly on State Issues, 1999-present
  • Member, Western Policy Leadership Forum, Center for Policy Alternatives, 1998-present
  • Board Member, American Association of Retired Persons
  • Barrister, American Inns of Court II
  • Chair, Awards Committee, Utah State Bar Association
  • Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America
  • Member, Comprehensive Guidance Advisory Committee, Skyline High School, Granite School District
  • Board of Directors, Congregation Kol Ami
  • Former State Co-Chair, Democratic Leadership Council, Utah
  • Board Member, Envision Utah
  • Judge Pro Tempore, Fifth Circuit Court (Small Claims Court Volunteer Judge)
  • Volunteer, Girl Scouts of America
  • Advisory Council, Governor Scott M. Matheson Center for Health Care Studies
  • Life Member, Hadassah
  • Board Member, Hale Center Theatre
  • International Board of Directors, Jewish Ministers and Members of Parliament
  • Co-Chair, Jury Instruction Committee, Utah State Bar Association
  • Board of Directors, Loan Servicing Incorporated
  • Co-President, National Association of Jewish Legislators
  • Life Member, National Council of Jewish Women
  • Board Member, Ronald McDonald House
  • Member, Rotary International
  • Board of Directors, United Jewish Federation of Utah
  • Advisory Board, University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science
  • Board of Trustees, University of Utah Hospital
  • Founding Member/Board of Directors, University of Utah Young Alumni Association
  • Board Member, Utah Governor’s Clean Air Action Team
  • Board Member, Utah Women’s College Task Force
  • Executive Board of Directors, Young Lawyers, Utah State Bar Association

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Utah Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics "Child Health Advocate of the Year"

    HEAL Utah "Inspired Leadership Award for championing clean air in Utah with her tireless advocacy, strategic leadership and relentless dedication"

    Utah Society of Professional Journalists' "Sunshine Award" for furthering the cause of open government in Utah

    Utah Democratic Party's "Eleanor Roosevelt Award" for exemplifying the "high standards and compassionate philosophies of the former first lady

    Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce "Business Champion"

    Rotary International Foundation "Paul Harris Fellow"

    Utah Kids Coalition Award for "Exceptional Voting Record in Support of Children and Families"

    Justice Christine M. Durham Utah "Woman Lawyer of the Year" Award

    Utah Medical Association's "Distinguished Legislative Service" Award and "Environmental Health" Award

    Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities "Hero on the Hill" Award

    Utah Council for Crime Prevention Award for "Outstanding Contributions to Crime Prevention Efforts"

    Utah State Judicial Council Award recognizing "Outstanding Contributions to the State Courts and Community"

    Utah Girl Scout Council "Yesterday's Girl Scout, Today's Successful Woman" Award

    University of Utah -- honored as one of the "25 Distinguished Women in Utah"

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